Online German Courses for Adults

The Humboldt-Institut now also offers online German courses that allow you to learn German from the comfort of your home. Here is an overview of the available courses including a short description of each course:

Online Intensive Course 30

Number of lessons	30 lessons of 45 minutes per week
Language levels	A2, B1, B2, C1
Schedule	Monday – Friday: 9:00 – 13:30 CET Monday: 14:30 – 15:15 CET Tuesday & Thursday: 14:30 – 16:00 CET
Starting dates	Monday, 05.04.2021 Monday, 12.04.2021 Monday, 19.04.2021 Monday, 26.04.2021 Monday, 03.05.2021 Monday, 10.05.2021 Monday, 17.05.2021 Tuesday, 25.05.2021 Monday, 31.05.2021 Monday, 07.06.2021 Monday, 14.06.2021 Monday, 21.06.2021 Monday, 28.06.2021 Monday, 05.07.2021 Monday, 12.07.2021 Monday, 19.07.2021 Monday, 26.07.2021 Monday, 02.08.2021 Monday, 09.08.2021 Monday, 16.08.2021 Monday, 23.08.2021 Monday, 30.08.2021
Starting dates for total beginners	Monday, 19.04.2021 Tuesday, 25.05.2021 Monday, 28.06.2021 Monday, 02.08.2021
Bank holidays (without lessons)	Friday, 02.04.2021 Monday, 24.05.2021
Duration	2 weeks or longer
Fee	310.– € / week

Course Information

The online intensive course 30 mirrors the proven classroom-based Intensive Course 30 and enables course participants to make a quick learning progress in German.

Currently the online intensive courses 30 are integrated into the classroom-based intensive courses 30 in so-called hybrid courses. The online participants can see both the teacher and classmates in the classroom in Berlin-Mitte and can thus continue to take part in the lessons from home.

Online Saturday Course

Number of lessons	5 lessons of 45 minutes every Saturday
Language levels	A1, A2, B1, B2, C1
Schedule	Saturday: 9:30 – 14:00 CET
Starting dates	Saturday, 10.04.2021 Saturday, 17.04.2021* Saturday, 24.04.2021 Saturday, 08.05.2021 Saturday, 15.05.2021 Saturday, 22.05.2021 Saturday, 29.05.2021 Saturday, 05.06.2021 Saturday, 12.06.2021
	* – suitable for total beginners
Bank holidays (without lessons)	Saturday, 01.05.2021
Duration	4 weeks or longer
Fee	50.– € / week

Course Information

The Online Saturday Course mirrors the proven classroom-based Saturday Course and enables course participants to learn German on Saturdays.

As soon as the classroom based Saturday courses in Berlin-Mitte resume, participants can simply switch back from the online course to the face-to-face course.

Online Evening Course

Number of lessons	6 lessons of 45 minutes per week
Language levels	A1, A2, B1, B2, C1
Schedule	Tuesday and Thursday: 18:00 – 20:30 CET
Starting dates	Tuesday, 06.04.2021 Tuesday, 13.04.2021* Tuesday, 20.04.2021 Tuesday, 27.04.2021 Tuesday, 04.05.2021 Tuesday, 11.05.2021 Tuesday, 18.05.2021 Tuesday, 25.05.2021 Tuesday, 01.06.2021 Tuesday, 08.06.2021
	* – suitable for total beginners
Bank holidays (without lessons)	Thursday, 13.05.2021
Duration	4 weeks or longer
Fee	60.– € / week

Course Information

The Online Evening Course mirrors the proven classroom-based Evening Course and enables course participants to learn German on two evenings every Tuesday and Thursday.

As soon as the classroom based evening courses in Berlin-Mitte resume, participants can simply switch back from the online course to the face-to-face course.

Online Private Lessons

Number of lessons	minimum 2 lessons of 45 minutes per week
Language levels	A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 (Monday – Saturday)
Starting dates	upon request
Fee	€ 500 per 10 lessons (following a face-to-face course) € 600 per 10 lessons (without booking a face-to-face course)

Course Information

The online private lessons are suitable, among other things, for the follow-up of a face-to-face course in order to maintain and consolidate the content learned. On request, skills and topics can be dealt with in a targeted manner, for example to prepare for an exam. The schedule and the scope of the courses are flexible. The minimum booking is two consecutive lessons of 45 minutes each per week with a total booking of at least 10 lessons. The packages can be booked in increments of ten (10, 20, 30 or 40 lessons).

For participants without prior knowledge, the use of an intermediary language, usually English, is required.

This offer is only available outside the high season.

Online German Courses for Groups

Number of lessons	from 10 lessons per week
Language levels	A1.2 , A2, B1, B2 + * * corresponds to approx. 100 German lessons ** for participants with level B2 and higher
Starting dates	upon request
Fee	upon request

Course Information

The participants in the group courses must have a similar level of German.

General Information

The online courses comprise the respective number of lessons, the course material and a certificate of participation.

The minimum age to attend the courses is 18 years. The courses take place with a minimum of 4 students per class. The average class size is 7 students. The maximum class size is 11 students.

A trial day can be arranged upon request.

Technical Requirements

The learning platform runs in your browser (e.g. Chrome, Firefox). A computer or laptop with headphones, microphone and camera is required. Smartphones are not suitable for participating in the online classes. You can use the following link to check whether your computer is suitable for online courses: System check. The technical review is required to book one of the online German course.

Your German level will be determined by an online placement test. You will receive the link and further information after booking the course.

Enrollment

You may use our enrollment form to book one of the online German courses. Please select the entry “Online courses 18+ years” under point 1 “Your school”. You can then choose between the courses on offer. After the booking request, you will receive a summary by email and a separate booking confirmation within one working day.

A technical check is offered for new students before the start of the course to check your device for compatibility and to get to know the learning platform. You will receive a separate message from our booking office. Participation in this check is mandatory as no technical problems can be discussed during lessons.

For all courses, payment of the course fee is due before the start of the course.

Feedback from Students

„ The online lessons with Humboldt were really great, although I didn’t expect it. What I particularly liked were the breakout rooms in which it is very easy to work together with the other students.“

Jad (19)

„ The Saturday course is ideal for those who work during the week and have little time. The lessons help me a lot to develop my German. The teachers are nice and lessons are very motivating.“

Rafael (32)

„ I am incredibly grateful to the Humboldt-Institut for 3 months of successful German lessons.“

Vsevolod (18)

„ I think your Saturday courses are very convenient and useful. I am happy to recommend them to my friends.“

Irene (51)

„ The online German classes were a wonderful experience! The distance learning didn’t interfere with the learning process at all. Thanks to the online classes and the wonderful teachers, I have improved my language skills incredibly. All of this was possible from the safety and comfort of my home. I was very happy to get to know the teachers and students at the Humboldt- Institut.
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Sofia (18)

„ I would like to pass along that I have very much enjoyed taking the the A1 course with Humboldt. The online evening classes are very good for balancing with a full-time work schedule. Michelle has been a wonderful teacher.“

Erin (31)

Questions?

Our booking office at info@humboldt-institut.org will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the German courses of the Humboldt-Institut.