German for exam candidates
Tutorial™
Key points
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The course
Intensive German language course for the
preparation of German language exams: telc-exams, Goethe certificates, TestDaf, DSH
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The programme
The Tutorial Programmes are specifically tailored to the needs of the individual. The Tutorial is anextremely effective method of language coaching based on the one-to-one format. The programme isstructured to attend the precise needs of the individual learner, and is a powerful tool used to acceleratelearning and guaranteeing rapid progress in a short period of time.
The tutorial ensures that the teacher is 100% dedicated to the learner and adapts the teaching methods to their learning style and the pace at which they can learn successfully.
The focus is on the learner's individual weaknesses and special needs, and the course content is tailored to their academic or professional goals.
The challenging tutorial guarantees that the learner will develop into an excellent bilingual communicator.
Objectives of the stay
Master the exam content and successfully pass the examination
Goal-oriented
The courses are designed as a targeted and individual process in which learners are supported by a professional teacher in order to achieve their personal or professional goals.
Challenging and encouraging
The teacher acts as a guide and source of inspiration, using targeted questions, feedback, and techniques to help learners find their own solutions and reach their full potential.
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The course content
- Flexibility in the use of the German language
Participants develop flexibility in the use of the
German language by expanding their lexical and
grammatical range. The focus is on accuracy. The
skills learned in this unit form the basis for the
other units, as learners are provided with the
necessary linguistic tools to express themselves
clearly, precisely, and eloquently.- Confidence in oral expression
Participants acquire the skills necessary for oral
expression, with a focus on successful
communication and articulation of complex
content, discourse, and arguments, clear and
adequate pronunciation, and varied and precise
use of structures and vocabulary. The
development of compensation strategies also
enables participants to maintain their selfconfidence
and communicative competence when
confronted with linguistic obstacles. -
- Strategies for effective reading and listening
By confronting a variety of text types, examrelevant
skills are developed, in particular: speed
reading, understanding text structure, critical
analysis and identification of opinions and
attitudes, grasping the main ideas of a text,
identifying discourse markers and keywords.- Eloquent written expression
In addition to writing the types of texts relevant to
the exam, students will practice identifying textspecific
characteristics and expanding and varying
their own style. The focus will be on clear and
logical text structure, as well as planning, time
management, precision, and accuracy.- Mock exams
Conducting mock exams under exam conditions
facilitates the assessment of learning progress and
helps to identify areas that require targeted
support and more intensive work.
Accommodation with a host family includes half board for all students. All participants are accommodated in single rooms. Breakfast and a hot dinner are taken together with the host family. Hosts are families with children, but also single people or retirees. Each host family is carefully selected and checked.
Standard times - arrival: Sunday 4-7 p.m.
Standard times - departure: Saturday 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Heidelberg
Located on the Neckar River, Heidelberg is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Its fairytale surroundings have captured the hearts and minds of people for centuries, and many of the world's most famous writers, poets, and philosophers have been inspired by its landscape and architecture. Heidelberg University is the oldest in the country and one of the most prestigious in the world. It is internationally recognized as a center of academic excellence and a driving force in research, making it the perfect environment for professional development programs such as intensive German courses for business and professional purposes.
Price includes
- tuition
- Placement test
- Single room in a host family with half board
- Course certificate according to the Common European Framework of Reference (A1-C2)