German 2 intensive: module 1

This an intensive lower intermediate German course, with the emphasis on developing your speaking skills. Suitable if you have completed German beginners intensive (Willkommen beginners book) or German 2 lower, module 3 or have studied German for an equivalent of about 2 years.
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  • Start Date: 21 Sep 2026
    End Date: 30 Nov 2026
    Mon (Evening): 18:30 - 20:30
    Online
    Location: Online
    Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
    Course Code: LG041
    Tutors:  Heiner Schenke
    Full fee £289.00 Senior fee £289.00 Concession £188.00
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Full fee £289.00 Senior fee £289.00 Concession £188.00

What is the course about?

The course aims to show students how to cope with everyday situations with increased confidence, to develop knowledge of grammar and to begin to discuss topical issues. Based on Willkommen 2 chapters 1- 3. As this is an intensive course, homework is essential.

What will we cover?

Personal details, daily work and home life, education systems, career plans and general plans for the future, hobbies and freetime.

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

- share personal details (prepositions)
- describe your daily work and home life (reflexive verbs: sich treffen)
- give reasons for learning languages (conjunctions dass, weil, obwohl)
- describe your impressions of education and school life and compare different education systems (perfect tense)
- discuss plans for the future
- discuss leisure trends
- summarise information about Munich and other cities
- express likes and dislikes.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

Students should have recently studied German for about three years or have completed German 2 upper: module 3. This course is B1.1 in the European framework.
For further details of the specific foreign language skills required for this level, please see the languages self-assessment chart at the start of the languages section of our course guide or on our website.
It is also essential that you have some knowledge of basic grammar terminology such as: a verb, a noun and conjugation. It would be helpful if you had knowledge of more intermediate grammar terminology such as: dative, accusative, subordinate and main clause.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Our courses are characterised by spoken interaction and communication. Typical activities include pair work, group work, role plays and games. A range of resources will be used to support your learning including presentations, hand-outs, and audio-visual material.
Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Based on the coursebook Willkommen 2, German intermediate course and the accompanying Activity Book. Willkommen! 2 German Intermediate course: Coursebook ISBN-13: 978-1471805158
Willkommen! 2 German Intermediate course: Activity Book ISBN-13: 978-1444165203.

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

German 2 intensive: module 2.

Heiner Schenke

Heiner is originally from Hanover in Northern Germany. After finishing his degree and working with young adults in Hamburg, he moved to London where he started working in the further and higher education sector. Heiner has taught German to students from a wide range of ages and backgrounds and was Principal lecturer at the University of Westminster for many years. He has published a number of German books, including the best-selling Willkommen series, grammar books for Routledge and the BBC and various Teach Yourself titles. He now works for Oxford University, City Lit and as a private language consultant and author. He is currently writing a history of his family.

Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.