German 2 upper: module 1

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Choose either an in-person course in the heart of London or live online sessions. An intermediate course, suitable if you have completed 'German 2 lower' or studied the language for approximately two years. The emphasis is on developing your speaking skills. Based on Berliner Platz 2 NEU 1.Teil, chapters 16–18. A2.2.

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Learning modes and locations may be different depending on the course start date. Please check the location of your chosen course and read our guide to learning modes and locations to help you choose the right course for you.

  • Start Date: 23 Sep 2025
    End Date: 02 Dec 2025
    Tue (Daytime): 12:30 - 14:30
    Online
    Location: Online
    Duration: 11 sessions (over -11 weeks)
    Course Code: LG219
    Tutors:  Barbara Pöllet
    Full fee £269.00 Senior fee £215.00 Concession £175.00
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  • Start Date: 23 Sep 2025
    End Date: 02 Dec 2025
    Tue (Daytime): 12:45 - 14:15
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 11 sessions (over -11 weeks)
    Course Code: LG217
    Tutors:  Anna Rioland
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00
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  • Start Date: 24 Sep 2025
    End Date: 03 Dec 2025
    Wed (Evening): 19:35 - 21:05
    Online
    Location: Online
    Duration: 11 sessions (over -11 weeks)
    Course Code: LG218
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00
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  • Start Date: 25 Sep 2025
    End Date: 04 Dec 2025
    Thu (Evening): 18:00 - 19:30
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 11 sessions (over -11 weeks)
    Course Code: LG213
    Tutors:  Heiner Schenke
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00
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Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00

What is the course about?

To develop students' competence in speaking and in understanding spoken and written German at an intermediate level. To enrich vocabulary and idioms and to consolidate knowledge of grammar. To provide insight into Germany's society and culture.

What will we cover?

Education; talk about plans for the future and wishes; express opinions; describe a flat; understand DIY tips; talk about advantages and disadvantages of means of transport.
Grammar: express something in the future; subordinate clauses with dass; perfect; subjunctive with würde and hätte; prepositions with accusative and dative; deshalb; werden in the present and imperfect; passive voice; lassen.

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

-talk about education, the future and wishes

-describe accommodation

-talk about advantages and disadvantages of means of transport

-express an opinion

-use subordinate clauses with greater confidence

-communicate in the perfect tense

-feel more confident about the use of prepositions with dative/accusative (Wechselpräpositionen)

- use würde and hätte

-use deshalb

-use werden in the present tense and imperfect

-start using the passive voice.

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

Students should have recently studied German for at least 2 years (1.5 hours per week) or equivalent. European Framework = A2.2
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?

Berliner Platz 2 NEU in Teilbänden 1. Teil chapters 16-18 and Raststätte 6. ISBN 9783126060691.

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

German 2 upper module 2. 

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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.