German for history lovers (intermediate and advanced)
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- Start Date: 05 Nov 2025End Date: 26 Nov 2025Wed (Daytime): 10:00 - 12:00OnlineFull fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00
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What is the course about?
Unlock the fascinating world of modern German history while improving your German language skills! Dive into the key events that shaped Germany after World War II, from the division of the country to the incredible journey toward reunification. In this course, you'll watch compelling video excerpts from documentaries and news reports of the time, giving you a firsthand look at the events that shaped Germany’s past. This interactive course is designed to immerse you in rich historical context while boosting your vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension.
What will we cover?
• The division of Germany after WWII
• Life behind the Berlin Wall
• The fall of the Berlin Wall and reunification.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
• Discuss key historical events in Germany’s modern history.
• Expand your vocabulary and fluency, especially in historical and political contexts.
• Gain a deeper understanding of German post-war history
This course will encourage you to explore new horizons, improving both your German language skills and your understanding of history!
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Students should have studied German for at least 3 years recently or have at least an equivalent knowledge of the language B1. This is an intermediate to advanced German language course.Students do not need to be history experts but should have an interest in German history.
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 and to prepare for each session.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
All material supplied by the tutor.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
German for History Lovers term 2 and 3: If there is enough demand, we will open a direct progression.
Other intermediate and advanced German courses. You might also be interested in other specialist courses such as German for Germany lovers, German for art lovers and German for opera lovers.
Anna has been working as a German, Russian and French language teacher since 2010 and has taught adults and children, both groups and individuals, from complete beginners to advanced learners. Anna thinks that enjoyment and motivation are the most important factors when learning a language, so she includes a lot of role play, conversation and real-life materials in her lessons. Languages are her main passion which she tries to communicate to her students. Anna also extensively works as a translator and editor. She has a significant experience in the development and editing of original teaching materials, as she has worked a lot in the field of educational publishing. Anna is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists and works as an examiner and presenter for this institution. Anna holds a Translator's Degree from the University of Heidelberg, a Master’s degree from ESCP (École Supérieure de Commerce de Paris), the Diploma in Translation IoLET and the CELTA qualification. Anna has a multicultural and multilingual background as she lived and worked in Germany, France, Russia and England for many years.
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.