Return to German (beginners)

Revise and consolidate your speaking and listening skills, as well as your grammar. Suitable if you have studied German for at least one year some time ago or would like to return to learning German. Based on the tutor's own materials.

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  • Start Date: 04 Nov 2026
    End Date: 25 Nov 2026
    Wed (Daytime): 10:00 - 12:00
    Online
    Location: Online
    Duration: 4 sessions (over 4 weeks)
    Course Code: LG016
    Tutors:  Anna Rioland
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
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Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00

What is the course about?

The emphasis of this communicative course is on improving oral skills in everyday situations as well as revision of basic grammar structures and word order.

What will we cover?

Introducing yourself, daily routine, hobbies, present tense and past tense.

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

- speak about yourself and family members

- consolidate speaking about your hobbies

- talk about your daily routine in the present and past tense

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

Students should have studied German for at least one year in the past.

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

The emphasis of this course is on speaking and listening. Methods include: pair work, group work, and role plays, some written tasks and grammar explanations.
The tutor is going to set some homework.

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

Based on tutor's own materials. 

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

Your tutor will advise you. We might open a direct progression.

Anna Rioland

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.