Return to German (intermediate)

Choose either an in-person course in the heart of London or live online sessions. This course is suitable if you have done GCSE, O Level or A level German some time ago and would like to return to studying German or are studying 2 upper at City Lit and would like to revise your intermediate German.

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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: 24 Sep 2026
    End Date: 03 Dec 2026
    Thu (Evening): 19:35 - 21:05
    Online
    Location: Online
    Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
    Course Code: LG215
    Tutors:  Anna Rioland
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00
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  • Start Date: 14 Jan 2027
    End Date: 18 Mar 2027
    Thu (Evening): 19:35 - 21:05
    Online
    Location: Online
    Duration: 10 sessions (over 10 weeks)
    Course Code: LG225
    Tutors:  Anna Rioland
    Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £162.00
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Any questions? languages@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 3443 9714

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Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00

What is the course about?

The course aims to help students to activate their passive knowledge of German and to practise their spoken German.

What will we cover?

Topics might include: Personal details, daily work and home life, general plans for the future, hobbies, talking about different cities and areas in Germany, Switzerland and Austria and current topics.

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

Some of the below:

- share personal details (prepositions)
- describe your daily work and home life (reflexive verbs: sich treffen)
- give reasons for learning languages (conjunctions dass, weil, obwohl)
- discuss plans for the future

- speak about your interests and hobbies

- speak about Austrian, German or Swiss cities or regions

- speak about current topics

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

Students should have studied German for about two years recently or have completed the first term of this course. This course is A2.2 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. Each course will use excerpts from 2 chapters of this coursebook as well as tutor's own materials.
ISBN (Course Book) 9781471 805158
ISBN (Activity Book) 9781444165203

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

Other Return to German courses or German 2 upper, 3 lower or 3 upper. Your tutor will advise you.

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.