Our course offerings for German as a foreign language

Training content
In the elementary course German A1 a basic training in the German language takes place. Basic grammar and vocabulary are taught. Language skills such as speaking, listening, reading and writing are developed.

Target group
All international students with no knowledge of German.

Course book (included in the course fee)
Spektrum Deutsch A1 vom Schubert Verlag

Training content
The A2 Elementary German course provides structured language training, building upon basic German proficiency. Participants will enhance their grammar knowledge and expand their vocabulary while developing essential skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

Target group
This course is designed for international learners with prior German knowledge at the A1 level.

Precondtions
A valid A1 certificate is required for enrollment. If no certificate is available, a placement test will be administered to assess language proficiency.

Training content
The A2 Elementary German course provides structured language training, building upon basic German proficiency. Participants will enhance their grammar knowledge and expand their vocabulary while developing essential skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

Target group
This course is designed for international learners with prior German knowledge at the A1 level.

Precondtions
A valid A1 certificate is required for enrollment. If no certificate is available, a placement test will be administered to assess language proficiency.

Course book (included in the course fee)
Spektrum Deutsch A2 vom Schubert Verlag

Training content
In the intermediate level B1 course, building on the elementary level A2, the German language is deepened. Basic grammar and vocabulary are expanded along with reading and listening skills. You will also learn to communicate in everyday situations, orally and in writing.

At the end of the course you can take a B1 exam and receive a B1 certificate.

Target group
All international students with A2 level knowledge. This course is for all interested students who want to apply for the preparatory semester at the TU Dresden (Propädeutikum) or for the Studienkolleg TUDIAS with a B1 certificate.

Preconditions
Proof of an A2 certificate is required. If no A2 certificate is available, a placement test at level A2 will be conducted.

Training content
In the intermediate level B1 course, building on the elementary level A2, the German language is deepened. Basic grammar and vocabulary are expanded along with reading and listening skills. You will also learn to communicate in everyday situations, orally and in writing.

At the end of the course you can take a B1 exam and receive a B1 certificate.

Target group
All international students with A2 level knowledge. This course is for all interested students who want to apply for the preparatory semester at the TU Dresden (Propädeutikum) or for the Studienkolleg TUDIAS with a B1 certificate.

Preconditions
Proof of an A2 certificate is required. If no A2 certificate is available, a placement test at level A2 will be conducted.

Course content
Building on the consolidation of basic grammar and vocabulary, you will learn intermediate level grammar (beginning B2) and expand your vocabulary. You will practise your reading and listening comprehension as well as your speaking and writing skills.

Target group
All international students with previous knowledge of German at level B1. The course is particularly suitable for international applicants who wish to take the DSH, the TestDaF or the Feststellungsprüfung.

Preconditions
B1 completed. It is possible to join the current course by prior arrangement if you have the relevant previous knowledge.

Training goal
Corresponds to A1 of the European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Training content
In this course you will learn to make yourself understood in German and to read simple texts.

Target group
All interested students without previous knowledge.

Prices & Conditions
Prices are valid for a minimum of 5 participants.

Training goal
Corresponds to A1 of the European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Training content
In this course you will learn to make yourself understood in German and to read simple texts.

Target group
All interested people with very little previous knowledge (e.g. simple statements about the person).

Prices & Conditions
Prices are valid for a minimum of 5 participants.

Training goal
Corresponds to A2 of the European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Training content
Building on the basic A1 level, students learn to express themselves clearly in everyday situations and to read and understand simple texts. Simple grammatical structures are taught and applied in thematic contexts.

Target group
All interested students with previous knowledge at level A1 (at least 80 lessons).

Prices & Conditions
Prices are valid for a minimum of 5 participants.

Training goal
Corresponds to A2 of the European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Training content
Building on the basic A1 level, students learn to express themselves clearly in everyday situations and to read and understand simple texts. Simple grammatical structures are taught and applied in thematic contexts.

Target group
All interested students with previous knowledge at level A1 (at least 100 lessons).

Prices & Conditions
Prices are valid for a minimum of 5 participants.

Training goal
Corresponds to B1 of the European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Training content
Building on the level B1.1, you will learn to communicate in everyday situations, orally and in writing. You will deepen your vocabulary and grammar.

Target group
All interested students with previous knowledge at level B1.1.

Prices & Conditions
Prices are valid for a minimum of 5 participants.

Training goal
Understanding of reading and listening texts on familiar topics, normal conversations in private and professional life possible.

Training content
Conversation-oriented study of listening and reading texts, sentence structure, prepositions in fixed compounds, nominalizations, attributes.

Target group
All interested students with previous knowledge of level B1.

Prices & Conditions
Prices are valid for a minimum of 5 participants.

Training goal
Understanding of reading and listening texts on familiar topics, normal conversations in private and professional life possible.

Training content
Conversation-oriented study of listening and reading texts, sentence structure, prepositions in fixed compounds, nominalizations, attributes.

Target group
All interested students with previous knowledge of level B2.1.

Prices & Conditions
Prices are valid for a minimum of 5 participants.

Training goal
Preparation for the entrance test for the propaedeutic course at the TU Dresden.

Training content
Grammar and vocabulary necessary for the entrance test are practiced. C-tests are practiced in the form in which they will be tested in the entrance test.

Target group
International applicants who are invited to take the entrance test at the TU Dresden.

Preconditions
Admission/pre-registration at the TU Dresden for summer semester 2025.

A minimum of 8 participants is required for the course to commence.

Training Objective
Preparation for the TestDaF exam format.

Training Content
Development of the essential skills and specialized vocabulary required for the TestDaF exam, focusing on reading and listening comprehension, as well as written and oral expression. Each section of the exam is practiced in the exact format in which it will be tested.

Target Group
International applicants who need to provide proof of C1 language proficiency.

Requirements
The course is conducted on site and will only start if at least 10 participants have registered.