German Courses

Target group: People who have at least level B2 or have just started with C1, i.e:

• You have no problem reading and understanding longer texts from the newspaper!
• You enjoy writing longer texts yourself, such as summaries or discussions!
• You can follow German-language radio and television programmes!
• You enjoy expressing yourself in German and have no problem discussing in groups or in front of groups.

Course content

• Reading authentic text material (mainly specialist journals, literature and current affairs features); then summarising the most important content and making a personal statement and expanding your vocabulary through reflection.
• Writing argumentative text types on current issues and discussing the advantages and disadvantages using context-specific vocabulary.
• Spontaneous and fluent speaking in partner and group settings on a wide range of topics. Giving short presentations on familiar but also more complex topics with a focus on convincing argumentation.

Registration period: 7/ January 2026 to 4/ February 2026

Target group: People with little to no knowledge of German, i.e:

• You know the German alphabet
• You are motivated to learn a new language

Course content

• Talking about yourself: Name, place of residence, origin, education, profession
• Greetings, ordering in a restaurant, belonging and possessions, wishes and preferences
• Reading short dialogues, advertisements, promotional texts etc.
• Writing simple and short texts
• Grammar level A1

Target group: People who have ideally already attended a B1 course.

Course content

• Speaking about everyday life in Vienna and at the university of applied sciences
• Reading interesting texts from literature, politics, science and culture
• Speaking about current topics from social life in German-speaking countries
• Writing summaries, argumentative texts and statements of opinion
• Discussing grammatical problems, e.g. passive voice, subjunctive, subordinate clauses - main clauses
   

Target group: People who have at least level B2 or have just started C1.

Course content

• Reading complex and authentic text material (mainly literature, daily newspapers and specialised journals)
• Summarising the most important content and personal statement or reflective vocabulary expansion
• Writing argumentative text types on the basis of input heard or read, discussing advantages and disadvantages using context-specific vocabulary
• Spontaneous and fluent speaking in partner and group settings on a wide and varied range of topics
• Giving short presentations on familiar and complex topics
  

Target group: People with German as a foreign language at a very good level (C1), i.e:

• You enjoy speaking in front of or with other people
• You enjoy discussing current events or topics
• You would like to use the language in small role plays and simulations to communicate more confidently in everyday life, during your studies or at work
• You are interested in idiomatic expressions and phrases that can help you when speaking
• You have no problem preparing shorter and longer presentations and then giving them in front of your colleagues
  

Course content

• Argumentation strategies in complex discussions
  • Structuring contributions
  • Dealing with counter-arguments
  • Rhetorical tools for persuasiveness
• Nuanced expression of opinion and statement
  • Gradations of agreement and disagreement
  • careful, diplomatic or indirect formulation
  • Differentiated evaluation and commenting
• Presentation and moderation techniques
  • speaking freely with a clear structure
  • targeted use of voice, intonation, body language
  • Leading conversations, transitions, summarising
• Communication in intercultural contexts
  • Recognising and resolving misunderstandings
  • Appropriate politeness strategies
  • Dealing with different communication styles
• Speaking spontaneously in complex situations
  • Reacting under time pressure (e.g. interviews, problem discussions)
  • paraphrasing, bridging time, clarifying
  • Changing registers (formal / informal / technical)