We present: The content of your German Courses
Estimating your own level can sometimes be difficult. Our practical placement test offers
help with a comprehensive assessment. Based on your vocabulary and grammar skills, we
suggest which course you should register for next. In the following overview you will also
find more information about the exciting topics and structures you will cover.
As our Intensive and Semi-Intensive courses are structured differently, please choose the
course format that interests you first:
You know you want to learn German, but you wonder what the letters A, B and C mean? It’s
simple: They tell you how advanced your knowledge of a foreign language already is.
Generally, A means it’s the beginner level, B means it’s intermediate and C indicates
the advanced level – but it’s a fluent passage between the levels. In accordance with
the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, we at speakeasy group our
courses into these different levels.
Please note the different progression in intensive and evening classes - it is due to the number of lessons per week. The intensive course with four lesson days per week has twice as many appointments as the evening course with two lesson days per week.
Intensive courses:
Evening courses:
The perfect course for you if you have no previous knowledge of German or want
to brush up on your basics! This course deals with everyday questions: how to
introduce yourself, how to shop in the supermarket, how to ask for directions,
make a date with friends and order in a restaurant.
After only four weeks you will have mastered all these topics.
Here is your overview:
Vocabulary A1.1
Grammar A1.1
You laid the foundation in A1.1. Now we build on it - in A1.2, we will continue
to improve your everyday German skills. You will learn how to ask for things,
tell people what you want and ask for information. After the course you will
also be able to make appointments, e.g. with your friends or even at the
doctor's, and of course get to know Germany and German-speaking countries
better.
Here are your topics:
Vocabulary A1.2
Grammar A1.2
In level A2.1 you are already an advanced beginner. Here we go into more depth
on some of the topics you already learned in A1.2 - you will continue to
practise making appointments and making requests. What's new is that you can now
make suggestions! We stay close to your everyday life and you learn many new
words about holidays, leisure and living.
This is what you will learn in the Intensive Course A2.1:
Vocabulary A2.1
Grammar A2.1
Here we are slowly approaching the B-Level! Before you get there, you need to
learn a few more basic topics - how to express your opinion, how to convince
someone of your point of view. We'll talk about travel, experiences abroad,
events and much more!
Vocabulary A2.2
Grammar A2.2
Welcome to the B-Level! This means that you have successfully mastered the basic
elements and we can move on to more complex topics. In the B1.1 course we expand
your vocabulary and learn new structures. You can now write emails and letters
and give short presentations in German.
Here is your overview:
Vocabulary B1.1
Grammar B1.1
When it comes to vocabulary, we now approach more abstract topics, for example,
we talk about politics and art. You learn to express and justify your
preferences and interests. In grammar, you can now expect more complex
structures with which you can express yourself confidently.
This is what you can expect:
Vocabulary B1.2
Grammar B1.2
Welcome to the advanced course! You have already learned all the important
grammar topics, now it's time to refine your repertoire and practise alternative
structures. We practise different situations such as communicating at work,
writing short texts and discussing in German.
You can look forward to:
Vocabulary B2.1
Grammar B2.1
A wide range of topics awaits you here. Therefore, it takes two months to
complete level B2.2. You can do the months in either order - there is no
difference in difficulty, only the topics are different.
In the intensive B2.2 course, the focus is now on fine-tuning your grammar and
vocabulary skills before you can catch up with the experts in the C1 course. Our
topics become more complex and your texts longer - here it is now also about
building a clear argument.
These topics await you:
Vocabulary B2.2
Grammar B2.2
Hello expert! A lot of exciting content awaits you in C1. That's why you need
four months to complete this level. You can start with any course.
The aim is for you to be able to express yourself in speaking and writing at a
high level - we continue to train your vocabulary and now deal with abstract
topics, such as:
Vocabulary C1
Grammar C1
Learn more about the content of your evening course
Our placement test is a good place to start when searching for the right course. To help you
even more, we’ve compiled the following summary. A1.1, A1.1+, or A1.2? Here you can find all
the important details on the topics, grammar, and vocab that you are going to cover in each
level. This way, you know exactly what to expect when starting the course and what you will
be able to accomplish in German once you have completed the level!
In our knowledgebase you
can find a lot more information on
many other useful aspects regarding your language course.
You know you want to learn German, but you wonder what the letters A, B and C mean? It’s
simple: They tell you how advanced your knowledge of a foreign language already is.
Generally, A means it’s the beginner level, B means it’s intermediate and C indicates
the advanced level – but it’s a fluent passage between the levels. In accordance with
the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, we at speakeasy group our
courses into these different levels.
Please note the different progression in intensive and evening classes - it is due to the number of lessons per week. The intensive course with four lesson days per week has twice as many appointments as the evening course with two lesson days per week.
Intensive courses:
Evening courses:
In the semi-intensive course A1.1 you will discover the basics of the German
language. You don't need any previous knowledge for this course - A1.1 is our
beginner's course. The focus is on everyday topics, and you will also learn how
to spell in German, numbers and the most important verbs.
Here is your topic overview:
Vocabulary A1.1
Grammar A1.1
This is the follow-up course after you have taken the beginners' course A1.1 -
or if you already have some knowledge of German. We stay close to your everyday
life and also talk about your free time. You will also learn how to report on
something in the past.
These are your topics:
Vocabulary A1.1+
Grammar A1.1+
The first steps have been taken and you already know the most important basics!
In the semi-intensive A1.2 course you will now learn how to ask for something,
how to give information and how to express your own wishes. Together we will get
to know Germany and some of its neighbouring countries.
These topics are on the programme:
Vocabulary A1.2
Grammar A1.2
This is the follow-up course to A1.2. We go deeper into the topic "Everyday life
in Germany" and you learn how to ask for information. We also practise small
talk and talk about topics such as parties, events and household chores.
In the A1.2+ course you will learn:
Vocabulary A1.2+
Grammar A1.2+
You have made a start and can already call yourself an advanced beginner! Now
it's time to build on your basic knowledge. To do this, we practise how to make
appointments, make suggestions and react to suggestions. We will strengthen your
everyday communication skills and discover new grammar structures.
In concrete terms this means:
Vocabulary A2.1
Grammar A2.1
This is the follow-up course to our Semi-Intensive Course A2.1, where you will
continue to build your basic vocabulary and learn new grammar structures. In the
A2.1+ course you practise talking about your worries, thanking someone and
giving advice.
Continue with these topics:
Vocabulary A2.1+
Grammar A2.1+
In the Semi-Intensive Course A2.2 you learn to express your opinion. It is still
about expressing your wishes and making suggestions. Thematically, we stick
closely to your everyday life - but you are also welcome to bring along your own
topic wishes! Just tell us what interests you.
Here you will deal with:
Vocabulary A2.2
Grammar A2.2
This is the follow-up course to your Semi-Intensive A2.2. We will now deal with
more complex sentence structures and you will practise how to express
dissatisfaction and enthusiasm. Of course, you will also learn a lot of new
vocabulary from different subject areas:
Here is your overview of the content in A2.2+:
Vocabulary A2.2+
Grammar A2.2+
With the Semi-Intensive B1.1 course you climb to the next level on the way to
independent language use! You laid the foundation in your A-courses and we will
now build on this. Here you will learn how to write short texts and deepen your
knowledge of the accusative and dative.
These topics await you:
Vocabulary B1.1
Grammar B1.1
This course follows your B1.1 course (marked by the +). More complex grammar
structures are waiting for you, with the help of which you can express your
thoughts and opinions. Of course, this also requires a lot of new words, which
increasingly deal with more abstract topics. As always, you will practise
grammar and vocabulary through many interactive exercises!
These topics are on the programme:
Vocabulary B1.1+
Grammar B1.1+
In the Semi-Intensive B1.2 we move on to more abstract topics together. There
are still a few grammar topics to discover together, but you already know most
of the grammar rules! We'll keep practising them so that you can fully absorb
them and soon use them naturally.
Here is your overview:
Vocabulary B1.2
Grammar B1.2
In the Semi-Intensive Course B1.2 + we approach the home straight for the level
B1! We are now taking big steps towards the level B2. To do this, you continue
to improve your language skills on more abstract topics that are no longer
directly related to your own everyday life. We exchange our opinions and
practise how to contradict your classmates.
The following topics are waiting for you:
Vocabulary B1.2+
Grammar B1.2+
Welcome to Level B2! Here we get down to the nitty-gritty - you've already
learned the most important grammar structures, now it's time for the finishing
touches. Of course, the focus is still on speaking - we will discuss a variety
of topics at a high level and practise situations that are still difficult for
you.
You can expect these topics:
Vocabulary B2.1
Grammar B2.1
In this follow-up course to your B2.1 course, you will continue to train to
express yourself more and more fluently and naturally. In vocabulary and
grammar, we focus on topics that will help you work on your repertoire so that
you can express yourself confidently in professional or more formal situations
in general.
These topics are on the programme:
Vocabulary B2.1+
Grammar B2.1+
Level B2.2 consists of four courses. There is no difference in difficulty, you
can start with any part.
In the Semi-Intensive Course B2.2 we deal with the German language at a high
level. Together we work on refining your expression and show you elegant
alternative ways of expressing yourself. At the same time, it remains practical:
for example, we practise how to apply for a job in Germany and what a cover
letter should look like.
These are your topics:
Vocabulary B2.2
Grammar B2.2
Level C1 is made up of eight courses. You can complete them in any order.
Hello, expert! If you have made it to level C1, you already know grammar really
well and have a broad vocabulary. Now it's time to expand on both - at a high
level! Your expression will be given the finishing touches.
These are the topics we deal with:
Vocabulary C1
Grammar C1
