ABOUT GERMAN

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  • German is the most widely spoken native language in Europe, with over 100 million speakers across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and Liechtenstein. Germany is the economic engine of the European Union, and it actively welcomes skilled workers from around the world. For Indian professionals, German proficiency significantly strengthens applications for Germany’s Skilled Worker Visa (Fachkräfteeinwanderungsgesetz), engineering and IT roles, and admissions to Germany’s world-class, largely tuition-free universities.
  • German is also the gateway to Austria and Switzerland’s booming job markets. Beyond career prospects, it is the language of Goethe, Einstein, and Kafka — a rich literary and intellectual tradition. All German proficiency levels are assessed through internationally recognised Goethe-Institut certificates, accepted by universities, employers, and immigration authorities worldwide.

     

Courses & Exams we prepare you for:

  • Goethe-Zertifikat A1 (Start Deutsch 1) — Beginner
  • Goethe-Zertifikat A2 — Elementary
  • Goethe-Zertifikat B1 — Intermediate (required for many visa applications)
  • Goethe-Zertifikat B2 — Upper Intermediate / Advanced
A1: Goethe-Zertifikat A1 — Beginner

Eligibility: No prior knowledge of German required. Open to all.

Duration: 60 hours

Textbooks & Materials: Begegnungen A1+ and Language Tree practice materials and assessments

 

Overview:

A1 is your foundation. You will learn the basics of German communication — greetings, simple questions, numbers, and everyday vocabulary — enough to navigate basic social situations with confidence.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Introduce yourself and others; ask and answer basic personal questions
  • Handle numbers, time, dates, and the German alphabet
  • Describe your home, family, and daily routine
  • Shop, order food, and follow basic instructions
  • Use present tense and basic modal verbs correctly
  • Read and write very short texts and messages
A2: Goethe-Zertifikat A2 — Elementary

Eligibility: Completion of A1 or demonstrated equivalent proficiency

Duration: 60 to 80 hours

Textbooks & Materials: Begegnungen A1+ and Language Tree practice materials and assessments

 

Overview:

At A2, German becomes a tool for real communication. You can handle routine tasks, talk about past experiences, and describe your world in simple but accurate German.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Talk about work, travel, health, hobbies, and everyday life
  • Describe past events using Perfekt and Präteritum
  • Express future plans and simple wishes
  • Read and understand short articles, advertisements, and messages
  • Write simple letters and emails
  • Use modal verbs, adjective endings, and basic prepositions correctly
B1: Goethe-Zertifikat B1 — Intermediate

Eligibility: Completion of A2 or demonstrated equivalent proficiency

Duration: 80 to 100 hours

Textbooks & Materials: Begegnungen A1+ and Language Tree practice materials and assessments

 

Overview:

B1 is a critical milestone — it is the minimum language requirement for most German residence and family reunification visas, and it opens the door to many vocational training programmes. You can hold genuine conversations and navigate daily life in Germany independently.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Hold conversations on familiar topics — work, family, education, travel
  • Understand the main points of standard speech and written text
  • Express and justify opinions; agree, disagree, and ask for clarification
  • Read newspaper articles, manuals, and formal correspondence
  • Write structured texts, formal letters, and job applications
  • Use Konjunktiv II, passive voice, and relative clauses correctly
B2: Goethe-Zertifikat B2 — Upper Intermediate / Advanced

Eligibility: Completion of B1 or demonstrated equivalent proficiency

Duration: 150 hours

Textbooks & Materials: Begegnungen A1+ and Language Tree practice materials and assessments

 

Overview:

B2 is the benchmark for professional and academic German. It is required for admission to most German universities (along with TestDaF/DSH), and it qualifies you for a wide range of skilled worker roles in Germany. You can communicate fluently and spontaneously with native speakers across complex topics.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand complex texts on concrete and abstract topics including technical content in your field
  • Communicate spontaneously and fluently without visible effort
  • Express yourself clearly and in detail across a wide range of subjects
  • Write structured academic essays, reports, and professional correspondence
  • Understand most TV programmes, films, and news broadcasts
  • Prepared for Goethe B2 and as a foundation for TestDaF / DSH university entry exams

For a detailed syllabus for each level, contact us (link connected to the last Contact Us page) and receive a brochure.