German Intermediate Fast Track (Level 3)

You have reached A2 level in the ELP self-assessment grid (equivalent to a good grade at GSCE) and/or completed the Post-beginners (level 2) Course. Fast Track courses enable you to complete the level in just one term, instead of two terms.

Key information

Course starting in May 2025

• Course: Saturdays 10.00am - 2.30pm*
  Delivery: On-campus (face-to-face)
  Timeline: Starts 3 May - ends 5 July 2025
  Lengths: 10 weeks (60 learning hours)
  Fees: £270

This course requires a minimum of 8 and it can have up to a maximum of 16 students. The course fee includes all tuition, access to Blackboard, handouts and any tests/exams, but not a textbook.

Term runs from May to July. The full course comprises 60 learning hours. Lessons are four hours long and take place once a week. *There is a half hour lunch break.

Entry level

You have reached level A2 or completed the Post-beginners (level 2) or you have enough knowledge to be on track with the group. You can use the ELP self-assessment grid to judge how competent you are in the language. Alternatively, if you require help to assess your level please contact us or come along to one of our drop-in sessions.

Course content

• Holidays in German towns: cultural and geographical
• World of work: advertisements and applications
• Topical subjects
• Health and fitness: exercise, eating habits
• Illness
• Smoking, drugs, alcohol

Resources

Willkommen! 2 German Intermediate course.

There isn’t a University bookshop however The European Bookshop website holds our book list and offers a 10% discount to all our students. Languages at Leicester Reading List. It is not essential to bring a course book to the first class. The tutor will discuss book requirements in class and advise you of the best places to obtain the book if required. With some languages there is the option for us to order text books on behalf of a class.

Our approach

This course is taught in German; English is used when necessary or requested by students in particular situations or grammar explanations. Our programme aims to develop the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as cultural awareness. It provides a good balance between understanding the culture, vocabulary and grammar structures of the German language and enhancing communication and interaction. It supports comprehensive and productive skills in speech and writing through authentic based activities and guided practice in the use of German language. Students will be encouraged to seek opportunities to learn and practise the four skills outside the classroom taking advantage of learning resources provided by tutors and the programme. The group size is limited to 12 students and planned to allow intensive interactive practice with individual feedback and advice on progress.