Our German language school in Munich has been in operation since 1988; we offer German language courses for foreign students, as well as foreign languages for Germans. Our goal is to work effectively and on a more personal level with our students. Teamwork and close supervision of course members are also very important to us. Fortunately, the small size and the familiar atmosphere of our school permit us to achieve that.

Our school of German in Munich is situated in the Schwabing district of Munich. The school occupies one large floor of an elegant building that was built around 1940. Students can reach us easily using the Munich public transport system.

We feel it is important to offer communicative and lively lessons in which the students practise all four language skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening) and where grammar is explained in such a way that it is easy to understand.

Personal interests and wishes come first! We teach small groups that are interactive, motivating and cheerful. Our students are continuously encouraged to speak the target language. We use modern course books, complemented by additional authentic texts.

Our teaching staff consists of graduates of German universities, all of whom are native speakers and specialised in the teaching of German as a foreign language. The permanent staff is directed by a curriculum coordinator who also supervises the development of new and up-to-date teaching material.

Our German language school in Munich is also an authorised TELC exam centre for the preparation and the administration of the Zertifikat Deutsch (ZD) examination at B1 level. You can prepare for the exam at our language school, as well as register for and take it.

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München & Freetime activities

 

With close to 1.3 million inhabitants, this 850 year old historical center is Germany's third largest city. Munich boasts 11 colleges and universities attended by some 87,000 students, 58 theaters, 89 cinemas, 2 opera houses, 45 museums and art collections including the world-renowned 'Neue Pinakothek', 'Alte Pinakotheks' and 'Pinakothek der Moderne! To add to this impressive list are 7 breweries and, of course, the Oktoberfest. It's the world's biggest festival attracting over 6.5 million visitors each year to it's legendary beer tents.

The area around Munich is certainly not to be missed ! Head south and you will discover crystal clear lakes then the stunning mountain scenery of the Bavarian and Austrian Alps - superb ski centres in the winter and fantastic for hiking, mountain biking and much more during the rest of the year. King Ludwig II's fairy tale castle 'Neuschwanstein' nestles in the Alpine foothills only 120km away. Last but not least many other historical German and European cities close enough for weekend visits - Augsburg (60km); Salzburg (136km); Nurmberg (160km); Prague (380km); Vienna (430km) to name but a few.

Learning a new language also means learning about a different culture and way of life. That's why we organize a wide range of activities to allow you to obtain deeper insight into the German way of life and give you a chance to get to know Munich and the surrounding countryside.

All german intensive courses (intensive, super-intensive, summer-intensive) are complimented by an interesting and extensive leisure programme consisting of 3 activities per week during the summer courses), including excursions to Chiemsee, Salzburg, Dachau, historical castles and more. Included are trips to museums, beergardens, films, theater and exhibitions, sport activities, and bicycle and city tours (transportation and entrance fees not included).

We also offer guided visits to:

Chiemsee Islands: The castle on the Mens Island (Herrenchiemsee) is one of the biggest tourist attractions in upper Bavaria.

Salzburg: The city of Salzburg - and especially its historic city center - is in fact one of the loveliest places in Europe, winning international acclaim in 1997 when it was designated a world heritage site by UNESCO.

Dachau: «Dachau - the significance of this name will never be erased from German history. It stands for all concentration camps which the Nazis established in their territory» (Eugen Kogon).

Beer gardens: The tradition has spread all over Germany, but you won't get the genuine thing anywhere else but in Munich: Biergärten. In earlier times when brewers were desperate to keep their beer cool during the summer, they stored their barrels in cellars and planted chestnut trees above them, since their wide branches and large leaves keep the place nice and shady. King Ludwig I granted the brewers the right to sell their beer on the spot - but not food. Since then, the people of Munich have flocked to these gardens to drink fresh beer straight from the barrel, bringing along their own food. Among the best-known and most aesthetically pleasing of Munich's beer halls is the Hofbräuhaus, famous as much for its beer as for its over-the-top Bavarian atmosphere.

The most effective way to learn a foreign language is to live in the country and talk with native speakers - in this case, with Germans in Germany! Which is why we offer participants in our German Intensive Courses the opportunity to stay with local people in their city homes. These living arrangements will get the student involved in everyday German life.

Our homestay flats and houses are all centrally located - a maximum of 30 minutes' commuting time from the school; some flats are only a few minutes walk from the school.

Students have there their own fully furnished room (with bedding) and the use of a shared kitchen and bathroom. The owner of the accommodation will provide sheets but students should bring their own towels. On arrival, the owner will give the student the keys to the accommodation and directions on how to reach the school Monday morning.
Students are expected to arrive at their accommodation on the Sunday before the start of the course and leave on the Saturday after the end of the course.

The rooms are inspected and regularly controlled by the secretary in charge of student accommodation.

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