German as a Foreign Language Courses - Summer Semester 2025
In our German language modules you will systematically develop your knowledge of German by training all four language skills (listening comprehension, reading comprehension, speaking and writing).
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You may only register for courses that correspond to your level. Therefore, taking the placement test is a prerequisite for participating in courses at the Language Learning Center.
Dates - Summer Semester 2025
- Placement Test Registration: Mar 4-23, 2025
- Placement Tests: Mar 10-27, 2025
- Online Course Registration: Mar 14-31, 2025
- Course Duration: Apr 7 - Jul 18, 2025
Subject to change.
Modules A1 - B2.2 German as a Foreign Language
| Course Code | Title | Time/Venue |
|---|---|---|
| DAF01S25-1 | A1 German as a Foreign Language
(no prior knowledge) |
Apr 9 - May 23, 2025: Campus Deutz, ILU |
| DAF01S25-2 | A1 German as a Foreign Language (online)
(no prior knowledge) |
Wed+Thu, 07:30-09:00 pm Zoom, ILU |
| DAF04S25-1 | A2.1 German as a Foreign Language (online)
(entry level: A1/A1.2) |
Mon, 01:00-04:15 pm Zoom, ILU |
| DAF05S25-1 | A2.2 German as a Foreign Language (online)
(entry level: A2.1) |
Wed, 04:00-07:15 pm Zoom, ILU |
| DAF07S25-1 | B1.1 German as a Foreign Language
(entry level: A2.2) |
Tue+Thu, 04:00-05:30 pm Campus Deutz, ILU |
| DAF08S25-1 | B1.2 German as a Foreign Language
(entry level: B1.1) |
Tue, 04:00-07:15 pm Campus Deutz, ILU |
| DAF10S25-1 | B2.1 German as a Foreign Language
(entry level: B1.2) |
Fri, 02:15-05:30 pm Campus Südstadt, ILU |
| DAF11S25-1 | B2.2 German as a Foreign Language (online)
(entry level: B2.1) |
Wed, 04:00-07:15 pm Zoom, ILU |
Modules B2+/C1 German as a Foreign Language
In the B2+/ C1 modules DaF, the focus lies on specific competencies, (scientific) areas such as technology, university and profession or on projects.
In order to participate in these modules you need to have German language skills on level B2 - proven by the DSH, the TestDaF, another language certificate or a corresponding result in the placement test.
| Course Code | Title | Time/Venue |
|---|---|---|
| DAF12S25-1 | B2+ Deutsch im Studium: Grammatik und Wortschatz (online) |
- Change of date! - Mon, 01:30-04:00 pm Zoom, ILU |
| DAF13S25-1 | C1.1 Wissenschaftssprache Deutsch: Texte verstehen, erörtern und diskutieren |
Mon, 04:30-07:45 pm Campus Deutz, ILU |
Workshops
This program is primarily aimed at international degree-seeking students from German and English-speaking STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), but it is also open to international students from other disciplines.
The workshops can be credited for the “Ready, Study, Go” certificate program.
These workshops are offered in cooperation with the Department of International Affairs within the program „FIT“ - Förderung internationaler Talente zur Integration in Studium und Arbeitsmarkt. The program is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and supported by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
| Course Code | Title | Time/Venue |
|---|---|---|
| BT-R02-DAF12S25-1 | Job application training for international students, part 1: Creating effective application documents |
Sat, Apr 26, 2025, 09:00 am - 02:15 pm (Zoom) Mon, Apr 28 - Wed, Apr 30, 2025 (e-learning) |
| BT-R02-DAF12S25-2 | Job application training for international students, part 2: Preparing for a job interview |
Wed, Apr 30 Mon, May 4 |
| BT-R02-DAF12S25-3 | Professional orientation and internships |
Mon, Jun 2, 2025, Tue, Jun 3, 2025, |
| BT-R02-DAF12S25-4 | Interacting effectively in the German workplace |
Mon, May 5, 2025, Mon, May 26, 2025, |
| WS-R02-DAF12S25-1 | Basics of academic writing |
Tue, May 6, 2025, Thu, May 8, 2025, |
| WS-R02-DAF12S25-2 | Academic writing - term papers and theses |
Thu, May 15, 2025, Thu, May 22, 2025, |
| WS-R02-DAF12S25-3 | Arguing convincingly in German as a foreign language |
Sat, May 17, 2025, 10:00 am - 03:30 pm (Zoom) |
