10 German General Courses for adults in Hamburg

Hamburg is considered one of the most modern locations in Germany thanks to its culturally open and international attitude, and it’s here that HLI offers their home tuition programme. The student will live with their teacher in the teacher’s home, where they will prepare and deliver 15 one-to-one lessons every week on any topic that the student requests. This is one of Germany’s most important port cities, so you can expect to see the buzz of constant activity in their harbours. Hamburg has an established reputation for its vibrant nightlife scene, being home to many different kinds of clubs and bars that are sure to offer something for everyone looking to go out and socialise after a long week of study. Your meals will be provided by your host family, which is an excellent chance to engage in conversation using your German language skills. You will have support from the school’s Local Organisers situated in Hamburg itself, who are there to make it easy for students to resolve any issues with their course or homestay accommodation.

Includes: personal assessment interview, two weekly activities and weekend excursions. **Course Description** -Focus on learning the main skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. - Lessons are academic and goal oriented so you can make rapid progress. - Practical language is emphasized for use in everyday, professional and academic situations. - Fast and efficient teaching methods: Use of course materials is emphasized. - Stabilizing grammar and vocabulary. **Teaching Material** Normally, the Standard Course centers around the course textbook, which contains a variety of language exercises, listening activities, videos, and authentic texts. Currently the school uses the following course materials (subject to modification): - Coursebook Netzwerk A1, Netzwerk A2, Netzwerk B1, Aspekte neu B2, Aspekte neu C1, Erkundungen C2 - Worksheets, newspapers and magazines - Audio and video materials The course books are not included in the price. They can be purchased from the school. **Course Protocol** So that class is as comfortable as possible for all students, the school asks that you adhere to the following classroom rules: - Class begins punctually at the scheduled time. Participants who do not arrive punctually may not join the class until the next break. - Behave in a manner that does not disturb the other students. - At the end of each course level there is a final test. You must pass the final test with at least 60% in order to move to the next level. - You will receive a certificate if you attend class 80% of the time.

The German Intensive Course takes place from Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 12:00. The language courses are modern, lively, realistic, flexible, in small groups of 2-10 participants and tailored to the actual needs of the participants. They provide the necessary cultural background of the country and you will receive practical tips for your stay there. The teachers have a solid background in adult education and many years of experience in language teaching. And last but not least: our reasonable prices speak for themselves.

Includes: personal assessment interview, two weekly activities and weekend excursions. **Course Description** - All participants can participate actively in class, speak a lot with one another, discuss together and express opinions. - The course module deals with current events in politics, culture and business. - The course is ideal to improve communicative skills. - Already developed knowledge and skills will be stabilized, deepen and expanded. **Teaching Material** In the Intensive Course, intensive communicative training with supplementary materials is emphasized. Your teacher designs the sessions so that all students participate actively in the lesson, speak extensively with one another, exchange information and discuss opinions. Currently the school uses the following course materials (subject to modification): - Coursebook Netzwerk A1, Netzwerk A2, Netzwerk B1, Aspekte neu B2, Aspekte neu C1, Erkundungen C2 - Worksheets, newspapers and magazines - Audio and video materials The course books are not included in the price. They can be purchased from the school. **Course Protocol** So that class is as comfortable as possible for all students, the school asks that you adhere to the following classroom rules: - Class begins punctually at the scheduled time. Participants who do not arrive punctually may not join the class until the next break. - Behave in a manner that does not disturb the other students. - At the end of each course level there is a final test. You must pass the final test with at least 60% in order to move to the next level. - You will receive a certificate if you attend class 80% of the time.

Includes: personal assessment interview, two weekly activities and weekend excursions. **Course Description** - As an expansion of the Intensive Course, the premium module is ideal for particularly ambitious learners. - Participants learn in small groups of 4-5 according to their desires and needs. - Participants can incorporate their personal ideas and preferences and target weaknesses. - Teachers put together curriculum according to the preferences of the participants (for example, concentration on specialized vocabulary). - Especially suitable for targeted themes, but also for busy participants who want to make maximum use of their time. **Teaching Material** In the Premium Course, you can incorporate your own ideas and personal learning goals into the curriculum in order to focus on subjects of interest to you or areas of weakness, whichever you prefer. The teachers compile materials in accordance with your wishes. Normally, the Premium Module is a small "mini-group." Currently the school uses the following course materials (subject to modification): - Coursebook Netzwerk A1, Netzwerk A2, Netzwerk B1, Aspekte neu B2, Aspekte neu C1, Erkundungen C2 - Worksheets, newspapers and magazines - Audio and video materials The course books are not included in the price. They can be purchased from the school. **Course Protocol** So that class is as comfortable as possible for all students, the school asks that you adhere to the following classroom rules: - Class begins punctually at the scheduled time. Participants who do not arrive punctually may not join the class until the next break. - Behave in a manner that does not disturb the other students. - At the end of each course level there is a final test. You must pass the final test with at least 60% in order to move to the next level. - You will receive a certificate if you attend class 80% of the time.

The course covers the levels A1, A2 and B1 (each level takes 8 weeks to complete). Classes are designed in a communicative and activity-based way, using a variety of playful activities and methods. Grammar will be brought to you in a clearly understandable and applied form. The school places great emphasis on personal interaction and listens as well as responds to their clients' individual desires and requirements. Therefore they work purposefully in small learning groups of six or seven students on average and train the four skills: listening and reading comprehension, writing and especially speaking. You will work with a carefully selected class book in addition to other current materials. After finishing the B1 level, you can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. You can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. You can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. You can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.