Do you not yet have any knowledge of German?
Register directly for the next A1.1 course. If there is currently no course on offer, please contact dim@uni-paderborn.de.
Note: Outside the regular course times, we offer the intensive skills training programme "Arriving in Paderborn".
Do you already have German language skills?
An online test is required for placement. Please click here:
At the end of the test, your level (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) will be displayed and you can register for the corresponding course.
If you are still unsure, please make an appointment with Sigrid Peitz.
Course level | Course start and end | Course information | Enrolment form |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1.2 | 08.04.-18.07. 2024 | This course is for employees who have completed level A1.1 and would like to continue improving their language skills. Individual counselling on the appropriate language course level is available on request(dim@upb.de). The A1.2 level is designed for advanced beginners and includes intensive training of all skills to understand and speak everyday language. The course participants will receive information about German everyday life that will help to integrate into university life and German society in general. | German language course A1.2
This course has already started. For individual advice on joining an existing course please contact Sigrid Peitz (contact below). |
| A2 | 09.04.-18.07. 2024 | This course is for employees who have completed level A1 and would like to continue improving their language skills. Individual counselling on the appropriate language course level is available on request(dim@upb.de). The A2 level includes intensive training of all skills to understand and speak everyday language. The course participants will receive information about German everyday life that will help to integrate into university life and German society in general. | German language course A2
This course has already started. For individual advice on joining an existing course please contact Sigrid Peitz (contact below). |
| B1 | 08.04.- 19.07. 2024
| This course is aimed at employees who already have a basic knowledge of German. In addition to grammatical knowledge and vocabulary, speaking skills in particular are further developed. Topics include office and everyday communication, telephone conversations and e-mails. The wishes and needs of the participants are taken into account when selecting the course content. We will be happy to advise you on the best course level for you dim@upb.de. | German course for advanced learners B1+ This course has already started. For individual advice on joining an existing course please contact Sigrid Peitz (contact below). |
| B2 | 08.04.- 18.07. 2024
| This course is aimed at employees who already have German language skills at B1 level. In addition to expanding grammatical knowledge and vocabulary, oral and, depending on interest and need, written communication in everyday and academic contexts is practised. The wishes and interests of the participants are taken into account when selecting the course content. We will be happy to advise you on the best course level for you dim@upb.de. | German course for advanced learners B2+ This course has already started. For individual advice on joining an existing course please contact Sigrid Peitz (contact below). |
| A1.1 | July/August/September 2024 (course dates tba) | This intensive two-weeks-course (2,5 hours for 4 days each week) is for absolute beginners and for employees who have not yet taken a language course. Contents are general situations in everyday life, eating, making friends, orientation. The course will help you to find your way around and socialise more easily in a short space of time. You invest two weeks of intensive time and daily study. You will be given tasks that will also support you after the intensive course. The goal is to help you to continue learning independently, and to continue in regular classes. | Arriving in Paderborn - Intensive week for absolute beginners and employees new in Paderborn! (registration link to follow) |
| A1.1 | September 2024 (course dates tba) | These levels are designed for beginners and give you basic knowledge of the German language. They include intensive training of all skills to understand and speak everyday language. The course participants will receive information about German culture that will help you integrate into university life and German society in general. | German language course A1.1 (registration link to follow) |
If the course you need is not offered, please use this form to report additional needs.
