German 3 (A2+ → B1-)

In the German Level 3 course, you practise reading complex texts and understanding spoken texts that contain a lot of colloquial language.

• You learn to express your views on current developments in a nuanced way.
• Can’t think of a particular word? No problem: you also practise describing concepts, objects or people so that your message still comes across well.
• Besides reading and speaking, you will also work on expanding your knowledge of German grammar. You will learn to correctly apply prepositions, adjectives and the completed tense.

This course follows on German level 2, but can also be taken separately if you have A2+ level. Not sure what your language level is? Then take our free placement test.

In the German level 3 course you work towards language level B1-.

After completing this course:

• you will have more confidence in speaking and writing German.
• you are ready for the German level 4 language course.

• The teacher will speak German as much as possible. Participants can ask questions in German or in Dutch.
• You can order the necessary books for this course via our website’s Order Books page. The method contains a lot of (extra) online learning material, including listening exercises. You should make sure to have the book before the start of the first lesson.
• You will receive a certificate if you attend at least 8 of the 9 classes.
• Do you work at Utrecht University or are you registered as an (exchange) student at the university? Then you get a 15% discount on this course! Register with your UU e-mail address, and the discount will be automatically processed.

• German 3 consists of 9 sessions of 1,5 hours at Babel in Utrecht or in the virtual classroom.
• To ensure that you learn as much as possible from the classes, you should expect to spend approximately 2 to 3 hours per week on study and the completion of materials and assignments, which will be discussed during the classes.

• The teaching method we use in this course has been specially developed for adult learners. In addition, it contains additional online exercises that allow you to practise with the lesson material.
• Each lesson starts with discussing and briefly reviewing the previous meeting. After that you will work alternately in class, in groups or individually on interactive assignments. During the lessons, you will regularly practise your conversational skills in pairs.