German 5 course (B1+ → B2-)
Would you like to speak German more confidently and support your opinions well? In this course you will practice with discussions, writing, presentation and current topics, and work toward level B2-.
About the German 5 course
Do you want to come across as more confident and communicate with greater self-assurance in German? In this course, you’ll focus on debating, presenting, writing, and communicating professionally. You’ll practice with current social issues, business phone calls, and formal texts. You’ll also read German-language literature and learn to argue your point convincingly. This will help you communicate more fluently, precisely, and with greater impact in a German-speaking environment.
In 9 lessons German Course:
- you’ll be able to converse with German-speaking conversation partners with greater confidence;
- you clearly articulate your views on current social issues;
- make your business calls more effectively;
- write short, informative, and more formal texts in a more persuasive way;
- you deliver German-language presentations with confidence and seek to engage your audience;
- You’ll improve your language skills by reading and discussing German-language literature.
In this course, you will work toward language level B2-. By the end of the course, you will be able to discuss topics with greater ease, communicate more persuasively, and give presentations with greater confidence in German. You will be better equipped to handle formal situations and feel more confident about living, working, or studying in a German-speaking environment. After completing this course, you can continue with the German Course 6 (B2 → B2).
Time investment
Sessions
This course consists of 9 meetings.
Lesson duration
Each class lasts 90 minutes.
Frequency
In this course, you will have classes once a week.
Self-study
You spend 3-4 hours per week on self-study.
Who is it for?
This course is for anyone who already has knowledge of German at level B1+ and wants to raise their language skills to a level B2-. You will work actively and independently on your learning goals, both in class and during self-study.
Determine your language level
Would you like to know which course is best suited to your language level? We would be happy to help you! Take our free placement test and receive personal advice so that you can get the most out of the course.
Do you prefer to take classes in a different format? Check out the options.
Private lesson
One-on-one
Want to make faster progress with personal attention? With 1-on-1 lessons, you’ll receive customized guidance tailored to your learning goals and pace.
Business
With your colleagues
Looking for a course for your team or organization? Choose a hands-on customized course that is fully aligned with your organization’s goals.
Schedule
View the schedule for the different start dates here:
Pricing
Course fee: € 350,-
Excluding course materials
A language course is an investment in yourself. In your self-confidence. In your future in the Netherlands or beyond. That’s why at Babel, we work with you to figure out the costs. You don’t always have to pay for a course yourself. Sometimes DUO helps out. Sometimes your employer does. And sometimes you get a discount. Find out what’s possible for you. Read more about the Funding for your course.
Method
Our teaching method combines a structured approach with hands-on working methods. The lessons are active, personal, varied and practical. There is always attention for your learning style, pace and level. Curious about how we design this course?
Approach
Each lesson begins with a discussion of homework. Then you work alternately in class, in groups or individually on interactive assignments. Plenary discussions are an important part of the meetings. You practice arguing, presenting and writing so that you use German actively and purposefully in challenging situations.
Teaching Materials
You work with the book ‘Spektrum’ for language level B2. This book is specially designed for adult learners and is supported with extra online exercises. For the self-study you will receive teaching materials and assignments, which will be discussed during the meetings. Before the start of the course we will inform you how you can easily order the learning material, so that you can start your lesson well prepared.
Teachers
You will be taught by an experienced teacher who has an eye for your learning goals and development points. You will receive targeted feedback on your language use, argumentation in conversations and on your presentation and written texts. The teacher provides a safe learning environment in which you practice a lot, actively participate and visibly grow in German.
Certificate of Participation
You will receive a certificate of participation from us if you have actively participated in at least 80% of the meetings.
Do you have a question?
info@babel.nl 
030 227 0008 
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