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Studying German

We are one of the UK's leading German departments, with specialisms in German language, linguistics, translation studies, history, politics, literature and film. German is a major language of business, commerce and science, as well as the gateway to a vibrant and modern multicultural society with a rich and complex past.

Module fee

If you wish to take this course as an extra-curricular activity.

  • £190 

Duration

  • 12 weeks

Please note - All OL language modules are delivered on campus and students must choose which group they wish to attend. 

Check what level you should be enrolling on.

GRMN901 - German Beginners 1

Choose this course if

You have no knowledge of the language at all.

Equivalent language level (CEFR)

  • Complete beginners - A1.1

Start Date 

  • Wednesday 28 January

Start time

  • 6- 8pm

 

GRMN902 - German Beginners 2

To take this module, you need to have one of the following:

  • Completed German Stage 1
  • Have completed approximately 40 hours of study equivalent to A1 CEFR
  • Have completed one year of German at school
  • The ability to have a very basic conversation in German about yourself (work, studies, hobbies) asking basic questions and understanding the answers.

Equivalent Language Level (CEFR)

  • Beginners - A2.2

Start Date:

  • Tuesday 27 January

Start Time:

  • 4 - 6pm

Or

Start Date:

  • Tuesday 27 January

Start time:

  • 6 - 8pm

 

GRMN903 - German Elementary 3

Choose this course if

You have studied the language formally for one course only - approximately 60 hours, or up to GCSE. 

Equivalent Language Level (CEFR)

  • Intermediate (GCSE equivalent) - A2.1

Start Date:

  • Thursday 29 January

Start Time:

  • 6-8pm

GRMN904 - German Elementary 4

To take this module, you need to have one of the following:

  • Completed GRMN903
  • Have completed approximately 50 hours of study equivalent to A1 CEFR
  • Have completed one year of German at school
  • The ability to have a conversation in German about yourself (work, studies, hobbies) asking basic questions and understanding the answers.

Equivalent Language Level (CEFR)

  • Intermediate (GCSE equivalent) - A2.2

Start Date:

  • Monday 26 January

Start Time:

  • 6-8pm

GRMN905 – German Intermediate 5

Choose this module if:

You have studied the language formally up to AS or A-Level – at least 120 hours.

Equivalent language level:

  • Advanced (AS level equivalent) – B1.1
  • 3-4 hours per week

Start Date:

  • Tuesday 27 January

Start Time:

  • 6 - 8pm

GRMN906 – German Intermediate 6

To take this module, you need to have one of the following:

  • Completed German Stage 5
  • An A-Level in German with at least a B grade
  • Equivalent level B1 in the CEFR

Equivalent Language Level (CEFR)

  • Advanced (A-Level) - B1.2

Start Date:

  • Thursday 29 January

Start Time:

  • 6 - 8pm

GRMN907 – German Advanced 7

To take this module, you need to have one of the following:

  • Completed German Stage 6
  • An A-Level in German with at least a B grade
  • Equivalent level B1+ in the CEFR

Equivalent Language Level (CEFR)

  • Advanced (A-Level) - B2

Start Date:

  • Tuesday 27 January

Start Time:

  • 6 - 8pm