German Gap Year in Berlin

Is this course for you?

The German Gap Year in Berlin is the ideal long-term course solution for Gap Year students, graduates and young adults looking to take a serious career break. These long-term courses allow students to focus on all aspects of German over several months, whilst placing the language within a meaningful cultural framework. In-depth study over an extended period ensures better mastery, subtler understanding and far greater long-term retention of key skills.

The school provides a communicative approach where teachers aim to animate the students and get them to speak as much as possible.  The teachers continuously correct students and encourage them to repeat, remember and do better next time. 
> German School methodology

Grammar is never studied in isolation, rather, it is built in to informative and stimulating texts that provide valuable cultural, political and historical background (adding some zest to the joy that is grammar study!). Lessons revolve around free class discussion, role-playing and conversation to help develop verbal expression, vocabulary and good sentence construction. The work of each group is tailored to each class's ability level in German.

• Duration : 8 to 24+ wks
• German tuition (20 lessons)  
• Class size : 12 people
• Preparation for German exams (optional, not included in course fees) 
• Minutes per lesson : 45   
• Ability levels : Beginner/Intermediate
• Minimum age :18yrs   

For Prices & Start Dates: Refer to the CESA Course Finder
Select: Berlin / Languages for Life / Language level / Start date

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Berlin: German Gap Year Course links

  > German language school description

  > Accommodation offered by German school in Berlin

  > CESA student reviews on Berlin

Berlin, is a dynamic capital city and an ideal place to spend all or part of your Gap Year - for first hand information and advice please contact the CESA staff.

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Want to learn German in Berlin, but can't manage a Gap Year course? 

We can also offer shorter German language courses:

  > Berlin : Standard Course (20 lessons)   1 to 7 wks+

  > Berlin : Intensive Course (30 lessons)   1 to 7 wks+

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German Gap Year course information:

The German Gap Year language course ensures rapid acquisition and long-term retention of key German language skills and also covers a range of topics on modern day Germany (cultural, social and economic). Oral and written German language skills are developed and enhanced through out these long term courses.  This German language programme is aimed at Beginners to Low Intermediate abilities, who want to see serious linguistic improvement and are aiming to achieve fluency over a number of months. 

Classes are then held from Monday to Friday each week. 

Methodology:

• Intensive grammar study
• Phonetics
• Development of vocabulary
• Syntax and application
• Listening and comprehension
• Dialogue and communication
• Idiomatic language
• Written and oral expression
• Lecture and analysis
• Live guided discussion and synthesis
• Free conversation

This German language course is an excellent opportunity to learn a new language, immerse yourself in a new culture and make new friends from all around the world. The study plan takes into consideration your current level, your needs and the length of your course.

Exams are offered to Gap Year students:

Do you speak German? Can you prove It!

Some people study German for self-enrichment or want to know how to tell the time or talk on the phone in German. or to satisfy short term language requirements in high school, college, university or career goals. Others however, t