German Language Classes & Cultural Programme

Immerse yourself in German language and Austrian culture – language and cultural programme for international students

German Language Classes

German 1, 3 ECTS credits

For learners without previous knowledge of German

The course content is designed to support students in their everyday life in a German speaking environment.

Topics:

• greetings
• introducing oneself
• using numbers (time, age, price)
• ordering food and shopping
• making appointments
• naming everyday things
• countries of origin
• family and work
• leisure activities
• university of applied sciences and campus

Lecturer: Andrea Richter / Helma Spannagl-Schmoll

German 2, 3 ECTS credits

For learners with some knowledge of German on the first basic user level of CEFR

The course content is designed to support students in their everyday life in a German-speaking environment.

Topics:

• ordering in a restaurant, eating habits, leisure activities, childhood
• holiday plans, cultural life in Austria
• expressing surprise and interest

Lecturer: Andrea Richter

Placement tests and consultation for learners of all levels at the beginning of the semester. Information on the date will follow. 

German 3, 3 ECTS credits

For learners with a solid knowledge of German at CEFR Level A2, who are ready to continue building their language skills at B1 level.

The course content is designed to support students in their everyday life in a German speaking environment.

Topics:

• Travel
• Hobbies
• Family
• Shopping
• Work
• Studies
• Reading short menus
• Reading job ads and simple news
• Writing simple messages and emails
• Able to ask and answer simple questions and handle basic transactions (restaurant, ticket purchases etc.)

Lecturer: tba

Placement tests and consultation for learners of all levels will take place at the beginning of the semester in the first German class.  

Cultural Programme

Scouting Austrian Culture, 3 ECTS credits

Language of instruction: English

Workshop sessions on Austrian culture: collecting and contributing facts and experiences on Austrian geography, history, arts, music and further topics of interest, including participation in excursions.

Lecturers: Helma Spannagl-Schmoll