Learning German: For adults of all levels

We offer a wide range of courses according to the proficiency level of the students, from beginner to advanced. We are committed to a communicative as well as task-based approach.

A special asset to our teaching is the blended learning option, where in addition to the normal classroom sessions, students will meet their teacher in a virtual classroom for more instruction and practice. Our course levels are in accordance with the European Framework of Reference from A1 to C2.

Beginner A1/A2

Adult level beginners focus on learning the basics of German pronunciation and comprehension. We are building grammar and conversation skills related to everyday topics such as the family, environment, shopping, daily routines and life in the German speaking countries. DSH is using the textbook “Menschen” which is tasked-based and designed after the latest research in psychology and neurodidactics. The class focuses on relevant topics of everyday life. A variety of media is being used in the typical classroom. Students who successfully complete the course are invited to take the A1 level exam of the German International Sprachdiplom ÖSD (Österreich-Schweiz-Deutschland).

The advanced beginners class focuses on more complex sentence structures and vocabulary fields of the daily routine. The program enables the students to communicate about their activities and routine life. In our virtual classrooms we use authentic materials to introduce our students to real life situations. The A2 level is reached within 1-2 years of studying and the participants are welcome to take the A2 Exam of the German International Sprachdiplom ÖSD (Österreich-Schweiz-Deutschland) as proof of their increasing language proficiency.

Intermediate B1

The B1 course gives students many opportunities to improve their conversational skills by speaking and reading about familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school and leisure. They will deal with situations likely to arise while travelling in areas where the language is spoken. Students learn to produce simple connected texts on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.

After completing the course the students are prepared to take the language certificate exam Sprachdiplom B1.

Advanced B2/C1

This course has been designed for students with a strong background in German. The course will rapidly advance student’s German language skills with a focus on the German language skills in four areas: speaking, writing, listening, and reading.

Students will be able to participate in conversations and discussions, understand even rapidly spoken language, express their opinion, and understand long, complicated texts. Students will be prepared for the language proficiency exam C1 for admission to higher education in a German-speaking country.

Business German

We have designed this course for students interested in German in a business context.

Students will learn about the economy, industry, commerce, transportation and banking, and other sectors of German business. The course is suitable for international business students and employees with companies doing business in the German speaking world. We will also cover intercultural topics and get you ready for the German business environment.

Saturday morning classes:
Beginner A1
Advanced Conversation Course B2/C1
Advanced Intermediate Level B1/B2

Saturday afternoon classes:
Beginner A1
Advanced Beginner A2
Advanced Intermediate B1,

Learn German online:

We also offer Online classes. The class sizes vary between 3-5 students. We offer 2 options:
Blended learning: Saturday class, plus one online class
Online courses only: schedule based on participant availability