Why learn German with inlingua?
With inlingua, your German course learning experience will be intensive as well as lots of fun. Our highly motivated, pedagogically trained German trainers and our successful and efficient inlingua method will both ensure that your learning is focused on your individual goals. Your German courses gets you talking.
We understand that students need access to personalized exercises, engaging learning activities and immediate feedback. This way you can get the most out of live German classes, intensive or evening, with a qualified German teacher. We make you speak!
What are the training formats?
You will learn German in an inspiring and safe atmosphere in our small groups. Due to the inlingua method, you will be the one speaking during lessons, rather than your trainer.
You will find training at all language levels: from beginner courses at A0 to advanced groups at close to native speaker level C2.
Should you already have some previous German knowledge, we will be able to place you in ongoing courses. This means that you can start immediately, rather than having to wait until a new course starts at your level.
German language lessons in groups can be booked in blocks of 10 or 20 weeks. Should you not yet have reached your goal, you can simply add further blocks to your German course as you go.
Should there be no convenient course in our overview for you, then please do not hesitate to contact us. We can start a new group with only two participants already!
08.00 – 21.30 (Monday – Thursday), 08.00 – 18.00 (Friday), 08.00 – 12.00 (Sa)
Our success rates say it all: more than 95% in English, German, French, Italian and Spanish diplomas, even if they are difficult. Successful exam results are the rule if they have been prepared with inlingua.
We want to ensure that you feel well prepared and ready on the day of your exam. Therefore, we offer various support materials which clarify the exam process for you and prepare you for the day. We inform you about the exam form, the grading criteria and the exam process. Mock tests allow you to experience the exam in advance.
To follow a diploma course, you need a lot of discipline and work: we will plan this together with you and will accompany you along the way.
Which diploma is currently most relevant for you? Select the best German course program for your personal goals from our list and apply for it with inlingua Bern today still.
or individual classes
Individual classes: flexible
Individual classes: According to your needs
09.00 – 12.00 (Sa)
Your schedule is irregular, you often travel, you would like to learn even more efficiently or you are interested in specific language topics (such as German for doctors, etc.)? – Then an individual course is just the thing for you.
In private courses our trainer is there for you alone. Therefore, your course can become as flexible and individualised as you like; not only regarding dates, but also by the content of the lesson.
In individual courses anything is possible: rapid reviews of existing language skills, exam training, preparation for a new role or job, language coaching for specific purposes, …
Our study consultants will be happy to compile an individual offer for you, based on your needs, goals and options. Regardless of which language you are interested in: German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Swiss German, English etc.
Private groups
Individualized classes in a small group according to your wishes and your timetable. Groups constitute themselves
09.00 – 12.00 (Sa)
Our intensive German courses usually start at level A0. It is however always possible to join a running course if your level corresponds.
In our intensive courses you have 4 double lessons of face to face classes for oral practice plus homework.
Our intensive courses (on-site and online) start every month. This means that you can learn German all year round from January to December. The registration for the ensuing course will not happen automatically. We will remind you of your reservation for the next German course on-site or online.
It is also possible to start with an intensive course and then continue with semi-intensive courses later. Semi-intensive courses have 2 double lessons of face to face classes per week plus homework.
Your intensive German course can also provide the foundation for a preparatory course for the telc Deutsch Exam B1, B2, or C1.
Retain your level of German and regularly practise the language in a relaxed atmosphere by speaking about interesting, diverse topics.
Our trainers select the topics for the group and facilitate the conversation. You can influence the choice of German lesson topics.
Spend a stimulating hour in conversation with your group and practise the language at the same time.
In order to enable a balanced participation in the conversations for everyone, we also ask participants for conversation classes to take our German placement test.
FAQ
For English speakers and speakers of Romance languages German is relatively easy because of common lexical roots. .
Yes, learning German is quite difficult if you compare it with the more popular English. On the other hand, learning German is quite difficult due to many grammatical rules, words, and specific pronunciation that are different from English.
But don’t be afraid – for beginners, learning German is actually not that difficult – its grammar, with a large number of rules, boasts logic, and its spelling is simple.
If you’re wondering how long it takes to become fluent in German, the U.S. Foreign Service Institute (FSI) estimates that it will take approximately 750 hours of study. This means that if you dedicate 12-15 hours per week to learning German, you could achieve fluency within a year. However, the amount of time it takes to learn German fluently may vary depending on individual factors such as learning style, starting level, and amount of practice.
It is highly unlikely that you will become fluent in German within just one month. However, you can still make significant progress in a month by immersing yourself in the language, practicing regularly, and seeking out opportunities to speak with native speakers.
As the very first thing you should learn how to read and pronounce the letters of German alphabet and their combinations so that you can read German words and texts correctly. Then the journey may begin with the first expressions, phrases and grammar basics.
To speed up your learning process, consider using language learning apps, online resources, watching German movies or TV shows with subtitles, and finding a language exchange partner for learning German on your own.
The most widely recognized German exams are the DSH, the TestDaF and the Goethe Institut examinations, which cover all CEFR levels, from A1 to C2.
Bachelor’s degree: German language (C1 level or higher) is the primary language of instruction.
Reading short, captivating stories or interesting articles about topics you enjoy will strengthen your language skills immensely and help you to develop well-rounded knowledge of German vocabulary and grammar.