German courses for beginners

The language academy Alpha Aktiv specializes in German courses and it has much expertise in the field of intensive courses. We offer German courses at all levels of the Common European Framework (CEF), from beginners level A1 to the almost fluent level C2.

This course features: 20 Lessons per week (4 lessons per day),1 lesson: 50 minutes, hours per week: 16 hours 40 minutes (20 clock hrs/wk in the usa), 15 students max. per class, course length: 1-50 weeks age 16+.

This course features: 30 Lessons per week (6 lessons per day), duration: 30 x 45 minutes, 12 students max. per class, elementary to high-intermediate levels, course length: 1–23 weeks, age 16+.

This course is designed for students who wish to combine a group course with private lessons in order to fill their knowledge gaps or acquire a deeper knowledge of some difficult points. Taking extra private lessons is an excellent way of intensifying oral communication exercises outside a group.

Our Standard 20 courses are an excellent choice if you want to improve your general linguistic communication skills and still have free time on your hands. Classes usually take place in the morning, so that you can make the most of your time off in the afternoon and take part in the activities that the school offers.

Intensive 25 25 lessons per week Using various dynamic teaching methods, this course offers an intensive and in-depth study of the German language with five additional weekly lessons dedicated to oral communication. The minimum duration for A1* absolute beginners is two weeks.

The PRIVATE course is tailor-made to your individual aims. With your private teacher, you will work specifically on the skills you wish to develop and progress according to your needs and at your own pace.

Premium 30 30 lessons per week Best suited to students who seek rapid progress of their German, this course option provides you an intensive approach with a specific focus on writing skills. The minimum duration for A1* absolute beginners is two weeks.

With 30 lessons per week, the PREMIUM course is ideal for motivated students who want to dedicate themselves to studying. The 6th daily lesson is focused on writing skills and organised in a mini-group of a maximum of 7 participants.

Our STANDARD course is an excellent choice if you want to improve your language skills and to have free time on your hands. Classes normally take place in the morning, which means that you can make the most of your time off in the afternoon to visit the city and take part in the activities or outings that the school offers.

The Facts - intensive German classes in our school in Berlin or online whereever you are - course times: 20 lessons Monday to Friday 10:00 to 13:30h (in school in Kleistraße 23-26 or hybrid) - levels A1 – C2 (CEF) - 4 to 15 students per group - all trainers are native speakers qualified to teach German as a foreign language - beginner classes start once every month from May 2024 on until September 2024 (on the first Monday) - start any Monday possible from May 2024 ...

The INTENSIVE course differs from the standard course because of its fast work pace and further investigation into subjects with a more communicative and relaxed approach with optional topics and conversation. The 5 additional lessons per week mainly focus on oral communication.

Private Intensity and duration based on your needs This personal one-to-one learning experience allows you to intensively advance on the core German language skills that you wish to develop and improve.

This course is designed for students who wish to combine a group course with private lessons in order to fill their knowledge gaps or acquire a deeper knowledge of some difficult points. Taking extra private lessons is an excellent way of intensifying oral communication exercises outside a group.

If you have been in Germany for a long time, you usually already have some initial knowledge. It goes without saying that you do not attend a beginner's course in this case.