Language courses for beginners and advanced learners
in groups, private lessons or online
Sprachcaffe's language schools offer the advantage of working together in a group of international participants to pursue a common goal: learning a language. Working together with like-minded people is motivating and helps to noticeably develop your language level in a short time. You will be accompanied and supported by experienced language teachers and you can apply your acquired skills in real life together with new friends.
Find out how Sprachcaffe can help you find the right language course for your learning style and level and achieve your learning objectives. With our language courses you can, for example, prepare for the common language certificates such as the Cambridge Certificate, IELTS, TOEFL, D.E.L.E., D.E.L.F. or C.I.L.S.. Our intensive courses are recognised as educational leave. In addition, you have the choice between many other types of courses.
Additional services besides our language courses
Initial language test
At the beginning of your language trip with Sprachcaffe, you will take a placement test. It is used to group participants with a similar language level. In order to evaluate your language level, we are happy to offer you our online language test.
Complimentary tutoring
We offer additional tutoring in our Study Club during the afternoon. We are able to help you with difficult homework, revise previous lessons and prepare for the upcoming lessons.
Exciting elective subjects
Electives give you the opportunity to customize language learning even more closely to your interests. You can choose from various additional courses such as business English (French or German), theatre and language or business negotiations.
With certificate
On completion of the language course, you will receive the Sprachcaffe certificate. Sprachcaffe also prepares you for international standardised language certificates such as the Cambridge Certificate, TOEFL, IELTS, D.E.L.E., D.E.L.F., C.I.L.S., and TestDAF.
Overview of all of our inclusiv services.
All language courses at a glance
Online language courses
Experience language: Learn your language of choice at your own home in a fixed group.
Small groups: You are guaranteed to get a chance to speak. So you can use what you have learned in real conversations straight away.
Many years of experience: Our teachers are native speakers and have many years of experience in language teaching.
Sophisticated technology: Our virtual classroom is based on easy-to-use technology, which is also accessable on your smartphone.
Standard language course
Our standard course is perfect for you if you would also like to enjoy some leisure time. The course has 4 lessons a day, which leaves plenty of time for leisure before and after.
Part-time Course
Your leisure and free time are priority
Lessons per week: 10
Minimum duration 2 weeks
Standard Course Plus
Balance between intensive learning and leisure time
Lessons per week: 24
Minimum duration 1 week
Standard Course
Balance between learning and leisure time
Lessons per week: 20
Minimum duration 1 week
Standard Course Aktiv Plus
Balance between learning focus and cultural activities
Lessons per week: 20 + cultural activities
Minimum duration 1 week
Intensive Courses
The intensive course for English, Spanish, French, Italian, Chinese, Arabic and German is a great choice if you want to improve your language skills significantly in a short time.
Intensive Course
A little less leisure time, but greater learning success
Lessons per week: 30
Minimum duration 1 Woche
Exam Preparation
Language course to prepare for an external language certificate
Duration depends on exam
Minimum duration 8 weeks
Graduation Preparation Course
Specific exam preparation for the oral and written Abitur
Lessons per week: 30
Minimum duration 2 weeks
Super Intensive Course
Focus on learning success
Lessons per week: 40
Minimum duration 1 week
Combination Course
Combine English & French oder French & Arabic
Lessons per week: 30
Minimum duration 1 week
Educational leave
Our intensive language courses are recognised as educational leave. The recognised language course may vary depending on the federal state. Educational leave is tax-deductible and is state-subsidised.
Individual Language Lessons
Private language lessons are the quickest and most intensive way to learn a language. By allowing the language teacher to focus on one student at a time, the student's needs can be met precisely.
Private Lessons
Tailored to your needs
Lessons per week: 10, 20 oder 30
Minimum duration 1 week
Afternoon or Evening Courses
Study in small groups in the afternoons or evenings.
Lessons per week: 20
Minimum duration 1 week
1 lesson is equivalent to 45 minutes of language tuition at most language schools. In England, one lesson is equivalent to 60 minutes of language tuition.
Specialisation of language skills with electives
It is often useful to deepen your language skills for specific topics. You will feel more confident in the areas in which you use the foreign language, for example in a professional environment. The in-depth courses offer you the opportunity to pursue your interests even better and develop your language skills at the same time.
The electives are available for all language study trips and you can choose from a variety of speciality. Would you like to intensify the topic of marketing & sales or work on your presentation technique? With the electives from Sprachcaffe you are welcome to do so! Simply book your desired elective in addition to your language course and start your individual specialisation of your communication skills.
Electives at a glance
English, French, German
Start every Monday
English and German
Start every Monday
English
Start every 1st und 3rd Monday of the month
English
Start every 2nd und 4th Monday of the month
English
Start every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
English
Start every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month
English only in St. Julian's (Malta)
Start every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
Structure of electives
- 10 extra lessons per week; 2 lessons à 45 minutes per day
- Maximum 10-15 participants depending on the destination
- Levels: Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced
- Start Dates: year-round (exception: July)
Language levels at a glance
The Council of Europe has introduced a three-level scale (A, B, C) to objectively and collectively assess all your European language levels. According to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), the three levels are defined as follows:
A: Elementary language use
B: Independent use of language
C: Competent language use
Each level is divided into two levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2). At each level there is an exam that you can prepare for with Sprachcaffe - but this is by no means an obligation!
Level | Language level | Description |
|---|---|---|
without previous knowledge | You have no previous knowledge, but will soon be able to achieve your first successes. | |
A1 | Beginner | You can introduce yourself, ask people questions and can answer simple questions when the interlocutor speaks clearly. |
A2 | Elementary | You understand simple newspaper articles. Writing letters and spontaneous, targeted statements are also no problem. |
B1 | Intermediate | You can use standard language when dealing with familiar topics and cope with most challenges when travelling. |
B2 | Upper Intermediate | You have solid knowledge. You are able to present facts in a differentiated way and to conduct conversations of almost any kind. |
C1 | Advanced | You can express yourself in a structured and detailed way on complex topics and understand demanding texts and implicit meanings. |
C2 | Proficiency | You can understand everything you read or hear effortlessly. You express yourself spontaneously, very fluently and accurately, even on complex topics and make finer shades of meaning clear. |
Recommended duration of the language course
Use the table below to find out the course duration recommended to achieve the desired language skills. Please note that this table is based on our intensive course of 30 lessons per week. Results may vary based on personal ability, age and previous language experience. If you are unsure about your course choice, we recommend a personal consultation. The beginner level is referred to as A0 in this overview.
current level & goals: | A0 | A1 | A2 | B1 | B2 | C1 | C2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Optimise conversation: Ideal if you want to learn to speak clearly and answer simple questions. | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | Recommended course duration (weeks) |
Enrich basic knowledge:The qualification to understand contexts better and make targeted statements. | 6 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - | Recommended course duration (weeks) |
Expand progress: Become fit to present facts in a differentiated way, work with native speakers and understand newspaper articles. | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | Recommended course duration (weeks) |
Increase confidence: You can conduct complicated negotiations and incorporate your language skills into reports and presentations. | 24 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | - | - | Recommended course duration (weeks) |
Strengthen solidity:This course will make you even more confident. You will follow every conversation and also write reports effortlessly. | 48 | 24 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | - | Recommended course duration (weeks) |
Achieve perfection: You will refine your style, learn to argue and negotiate skilfully and get to the heart of your thoughts. | ∞ | 48 | 24 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | Recommended course duration (weeks) |
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