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German - Improvers Level B

Course code: P10532

Subject area: Languages

Study level: Part Time

Course level: U

Course details

Course time:

19:00 - 21:00

Days of week:

Thursday

Course date:

15th Jan 2026 - 26th Mar 2026

Course location:

Abingdon Campus

Contact details

Phone:

01235 555 585

In this course, you will develop your conversation skills and extend your vocabulary with the aim of understanding short dialogues and short texts and making yourself understood in a range of increasingly unpredictable everyday situations.
During this course, you will work to be able to develop a deeper understanding of the subject in applying the language in relation to certain activities, examples of which are listed below:

• describe a routine and various occupations• talk about characters and their lives• deal with simple emergencies (e.g. going to the pharmacist or doctor).• make appointments • talk about events and holidays in the past• talk about how things used to be and express an opinion• report a theft, lost property, incidents and accidents. Describe what happened.• make a complaint• plan for an outing, leisure activities.

The main topics are designed for those who wish to converse more in the language when visiting the country or in a working environment.

What next?
German - Improvers Level C
Entry criteria
There are no formal entry requirements however this is a course for those who have already studied the language at school for one or two years, or followed a course for 50 - 60 hours, or else have spent some time in the country on holiday or business trips. You will already be able to cope with a range of simple everyday situations using the present tense and be able to recognise the past tense when you hear or read it. The standard approximates to level A1/A2 in terms of the Common European Framework.
Fee information
As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

19+ Fee:

£195.00

19+ Reduced Fee:

£97.50