German General Course (24 lessons per week)
Berlin School
If your goal is to make fast progress, this course with more than 24 lessons per week is the perfect choice for an intensive language training. It differs from the 20 lesson a week course by providing possibilities for working with current text materials from politics, culture and economy. Thus, you will have the opportunity to train the communicative skills more extensively. The knowledge and language skills you have acquired in class will be intensified and supplemented in special classes twice a week in the afternoons. Thus, the Intensive Course is also a very good choice if you want to focus on preparing a German language exam. If you wish to learn fast and intensively, or if you plan to pass a diploma exam, you should decide for this course.
The course covers 24 lessons. 2 lessons each will be taught Tuesdays and Thursdays in the afternoons. While we closely work with the textbooks most of the time during the morning sessions, the afternoon seminars open up possibilities for an intensive communicative training. The teacher is organizing the instruction in such a way that all participants can actively participate in class, can communicate with each other and discuss their opinions. In such a lively atmosphere you can learn the language easily and spontaneously. And even rather complex grammatical structures are understood easily by being practiced and used creatively. And, of course, we also use these afternoon sessions for preparing the language exams.
Course Summary
| Lesson Length |
45 |
| Class Times |
9 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. - Your exact timetable will be confirmed at start of course. |
| Course Materials |
Included in the course fees |
| Age Range |
16 to 100 |
| Average Class Size |
11 |
| Maximum Class Size |
15 |
| Nearest Airport |
TEGEL, Schönefeld and Tempelhof |
| Language |
German |
| Course Type |
General Course |
| School |
Berlin |
| Location |
Berlin, Germany |
Important Information
Please note that at this school the cost of teaching materials (EUR €28.00) is not included in our price.
Activities
A number of activities are available alongside this course, including the sample activities listed below. Please not these may vary and be chargeable.
Excursions with guides to all the must-see sites of Berlin including Potsdam, the Reichstag, Tacheles cultural centre and much more...
Accommodation Options
Prices are per person, per week and include course and accommodation. Supplementary nights may be available. Accommodation prices may vary with season. See step 1 of the booking process for the final price.
Host Family
This way of accommodation is a long-time classic… and with a reason: If you decide for accommodation in a host family you will also learn German after class – very individually and completely relaxed – by being a new member of the family… You will have to share bathroom and kitchen facilities with your host or hostess. The host is not necessarily a traditional family, a couple with kids. There are also single parents or single and elderly people who like to welcome you in their homes.
Supplementary nights - £39 pp per night
This type of accommodation is a long-time classic… and with a reason: If you decide for accommodation in a host family you will also learn German after class – very individually and completely relaxed – by being a new member of the family… We also take care that you share your room only with a student who has a different native language – in order to make sure that you can really speak German all day long. Of course, for an additional fee, you can also book a single room. You will have to share bathroom and kitchen facilities with your host or hostess. Not necessarily the host is a traditional family, a couple with kids. There are also single parents or single and elderly people who like to welcome you in their homes.
Supplementary nights - £39 pp per night
Private Apartment
Single, No Meals
from £508
with course
Summer apartments
If you would like maximum flexibility and freedom in the summer, we recommend staying in one of the summer apartments. They are either just round the corner from the school, or right next to Potsdamer Platz. The studio apartments are in apartment blocks which are conveniently located and can be reached easily. One block is ten minutes walk from the school and the other block is ten minutes from the school by public transport close to the Brandenburg gate. All one room apartments are equipped with modern bathrooms and a fully fitted kitchen. Please note that to stay here you must be at least 18 years old and must leave a security deposit which is refunded on departure if non damages are incurred. The security deosit of EUR 100.00 is paid to Cactus and is returned in Berlin.
Please note that these apartments are only available from 6th July – 6th September 2008.
Single, No Meals
from £478
with course
Private apartment
If you would like maximum flexibility and freedom, we recommend staying in a private apartment. They are either just round the corner from the school, or right next to Potsdamer Platz. The studio apartments are in apartment blocks which are conveniently located and can be reached easily. One block is ten minutes walk from the school and the other block is ten minutes from the school by public transport close to the Brandenburg gate. All one room apartments are equipped with modern bathrooms and a fully fitted kitchen. Please note that to stay here you must be at least 18 years old and must leave a security deposit which is refunded on departure if non damages are incurred.
Please note that the minimum booking length for these apartments is 4 weeks and they can only be booked in blocks of 4 weeks outside the months of July and August.
Youth Hostel
Double, No Meals
from £522. with course
Meininger Youth Hostel.
Are you looking forward to live according to your own rhythm while being in Germany? To live in the same way as you are used to live at home? Then you should choose accommodation in a youth hostel where you are going to enjoy your independence with other students. The hostel is located right in front of a Tube station from which you can get to the school in just 10-15 mins. This hostel offers ensuite rooms for individual travellers, couples or groups. It has internet access, breakfast and 24 hour reception. You are given a key card to access your room.
Supplementary nights - £39 pp per night
Single, No Meals
from £662. with course
Meininger Youth Hostel
Are you looking forward to live according to your own rhythm while being in Germany? To live in the same way as you are used to live at home? Then you should choose accommodation in a youth hostel where you are going to enjoy your independence with other students. The hostel is located right in front of a Tube station from which you can get to the school in just 10-15 mins. This hostel offers ensuite rooms for individual travellers, couples or groups. It has internet access, breakfast and 24 hour reception. You are given a key card to access your room.
Supplementary nights - £59 pp per night
The School - Berlin
School facilities
This medium sized, friendly school is located close to Oranienburger Strasse, a very attractive part of the city which buzzes at night with chat from the cafes and bars close by. It is also located just 15 minutes walk from the Reichstag, Museum UIsland and the Brandenburg Gate. Night owls and metropolitan adventurers stroll along the one kilometer stretch between Hackescher Market and Friedrichstrasse where you find more than 40 bars, cafés, trendy shops and galleries. On a quiet street just set back from the main road, the school invites you to study German. This school, which is the winner of the LTM Star German Language School Award in 2006 and 2007, is located on two floors, the classrooms are friendly and spacious. In the breaks the students can get coffee and soft drinks from vending machines in the cafeteria and use the internet. The school also offers free wireless internet to students who have brought a laptop. Or take your coke up to the roof terrace where you can also relax with your friends after class. The school is a full member of EAQUALS.
Please note that it is possible to combine a course at this school with its sister schools in Munich and Frankfurt over 4 or 6 weeks. Please contact Cactus for more details.
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Accreditations
EAQUALS, TestDaF-center, ALTO, FIYTO-member, fadaf, CSN recognized, LTM Star Award winner in 2006 & 2007
What other students have said...
"The school and the classes were very good. I liked the small class sizes and the teaching was on a high standard."
(Lucy Beynon - February 2009)
"I thought the school was very good. The classes were good and had a great atmosphere. I really liked Berlin! I enjoyed the sightseeing and meeting new people who come from all over the place!"
(Katherine Warren, August 2008)
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Booking information
Public Holidays for this school
2010
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December 27
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Airport Transfer Options
Nearest Airport TEGEL, Schönefeld and Tempelhof
An airport transfer service is available. £53 pp one way.
Choose the option in step 2 of the booking process.
