How do the German Online group, German Online individual and German Training Online courses differ?

Unlike on the German Online individual and German Training Online courses, you will not be learning on your own on the German Online Group Course – you will be part of a group with up to 16 fellow coursemates. This will give you the opportunity to get to know, talk to and practise German together with people from all over the world who are also learning the language. Click here to book the German Online Group Course

How does the "German Online in a Group" course booking work?

You book the German Online in a Group course on our homepage. Within a week of booking the course, you will receive a link and a code that you can use to log in for a placement test. Now you can start the free placement test. The test takes a maximum of 45 minutes and must be taken online. Once we have received your test result, we will analyze the test. Depending on your result, you will be placed in the German online group course that is right for you (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) and complete a sub-level of an overall level. You will then receive all further information from our customer management team.

What are the technical requirements for the course?

PC, laptop or tablet Headset Internet connection Email address Operating system: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS Browser: latest version of Google Chrome (on all operating systems) Our tip: We advise against using smartphones for this course, as it is more convenient to use devices with larger screens for most of the exercises, such as longer reading texts.

How long do I have access to my course?

The course room is accessible to you for a further three weeks after the end of the five-week course. During this period, your teacher will no longer have access to the learning platform and will not be able to assess your assignments. After a total of eight weeks from the start of the course, the course room will be blocked and will no longer be accessible.

Once I have completed the German Online Group Course, do I receive a certificate of attendance?

Yes, once you have completed the German Online Group Course , you will receive a certificate of attendance. Click here to book the German Online Group Course

What level is the German Online Group Course currently being offered at?

The German Online Group Course is available for all levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2). Click here to book the German Online Group Course

Can I complete an entire language level during a German Online Group Course?

No, you cannot complete an entire language level (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1) as part of a German Online Group Course. On each course, you will complete a sub-level (e.g. A1.1, A1.2, A1.3, A2.1, A2.2, A2.3) that forms part of a full level (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1). Click here to book the German Online Group Course

After I finish the German Online Group Course, can I move on to an in-person course?

Yes, after you complete the German Online Group Course, you can move on to taking an in-person course (e.g. Intensive German or German in the Evening/Morning/Weekend ). Talk to your local Goethe-Institut to find out which in-person course is the right one for you. Click here to book the German Online Group Course

I don’t know my level. How do I know which German Online Group Course is right for me?

By taking a free placement test online, we will then place you in the German Online Group Course that best suits you. Click here to book the German Online Group Course

Why does the Goethe-Institut Munich appear in connection with the German Online Group Course? Do I have to go to the Goethe-Institut Munich for the German Online Group Course?

No, you don't have to go to Munich. The German Online Group Course is an online course that you can take from the comfort of your home. The Goethe-Institut Munich administers the German Online Group Course and therefore appears in this context.

German Online Group Course

Individual mentoring from your teacher
Interactive group exercises
Speak German in Live Sessions
Flexible timing and from any location

Are you interested in learning German online but eager not to miss the support from Goethe’s highly qualified teachers? Do you want the opportunity to learn online alongside classmates from all over the world? Then our German Online Group Course is the perfect fit for you!

Motivation and Structure through Online Live Sessions

Attending regular online live sessions with your teacher and classmates will provide motivation and structure to your learning experience. During our online German course, you will have the opportunity to practice what you have learned and independently work through the online tasks.

So act today to get started at language level A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 or C2 – and give yourself the opportunity to learn German on a flexible and methodical online course. Where ever you might be located.

You will also have access to our online platform, where you will find motivating, varied exercises and summaries of all the important grammar structures and phrases you will learn during the course.

Level
A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2
Estimated progress per course
You will be completing a sub-level that forms part of a full level
Duration
5 weeks
Hours per week
8 – 4 independent learning sessions (supported) and 4 face-to-face sessions
Total scope
40 lessons à 45 min
Participants
max. 16
Price
EUR 459

Choose the right course for you!

Online courses
A1 – C1

Online live session A1-B1:
Tuesday and Thursday,
6pm-7:30pm (CET)
Online live session B2-C1:
Tuesday and Thursday
3pm-4:30pm (CET)

New!

Online courses Saturday A1 – C1

Online Live Sessions A1-C1:
Saturdays
9:00 - 10:30 am (CET)
15 minute break
10:45 - 12:15 (CET)

Online courses
C2

Online Live Sessions C2:
Tuesday and Thursday
6pm-7:30pm (CET)

What does the German Online Group Course involve?

Your German Online Group Course is split into various sections, in which you will learn about everyday subjects and contemporary topics as well as gaining relevant vocabulary and grammar knowledge.

Your German learning experience will involve a variety of individual and group online exercises (e.g. videos, pictures, audio clips, reading texts, gap-fills). You will also work on exercises to be submitted to your teacher via email (e.g. longer writing tasks), which will then be checked and sent back to you with detailed feedback. This will enable you to practice your German listening, reading and writing skills, while the online live sessions will give you the opportunity to practice your German speaking skills.

You can also download and print out important quick reference guides to various subjects for future use.

If any questions come to mind, you are welcome to discuss them with the classmates in your German online course on the forum or to email your teacher.

Our German Online Group Course was modelled after the successful German Online Group Courses at the London and New York Goethe-Instituts. If you want to get a sense of how a German online course works, take a look at the German Online Group Course video from the London Goethe-Institut.

Levels

The number of lessons that are usually required to reach a certain level and take the corresponding Goethe certificate are based on experience. Individual aspects such as language learning experience and native language also play an important role. We will grade you before the start of the course in order to ensure optimal learning success.

Our course relies on the use of a modern, digital learning platform as well as personal support from a teacher. The German Online Group Course is therefore ideal for anyone who wants to learn with a teacher from any location.

Vincent Schnelle, Head of Online Language Courses

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