German Language Course Programme:

The German Book Centre offers morning, evening and week-end courses in German language. At present the courses offered are at the basic level comprising 4 semesters, each semester consisting of 120 working hours spread over a period of 20 weeks.
The courses are based on the salient principles of modern linguistic research following the communicative approach. They are handled by experienced teachers of German who are conversant with the teaching methods specific to Indian academic conditions. Information about social and cultural developments in the Federal Republic of Germany forms an integral part of teaching. At the same time participants are also trained to present in German information about corresponding developments in our country.

German Language Course Content:

The basic level is a progressively structured organic unit and it is offered as a minimum programme of language learning. Solely on considerations of academic convenience it is divided into the following 4 parts and offered in 4 semesters. All participants are expected to complete the 4 semesters, otherwise they will not be able to reach on adequate degree of proficiency in German, whatever be their reasons for learning the language.

Basic Level 1- Part 1 is designed for absolute beginners. Participants learn the basic sentence structures and vocabulary used in everyday situations. They are also trained to formulate and answer simple questions and to read and understand elementary texts.

Basic Level 1- Part2 reinforces and expands on the vocabulary and grammatical structures of part 1. Participants learn to understand important information from authentic texts and to write simple personal letters. They are also able to conduct a polite conversation.

Basic Level 2- Part 1 consolidates and builds upon what has been learnt in Basic Level 1. In this semester the participants finish learning the grammatical basics and acquire an effective vocabulary of a little over 1500 words. They are trained in all aspects of language learning: listening, reading, speaking and writing.

Basic Level 2- Part 2 Participants take part in conversations at a higher level and learn to read and understand texts of medium difficulty. They are trained to express themselves appropriately in a variety of situations in everyday life both in their place of work and in private circles. They also learn to write applications for positions/higher studies, curriculum vitae etc., as well as short official messages and reports.

German Language Course Material and Attendance:

The basic level is one organic whole and so only one text book is used throughout the 4 semesters. wherever additional material is used by our teachers photo-copies are provided to the participants. However, our work with printed material constitutes only a minor part of class room work. The major part of our work demands an active and direct participation of the students. Under the supervision, co-ordination and guidance of the teacher the students involve themselves in a variety of partner and group activities: conducting question-answer sessions, narrating, reporting, role-playing, conversing, discussing, interviewing etc.,

In these circumstances it is imperative that the participants ensure regular attendance in the class-room. None of our participants will be entitled to get a participation/ proficiency certificate unless he/she has attended a minimum of 75% of the classes.

German Language Course Schedule:

Classes are held @ 6 hours per week for a period of 20 weeks in each semester.

The exact timings of the daily sessions will be fixed in consultation with the participants.

There are 2 semesters in a year -- one from the second week of June till the end of October and the other from the second week of November till the end of March. Enrolment is done in the preceding 2 weeks. Interested persons can register their names throughout the year, but classes will be formed only in June and November. Classes are formed with a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 25 participants. Those desirous of joining semesters 2,3 & 4 will have to qualify in an entrance test before enrolment.

Regarding semester schedule for the current year, course fees or any other particulars, our office could be contacted in person, over phone or through e-mail.

Terms & Conditions for the German Language Course

• Fees payable in cash only
• No refund/No adjustment of fees
• We require a minimum of 10 students in each group. If minimum is not reached, course will be cancelled.

Also available Books+Cassettes for Correspondence course.