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Developing your German skills helps you integrate into daily life, connect with others, and succeed in your studies and career. From beginner to advanced courses, the language center's offers guide you step by step toward confident communication in academic and professional contexts.
Do you have questions regarding German language courses?
Dr. Kristina Seibert
Coordination German Courses (DaF)
Language Center
Sandstr. 16-18
57072 Siegen
Room F-S 308
Phone: 0271/740-3016
Mail
Held before the start of your studies (every september & march) for level A1.1 and B1.1.
More infos here.
If you successfully complete an 3-weeks Intensive German course, you will receive 5 points in the area of Welcome & Orientation for your Employability Pass.
The Language Center offers suitable courses in German as a foreign language (DaF) for every language level.
Semester long German courses of our Language Center can also be credited towards the Employability Pass once for 5 points in the category Welcome & Orientation for your Employability Pass.
Important: If you have prior knowledge of German and want to start at a level higher than A1 you need to register for a placement test beforehand. Find more information here.
This course is tailored for students with B1.2 level German, focusing on enhancing technical language skills for both academic and professional environments. It teaches industry-specific vocabulary, technical writing, and communication techniques. Essential for anyone planning to enter the German industry, it equips you with the language tools needed to engage confidently in technical discussions and succeed in a workplace setting.
If you successfully complete this specialist German course, you will receive 5 points in the area of Soft Skills & Employabilty for your Employability Pass.
What Did Participants Learn?
- Specialized Vocabulary & Language Structures
Students explored technical language specific to their fields, helping them navigate academic discussions and research papers in German. Weekly sessions built a solid understanding of language structures, making complex topics easier to communicate. - Application to Personal Projects & Study Content
The course also emphasized oral communication skills—participants had the opportunity to present and discuss their own research or study content in German, using the newly learned vocabulary and structures in real-life contexts.
This course is designed for individuals looking to improve their German for professional contexts. It is tailored for students with B1.2 level German and focuses on both written and oral communication skills, covering essential vocabulary and phrases used in various industries. Participants will engage in practical exercises to enhance their ability to communicate effectively in the workplace, making it vital for career advancement in German-speaking environments.
If you successfully complete this specialist German course, you will receive 5 points in the area of Soft Skills & Employabilty for your Employability Pass.
Improve your language skills independently with flexible resources and interactive formats offered by the language center (click on item for more information):
Good German language skills are essential for the social integration and career entry of international students.
Many employers attach great importance to you having a basic knowledge of German. Not all colleagues will probably be able to speak English. Therefore, remember to improve your German regularly right from the start of your studies. A good knowledge of German will also help you to get to know the local culture and feel at home both in the region and in the company.
Testimonials
"I can train my pronunciation in a quiet learning atmosphere and form technical terms and scientific sentences. Additionally, I have worked on various grammar areas."
"The unit on 'Mathematics in Study' was especially interesting to me. In this, I learned many technical terms that are very important for my studies."
"I consider this course the most important learning project for my work as a teacher because we focus on structure and grammar in the field of mechanical engineering and practice them."
"I felt more confident when I was talking with other students or teachers. Through the course, I gained some important language skills and every week, we discussed a new technical topic and expanded our technical vocabulary."