Berlin

GERMANY

Experience one of Europe’s most influential cities in a new light – learn German in Berlin and live like a true Berliner on a language stay! As Germany’s largest city, Berlin draws in international students from around the world, looking to improve their German skills and enjoy a new culture in complete immersion. Join them on your German course in Berlin and feel the magic of the capital up close!

COURSES

STANDARD COURSE

20 x 45 min.

INTENSIVE COURSE

25 x 45 min = 20 general + 5 speaking.

PREMIUM COURSE

30 x 45 min = 20 general + 5 speaking + 5 writing.

COMBINED COURSE

25 x 45 min = 20 general + 5 private.

COMBINED COURSE

30 x 45 min = 20 general + 10 private.

COMBINED COURSE GOETHE ZERTIFIKAT (B2/C1)

30 x 45 min = 20 general + 10 exam preparation.

COMBINED COURSE TELC (B1/B2/C1)

30 x 45 min = 20 general + 10 exam preparation.

ONE-TO-ONE COURSE

10 x 45 min.

ONE-TO-ONE COURSE

15 x 45 min.

ONE-TO-ONE COURSE

20 x 45 min.

Alpadia Berlin

The course centre is located in the vibrant Schöneberg district, in the heart of the German capital. Many of Berlin’s main attractions are found nearby, as well as excellent public transport connections and a huge selection of cool shops, cafés, bars and restaurants. Students can also make use of a cafeteria: an ideal place to meet up with others and practise the language. With an average of 10 people per class, Alpadia Berlin is known for its family feel and personal atmosphere, where every student benefits from individual attention.

KEY POINTS

–High-quality school and excellent teaching conditions. –High success rate in official German exams. –Great accommodation network with host families or in shared apartments. –Test center for TELC and TestDaf exams.

ACCOMMODATION

Host family

With an excellent network of carefully selected host families, the school organises homestays for students. The hosts offer half board or breakfast only and generally live around 30 minutes from the course centre (with a maximum distance of 60 minutes depending on the season). Staying in a single room, you will experience authentic Berlin life with locals, while enjoying some home comforts. Double room only available for students travelling together.

Shared apartment with local residents (WG, from 18 years)

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Shared apartment (Alpadia students only)

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David Friedländer Haus residence (from 18 years old)

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Included in the course:

• Level and needs assessment. • Use of study centre. • End-of-course report andcertificate. • Activity programme.

Course start dates and duration:

1 to 48-week programmes, every Monday of the year.

At a glance

Berlin, a city of living history

Berlin is a fascinating enclave and a monument of the past, the present and the future. This is a city that staged a revolution, was headquartered by Nazis, bombed to bits, divided in two and finally reunited… and that was only in the 20th century! But Berlin is by no means stifled by its extraordinary past - it is hurtling headfirst into the future while remaining an endlessly fascinating 3D textbook where the past is very much present wherever you go. When it comes to creativity, the sky’s the limit in Berlin: the city has become a cultural trendsetter and a giant lab of experimentation that you can explore at its theatres, clubs, art centres and streets alike!

Are you a match?

Open-mind + Music + Street art Berliners and expats follow the credo ‘live and let live’ and put great emphasis on personal freedom and a creative lifestyle. This would explain the city’s passion for electronic beats and opera notes alike – highbrow, lowbrow and everything in between, there’s plenty of room for cultural expression. Art is no different: the famous East side of the Wall was infused with over 100 artists’ contributions and declarations of peace… and there’s plenty more tales the street art in Berlin will share with you! Does this sound

like something for you? MUST-KNOWS

Beer lover or not, you’ll find it hard to resist German beers; they just seem to have something for everyone, even those with a sweet tooth! Dubbed “the champagne of the North” by Napoleon, Berliner Weisse is low in alcohol, refreshing, and usually served with a flavoured syrup like raspberry – perfect for a warm summer evening.

No trip or stay abroad is complete without some good shots to remember it by. Luckily for visitors, Berlin provides a range of stunning settings and backdrops! Sunset in Admiralbrücke is definitely our favourite - this gorgeous, grassy banked canal, where the light turns the water into dreamy pinks and oranges, makes for an awesome Instagram post!

Berlin can be very kind on the pocket if you know where to go for fun: have your rockstar moment at the karaoke in Mauerpark and don’t forget to clap for the brave singing souls performing! Also, this can be easily combined with a spin around the Mauerpark flea market for a budget-friendly day out!

The Berlinale is one of the largest public film festivals in the world, bringing the big stars of international cinema to Berlin and discovering new talents. Held annually - for eleven days in February –, it features films, documentary forms and artistic experiments, through which the audience is invited to explore social issues and engage in intercultural exchange. An international homage to the city’s creativity!