German

We offer the following German modules: in semester 1 (October to December 2022): Level 1 and Level 2 and in semester 2 (January to March 2022): Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3.

Method of delivery: Some modules will follow the blended learning approach, whilst others will be delivered fully online, please check individual module for details.

At the end of each semester-long module, there will be two online assessments: Reading & Writing and an Oral Assessment.

Please note: KLS assessments cannot be re-scheduled.

Please also note: a minimum of 10 students is required in order for a course to run. Should any course not recruit enough students, it will be cancelled.

German courses offered

German Level 1

This course is for absolute beginners. It aims to give learners a basic knowledge of reading, listening, spoken and written skills in a dynamic and communicative way, through individual, pair and group work and studio-based and authentic texts. The focus is on accuracy as well as communication.

  • Entry requirements: None
  • Level 1 module is offered in October 2022 and January 2023
  • Method of delivery: Blended learning approach (half face-to-face at Penrhyn Road and half online via MS Teams)
  • Timetable for January course: Tuesdays, 6-8pm

German Level 2

This course will provide students with the foreign language skills to enable them to interact satisfactorily in survival situations and social encounters and to further their awareness of related aspects of the foreign culture and environment.

  • Entry requirements: Completion of Level 1 or three months' prior language learning
  • Level 2 module is offered in October 2022 and January 2023
  • Method of delivery: blended learning (half face to face and half online via MS Teams)
  • Timetable for January course: Mondays, 6-8pm

German Level 3

The aim of this module is to equip students with further linguistic skills to enable them to communicate in a number of familiar work and social situations and respond accordingly; to broaden the students' awareness of aspects of the foreign culture.

  • Entry requirements: completion of Level 2 or six months' prior language learning
  • Level 3 module is offered in January
  • Method of delivery: blended learning (half face to face and half online via MS Teams)
  • Timetable for January 2023 course: Wednesdays, 6-8pm

Duration and fees

Duration

  • 10 weeks.

Teaching dates

Teaching Block 1 (semester 1):

  • Week commencing 10 October 2022 to week commencing 12 December 2022 (10 weeks).

Teaching Block 2 (semester 2):

  • Week commencing 34 January 2023 to week commencing 27 March 2023 (10 weeks).

Venue

  • Penrhyn Road campus, Kingston University and online via MS Teams.

Course fees

  • Kingston University students: free. (You will be required to purchase the course textbook at time of enrolment: £10.00).
  • Members of the public: £225 per semester or £420 for two semesters.
  • Kingston University alumni: £210 per semester or £400 for two semesters.
  • Kingston University staff: £90 per semester (price includes digital course book).

Contact us

Short Course Administrator
Kingston University
Penrhyn Road
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 2EE

Tel: +44 (0)20 8417 7042
Tel: +44 (0)20 8417 7790
Email: presessionals@kingston.ac.uk

KLS Director:  Rosa Rodriguez-Garrido

Email: R.Rodriguez-Garrido@kingston.ac.uk