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Thu 16 Oct 2025


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CULP: German Basic 2
Prerequisites£


Description

The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence.

At a basic level, the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context.

More detailed information is available on our website.

Target audience

Available to all

Prerequisites

This course is appropriate for students who already possess some knowledge of the German language.

Objectives
  • To provide a basic knowledge of German language and culture.
  • To understand and to be able to use grammatical structures and vocabulary.
  • To strengthen a positive and confident attitude towards language learning
  • To be able to understand and exchange general as well as more detailed information in the target language on a range of everyday issues at a basic level.
Aims
  • To be able to greet other people, informally and formally
  • To be able to say which language(s) you speak, what your occupation is, including details of your subjects of study
  • To be able to say where you live
  • To be able to speak about your hobbies
  • To be able to make a restaurant booking, read the menu
  • To be able to ask for and to give directions
  • To be able to talk about the subject(s) you are studying
  • To be able to talk about your past
  • To be able to make an appointment over the telephone
Format

Presentations, practicals and online learning

System requirements
  • Raven access is required (for UoC members only)
  • Further information regarding Raven is available
Charging
  • Students Fees: £295 to be paid online.
  • Staff Fees: £330 to be paid online.
  • Non-University members: £365 to be paid online.
  • Links to the online store will be provided with your confirmation email.
  • Payment is required within 24 hours of your booking to secure your place.
  • Refunds will only be available where participants are unable to complete the remainder of the course and only if requested before the third session.
  • Payment for the courses is made on the Online Store (CULP General Purpose courses).
  • Course materials can be found on Moodle, once the course has started.
Notes
Duration

Fifteen taught sessions of two hours plus online learning

Frequency

Subject to demand

Related courses
Theme
CULP: Cambridge University Language Programmes

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