2 types
of courses in business German are available:
- One-to-One, allowing
a high degree of adaptation to individual requirements in a short
time: any level, any time, any matter and any number of lessons.
We suggest 25 to 30 lessons per week. More details
about this course...
- Combined Course, group
training in the morning (20 lessons) and one-to-one training in
the afternoon (10 lessons). This course offers the advantages of
group interaction, while at the same time concentrating on individual
needs. More details about this course...
We can address your individual language needs either before
or at your arrival in Germany. Together we will find the right course
concept for you.
Please, also read the General Course Information.
One-to-One Training |
| Brief info |
Individual tuition is the most intensive form of teaching available.
The course programme is exactly matched to the individual
needs of each individual participant.
One-to-one classes allow you to study at your own pace. You
are able to make rapid progress by concentrating on the language
which is needed for your
job. |
| Course
aim |
The course aims at helping you to learn in the most natural
way and experience the business culture behind the language.
This will develop your understanding and use of business German
in order to let you participate effectively in business with
German-speaking partners. |
| Content |
- communication and listening skills
- pronunciation
- note-taking
- letter-writing
- business presentations
- arguing
- negotiating
- sales and marketing
|
| Target
groups |
- business people who want to improve their German within
a very short time scale and learn about business customs
in Germany
- students aiming to get a competitive advantage in the international
job market
|
| Level of
German |
You will receive an online-test before you come to your course.
For initial orientation and self-assessment please check our
Course Levels. |
| Duration
& time schedule |
Choose your classes according to your preferences. For maximum
benefit, we suggest you take classes on weekday mornings and
afternoons.
Depending on the test results and your requirements we will
develop a special programme of topics before your arrival. Of
course any detailed wishes sent to us in advance of the course
will help us match the course even better to your requirements.
We recommend between 4 and 6 lessons per day, i.e. 20 to 30
lessons per week.
A course day based on 30 lessons:
- 9 am till 10:30 am 2 lessons
- 11 am till 12:30 pm 2 lessons
- 2:30 pm till 4:15 pm 2 lessons
We will work out an exact schedule with you when we discuss
your placement test.
We recommend you do up to 2 to 3 hours of homework per day.
We will adjust the "amount" according to your personal
timetable.
In the evenings we suggest you take part in our leisure
activities with other participants and with locals from
Bamberg. |
|
Dates |
Courses start any time, any date and for any duration, even
weekends.
As an entire course, we suggest a minimum of 1 week (5 days),
with a minimum of 25, ideally 30 lessons per week.
As an alternative, we also have business clients who visit
us for a couple of days (4 to 5) several times per year. We
keep the material we have gone through and build on it every
time their schedule allows them to return. |
| Fees |
Please calculate based on the following costs:
- Initial Registration fee:
EUR 52 (one-time for all courses - on a yearly basis)
- Tuition:
e. g. 1 week (25 lessons - 5 days): EUR 1.000
- Accommodation:
We recommend one the first 6 hotels on your list right in
the historic centre of Bamberg.
- Airport transfer (taxi):
from any airport in Germany to Bamberg, e.g.
- Frankfurt - Bamberg: EUR 240
- Munich - Bamberg: EUR 240
- Nuremberg - Bamberg: EUR 69
- all other airports on request
For comparisons have a look at our overview of Fees
& Conditions.
The course fee includes:
- the course
- instruction material
- initial and final test
- TREFF PUNKT-certificate attesting
your level and participation
- personal all-round service
- 3 leisure activities per week
|
| How to enrol |
Register directly at our institute by using the Online
Enrolment.
We will confirm your registration within 36 hours. |
| Remarks |
|
Combined Course |
| Brief info |
In this course you have 20 lessons in a group (with maximum
6 participants) in the morning plus 10 lessons of One-to-One
training in the afternoon.
This business German training is the ideal combination if you
are looking for student interaction and lessons tailored 100%
to your needs. |
| Course
aim |
The course is aimed at training you in the use of German in
German business communication. You will benefit both from learning
naturally in a group and studying more intensively on targeted
problems alone with your teacher.
This will develop your understanding and use of business German
in order to participate effectively in business with your German
speaking partners. |
| Content |
In general: This course is a synthesis of the communicative
and the grammatical-structural approach. The course includes
communication and listening skills, pronunciation, note-taking,
letter-writing, telephone skills, business presentations, negotiating,
sales and marketing.
For a quick overview please check our Course
structure concept ? and self-assessment.
You will get a complete picture after the placement-test which
will be mailed to you before the start of your course. |
| Target
group |
Target groups are managers and students who want to improve
their German within a short time scale and learn about business
life in Germany. |
| Level of
German |
You will receive an online-test before you come to your course.
For initial orientation and self-assessment please check our
Course Levels. |
| Duration
& time schedule |
2 weeks and longer.
Depending on the test results and the common requirements of
the group we will develop a special programme of topics. Please
send your detailed wishes to us in advance which will help us
match your one-to-one lessons in the afternoon to your very
needs.
In the morning you will have 4 language lessons in a group
of about six and in the afternoon 2 one-to-one lessons (or more
if you wish).
A course day based on 30 lessons:
9 am till 10:30 am 2 group lessons
11 am till 12:30 pm 2 group lessons
2:30 pm till 4:15 pm 2 lessons
The rest of the day is for homework (calculate up to 2 hours
per day). We also suggest you take part in our evening leisure
programme, practising your German over a tasty local beer
in one of the pubs and breweries in Bamberg. |
|
Dates |
Courses start:
2008 |
|
2009 |
| Jan. |
07 + 21 |
July |
07, 21 + 28 |
|
Jan. |
05
+ 19 |
July |
06 + 20 |
| Feb. |
04 + 18 |
Aug. |
04 + 18 |
|
Feb. |
02
+ 16 |
Aug. |
03, 17
+ 31* |
| Mar. |
07, 17 + 31* |
Sept. |
01, 15 + 29* |
|
Mar. |
02,
16 + 30* |
Sept. |
07 + 21 |
| April |
07 + 21 |
Oct. |
06 + 20 |
|
April |
06
+ 20 |
Oct. |
05
+ 19 |
| May |
05 + 19 |
Nov. |
03 + 17 |
|
May |
04
+ 18 |
Nov. |
02, 16
+ 30* |
| June |
02, 16 + 30* |
Dec. |
01, 08 + 15 |
|
June |
01,
15 + 29* |
Dec. |
07 + 14 |
Please
note: On dates marked with an asterisk* beginners (level
A0) cannot start a course.
|
| Fees |
- Initial registration fee:
EUR 52 (one-time for all courses on a yearly basis)
- Tuition:
e. g. 1 week (30 lessons* - 5 days): EUR 820
* 4 lessons in a group of 3 in the morning and 2 lessons One-to-One
in the afternoon
- Accommodation:
We recommend one the first 5 hotels on your list right in
the historic centre of Bamberg.
- Airport transfer (taxi):
from any airport in Germany to Bamberg, e.g.
- Frankfurt - Bamberg: EUR 160
- Munich - Bamberg: EUR 160
- Nuremberg - Bamberg: EUR 69
For comparisons have a look at our overview of Fees
& Conditions.
The course fee includes:
- the course
- instruction material
- initial and final test
- TREFF PUNKT-certificate attesting
your level and participation
- personal all-round service
- 3 leisure activities per week
|
| How to enrol |
Register directly at our institute by using the Online
Enrolment.
We will confirm your registration within 36 hours.
|
| Remarks |
|
TopicClub-Seminar
Every course can be extended to a TopicClub-Seminar.
TopicClub
Seminars
are specially designed classes catering to those interested
in a broad range of subjects. Experts give a review
of specific topics (6 lessons per week).
-
Content:
You are familiarized with your chosen subject, local and national
particularities and the corresponding specialized vocabulary.
Visits to relevant sites are also planned. If you wish to
receive more information about the seminar
content, please fill in our Enquiry
form.
-
Level of German:
To get the most out of the seminars you should have a fairly
good command of German already (from Level b1) since the lecture
will be held in German.
-
Fee:
The fee per
TopicClub is between €
77 and € 199.
Participants already enrolled in course at TREFF
PUNKT will not have to pay the additional enrolment fee.
-
Participants:
A minimum of 4 participants
is required (if not stated otherwise).
-
Documentation:
In the economy-related seminars you will receive comprehensive documentation
material which is included in the fee. Part of the material will
also be provided on a disc. >>>
more informmation
General information about the course
programme
- To maximize your learning effect in the seminar, you will be provided
with special preparatory material.
- Your trainer is chosen with your needs and interests in mind.
- Our trainers have experience in management, economics, industry,
trade and administration, which puts them in a position to pass
on specialist knowledge.
- One lesson lasts 45 minutes.
- "Stammtisch": Here you get an opportunity to speak German
over one of the famous local beers in a beer garden or a pub. The
aim to practise your German in an informal setting: "This,
that and other" – what do you normally talk about with
friends?
- Your course level is determined by an initial online-test which
lasts about 180 minutes. It will be sent to you prior to the start
of the course.
In addition to our language programme you will find attractive
leisure
activities which will make you familiar with the people of Bamberg.
These activities are designed to offer many opportunities to speak German.
 
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