China - a country where ancient history and modern technology intertwine. Over a trillion people speak Chinese. Learn about this fascinating culture and get a head start in your professional life. There are nothing but advantages to learning Chinese.

With our help, you can learn Chinese how and where it fits your life. You want to travel to China and understand the basics? You want to prepare your employees for a cooperation with a Chinese company? We are here for you.

The course will familiarize you with the Chinese language and culture. Our instructors are Chinese native speakers with trained in education. They also have a lot of experience in language teaching and intercultural training. Special attention is paid to elements of the Chinese language that are particularly difficult for German learners: Pronunciation and characters.

If you are interested, we will introduce you to our Chinese students, who are always looking for language exchange partners.

Prerequisites: None for A1.1 course, otherwise participation in the previous course, presentation of relevant language certificates, or placement test.

Course Size: 5-10 students

Course Form: In-Person Class (currently online due to the lockdown)

Textbooks:
Course A1.1-A1.2: China entdecken - Lehrbuch 1, ISBN: 9783905816518, Price: ca. 25-30 Euro

Course A2.1-A2.2: China entdecken - Lehrbuch 2, ISBN: 9783905816532, Price: ca. 25-30 Euro

Course B1.1-B1.2: China entdecken - Lehrbuch 3, ISBN: 9783905816556, Price: ca. 25-30 Euro

Course B2.1-B2.2: China entdecken - Lehrbuch 4, ISBN: 9783905816570, Price: ca. 25-30 Euro

(Please buy the textbooks before attending class.)

Certificate: You will receive a graded certificate from the language school after passing the final exam. Without taking the final exam, you will receive a certificate of attendance if you were present for at least 70％ of the lessons.

It is hard to manage modern life without English. Without English skills, your chances in the job market are severely limited. With our help, you will go from "Good Morning!" to fluent business English in no time.

Prerequisites: None for A1.1 course, otherwise participation in the previous course, presentation of relevant language certificates, or placement test.

Course Size: 5-10 students

Course Form: In-Person Class (currently online due to the lockdown)

Certificate: You will receive a graded certificate from the language school after passing the final exam. Without taking the final exam, you will receive a certificate of attendance if you were present for at least 70％ of the lessons.

Business German: German for commercial professions

More practical application, less grammar - the class “German for commercial professions” brings the corporate world into the classroom. Simulate business situations to learn how to effortlessly communicate with German colleagues, customers and business partners. At the end of the course, participants take the telc B1-B2 Beruf exam so the participants have proof of their language proficiencies.

Module 1: Overview of Commercial Professions
Module 2: Company Organization and Corporate Processes
Module 3: Intra-Company Communication
Module 4: Communication with Customers and Partners
Module 5: Projects and Management
Module 6: Orders and Logistics
Module 7: Law and Contracts
Module 8: Marketing and Trade Fairs
Module 9: Human Resources Management
Module 10: Exam Preparation

Duration: 160 UE, Mon-Fri. 9-12:12 (8 weeks, part-time)

Course form: In-Person

Participants: 12-25 persons

Language level: B2

Textbook: DaF im Unternehmen (Klett Verlag), 27,99 EUR - Link: Klett Verlag

Costs: Prices via request

The course can be financed through an education voucher (Bildungsgutschein, § 81, paragraph 4 of the Social Security Code, SGB III) for continuing vocational training from the Employment Agency. Please contact us for further information.

Course location: Classroom instruction takes place at the language school, Kaiserstraße 2, 40479 Düsseldorf. 

Coaching for Job Interviews

For many job seekers, the job interview is a major obstacle on the way to their dream job. Presenting oneself in person often involves a lot of stress. In the course "Coaching for Job Interviews," participants learn how to break down inhibitions and really shine during interviews. 

The modules of the course include:

Module 1 - Basics and discussions of past experiences 

Module 2 - Mastering non-verbal communication.

Module 3 - Preparation: gathering information and building connections 

Module 4 - Simulated job interviews and assessment centers

Module 5 - Post-interview self-assessment and review

Course format: Offline course

Participants: 12-25 persons

Cost: 372,43 €. The course can be financed by an activation and placement voucher (AVGS) from the employment agency.