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Language schools in Berlin |
 About 14% of Berlin’s 3.4 million residents are non German and the city has a wide choice of language schools to help newcomers learn German – and many other languages. They can also help non native English speakers improve their Business English.
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A quick lesson in Berlinish |
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Language school checklist |
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 © Otnaydur | Dreamstime.comBecause of the wide range, it takes a little support to take the right decision. What you shouldn´t miss to check – a list of the most important selection creterions.
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Overview of language schools in Berlin |
Berlitz
Efficient language training which follows the successful Berlitz method® is available here for adults, companies and children in all currently spoken languages. The core elements are active dialog and group or individual lessons taught by qualified teams of teachers made up of native speakers. Also offers language study trips and intercultural training.
›› Charlottenburg, Kurfürstendamm 203, Tel. 3 23 90 47
›› Mitte, Friedrich Str. 95, Tel. 2 04 21 24
›› Steglitz, Kuhligkshof Str. 4, Tel. 7 91 10 31
›› Tegel, Am Borsigturm 13, Tel. 4 65 10 11
›› www.berlitz.de
BSI Berlin
This college teaches German to foreigners from many countries in a friendly and communicative atmosphere. Courses for all levels are offered including the Test of German as a Foreign Language, exam preparation, integration courses and language holidays.
›› Neukölln, Kottbusser Damm 79, Tel. 6 93 60 01, www.bsiberlin.de
BWS Germanlingua
This centrally located language school has offered high quality German lessons to Berlin newcomers since 1984 in a pleasant atmosphere. Qualified native speakers teach all levels of learners modern German as well as German culture and local customs in small groups or individually. The courses start every week and can also be exam-oriented.
›› Mitte, Schlegel Str. 9, Tel. 28 09 39 33, www.bws-germanlingua.de
DAS Akademie
In this language school for German, Turkish, English and Spanish located in the pulsating heart of Berlin, students learn languages in small groups of up to a maximum of 12 in a lively atmosphere. The qualified teachers, all with diplomas, offer innovative and creative lessons, which are fun as well as effective. All the language courses and certificates of the Deutsche Akademie für Sprachen follow the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
›› Mitte, Tor Str. 125, Tel. 25 09 80 68, www.das-akademie.com
Die neue Schule
One of Berlin’s biggest and best known language schools offers courses in German, English, French, Italian and Spanish in a friendly and international atmosphere. Native speakers teach small compatible groups or individual learners during intensive, evening or weekend courses. The school also has courses for companies and arranges language holidays.
›› Wilmersdorf, Gieseler Str. 30a, Tel. 8 73 03 73, www.neueschule.de
Eurocentres Berlin
Eurocentres has operated a global network of top class language schools for more than 60 years. In the Berlin school students learn German successfully on courses with certified standards and are prepared for regular internal and external Goethe Institute exams and for the Test of German as a Foreign Language. Also offers business German and teacher training.
›› Kreuzberg, Bernburger Str. 30/31, Tel. 26 39 49 99, www.eurocentres-berlin.de
Friedländer-Schule
This language school offers German lessons by highly qualified teachers at reasonable prices through evening, intensive or summer classes. As well as learning German, you can also attend integration courses covering German culture and history. Also organizes days out and excursions.
›› Friedrichshain, Boxhagener Str. 106, Tel. 29 66 94 13, www.friedlaender.de
Goethe-Institut
International market leader for German lessons, with the most up-to-date training methods, intensive support and internationally accepted tests, with branches in Berlin for over 50 years. Courses emphasize everyday situations, leisure, career or studying, all of which are accompanied by a diverse cultural and leisure program.
›› Mitte, Neue Schönhauser Str. 20, Tel. 25 90 63, www.goethe.de/berlin
IFS Berlin
This institute for language tuition and cultural exchanges has a wide choice of German courses in group or individual lessons including standard, grammar-focused, pronunciation and conversation lessons as well as business German. Students benefit from the skills of the professional, degree-holding, native-speaking staff and are taught with the aim of passing the Test of German as a Foreign Language as well as Goethe Institute exams or to gain the skills needed for university admission.
›› Charlottenburg, Kant Str. 153, Tel. 23 00 55 70, www.ifs-bonn-berlin.de
Inlingua
For more than 30 years, the international inlingua team has been offering effective language courses that are oriented to a student’s individual needs, not just in German and English, but in all spoken languages. Native-language trainers, small homogenous groups and modern teaching methods guarantee success. Also on offer: private training, crash courses, translations and language study trips.
›› Mitte, Kronen Str. 55-58, Tel. 88 47 11 90, www.inlingua-berlin.de
Kern IKL Business Language Training
State-certified educational institution with 38 language centers across Germany. Private clients learn the language of their choice in individual lessons or in small groups with 4-6 members. The lessons by qualified trainers mirror real-life situations, which makes learning fun and leads to quick results. Kern IKL Business Language Training has also been a successful partner for international companies offering a wide range of solutions in the areas of language training for expert and management staff.
›› Mitte, Panorama Str. 1, Tel. 24 72 12 50, www.kerntraining.com
Lichtenberg-Kolleg
This language school offers professional German lessons for non-native young and adult students from Berlin and abroad. Lessons are taught by native speakers to small student groups and also provide an insight into Germany’s cultural, political and economic landscape with visits to museums, movies and the theater. Also offers preparation courses for the Germany university language and Goethe Institute diplomas.
›› Charlottenburg, Pestalozzi Str. 97, Tel. 3 13 81 21, www.lichtenberg-kolleg.de
Wall Street Institute
You can learn English at this language center through the unique and award-winning WSI Multimethod®, which promises especially quick success.
›› Charlottenburg, Kurfürstendamm 71, Tel. 3 27 79 40
›› Mitte, Friedrich Str. 118/119, Tel. 2 83 99 50
›› Prenzlauer Berg, Schönhauser Allee 124, Tel. 4 40 37 90
›› Charlottenburg, Nürnberger Str. 14-15, Tel. 68 83 72 90
›› Friedenau, Rhein Str. 41, Tel. 2 32 56 90
›› www.wallstreet-institute.de
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