courses - ActiLingua Academy

Our Intensive Course will give you a deeper understanding of the German language and take you all the way from beginner to fluency. You study four lessons a day of general German (Standard Course) and you receive an additional two lessons a day in small groups where the teacher can specifically focus on your individual needs and any problematic areas.  Starting dates: every Monday. Beginners (no previous knowledge of German): Sept. 28 / Nov. 2 / Nov 30, 2020 / Jan. 4 / Feb. 1 / March 1 / March 29 / May 3 /June 7 / July 5 / Aug. 2 / Aug. 30 / Sept. 27 / Nov. 2 / Nov 29, 2021 / Jan. 3, 2022

Studying a Long-Term Intensive Course will give you an understanding of the German language and take you all the way from beginner to fluency. You study four lessons a day of general German (Standard Course) and receive an additional two lessons a day in small groups where the teacher can specifically focus on your individual needs and any problematic areas. This long-term German course will help you to strengthen your newly acquired knowledge. Starting dates: every Monday. Beginners (no previous knowledge of German)

A Business German course will help you understand the world of business and get the language skills needed in a globalized market. You will explore different aspects of business communication and understand key areas of modern business practices. From level B1.1.Business German (from B1.1): May 3 / July 12 / Aug. 2 / Aug. 30, 2021

TEACHING COURSE FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS (from level B2)This course aims at German teachers who are non-native German speakers. If you teach German in your home country and want to improve your German and teaching skills and also get cultural knowledge, this course is perfect for you (i.e. German teachers for youths and/or adults). The course consists of 20 lessons teachers' training course per week and also includes 5 lessons cultural/special interest programme per week: e.g. Vienna guided tours; talks and videos about Austrian music, art, history, literature and architecture; Viennese Waltz course; parties; sports The costs of the German Teachers' Course can be fully funded by Erasmus+. COURSE DETAILWe run special training courses for teachers who are non-native speakers of German. The courses are an opportunity for you to update your language skills and exchange your experiences with various teaching methods with international colleagues and teaching staff of our language school. Up-to-date information on the Austrian and German language, culture and literature is part of the programme. The course is designed to provide you with suggestions and new ideas which you can then put into practice after returning home. AIMSBrushing up your own German skillsInformation on new and modern teaching materialInformation on Austria and its geography, politics and way of lifeExpanding your teaching tools and teaching methods PROGRAMME   Language aspects:Work on language structureImprovement of personal expression and fluencyText analysis, working with writing stimuli, reading techniquesSpelling reform Teaching methodology aspects:Looking at and discussing various teaching materialGetting to know new language booksUsing communicative methods in lessonsVariations on teaching grammar and vocabularyUse of authentic material on different language levelsUsing audio-visual media in lessonsComputer-aided learningTeacher observation in one of our German courses, on request  Cultural aspects:Getting to know Austrian culturePolitical, geographical and historical developmentsTeaching Austrian customs and cultureDiscussing contemporary Austrian and German literature, politics and issues in the classroom CULTURE AND LEISUREParticipation in the cultural and leisure programme (twice a week) is included in the price: Vienna city walks, lectures on various topics, video nights, a visit to a traditional wine tavern ("Heuriger") or a welcome party. On one evening, a visit to a theatre or concert or a joint dinner for all German teachers is arranged. On weekends, you can take part in an excursion organised by the school at cost price (e.g. Salzburg, Graz or the Wachau region in the Danube valley). GRANTSFor participants from EU member states and the following countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Turkey. The Comenius Programme of the European Union awards grants towards the costs of the course, accommodation and the journey to Vienna. Erasmus+ PIC (Personal Identification Code): 948767283 The following teachers are eligible to apply for a grantQualified and active teachers of German as a foreign languageInstructors and trainers of foreign language teachersTeachers who are being retrained to teach foreign languagesTeachers at primary or pre-schools who teach foreign languages or will have to in futureTeachers who teach other subjects in a foreign languageForeign language teachers who have interrupted their career and wish to return to their jobsSupervisors or consultants in charge of foreign language teachingStarting dates: Jan. 18 / March 29 / July 5 / July 19 / Oct. 4, 2021.

TEACHING COURSE FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS (from level B1.1)This course aims at German teachers who are non-native German speakers. If you teach German in your home country and want to improve your German and teaching skills and also get cultural knowledge, this course is perfect for you (i.e. German teachers for youths and/or adults). The course consists of 20 lessons general German course per week + 7 lessons of didactic and methodical teacher training. The course also includes 5 lessons cultural/special interest programme per week: e.g. Vienna guided tours; talks and videos about Austrian music, art, history, literature and architecture; Viennese Waltz course; parties; sportsThe costs of the German Teachers' Course can be fully funded by Erasmus+.COURSE DETAILWe run special training courses for teachers who are non-native speakers of German. The courses are an opportunity for you to update your language skills and exchange your experiences with various teaching methods with international colleagues and teaching staff of our language school. Up-to-date information on the Austrian and German language, culture and literature is part of the programme. The course is designed to provide you with suggestions and new ideas which you can then put into practice after returning home.AIMSBrushing up your own German skillsInformation on new and modern teaching materialInformation on Austria and its geography, politics and way of lifeExpanding your teaching tools and teaching methodsPROGRAMME   Language aspects:Work on language structureImprovement of personal expression and fluencyText analysis, working with writing stimuli, reading techniquesSpelling reform  Teaching methodology aspects:Looking at and discussing various teaching materialGetting to know new language booksUsing communicative methods in lessonsVariations on teaching grammar and vocabularyUse of authentic material on different language levelsUsing audio-visual media in lessonsComputer-aided learningTeacher observation in one of our German courses, on request  Cultural aspects:Getting to know Austrian culturePolitical, geographical and historical developmentsTeaching Austrian customs and cultureDiscussing contemporary Austrian and German literature, politics and issues in the classroomCULTURE AND LEISUREParticipation in the cultural and leisure programme (twice a week) is included in the price: Vienna city walks, lectures on various topics, video nights, a visit to a traditional wine tavern ("Heuriger") or a welcome party. On one evening, a visit to a theatre or concert or a joint dinner for all German teachers is arranged. On weekends, you can take part in an excursion organised by the school at cost price (e.g. Salzburg, Graz or the Wachau region in the Danube valley).GRANTSFor participants from EU member states and the following countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Turkey. The Comenius Programme of the European Union awards grants towards the costs of the course, accommodation and the journey to Vienna. Erasmus+ PIC (Personal Identification Code): 948767283The following teachers are eligible to apply for a grantQualified and active teachers of German as a foreign languageInstructors and trainers of foreign language teachersTeachers who are being retrained to teach foreign languagesTeachers at primary or pre-schools who teach foreign languages or will have to in futureTeachers who teach other subjects in a foreign languageForeign language teachers who have interrupted their career and wish to return to their jobsSupervisors or consultants in charge of foreign language teachingStarting dates (from level B1.1): every Monday.

The main emphasis of the course is placed on improving your communication skills. Lessons in grammar and conversation help you with syntax and vocabulary building. You practice formal and informal letter writing and work on listening and reading comprehension. Attending our Standard Course will give you an understanding of the German language and take you all the way from beginner to advanced. Starting dates: every Monday. Beginners (no previous knowledge of German)

Studying a Long-Term Standard Course will give you an understanding of the German language and take you all the way from beginner to advanced. The main emphasis of the course is placed on improving your communication skills. Lessons in grammar and conversation help you with syntax and vocabulary building. You practice formal and informal letter writing, and work on listening and reading comprehension. This long-term German course will help you to strengthen your newly acquired knowledge. Starting dates: every Monday. Beginners (no previous knowledge of German

Included in the price
.Live online German lessons (1 lesson = 45 minutes) - number of lessons according to the price table.
.ActiLingua Certificate.
.Online teaching material.

Starting dates: on request.

Individual Tuition gives you the possibility to choose your preferred topics, in cooperation with your personal tutor. You decide whether the course should focus on communication skills, speaking, listening, reading or writing.

Starting dates: every Monday.

Individual Tuition gives you the possibility to choose your preferred topics, in cooperation with your personal tutor. You decide whether the course should focus on communication skills, speaking, listening, reading or writing.

Starting dates: every Monday.