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Is it
possible to learn correct German in Vienna?
Of course. In Vienna, standard German is spoken exactly as it is in
Munich, Berlin, or Frankfurt. When people in these cities speak with each
other, they sometimes use words that are only understood in their
particular regions. You can, but must not, learn these words. In contrast,
is the learned melody, or rhythm. In Vienna and in Munich, people speak an
especially melodious German. An exceptionally beautiful German is today
known as the Burgtheater German, a German that is spoken in Vienna´s famous
Burgtheater.
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2. How many participants are in each class?
Approx. 9 participants from various countries guarantee an international
learning atmosphere and the optimal possibilities for efficient work.
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3. Where do the participants come from?
They come from many European countries such as Sweden, Spain, Italy,
Poland, Hungary, France, Belgium, Croatia, Bosnia, and Greece. Also from
Turkey, the Arab States, Japan or South Korea, the USA and Canada, Mexico
or South America, and naturally, from Australia
and the African countries.
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4. How old are the participants?
Most are between 18 and 30 years of age and need German for their
studies or for their jobs. Some also have Austrian partners, or they learn
German just for fun. Of course, we also welcome older participants. We have
had the experience that these people especially fit in to our learning
groups. If you are younger than 17, we ask you to please contact us
personally before your registration
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5. Are there special programs for teachers?
Yes, we offer a special training for german teachers.
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6. When and how should I register?
Please register as soon as possible. Only then we can reserve your place
in a course. We recommend registration 4 weeks before the beginning of the
course.
Step 1: Registration on the "Enrollment" page of this online brochure, by mail, fax or online.
Please fill in the Application form carefully. We cannot accept incomplete or faulty registrations.
Please double-check your registration before sending it.
Step 2: Payment: You can make the payment either by credit card, by wire transfer or by
cashiers check or money order. To find out what the exact fee for your course is, please see
"Dates and fees" page
Step 3: Confirmation: As soon as we have received your payment we
will reserve a place for you. You will then receive a confirmation of the
registration by email (or fax or mail if you do not have an email address),
including all necessary information concerning the course /and
accommodation. If you need the original documents by mail please send us an
email or call us.
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7. How and when can I pay the course fee?
You will find detailed information on the Online and Printable application forms, which you can access from the "Enrollment" page of this brochure.
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8. How do I know which level I am?
You will be assigned a certain level after your placement test.
(see question 6)
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9. How long is a course?
You can attend a course for 2 weeks up to a year.
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10. How long will it take me to complete one course level?
If you attend an intensive course you will complete one level in two
months. Students who complete certain levels successfully can skip half a
level or a level after having consulted their trainer.
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11. Are there any age limits for the course?
The minimum age for participants is 16.
Under-age students who book accommodation with us need to bring a
confirmation by their parents that they take over all responsibility for
the student during the whole time of his/her stay in Austria. Please bring
this confirmation on your first day of course and
hand it in at the reception.
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12. Do I get a confirmation for my visa
application?
We can issue a confirmation of the registration after your payment which
you can present at the embassy.
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13. Are scholarships available?
Unfortunately, we do not provide scholarships or any kind of financial aid.
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14. How much do the learning materials cost?
The course books cost between € 20,- and € 30,- depending on
the course level. You can use most of the books for 2 months. The extra
materials which you receive from your trainer are included in the course
fee.
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15. What should I bring on the first day of
class?
The course book, a notebook, a pen or pencil, and a good mood with a
little curiosity about what will happen in the classroom. We want you to be
an active participant and to enjoy studying.
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16. How many hours per week can I study in class?
The intensive course has 20 units per week. In addition to this you can
attend an Intensive plus course to further practice your German. You can
choose between Module 1 (8 units per week) with a different daily focus on
conversation, grammar, phonetics and vocabulary, and Module 2 (8 units in
total), a combination of private tuition and interactive computer
training.
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17. Are there special courses for grammar, conversation,
pronunciation etc.?
Yes, the Intensive plus course Module 1 offers courses with a
special emphasis on conversation, grammar, phonetics and vocabulary and is
the ideal supplement for the intensive course. See question
16
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18. Can I also get individual training in addition to
the intensive course?
Yes, the Intensive plus course Module 2 offers you the
opportunity to practice your German in private tuition together with a
teacher. In addition to this you will get even more exercise in an
interactive comupter training.
See question 16
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19. Can I study at the Institute after the course finishes
for the day?
In our Mediotheque and our computer lab you will find a lot of study and
exercise material which you can use. If you do not have time to use our
facilities, you can borrow tapes and reading texts and use them at home.
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20. How many hours per day will I be busy learning
German?
In addition to the course, you will also receive a homework assignment
which will take about 1 hour to do. You may also need another half hour to
learn vocabulary. A small test each week will help you to see your
progress. The more time you invest, the greater your success will be.
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21. What do I really learn in my course?
The main purpose of all of our courses is that you are able to do what
you want to do as soon as possible, which is to talk to people, read and
understand texts, and to be able to write a little. That is why you learn
all of these things, but grammar, naturally, is also important.
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22. Can I change the course level?
Yes, but only after having consulted your instructor and having informed
the staff at the reception.
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23. Where can I get additional material like tapes, CDs,
books?
You can buy or order books, tapes, CDs, CD-Roms etc. in our shop. You
can also borrow tapes for the course at the reception.
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24. Do I get a certificate for the course?
You get a certificate of attendance for each course if you attended
regularly and did not miss more than 20% of the total units of tuition.
After having completed a course level you can take an exam to receive a
certificate with a grade from the School. If you want to
get an international diploma you can sit for an exam of the Goethe-Institut
or the Österreichisches Sprachdiplom (ÖSD) at our institute.
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25. What kind of exams can I take at the
school?
At our School you can take the exams of the Goethe-Institut or the
Österreichisches Sprachdiplom (ÖSD). You can also take an exam to receive
the "Zertifikat Deutsch für den Beruf".
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26. Do I have to pay for the exams?
The internal exams at the end of each course level are included in the
course fee. Fees apply for the exams of the Goethe-Institut and the
Österreichisches Sprachdiplom (ÖSD) and the "Zertifikat Deutsch für
den Beruf". Please note the deadlines for registration for these
exams!
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27. Which certificate do I need to be allowed to enroll at
an Austrian university?
The exam Mittelstufe of the Österreichisches Sprachdiplom (ÖSD) enables
you to enroll at any Austrian university.
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28. Is there a program for my free time?
Each month there are interesting and manifold programs for your free
time. You may join us for tours through museums, afternoon video films,
lectures, and visits to typical Austrian wine taverns. Many programs are
free, but for some things we must ask you to cover the expense.
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29. What kind of accommodation can the School
provide?
We provide accommodation in private homes and student hostels. See
the "Accommodation" page of this online brochure.
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30. When can I move into my room and when do I have to
move out?
Arrival day is always the day before the beginning of the course,
departure day always the day after the course ends. If you want to move in
earlier/move out later you have to inform our office before your arrival
and pay for the extra days.
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31. Where exactly is the school and how do I get
there?
The school is situated at the heart of Vienna in the first district. You
get there easily by public transport: underground U1, U2, U4 (stop
Karlsplatz), trams 1,2, D (stop Schwarzenbergplatz), tram J (stop
Bösendorferstraße).
To get to the school from the airport take the shuttle bus to the Hotel
Hilton (runs every 20 minutes). Change to underground U4 (direction
"Hütteldorf") and get off at "Karlsplatz". From there
it is only 2 minutes walk.
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32. How much are tickets for public
transport?
A ticket for a week is € 12.50, a ticket for 1 month is €
45.00, a one-way ticket is € 1.50
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33. How much money will I be spending approximately per
week?
You will be spending approx. € 75 per week on food, tickets for
public transport, admission fees etc. If you go out a lot, for example to
the movies or the theatre, you will of course be spending more. A movie
ticket is about € 7.30, a ticket for the theatre ? 15, and a ticket
for the Vienna Opera costs from € 36, standing-room
tickets cost from € 3.63.
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34. Where can I get cheap meals?
Just around the corner of the school you will find two self-service
restaurants, a couple of student restaurants and many restaurants which
offer cheap lunch. Please ask at the reception or see the notice board in
the hall for detailed information.
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