Overview of our German Language Immersion Programs

The German immersion programs offered through Language Skills Abroad are intended to enable the student to study German abroad and learn German as rapidly as possible. The German language school abroad provides the opportunity to participate in small classes, take private lessons, or both.

The classrooms use the communicative approach for learning German. Students focus on improving their conversational skills from the first day of class. Complete beginners start by covering simple, basic topics such as learning how to identify themselves, explain where they are from… etc. . As a student becomes more proficient, in their German courses abroad, more extensive topics, such as economics and politics will be covered in German. While exploring new topics, students learn vocabulary and grammar at a faster rate. Within a short time, the student will find him/herself able to effectively converse in German!

Effectiveness of a German immersion program

During the course of the German language immersion program, the learning doesn’t just stop once class is over. It is best to study German abroad because while living in a country where German is the common language, you will constantly practice what you learned in class. Those who study German abroad are constantly practicing. Just running a simple errand such as ordering a meal means having to use German gives the needed practice to study German abroad. Though this may originally be quite challenging, within just a short period of time, you will obtain the language skills that will help you to communicate fluently in German.

How your German Language Skills improve?

How does one learn German abroad? When studying at a German language school abroad, you are studying all day, each day! Practice makes perfect. When participating in a German language school abroad there is plenty of time as well as numerous opportunities for practicing and improving your German language skills.

Reasons to stay with a host family during your study abroad experience

German language immersion programs are particularly effective because they provide the opportunity to live with a host family (though other accommodation options are available as well). Our host families, and apartments, have all been inspected and approved by the respective German language school abroad. Staying with a host family allows the opportunity to practice the German learned in class in a very natural family environment.

·          Host families in our language immersion programs are middle class by local standards.

·          Each student participating in the German language immersion program will have a private room and study area.

·          Depending on the program, students can get 1, 2, or 3 meals each day.

·          Most host families as well as many of the other accommodation types are located within walkable distance or a brief bus ride to the German language school. Sometimes, depending on the season and availability, the distance between the school and accommodation is farther. Our students are provided with a key to the accommodation in which they are staying and are free to come and go as they please.

 

Where are German courses abroad offered?

 

If you would like to study abroad in Germany please Click Here to learn about the immersion programs in Berlin.