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Online Intensive & Evening German courses: 232€ with certificate

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Berlino Schule, one of the best online-rated language schools in Germany, is offering Online German courses

Make the best out of your free time at home and learn or improve your German with one of the best language schools in Berlin. Berlino Schule, well known for its Google (4.9/5) and Facebook (5/5) high ratings and positive reviews, this month is giving you the chance to learn comfortably from your couch. Since the very beginning, the school has been working with proper classes based in Berlin and on Zoom, helping hundreds of people to make their first steps into the German working scene. But German isn’t useful only abroad. Even in your own country, learning German can give a kick to your personal and professional life.

At a low price of €232 + 20 € (registration fee valid for 12 months), you will have the chance to follow a 48 hrs course and a semi-language level (by semi-language level we mean A1.1, A1.2, A2.1 and so on). Berlino Schule offers also in-class courses in its school in Berlin (Gryphiusstr. 23). In case you are interested to the in-class courses click here.

The online available levels

Berlino Schule offers a whole range of German levels classes, from the beginner level (A1.1) to the most advanced ones (C2), as well as a guided preparation for the TELC exam (a highly requested certification from every German university). 

Language certification: for your résumé or your university CFU

After every online course, Berlino Schule will releases a certificate of attendance that can be attached to your personal résumé and sometimes covers some university language credits.

How to book your class

Send an email to info@berlinoschule.com and ask for details. Pay via bank transfer or with your credit card.

Berlino Schule German online courses with Zoom

Berlino Schule is offering five different types of online group German classes (ps:it has also onsite classes in its Berlin, click here in case you are interested). 

1. Private lessons

2. German online group classes

3. Extensive evening group courses

4. German group courses for the Goethe / Telc preparation exam 

5. Online German courses for doctors and nurses 

6. German for architects 

1 – Private lessons: 28€ for single classes or 25€ (each) for a package of 10 units.

The price is 28€ for each academic hour (a didactic unit consists of 45 minutes). For everyone going for the 10 units package, you can receive a discounted price of 25€ (for each class). A trial class for 25€ is also provided if you decide to continue with the 10 units offer. Private classes can be scheduled in advance at any time of the day, from Monday to Saturday.

2 – German online classes for small groups: 232 € for a 48-hour course.

Each of our online German courses admits a maximum of 10 people and costs € 232 (+ € 20 registration which is valid for the following 12 months).

We have two types of intensive German courses online. Everyone needs 48 hours of lessons to complete a level. We have courses for all levels, from basic A1.1 to advanced C1.2.

The first modality is INTENSIVE MORNING or AFTERNOON, 48 hours in three weeks from Monday to Friday. The timetable can be either in the morning from 9:30 to 12:10, or in the afternoon, from 14:30 to 17:10.

The second is the INTENSIVE IN THE LATE AFTERNOON. They last 5 weeks, always from Monday to Friday, from 17.30 to 19.00.

We have two different types of German online group classes:

a) Intensive German courses on Zoom every day (from Monday to Friday) which can be: 1) for three weeks in the morning (9:30-12:10) or in the afternoon (14:30-17:10) 2) for 5 weeks in the late afternoon (17:30 – 19.00).

b) Evening German courses on Zoom: twice a week for two months.

How it works: the teacher will connect online with the students, and will cover many topics and activities such as grammar, conversation, vocabulary and exercises. Students will be able to interact and write during the whole lesson.

Intensive Online German Courses Available (morning or afternoon, 3 weeks, 5 days a week)

Price: 232 € + 20 € registration fee (valid for 12 months) = 232 €

Intensive morning classes

18 September – 6 October 2023

Mo-Tu-We-Th-Fr (5 days a week for 3 weeks)

A1.1: 9:30 – 12:10
A1.2: 9:30 – 12:10

A2.1: 9:30 – 12:10
A2.2: 9:30 – 12:10

B1.1: 9:30 – 12:10
B1.2: 9:30 – 12:10

B2.1: 9:30 – 12:10
B2.2: 9:30 – 12:10

C1.1: 9:30 – 12:10
C1.2: 9:30 – 12:10

Intensive late afternoon classes

18 September – 20 October 2023

Mo-Tu-We-Th-Fr (5 days a week for 5 weeks)

A1.1: 17:30 – 19:00
A1.2: 17:30 – 19:00

A2.1: 17:30 – 19:00
A2.2: 17:30 – 19:00

B1.1: 17:30 – 19:00
B1.2: 17:30 – 19:00

B2.1: 17:30 – 19:00
B2.2: 17:30 – 19:00

Intensive afternoon classes

25 September – 13 October 2023

Mo-Tu-We-Th-Fr (5 days a week for 3 weeks)

A1.1: 14:30 – 17:10
A1.2: 14:30 – 17:10

A2.1: 14:30 – 17:10
A2.2: 14:30 – 17:10

B1.1: 14:30 – 17:10
B1.2: 14:30 – 17:10

B2.1: 14:30 – 17:10
B2.2: 14:30 – 17:10

Intensive morning classes

9 October – 27 October 2023

Mo-Tu-We-Th-Fr (5 days a week for 3 weeks)

A1.1: 9:30 – 12:10
A1.2: 9:30 – 12:10

A2.1: 9:30 – 12:10
A2.2: 9:30 – 12:10

B1.1: 9:30 – 12:10
B1.2: 9:30 – 12:10

B2.1: 9:30 – 12:10
B2.2: 9:30 – 12:10

C1.1: 9:30 – 12:10
C1.2: 9:30 – 12:10

CHECK THE ENTIRE CALENDAR HERE 

Do you prefer a course in class? Check out our calendar of the onsite courses! 

3. Extensive evening group courses

Evening German Courses (8 weeks, twice a week)

Price: 232 € + 20 € registration fee (valid for 12 months) = 232 €

Do you prefer a course in class? Check out our calendar of the onsite courses!  

Extensive German Online Evening Classes

18/19 September – 8/9 November 2023

Monday & Wednesday or – Tuesday &-Thursday (2 days a week for 8 weeks)

A1.1 19 September – 9 November (Tue and Thu 19:15 – 21.40)

A1.2 18 September – 8 November Mon and Wed 19:15 – 21:40)

A2.1 19 September – 9 November (Tue and Thu 19:15 – 21.40)

A2.2 18 September – 8 November Mon and Wed 19:15 – 21:40)

B1.119 September – 9 November (Tue and Thu 19:15 – 21.40)

B1.2 18 September – 8 November Mon and Wed 19:15 – 21:40)

B2.1 19 September – 9 November (Tue and Thu 19:15 – 21.40)

B2.218 September – 8 November Mon and Wed 19:15 – 21:40)

C1.1 19 September – 9 November (Tue and Thu 19:15 – 21.40)

C1.2 19 September – 9 November (Tue and Thu 19:15 – 21.40)

16/17 October – 7/8 December 2023

Monday & Wednesday or – Tuesday &-Thursday (2 days a week for 8 weeks)

A1.1 17 October – 8 December (Tue and Thu 19:15 – 21.40)

A1.2 16 October – 7 December (Mon and Wed 19:15 – 21:40)

A2.1 17 October – 8 December (Tue and Thu 19:15 – 21.40)

A2.2 16 October – 7 December (Mon and Wed 19:15 – 21:40)

B1.1 17 October – 8 December (Tue and Thu 19:15 – 21.40)

B1.2 16 October – 7 December (Mon and Wed 19:15 – 21:40)

B2.1 17 October – 8 December (Tue and Thu 19:15 – 21.40)

B2.2 16 October – 7 December (Mon and Wed 19:15 – 21:40)

C1.1 17 October – 8 December (Tue and Thu 19:15 – 21.40)

C1.2 16 October – 7 December (Mon and Wed 19:15 – 21:40)

CHECK THE ENTIRE CALENDAR HERE 

 

4 – German group courses for the Goethe / Telc preparation exam 

The preparation courses in Goethe / Telc  (B1, B2) consist of 24 hours of lessons, twice a week and cost € 190 plus € 20 for registration which lasts 12 months. Max: 8 people. Upcoming courses: 

B2: 25 September- 18 October, Monday and Wednesday, 19:15-21:40

 

5 – Online German courses for doctors and nurses 

Our courses for doctors and nurses take place online during the evening. In our courses you will cover the main grammar topics for each level, practise writing, peaking, understanding and listening. The role-plays and exercises will mainly focus on medical topics depending on the wards you work in! Berlino Schule tailors the courses to each student’s needs: you will therefore learn the technical vocabulary of your field. Each level costs 288 € plus 20 €, which you only pay once for the 12-month enrolment. Max. 10 people per course. If you cannot attend the course at the times offered, please write us anyway at info@berlinoschule.com specifying the time you would like to attend the course and the dates.

Here are the course programmes and dates

6. German for architects 

The German courses for architects at Berlino Schule on Zoom are designed for architects, interior designers, civil engineers or draughtsmen who wish to learn the technical vocabulary of their field. They therefore already have a basic knowledge of German (at least B1.). 12 meetings in total.

To book your place please write to info@berlinoschule.com.

Here are the course programmes and dates

How to book your class

Send an email to info@berlinoschule.com and ask for details. Pay via bank transfer or with your credit card.

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Berlino Schule summer schools are back! Study German in Berlin for 3 weeks, trips and help with accommodation

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Berlino Schule’s summer School are back! Super-intensive German courses and a lot of extracurricular activities

After months of restrictions and isolation, Berlino Schule’s summer schools are back to bring us a breath of fresh air. The pandemic tested the patience of partygoers, as well as of those who love watching tv series while drinking hot chocolate on Saturday evenings. If you have recently felt an unusual apathy or an annoying sense of immobilism, then don’t waste any more time. Throw away the woollen blanket that kept you company during your Netflix binge-watching, book a flight and take a quick trip to Berlino Schule, your German school in Berlin. The super-intensive courses are waiting for you together with some interesting news!

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Berlino Schule

Berlino Schule’s super-intensive courses (summer schools)

 They take place from Monday to Friday, 14:30 to 17:10. In addition to the afternoon classes, 8 extracurricular activities )such as aperitifs, movies, parties, trips and guided tours) are included in the offer too. Each course consists of 48 teaching units (each unit is made up of 45 minutes according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

 

Teaching method

Our method of teaching pays a lot of attention to oral communication, practice, introduction and in-depth study. All classes are taught in German, from the lowest levels to the highest ones. Our mission is to let students dive into the target language so that they can start speaking from the very first day. The student won’t feel intimidated or overwhelmed by the notions, as our teachers are always ready to revise concepts and grammar rules. Every teacher at Berlino Schule is highly competent and boasts certified experience in the teaching field. Some of them speak fluently both Italian and English (just in case!). Berlino Schule has excellent reviews both on Facebook (5/5) and Google (4.9/5).

Course levels

Those who have never studied German before are compelled to start with the A1.1 course (total beginner). If you have studied German in the past, but you are not able to define your level, our team offers a placement test to assess your linguistic competence. 

Berlino Schule students (Summer school 2019)

Berlino Schule students (Summer school 2019)

Summer school calendar

I Round (12 – 30 June 2023)

A1.1: 12 – 30 June (Monday to Friday, 14:30-17:10)

A1.2: 12 – 30 June (Monday to Friday, 14:30-17:10)

A2.1: 12 – 30 June (Monday to Friday, 14:30-17:10)

A2.2: 12 – 30 June (Monday to Friday, 14:30-17:10)

B1.1: 12 – 30 June (Monday to Friday, 14:30-17:10)

B1.2: 12 – 30 June (Monday to Friday, 14:30-17:10)

B2.1: 12 – 30 June (Monday to Friday, 14:30-17:10)

B2.2: 12 – 30 June (Monday to Friday, 14:30-17:10)

II Round (3 – 21 July 2023)

A1.1: 3 – 21 July (Monday to Friday, 14:30-17:10)

A1.2: 3 – 21 July (Monday to Friday, 14:30-17:10)

A2.1: 3 – 21 July (Monday to Friday, 14:30-17:10)

A2.2: 3 – 21 July (Monday to Friday, 14:30-17:10)

B1.1: 3 – 21 July (Monday to Friday, 14:30-17:10)

B1.2: 3 – 21 July (Monday to Friday, 14:30-17:10)

B2.1: 3 – 21 July (Monday to Friday, 14:30-17:10)

B2.2: 3 – 21 July (Monday to Friday, 14:30-17:10)

III Round (24 July – 11 August 2023)

A1.1: 24 July – 11 August (Monday to Friday, 14:30-17:10)

A1.2: 24 July – 11 August (Monday to Friday, 14:30-17:10)

A2.1: 24 July – 11 August (Monday to Friday, 14:30-17:10)

A2.2: 24 July – 11 August (Monday to Friday, 14:30-17:10)

B1.1: 24 July – 11 August (Monday to Friday, 14:30-17:10)

IV Round (14 August – 1 September 2023)

A1.1: 14 August – 1 September (Monday to Friday 14:30-17:10)

A1.2: 14 August – 1 September (Monday to Friday 14:30-17:10)

A2.1:14 August – 1 September (Monday to Friday 14:30-17:10)

A2.2: 14 August – 1 September (Monday to Friday 14:30-17:10)

B1.1: 14 August – 1 September (Monday to Friday 14:30-17:10)

B1.2 14 August – 1 September (Monday to Friday 14:30-17:10)

Each course consists of 48 teaching units (each unit is made up of 45 minutes according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

Berlino Schule

Berlino Schule Summer school 2019

Berlino Schule’s address

Berlino Schule is located at Gryphiusstraße 23, in the lively neighbourhood of Friedrichshain, in the beating heart of Berlin. The closest subway (U-bahn) stops are Ostkreuz, Samariterstraße and Warschauer Straße. It is one of the safest and most vibrant zones. 

Who can sign up for the summer schools?

There aren’t age limits to enrol. It is not required to have a specific nationality, nor to know a specific language. All the classes are taught in German and exceptionally teachers can use other vehicular languages such as English, Italian or Spanish. Any under-age students are given special attention during the course hours, but not outside.

Info and registration

Send us an email at info@berlinoschule.com or call us! If you’re not in Germany, type the following number: 0049 30 36465765 . If you are in Germany, please type: 30 36465765. Our office is open Mondays to Fridays, 8:45 to 19:30. 

Berlino Schule

Gryphiustr. 23, 10245 Berlin – Friedrichshain

Phone number: 0049 (0) 30 36465765

Website

info@berlinoschule.com

German for architects

German for architects online course – only 220€!

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⚠️IMPORTANT: this course is currently not part of our standard offer. However, feel free to email us at info@berlinoschule.com to inquire about private classes or to receive updates on future course schedules!

 

Are you working in Germany as an architect, interior designer or civil engineer and you are struggling with the specific vocabulary related to your professional field? Then, you should definitely attend our German course for architects!

“German for architects” is the new language course of Berlino Schule. This online course is tailored to architects, interior designers and, generally speaking, to all the professionals who work in Germany in the field of architecture. If you belong to this group and can already speak quite fluently German (up to a B1 level), but you are not able to convey complex ideas related to your professional field, you should not miss this opportunity!

The German for architects course of Berlino Schule 

The online German course for architects of Berlino Schule is structured in 12 meetings for a total amount of 24 teaching units (each unit is made up of 45 minutes, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

Recommended for people with a minimum B1.1 German level.

The topics 

  • oral and written presentation of projects
  • terminology and glossaries
  • discussion of technical dictionaries
  • portfolio management
  • architecture in Germany
  • the living situation in Germany
  • on-site and construction materials

The grammatical structures encountered in the reading comprehension will be reviewed and deepened with targeted grammar exercises.

Price and registration

Price: 220€ (materials included)

For info and registration, please send us an email at info@berlinoschule.com or just come over! We are at Gryphiustrasse 23, 10245 Berlin!

Not only German for architects!

Make the best out of your free time at home and learn or improve your German with one of the best language schools in Berlin. Berlino Schule, well known for its Google (4.9/5) and Facebook (5/5) high ratings and positive reviews, is giving you this month the chance to learn comfortably from your couch. Since the very beginning, the school has been working with proper classes based in Berlin and on Zoom, helping hundreds of people make their first steps into the German working scene.

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Winter School! Study German at Berlino Schule for 9 days, while enjoying the magic Christmas markets

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Berlino Schule’s Winter school: study German for 9 days, 230 €, 8 extra activities, Christmas markets and lots of fun!

Is there anything better than drinking a cup of hot chocolate while enjoying the magic Christmas atmosphere in Berlin? Would you like to spend some days in Berlin during the winter? Although the weather may not be great, Berlin is wonderful and full of lights. You can have the chance to stroll around the city, admire the cheerful Christmas markets and have a cup of Glühwein. Maybe after some German classes! Make your Winter great with our super-intensive German courses!

Berlino Schule

Berlino Schule Summer school 2019

Winter School

The Winter School of Berlino Schule is the study trip you are looking for. If you choose to register for our courses, you will have the possibility to attend super-intensive courses (5 hours per day, for 9 days) in the lively and international district of Friedrichshain.

That’s not all!

Our students will be offered the chance to join 8 extra activities (i.e. cineforum, walking tours, museums, conversation activities, etc).

Berlino Schule can help you find an accomodation in Berlin!

Would you like to spend some weeks in Berlin, but it is hard for you to find an accomodation? No panic! Berlino Schule has established some agreements with some landlords, who can provide you with the right accomodation (flats or rooms). In case you are interested, you can directly contact the school.

Wanna book the whole package?

You would like to attend a super-intensive course, but it is rather difficult for you to find an accomodation? We can provide you with an a single room in some hotels just nearby Berlino Schule, 2 weekly tickets included. Ask for a price quotation!

Great! But when?

From 13th December to 23rd December 2021, every day from Monday to Friday, 9:00 – 13:15.

Calendar

A1.1 13 DECEMBER – 23 DECEMBER (Monday-Friday, 9:00 – 13:15)

A1.2 13 DECEMBER – 23 DECEMBER (Monday-Friday, 9:00 – 13:15)

A2.1 13 DECEMBER – 23 DECEMBER (Monday-Friday, 9:00 – 13:15)

A2.2 13 DECEMBER – 23 DECEMBER (Monday-Friday, 9:00 – 13:15)

B1.1 13 DECEMBER – 23 DECEMBER (Monday-Friday, 9:00 – 13:15)

B1.2 13 DECEMBER – 23 DECEMBER (Monday-Friday, 9:00 – 13:15)

Price

230 € (8 extra activities included!)

I would like to join, but I cannot find the right course for me!

In this case, you can attend our intensive courses in the morning and afternoon, or our evening courses. Our intensive morning courses last 4 weeks. Classes take place every day, from Tuesday to Friday during the morning hours (either 8:45-11:15 or 11:40-14:10). Price: 192 € + 20 € application fee. The afternoon ones last 3 weeks or 5 weeks, from Monday to Friday, from 14:30-17:10 or 17:00-19:00. Price: 192 € + 20 € application fee. Our evening courses last 8 weeks. Classes take place twice a week, either on mondays and wednesdays or tuesdays and thursdays. Price: 240 € + 20 € application fee.

How much I would love to study German, but I cannot be there!

No worries! Berlino Schule offers lots of online courses (morning, afternoon or evening ones). Check them out here: online courses

Our teachers and our method

Certified teachers with a lot of experience in the teaching field. Every course is held in the target language, i.e. our teachers speak constantly the language that our students want to learn during the entire lesson. Our method is based on the belief that a total immersion is the most effective way to get better. In case you cannot assess your level, you can contact us and we can send you a placement test. At the end of the course, a certificate of attendance can be issued upon request.

Info and registration

Send us an email at info@berlinoschule.com

Berlino Schule students

Berlino Schule students

Berlino Schule

Gryphiustr. 23, 10245 Berlin – Friedrichshain

Phone: 0049 (0) 30 36465765

Website

info@berlinoschule.com

Facebook Page

Instagram Profile

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Winter school Berlino Schule

Winter School! Study German at Berlino Schule for 2 weeks, while enjoying the magic Christmas markets

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Berlino Schule’s Winter school: study German for 2 weeks, 230 €, 8 extra activities, Christmas markets and lots of fun!

Is there anything better than drinking a cup of hot chocolate while enjoying the magic Christmas atmosphere in Berlin? Would you like to spend some days in Berlin during the winter? Although the weather may not be great, Berlin is wonderful and full of lights. You can have the chance to stroll around the city, admire the cheerful Christmas markets and have a cup of Glühwein. Maybe after some German classes! Make your Winter great with our super-intensive German courses!

Berlino Schule

Berlino Schule Summer school 2019

Winter School

The Winter School of Berlino Schule is the study trip you are looking for. If you choose to register for our courses, you will have the possibility to attend super-intensive courses (5 hours per day, for 2 weeks) in the lively and international district of Friedrichshain.

That’s not all!

Our students will be offered the chance to join 8 extra activities (i.e. cineforum, walking tours, museums, conversation activities, etc).

Berlino Schule can help you find an accomodation in Berlin!

Would you like to spend some weeks in Berlin, but it is hard for you to find an accomodation? No panic! Berlino Schule has established some agreements with some landlords, who can provide you with the right accomodation (flats or rooms). In case you are interested, you can directly contact the school.

Wanna book the whole package?

You would like to attend a super-intensive course, but it is rather difficult for you to find an accomodation? We can provide you with a single room in some hotels just nearby Berlino Schule, 2 weekly tickets included. Ask for a price quotation!

Great! But when?

From 9th December to 20th December, every day from Monday to Friday, 14:30-18:45.

Calendar

A1.1 9 DECEMBER – 20 DECEMBER (Monday-Friday, 14:30-18:45)

B1.1 9 DECEMBER – 20 DECEMBER (Monday-Friday, 14:30-18:45)

B2.1 9 DECEMBER – 20 DECEMBER (Monday-Friday, 14:30-18:45)

Price

230 € (8 extra activities included!)

I would like to join, but I cannot find the right course for me!

In this case, you can attend our intensive courses in the morning or our evening courses. Our intensive courses last 4 weeks. Classes take place every day, from Tuesday to Friday during the morning hours (either 8:45-11:15 or 11:40-14:10). Price: 192 € + 20 € application fee. Our evening courses last 8 weeks. Classes take place twice a week, either on mondays and wednesdays or tuesdays and thursday. Price: 240 € + 20 € application fee.

Our teachers and our method

Certified teachers with a lot of experience in the teaching field. Every course is held in the target language, i.e. our teachers speak constantly the language that our students want to learn during the entire lesson. Our method is based on the belief that a total immersion is the most effective way to get better. In case you cannot assess your level, you can contact us and we can send you a placement test. At the end of the course, a certificate of attendance will be issued upon request.

Info and registration

Send us an email at info@berlinoschule.com

Berlino Schule students

Berlino Schule students

Berlino Schule

Gryphiustr. 23, 10245 Berlin – Friedrichshain

Phone: 0049 (0) 30 36465765

Website

info@berlinoschule.com

Facebook Page

Instagram Profile

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Morning, super-intensive, evening, private and Skype classes: Berlino Schule’s German courses – Calendar for the year 2019

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Life is not too short to learn German. At least, if you attend Berlino Schule’s German courses

It is your first time in Berlin, or you have been living in Berlin for quite a lot of time, but you still have the feeling you cannot speak German fluently? Don’t worry. You are neither the first nor the last to experience this. This is why it is extremely important to rely on the right school. Berlino Schule provides you with qualified teachers, who have been teaching German for lots of years. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn “this (not) impossible” language in an international environment!

Berlino Schule has the best quality-price ratio: it can provide you with a proper language education, with qualified and German native teachers from just 4€/hour*. Moreover, whether you are in need of an accomodation, we can help you find the right one for you.

Berlino Schule provides students with four kinds of German course: intensive (morning), extensive (evening), super-intensive (Summer School) and private lessons.

Our German intensive courses

Our intensive courses are held in the morning. Classes will take place 4 times a week, from 8.45 to 11.15 or from 11.40 to 14.20. The course will last four weeks, for a total amount of 48 hours.

Price: 192 euro + 20 euro registration fee

Our German intensive courses – January

A1.1 8 JANUARY – 1 FEBRUARY (Tue-Fri 11.40 -14.10)

A1.2 8 JANUARY – 1 FEBRUARY (Tue-Fri 8.45 -11.15)

A2.1 8 JANUARY – 1 FEBRUARY (Tue-Fri 8.45 -11.15)

A2.2 8 JANUARY – 1 FEBRUARY (Tue-Fri 11.40-14.10)

B1.1 8 JANUARY – 1 FEBRUARY (Tue-Fri 8.45 -11.15)

B1.2 8 JANUARY – 1 FEBRUARY (Tue-Fri 11.40 -14.10)

C1.1 8 JANUARY – 1 FEBRUARY (Tue-Fri 8.45 -11.15)

SPECIAL OFFER FOR JANUARY 2019 COURSES! IF YOU BOOK AND PAY WITHIN DECEMBER THE 20th; YOU WILL GET 10 EUROS DISCOUNT!

Our German intensive courses – February

A1.1 5 FEBRUARY – 1 MARCH (Tue-Fri 8.45 -11.15)

A1.2 5 FEBRUARY – 1 MARCH (Tue-Fri 11.40 -14.10)

A2.1 5 FEBRUARY – 1 MARCH (Tue-Fri 8.45 -11.15)

A2.2 5 FEBRUARY – 1 MARCH (Tue-Fri 8.45 -11.15)

B1.1 5 FEBRUARY – 1 MARCH (Tue-Fri 11.40-14.10)

B1.2 5 FEBRUARY – 1 MARCH (Tue-Fri 8.45 -11.15)

B2.1 5 FEBRUARY – 1 MARCH (Tue-Fri 11.40-14.10)

Our German intensive courses – March

A1.1 5 MARCH – 29 MARCH (Tue-Fri 11.40-14.10)

A1.2 5 MARCH – 29 MARCH (Tue-Fri 8.45 -11.15)

A2.1 5 MARCH – 29 MARCH (Tue-Fri 11.40-14.10)

A2.2 5 MARCH – 29 MARCH (Tue-Fri 8.45 -11.15)

B1.1 5 MARCH – 29 MARCH (Tue-Fri 8.45 -11.15)

B1.2 5 MARCH – 29 MARCH (Tue-Fri 11.40-14.10)

B2.1 5 MARCH – 29 MARCH (Tue-Fri 8.45 -11.15)

Our German intensive courses – April

A1.1 2 APRIL – 26 APRIL (Tue-Fri 8.45 -11.15)

A1.2 2 APRIL – 26 APRIL (Tue-Fri 11.40-14.10)

A2.1 2 APRIL – 26 APRIL (Tue-Fri 8.45 -11.15)

A2.2 2 APRIL – 26 APRIL (Tue-Fri 11.40-14.10)

B1.1 2 APRIL – 26 APRIL (Tue-Fri 8.45 -11.15)

B1.2 2 APRIL – 26 APRIL (Tue-Fri 8.45 -11.15)

B2.1 2 APRIL – 26 APRIL (Tue-Fri 11.40-14.10)

Our German intensive courses – May

A1.1 29 APRIL – 24 MAY (Tue-Fri 11.40-14.10)

A1.2 29 APRIL – 24 MAY (Tue-Fri 8.45 -11.15)

A2.1 29 APRIL – 24 MAY (Tue-Fri 11.40-14.10)

A2.2 29 APRIL – 24 MAY (Tue-Fri 8.45 -11.15)

B1.1 29 APRIL – 24 MAY (Tue-Fri 11.40-14.10)

B1.2 29 APRIL – 24 MAY (Tue-Fri 8.45 -11.15)

B2.1 29 APRIL – 24 MAY (Tue-Fri 8.45 -11.15)

Our German intensive courses – June

A1.1 28 MAY – 21 JUNE (Tue-Fri 8.45 – 11.15)

A1.2 28 MAY – 21 JUNE (Tue-Fri 11.40 – 14.10)

A2.1 28 MAY – 21 JUNE (Tue-Fri 8.45 – 11.15)

A2.2 28 MAY – 21 JUNE (Tue-Fri 11.40 – 14.10)

B1.1 28 MAY – 21 JUNE (Tue-Fri 8.45 – 11.15)

B1.2 28 MAY – 21 JUNE (Tue-Fri 11.40 – 14.10)

B2.1 28 MAY – 21 JUNE (Tue-Fri 8.45-11.15)

Our German intensive courses – July

A1.1 25 JUNE – 19 JULY (Tue-Fri 11:40-14:10)

A1.2 25 JUNE – 19 JULY (Tue-Fri 8:45-11:15)

A2.1 25 JUNE – 19 JULY (Tue-Fri 11:40-14:10)

A2.2 25 JUNE – 19 JULY (Tue-Fri 8:45-11:15)

B1.1 25 JUNE – 19 JULY (Tue-Fri 11:40-14:10)

B1.2 25 JUNE – 19 JULY (Tue-Fri 8:45-11:15)

B2.2 25 JUNE – 19 JULY (Tue-Fri 8:45-11:15)

Our German intensive courses – August

A1.1 23 JULY – 16 AUGUST (Tue-Fri 8:45-11:15)

A1.2 23 JULY – 16 AUGUST(Tue-Fri 11:40-14:10)

A2.1 23 JULY – 16 AUGUST(Tue-Fri 8:45-11:15)

A2.2 23 JULY – 16 AUGUST (Tue-Fri 11:40-14:10)

B1.1 23 JULY – 16 AUGUST (Tue-Fri 8:45-11:15)

B1.2 23 JULY – 16 AUGUST (Tue-Fri 11:40-14:10)

B2.1 23 JULY – 16 AUGUST (Tue-Fri 8:45-11:15)

Our German intensive courses – September/October

A1.1 17 SEPTEMBER – 11 OCTOBER (Tue-Fri 8:45-11:15)

A1.2 17 SEPTEMBER – 11 OCTOBER (Tue-Fri 11:40-14:10)

A2.1 17 SEPTEMBER – 11 OCTOBER (Tue-Fri 8:45-11:15)

A2.2 17 SEPTEMBER – 11 OCTOBER (Tue-Fri 11:40-14:10)

B1.1 17 SEPTEMBER – 11 OCTOBER (Tue-Fri 8:45-11:15)

B2.2 17 SEPTEMBER – 11 OCTOBER (Tue-Fri 11:40-14:10)

C1.1 17 SEPTEMBER – 11 OCTOBER (Tue-Fri 8:45-11:15)

Our German intensive courses – October/November

A1.1 15 OCTOBER – 8 NOVEMBER (Tue-Fri 11:40-14:10)

A1.2 15 OCTOBER – 8 NOVEMBER (Tue-Fri 8:45-11:15)

A2.1 15 OCTOBER – 8 NOVEMBER (Tue-Fri 11:40-14:10)

A2.2 15 OCTOBER – 8 NOVEMBER (Tue-Fri 8:45-11:15)

B1.1 15 OCTOBER – 8 NOVEMBER (Tue-Fri 11:40-14:10)

B1.2 15 OCTOBER – 8 NOVEMBER (Tue-Fri 8:45-11:15)

B2.1 15 OCTOBER – 8 NOVEMBER (Tue-Fri 8:45-11:15)

Our German intensive courses – November/December

A1.1 12 NOVEMBER – 6 DECEMBER (Tue-Fri 8:45-11:15)

A1.2 12 NOVEMBER – 6 DECEMBER (Tue-Fri 11:40-14:10)

A2.1 12 NOVEMBER – 6 DECEMBER (Tue-Fri 8:45-11:15)

A2.2 12 NOVEMBER – 6 DECEMBER (Tue-Fri 11:40-14:10)

B1.1 12 NOVEMBER – 6 DECEMBER (Tue-Fri 8:45-11:15)

B1.2 12 NOVEMBER – 6 DECEMBER (Tue-Fri 11:40-14:10)

B2.1 12 NOVEMBER – 6 DECEMBER (Tue-Fri 8:45-11:15)

Look at our calendar to find out our German intensive courses 

Our German evening courses

Evening German courses last 8 weeks, for a total amount of 48 hours: classes take place twice a week (Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday), 3 hours per day, from 19.15 to 21.40.

Price: 240 euro + 20 euro registration fee

Our German evening courses – January/February

A1.1 7 JANUARY – 27 FEBRUARY (MON and WED 19.15  – 21.40)

A1.2 8 JANUARY – 28 FEBRUARY (TUE and THU 19.15h  – 21.40)

A2.1 7 JANUARY – 27 FEBRUARY (MON and WED 19.15 – 21.40)

A2.2 7 JANUARY – 27 FEBRUARY (MON and WED 19.15 – 21.40)

B1.1 8 JANUARY – 28 FEBRUARY (TUE and THU 19.15h  – 21.40)

C1.1 8 JANUARY – 28 FEBRUARY (TUE and THU 19.15 – 21.40)

SPECIAL OFFER FOR JANUARY 2019 COURSES! IF YOU BOOK AND PAY WITHIN DECEMBER THE 20th; YOU WILL GET 10 EUROS DISCOUNT!

Our German evening courses – March/April

A1.1 5 MARCH – 25 APRIL (TUE and THU 19.15  – 21.40)

A1.2 4 MARCH – 24 APRIL (MON and WED 19.15 – 21.40)

A2.1 5 MARCH – 25 APRIL (TUE and THU 19.15 – 21.40)

A2.2 4 MARCH – 24 APRIL (MON and WED 19.15 – 21.40)

B1.1 4 MARCH – 24 APRIL (MON and WED 19.15 – 21.40)

B1.2 5 MARCH – 25 APRIL (TUE and THU 19.15 – 21.40)

Our German evening courses – May/June

A1.1 29 APRIL – 19 JUNE (MON and WED 19.15 – 21.40)

A1.2 30 APRIL – 20 JUNE (TUE and THU 19.15 – 21.40)

A2.1 29 APRIL – 19 JUNE (MON and WED 19.15 – 21.40)

A2.2 30 APRIL – 20 JUNE (TUE and THU 19.15 – 21.40)

B1.2 29 APRIL – 19 JUNE (MON and WED 19.15 – 21.40)

B2.1 30 APRIL – 20 JUNE (TUE and THU 19.15 – 21.40)

Our German evening courses – July/August

A1.1 25 JUNE – 15 AUGUST (TUE and THU 19:15 – 21:40)

A1.2 24 JUNE – 14 AUGUST (MON and WED 19:15 – 21:40)

A2.1 25 JUNE – 15 AUGUST (TUE and THU 19:15 – 21:40)

A2.2 24 JUNE – 14 AUGUST (MON and WED 19:15 – 21:40)

B1.1 25 JUNE – 15 AUGUST (TUE and THU 19:15 – 21:40)

B2.1 24 JUNE – 14 AUGUST (MON and WED 19:15 – 21:40)

Our German evening courses – August/October

A1.1 19 AUGUST – 9 OCTOBER (MON and WED 19:15 – 21:40)

A1.2 2o AUGUST – 10 OCTOBER (TUE and THU 19:15 – 21:40)

A2.1 19 AUGUST – 9 OCTOBER (MON and WED 19:15 – 21:40)

A2.2 2o AUGUST – 10 OCTOBER (TUE and THU 19:15 – 21:40)

B1.2 2o AUGUST – 10 OCTOBER (TUE and THU 19:15 – 21:40)

B2.2 19 AUGUST – 9 OCTOBER (MON and WED 19:15 – 21:40)

Our German evening courses – October/December

A1.1 15 OCTOBER – 5 DECEMBER (TUE and THU 19:15 – 21:40)

A1.2 14 OCTOBER – 4 DECEMBER (MON and WED 19:15 – 21:40)

A2.1 15 OCTOBER – 5 DECEMBER (TUE and THU 19:15 – 21:40)

A2.2 14 OCTOBER – 4 DECEMBER (MON and WED 19:15 – 21:40)

B1.1 15 OCTOBER – 5 DECEMBER (TUE and THU 19:15 – 21:40)

C1.1 14 OCTOBER – 4 DECEMBER (MON and WED 19:15 – 21:40)

Look at our calendar to find out our German evening courses 

Our German super-intensive courses (Summer School)

Do you want to give a boost to your summer? Would you take advantage of the summer holidays to improve your German, a language which is getting more and more important in the labour market? Are you looking forward to coming to Berlin, a city full of culture, art and nightlife?

Summer School of Berlino Schule is the study trip you are looking for. If you choose to enroll to our classes, you will have the possibility to attend super intensive courses of 5 hours per day (from Monday to Friday) for 2 weeks, in a lively and international district of Friedrichshain.

That’s not all! Students attending the courses at Berlino Schule will be offered the chance to join in afternoon activities, related to the German language (i.e. cineforum, walking tours, museums, conversation activities, etc) for a total amount of 8 hours per week.

When. Summer School courses will be held from the 8th of July to the 30th of August and will be every 2 weeks: 8-19 July, 22 July-2 August, 5-16 August, 19-30 August, every day, from 14:30 to 18:45.

Price: 230 euro

Our German super-intensive courses – July

A1.1: 8 JULY-19 JULY (Mon-Fri, 14:30-18:45)

A2.1: 8 JULY-19 JULY (Mon-Fri, 14:30-18:45)

B2.1: 8 JULY-19 JULY (Mon-Fri, 14:30-18:45)

Our German super-intensive courses – July/August

A1.2: 22 JULY-2 AUGUST (Mon-Fri, 14:30-18:45)

A2.2: 22 JULY-2 AUGUST (Mon-Fri, 14:30-18:45)

B2.2: 22 JULY-2 AUGUST (Mon-Fri, 14:30-18:45)

Our German super-intensive courses – August

A1.1: 5 AUGUST-16 AUGUST (Mon-Fri, 14:30-18:45)

B1.1: 5 AUGUST-16 AUGUST (Mon-Fri, 14:30-18:45)

C1.1: 5 AUGUST-16 AUGUST (Mon-Fri, 14:30-18:45)

Our German super-intensive courses – August

A1.2: 19 AUGUST-30 AUGUST (Mon-Fri, 14:30-18:45)

B1.2: 19 AUGUST-30 AUGUST (Mon-Fri, 14:30-18:45)

C1.2: 19 AUGUST-30 AUGUST (Mon-Fri, 14:30-18:45)

Look at our calendar to find out our German super-intensive courses 

Skype/private classes

We want learning to be accessible to everyone, even if you don’t live in Germany or don’t have the time to come to our school. Our individual and Skype classes are made up for beginners (A1.1) and advanced learners (C1). An attendance certificate will be given to you at the end of your eLearning classes. If you want to take individual classes, no previous knowledge is required. Our flexible schedule will meet your specific linguistic needs and working hours. The attendance will be define with the school.The price is 28 € per hour (45 minutes).

Our teachers

The courses are held by teachers with certified experience in the language teaching field. At the end of the course a certificate of attendance will be released on demand.

Info and registration

Send an email to info@berlinoschule.com and we will reply with all the information you need. Check also our website to know more about Berlino Schule.

Berlino Schule

Gryphiusstraße 23, 10245 Berlin

030 36465765

info@berlinoschule.com

 

 

100 German books that you can download for free on Amazon. Here’s how.

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Do you want to read books in German without paying or risking of spending money on texts that you can’t fully understand because the language is too complicated?? Amazon allows you to download for free a list of books written or translated in German for Kindle (eBook).

From “Ein Koffer voller Vorurteile” by Loki Miller to “Notting Hill Blues” by Tania Kindersley passing through “Made in Nature” by Atlant Bier. They are about a hundred and the reviews of readers varies between 5 and 3 stars. There are some very interesting books and you can rely on either the readers’ reviews or by looking for other reviews online. You can read through the list by clicking here!

Enjoy the reading!

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Small vademecum to handle German without performance anxiety

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Let’s start with a basic assumption, which to the ear of many will sound redundant: German is a difficult language. Fascinating, mysterious and that gives lots of satisfaction if handled with the same audacity and wonder of the first explorer of an ancient Khmer temple. But notoriously, irremediably and damnly complicated. For their own admission, Germans often love to repeat amongst themselves “Deutsche Sprache, schwere Sprache” (“German language, difficult language”), alluding to the challenges and idiosyncrasies that one of the most spoken mother tongues of Europe poses. Not to a German speaker, ça va sans dire, that he will almost certainly have learned to spell “Uberraschung” even before the word “Mom”. The problem arises when a foreigner, with greater or lesser goodwill, approaches the arcane and often indecipherable complexity of this idiom – an idiom extremely logical, schematic and intuitive for some, too obscure and deterrent for others.

Perhaps this is due to the fact that German, like other Indo-European languages, has both fusional and agglutinative traits. Which are not strange food intolerances or incurable diseases, but large containers where languages are organized in lists and classified according to morphological phenomena that have led to the formation of words over time. The difficulty in learning German is that in some ways it is a language that tends to flex (the grammatical cases and the declination of nouns and adjectives are a clear example) and at times tends to condense (see words of disproportionate length, formed by the addition of prefixes and suffixes to a lexical or verbal root). If we add to this the unclear identification of the gender, the fact that the conjugated verb or the participle – hence the key of everything – are placed very often after a forest of complements and at the end of a kilometer long sentence, the presence of a hostile and multifunctional auxiliary as werden and not to mention the use of at least five different mechanisms for the formation of plural names… well, it is not surprise if the beginner’s reaction will be one of outmost panic.

Don’t despair, and most importantly don’t give up, if at the restaurant you will be facing three objects that can be associated to three different grammatical genders on the same table: der Löffel (the spoon, masculine), das Messer (the knife, neutral) and die Gabel (the fork, feminine). The first instinct will be probably be to want to throw the table in the air, scream at the waiter whilst emitting undignified sounds and run as far as possible from so much linguistic confusion. But it is not by running away that you will be able to solve the problem. If you really want to feel like the master of your own destiny and of your future communications in the teutonic land, you will simply need to change your approach to a language that is not that harsh after all. So no more feeling lost, aspiring Germanophones, and keep in mind that:

– There is no obstacle that constant studying can’t overcome

Studying, studying, studying. Whoever has arrived to Berlin, or in Germany at broad, with a linguistic repertoire limited to a guten Morgen and Dankeschön will better look for a school or a valid method to approach this language seriously. In Germany there is a classification of learning levels (based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) starting from the A1, the basic step, and arriving at C2, the highest level, which presupposes an excellent mastery of the language. The achievement of each level implies the frequency of two intermediate modules: the A1 level, for example, is achieved with the frequency of A1.1 and A1.2. A constant study of the language implies that to the 100 hours of frontal lesson for each module, at least as many hours should be dedicated to an individual study, following the debatable advice of learning and memorizing at least 10 new words per day. If math is not an opinion then this brings us to the conclusion that to reach a discreet language level which can be considered the B1 it is necessary to dedicate at least 1.200 hours of sweat and tears. There is no other way, it is the only investment possible to achieve satisfactory results. A very popular but improbable motto says that life is too short to learn German. I am more inclined to believe that those who are convinced that they can go without studying German have a short life in Germany.

– The spelling and pronunciation of German can be quite intuitive

Unlike other languages like French, and apart from a few phonemes and diphthongs that can be easily memorized, German is read as it is written. And this makes it easier to pronounce it and spell it correctly. When the constructs will seem too difficult and the adjective declination will make you panic, you can always refresh your self-esteem on the basis of phonetic progress. It will be the first conquest in your climb over the legendary teutonic giant, and will also support you through dark times. Of course, these are also the first, tragic telephone conversations in German, a topic that deserves a post for its own.

– Verbal times have a much simpler use than Romance languages

In German it is absolutely normal to use the present time to express a future action, so that a phrase like “Tomorrow I will go to the theater” is a grammatically correct statement and also accepted in the written use. In addition, in the majority of Germany, but actually at the south of the so-called Weißwurstäquator (the imaginary equatorial of the white sausage marked well on the Danube path), 99% of speakers prefer the use of the Präteritum / remote past than the Perfekt / past, since it easier to memorize. Try to make a confrontation with the endless sequel of Italian, French, and Spanish verbal times, and then we can talk about it.

– There is an underlying logic and you can see it

All German nouns are written in uppercase: even Mark Twain, in his disheartening attack on the astrusive German language , was forced to admit that it was a good idea. In German there is a strict and stringent logic; once the verb prefixes are learned, at least in 60% of the occurrences, it will be incredibly easy to understand the meaning. When you will assemble genres and cases, be certain that you will almost certainly feel the concreteness and pragmatic nature of this language. Legend has it that the old (and rather unfair) stereotype of Germans who are devoid of any sense of humor arises precisely from the exaggerated precision of German language. But do you want to deny the dragging hilarity of a straightforward and unequivocal expression like “das kannst du deiner Oma erzählen” or “Go tell your grandmother?”. Germans do not need subtle hints: they go straight to the point.

-Playing with words and neologisms

The tendency to agglutinate that we aforementioned (which is also the primary cause of panic attacks registered on German soil, especially among foreign speakers, when confronted with innocuous words such as Elektrizitätswirtschaftsorganzingswirtschaftsorganisationsgesetz) can actually become a weapon to exploit to your benefit. Do not be overwhelmed by the number of letters! If you really want to apply an arithmetic approach to the language, divide the long word into its individual components, sum up their meanings until you get the overall one, subtract the anxiety and multiply the satisfaction of having understood without too much effort the sense of those forty-four letters. Not to mention that if your limited knowledge of German prevents you from completely expressing a concept, you will always be able to coin a new words without being treated as a crazy person but more as a great innovator and original language experimenter.

– Get germanized

The internet universe now offers the most complete and fun platforms that can help you integrate to your conventional and on-paper study of German some very efficient methodology. But above all it integrates a fundamental component: the entertainment. Amongst the various sites consulted during study hours and after scrolling the numerous tutorial or pseudo-educational proposals on YouTube, I’ve found and continue to find a lot of fun Get Germanized, the channel designed and created by Dominik Hannekum, present and active daily also on Facebook and on Twitter. Through a very direct and informal approach the channel becomes a sort of navigator that helps beginners to navigate among the difficulties of the basic German grammar. By deciphering the lexical curiosity of the slang, the most entertaining approaches that you may listen to in a club in Berlin, proverbs, untranslatable words, the small obsessions and thousands of other cultural nuances that are absent from the aseptic study of an idiom. It is absolutely advice to dispel with a smile the dreadful and unjustified fame of a labyrinthine language, that can prove to become incredibly fascinating.

 

This short account does not claim to be exhaustive or universal, but only aims to introduce you with a bit of more optimism to your descent into the Hochdeutsch. Each expedition might seem impossible at the beginning, and you are a small explorer setting off to discover a linguistic and mythological treasure. So arm yourself with courage, a good dose of initiative and remember that … “Mit Geduld schafft man alles,” with patience you win everything.

 

Nothing left to say than to wish you for a good trip.

 

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5 TV series that can help you perfect your German

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When deciding to learn a new language, the first thing that comes to mind is to find an adequate language course that can ideally fit in our everyday schedule. But what about a good TV series?

Lessons are undoubtedly a fundamental point for departure when learning a language, but at times it might not be enough. Learning a new language means accessing to a new way of thinking, opening our mind to a new culture. Essentially, learning a language implies not only knowledge of the grammatical rules and the lexical, but also knowledge of the so-called pragmatic language, everyday expressions and spoken terms. If one doesn’t have much contact with native speakers, watching TV series in the original language can be a very useful means through which one can learn new expression. Terms that we would otherwise not know of through a strictly theoretical study. For this reason we would like to propose a few German TV series, very different from one another, that might help you further your knowledge of German.

 

1. Türkish für Anfänger

“Kebab for breakfast” is one of the most notorious German productions. The series, which lasted for 3 seasons, it set in Berlin, the German city with the highest concentration of Turkish citizens. The storyline is about an enlarged family made up of a Turkish man and German woman, both with adolescent kids. It is a funny series, that opens a window on Berlin’s multiethnic social fabric. It is suitable both for young people and adults. In 2007 it won the Civis Media Prize in the entertainment category for having promoted the integration of family that have a foreign background.

 

2. Stromberg

Stromberg is one of the most appreciated German TV series. Five seasons that tell the story of Stromberg, a manager of an insurance firm by the name of “Capitol Versicherung AG”. It is the German version of the American series The Office, portraying life in the office in a funny way. This series, however, is not advisable for beginners due to the fact that a lot of the irony derives from word games. It remains nonetheless a rich source of everyday expressions.

 

3. Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten

It is a German soap opera of 1992 that had a 6 million audience count. The story is set in an imaginary neighbourhood in Berlin and it recalls the Australian series The Restless Years. Unlike other soap operas that portray the life of families belonging to a high social background, this one focuses on the life of young people and for this reason it is very appreciated by a younger audience.

 

4. Tatort

Tatort is a police genre TV series. It is the longest one as it has been broadcasted since 1970. The commissioners are at the center of each episode, lasting about 90 minutes. The episodes are quite plausible and, unlike other police series, the various regional broadcasters of ARD are responsible for their territorial spheres and their investigative theme. The series is shot in different cities in Germany. Berlin, Munich, but also in other countries, in Vienna and Lucerne. For this peculiarity it is very useful to learn different accents, to know more of the city and to get an idea of German speaking countries.

 

5. Die Sendung mit der Maus

Der Sendung mit der Maus is one of Germany’s most famous animated series. It was first aired in 1971 and it is intended specifically to a young audience, between 4 and 9 years of age. Following it is also very useful for who doesn’t really know the language and finds more comfort in linear stories. This TV series has been recalled “the school of the nation” precisely due to the way it helps its audience to learn and assimilate the fundamental lexicon in different settings, from history to science.

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Berlinerisch, a small dictionary of the Berliner language

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If it is true that in order to understand the culture of a place you have to know the language, it is essential to understand the dialect spoken in our beloved city: the Berlinerisch.

 

This folkloristic dialect, known for its sarcastic and often rude tones, is loved by many in Germany. Adored by the Berliners, it is a blend of old spoken dialects in urban centers, which in the past formed the city of Berlin. It also comes from the Berliner Schnauze, the typical berlin doc character.

 

The Berliner language

Some polls reveal that the Berliner language is very much in vogue among the new generations and is even turning out to be one of the most talked about in the city. So if you want to keep up with the times and understand what your interlocutor is talking about, here are some examples of Berlinerisch:

ich: ick / ikke (me)

aber: aba (or)

auch: ooch (also)

auf: uff (above)

etwas / was: wat (something)

ein: een (indefinite article, masculine, singular)

gehen: jehen (go)

gucken: kiek’n (watch)

klein: kleen (small)

laufen: loofen (walking)

nein: woman / nee (no)

nichts: nüscht / nichs / nix (nothing)

Schnauze: Schnute (1. mouth, 2. face / animal face)

das: dit / det (1. determinate article, neutral, singular 2. this)

 

The most common linguistic tendencies are to transform the “s” into “t” (was> wat, das> det, alles> allet) and the “g” in “j” (gut> jut, gehen> jehen, genau> jenau)

As for the ways of saying:

Allet comes! (Alles gut!) = Everything is alright

Moin! (Guten Morgen!) = Good morning

Du Alta! (Du Alter) = Hey you!

Eyh, jeh ma nich uff’n Keks! (Lass mich in Ruhe!) = Don’t annoy me, leave me alone! (literally “do not stay on biscuits”)

Is aba warm heute, huh? (… nicht wahr?)=  It’s hot today, right? (At the end of the sentence, it means “true”)

 

One of the main features of this slang is the linguistic register, such as eating letters in the middle of words or dropping the final part

ist> is (is),

komm mal> komm ma (come)!

 

Some of Berlin’s typical particularities are the acronyms:

j.w.d. > janz weit draussen = a far away place. Could be translated “in the midst of nothing / the wolves”

Kotti, Alex, Rosi, Schlesi =  Kottbusser Tor, Alexander Platz, Rosenthaler Platz, Schlesisches Tor.

Vokuhila > vorne-kurz-hinten-lang = short in the front and long in the back. One of the most popular hair cuts in Germany between 1982 and 1987, also in the most punk “Volahiku” version (long in the front and short in the back).

 

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