Current German Courses
Current German Courses
Winter semester 2026-27
Here you will find the current semester programme for the German department of the Language Centre.
German courses 1-9 (A1.1-C1.1) during the semester
General German language courses in semester A1.1 - B1.2: Starting on 12 October 2026
Scope and content: 4-6 hours per week of integrated teaching of reading, listening, speaking, writing, grammar and regional studies.
Textbook: Netzwerk neu, Klett Verlag
German course 1 (level A1.1) – complete beginners’ – group A
4 SWS/hrs - 6 ECTS
Mondays 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Lecturer: Sonja Naß
German course 1 (level A1.1) – complete beginners’ – group B
4 SWS/hrs - 6 ECTS
Fridays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Lecturer: Lars Hafke
German course 2 (level A1.2)
6 SWS/hrs - 9 ECTS
Mondays 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Fridays 8 - 10 a.m.
Lecturer: Lars Hafke
German course 3 (level A2.1)
6 SWS/hrs - 9 ECTS
Mondays 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Fridays 8 - 10 a.m.
Lecturer: Inessa Vogel
German course 4 (level A2.2)– group A
6 SWS/hrs - 9 ECTS
Mondays 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Fridays 8 - 10 a.m.
Lecturer: Khatuna Bootsmann
German course 4 (level A2.2)– group B
6 SWS/hrs - 9 ECTS
Mondays 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursdays 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Lecturer: NN
German course 5 (level B1.1)– group A
6 SWS/hrs - 9 ECTS
Wednesdays 4 - 8 p.m.
Fridays 2 - 4 p.m.
Lecturer: NN
German course 5 (level B1.1)– group B
6 SWS/hrs - 9 ECTS
Wednesdays 12 - 2 p.m.
Fridays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Lecturer: Ellen von Hagen
German course 6 (level B1.2)
6 SWS/hrs - 9 ECTS
Wednesdays 4 - 8 p.m.
Fridays 2 - 4 p.m.
Lecturer: Sonja Naß
General German language courses in semester B2.1 and C1.1: Starting on 14 October 2026
Scope and content: 6 hours per week of integrated teaching of reading, listening, speaking, writing, grammar and regional studies.
Textbook: Kontext, Klett Verlag
German course 7 (level B2.1)
6 SWS/hrs - 9 ECTS
Wednesdays 4 - 8 p.m.
Fridays 2 - 4 p.m.
Lecturer: Jana Stöckeler
German course 8 (level B2.2)
6 SWS/hrs - 9 ECTS
Wednesdays 4 - 8 p.m.
Fridays 2 - 4 p.m.
Lecturer: Ellen Brammer & Matthias Jürgens
German course 9 (level C1.1)
6 SWS/hrs - 9 ECTS
Wednesdays 2 - 4 p.m.
Fridays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Lecturer: Clara Liehmann
Additional courses
Conversation course A1.1
2 SWS/hrs - 3 ECTS
Time: Wednesdays 12-2 p.m.
Lecturer: Lars Hafke
Scope and content: 2 SWS, German course to promote oral expression, at level A1.1 (CEFR).
Description: The A1.1 conversation course offers international students an introduction to the German language. Students have the opportunity to apply the structures they have learned and practice everyday situations. The course focuses on speaking and the grammatical structures required for this.
Registration from 1 September to 16 October by email to:
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Grammar training B1
2 SWS/hrs - 3 ECTS
Time: Fridays 12-2 p.m.
Lecturer: Inessa Vogel
Scope and content: 2 SWS, German course to consolidate grammar skills at level B1 (CEFR).
Description: tba
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Pronunciation training (B2-C1)
2 SWS/hrs - 3 ECTS
Time: Fridays 12-2 p.m.
Lecturer: Jana Stöckeler
Scope and content: 2 SWS, German course to improve pronunciation at level B2-C1 (CEFR).
Description: The aim of this course is to improve German pronunciation. Using selected exercises, we practice typical word and sentence stress as well as intonation. In addition, based on the individual difficulties of the course participants, we practice the articulation of individual sounds, sound combinations and reductions. Various listening exercises are used to train the ear, which is an important prerequisite for correct pronunciation.
Survival German for International Researchers
Taster course for beginners (PhD, staff and guest researchers only)
Scope: 2 hours per week - no credit points/ no ECTS
Time: Wednesdays 16-18h (from October, 21)
Place: S 2-205 (campus Haarentor)
Lecturer: Matthias Jürgens
You can join the course at any time (from 21 October onwards)! Register by emailing: deutschkurse@uol.de
Intensive courses during the semester break
31 August – 25 September 2026
Level A2.1 - classroom teaching on campus Haarentor
100hrs - 6 ECTS
times: Mo. – Fr., 8.30 – 12.45h
Lecturers: Jana Stöckeler & Ellen von Hagen & Nina Loerts
Level B2.2 - classroom teaching on campus Haarentor
100hrs - 6 ECTS
times: Mo. – Fr., 8.30 – 12.45h
Lecturers: Franziska Lange & Heike Reichert
01 – 26 February 2027
Level B2.1 - classroom teaching on campus Haarentor
100hrs - 6 ECTS
times: Mo. – Fr., 8.30 – 12.45h
Lecturers: NN & NN
01 – 25 March 2027
Level A1.1 - classroom teaching on campus Haarentor
80hrs - 6 ECTS
times: Mo. – Fr., 8.30 – 11.45h
Lecturers: NN & NN
Level B2.2 - classroom teaching on campus Haarentor
100hrs - 6 ECTS
times: Mo. – Fr., 8.30 – 12.45h
Lecturers: NN & NN
Preparatory German courses
German language courses for participants in the INSTEP study preparation programme
Prüfungskurs B1
Scope: 12 October 2026 - 29 January 2027
Time: Monday - Friday 8.30 a.m. - 11.45 p.m.
Lecturer: Inessa Vogel & Heike Reichert
Prüfungskurs B2
Scope: 12 October 2026 - 29 January 2027
Time: Monday - Friday 8.30 a.m. - 11.45 p.m.
Lecturer: Jana Stöckeler & Matthias Jürgens
Prüfungskurs C1
Scope: 12 October 2026 - 15 January 2027
Time: Monday - Friday 8.30 a.m. - 11.45 p.m.
Lecturer: Ellen von Hagen & Franziska Lange
DSH-examination: expected on 15 January 2027 (written part)