German 3 (A2+ → B1-)
Location: Online, Virtual Classroom
Level: Intermediate (A2/B1)
Do you need German for your work or your studies? In the German level 3 course you work towards language level B1-.
About German 3
In the German Level 3 course, you practise reading more complex texts and understanding spoken texts that contain a lot of colloquial language.
- You learn to express your views on current developments in a nuanced way.
- Can’t think of a particular word? No problem: you also practise describing concepts, objects or people so that your message still comes across well.
- Besides reading and speaking, you will also work on expanding your knowledge of German grammar. You will learn to correctly apply the tenses, the prepositions and the adjectives.
This course follows on German level 2, but can also be taken separately if you have A2+ level. Not sure what your language level is? Then take our free placement test.
Learning goals
In the German level 3 course you work towards language level B1-.
After completing this course:
- you will have more confidence in speaking and writing German.
- you are ready for the German level 4 language course.
Method
- The teaching method we use in this course is the book ‘Spektrum’ for language level B1+. This book is specially developed for adult learners. In addition, it contains additional online exercises that allow you to practise with the lesson material.
- Each lesson starts with discussing and briefly reviewing the previous meeting. After that you will work alternately in class, in groups or individually on interactive assignments.
During the lessons, you will regularly practise your conversational skills in pairs.
Time investment
- The course German 3 consists of 9 sessions of 1,5 hours at Babel in Utrecht or in the virtual classroom.
- To ensure that you learn as much as possible from the classes, you should expect to spend approximately 2 to 3 hours per week on self-study. You will receive teaching materials and assignments for this purpose. During the meetings, you will of course have the opportunity to ask questions.
Practical
- The teacher will speak German. So you will be immersed in the language you want to learn.
- You can order the necessary book for this course via our website’s Order Books page. The method contains a lot of (extra) online learning material. You should make sure to have the book before the start of the first lesson.
- You will receive a certificate if you attend at least 8 out of the 9 sessions.
- Do you work at Utrecht University or are you registered as an (exchange) student at the university? Then you get a 15% discount on this course! Register with your UU e-mail address, and the discount will be automatically processed.
Schedule
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Starting date: 3 September 2025 (Virtual Classroom)
Day Date Start End Wednesday 3 September 2025 20:15 21:45 Wednesday 10 September 2025 20:15 21:45 Wednesday 17 September 2025 20:15 21:45 Wednesday 24 September 2025 20:15 21:45 Wednesday 1 October 2025 20:15 21:45 Wednesday 8 October 2025 20:15 21:45 Wednesday 15 October 2025 20:15 21:45 Wednesday 22 October 2025 20:15 21:45 Wednesday 29 October 2025 20:15 21:45
Take our placement test
If you want to take a course at Babel, it is important to take our free placement test.
