German as a Foreign Language (DaF)
Course Content and Objectives
In our German as a Foreign Language (DaF) courses, your child develops the linguistic foundation step by step in order to participate confidently in typical everyday situations in German.
The goal is a communicative ability to act: your child learns to introduce themselves, ask and answer simple questions, ask for and pass on information, and hold short conversations in familiar topic areas.
In doing so, we practise all four areas (speaking, listening, reading, writing) in a child-friendly and practical way.
Topics at level A1: incl. greetings & introductions, names & origin, numbers, school & classroom, family, animals, colours & shapes, food & drink, daily routine
Topics at level A2: incl. clothing, health, appointments/calendar, media, celebrations, nature, travel/transport, shopping and eating out, regular and irregular verbs in the present tense and perfect tense
New courses from February 2027.
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Workload
For the younger children in Grades 2–4, language level A1 is divided into two courses:
- Introductory Course (A1-1)
- Advanced Course (A1-2)
Each sub-course runs for 15 weeks. The advanced course can only be booked with appropriate prior knowledge or after completing the introductory course.
For the older children in Grades 5–7, one language level can be covered comprehensively in a single course.
- Introductory course (A1)
- Follow-up course (A2)
These courses are designed for 20 weeks. Here too, the follow-up course can only be booked with appropriate prior knowledge or after completing the introductory course.
The following applies to all courses:
- 1x 60 minutes of live instruction (Zoom) on a fixed weekday
- 1x approx. 60 minutes of homework/practice until the next lesson
- This makes the time commitment easy to plan: a total of approx. 2 hours per week.
Important: A maximum of 10 children are possible per group. A session will take place as soon as at least 5 registrations are received.
Afterwards, further courses are planned at all levels.
Technology
Classes take place online via Zoom in a small, fixed learning group. The teacher uses many speaking opportunities, child-friendly exercises, and short reading/writing tasks. Materials and worksheets are provided digitally.
Homework deepens vocabulary and structures and prepares for the next lesson.
You will need:
- PC or Mac, alternatively iPad/tablet (external keyboard recommended))
- stable, fast internet access)
- current web browser (Chrome, Firefox, or Safari))
- Zoom (camera & microphone) – ideal: headset
- Email address for course information and materials
- Printer (for printing individual worksheets)
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Structure and Concept
The course is clearly structured: each week has a theme and corresponding learning objectives. Children learn new words and sentence patterns, apply them directly in speaking, and then consolidate them through manageable homework assignments.
The lessons follow a recurring rhythm:
- Arrival & Review (brief activation)
- New linguistic building blocks (vocabulary/grammar in small steps)
- Application (dialogues, role-playing, descriptions, small tasks)
- Consolidation & Transfer (homework for review and preparation)
- Finally: review or a small final task so that the children can show what they have already mastered confidently.
Our Teachers
Ebru Kara and Franziska Lingel
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The next courses start after the summer holidays. Secure your place now!
New courses are planned again from February 2027.
The day of truth:
To be defined
If the minimum number of participants is reached, the respective course date will take place and you will receive a course confirmation. Otherwise, you will be informed by this date at the latest that the course cannot be held.
Target Group & Number of Participants
The course is suitable for children between 6 and 14 years old who do not speak German as a native language and need a structured introduction. It is perfect if you want a fixed weekly rhythm and clear learning goals for your child.
Siblings must be registered individually.
The minimum number of participants is 5 children. A maximum of 8 children can participate in the online class.
Course fees
The course fees for the two A1-1 or A1-2 sub-courses over 15 weeks are €570.00 per child each. For the older children, A1 or A2 runs over 20 sessions and costs €750.00.
The fees are due as a total sum upon contract confirmation. No partial payment is offered for this course.
Participation Requirement:
The introductory course is designed for children who do not speak German as a native language and is aimed at children with no or minimal prior knowledge.
Technical Requirements:
Live lessons take place via Zoom. Participants need a stable internet connection and a device with a screen, camera, and microphone.
Time & duration:
Please note that all course times are given in GMT-4. During daylight saving time, this corresponds to the time zone of Toronto, Montreal, New York, San Juan, Caracas, La Paz and Santiago de Chile. Please take into account the time difference to your location and, if applicable, the change to standard time. The local lesson times remain unchanged.
In autumn, only the following course is currently taking place:
Grades 5–7 (20 sessions)
- Thursday 7:00 – 8:00 pm (GMT-4) - Level A1 (beginner)
Additionally, children will have weekly homework assignments requiring approximately 60 minutes of their time.
The Fine Print:
The 15 or 20 sessions will take place on the specified dates. If your child cannot attend on one of the days, the session will be forfeited. In principle, there is no right to make up a live session. Exceptions are only possible after consultation with the course instructor.
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Do you have further questions about distance learning?
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