German level 4

Course information

Upon completing the German level 4 course, you will have a thorough and complete knowledge of basic German. After this course you will, among other things, be able to:

  • follow an interview
  • read various texts, such as descriptions, a story or a newspaper article
  • talk about art, television and films

Who is it for?

German level 4 is intended for students with a basic knowledge of the German language. For example, you are already able to conduct short conversations in which you give a compliment, offer an apology or thank someone. You can understand information in short texts and you are already able to read and answer short messages or emails.

What will you learn?

During this course, you will improve your German reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Grammar and vocabulary are an important part of the course, and attention is paid to pronunciation.

Once you have completed the German level 4 course, you will find it increasingly easy to converse about everyday topics. You will be able to respond more quickly and spontaneously, for example in a conversation about the weather, your work or study, and your plans for the future.

You will have no difficulty in reading a short interview or an advertisement in German, for example an advertisement for a house. You might not be able to understand everything in a news article, but you will understand the main message.

You will now be able to write short descriptive texts, for example about your dream job or your plans for the future. You will be able to make subordinate clauses using “weil”, “dass” and “wenn”. You will be able to make comparisons, and use reflexive verbs.

And grammar?

The grammar you learn during this course includes:

  • indefinite pronouns (for example “irgendwelch”)
  • relative subordinate clauses and relative pronouns
  • indirect questions and answers
  • prepositions of place and so-called “Wechselpräpositionen”
  • accusative and dative verbs (fourth and third case)
If you successfully complete this course, you will receive a certificate showing the level you have attained and you will be able to continue to German level 5.

Assessment

The intake procedure for this course comprises: intake interview

After you have registered for this course, we will invite you for an assessment to determine your level. We recommend that you enrol at least two weeks before the start of the course. If you enrol later than this, we cannot guarantee there will be time for the intake procedure.

If you have completed the German level 3 course at UvA Talen, an assessment will not be necessary.

Course materials

Netzwerk neu A2 , € 50 (chapter 7-12)
The course material is not included in the course price. If you choose to follow lessons in class, you can buy your books through us. You then receive them during the first lesson. If you are going to take an online course, you will buy the books yourself.

Schedule and registration

This course can also be taken as an intensive summer course.

Day(s) Start End Time Hours Price
Saturdays 25 May 2024 27 Jul 2024 13:00 - 15:30 25 475 Enrol NOW!
Thursdays 11 Jul 2024 12 Sep 2024 19:00 - 21:30 25 475 Enrol NOW!
Day(s) Start End Time Hours Price
Mon-Wed-Fri 08 Jul 2024 26 Jul 2024 13:00 - 16:00 27 525 Enrol NOW!