The honest answer is that it depends on where you start, how much time you can give it, and the level you want to reach. What we can do is make the path clear. German courses run across five levels, from A1 for beginners to C1, and each level is split into three sublevels. You move up one sublevel at a time, so progress is steady and easy to see.
How the levels are built
Every level, from A1 to C1, has three sublevels. For example, A1 is made up of A1.1, A1.2, and A1.3. Working through the three sublevels takes you from the start of a level to the end of it, ready to move up.
How long each step takes
How fast you move up depends on the course you choose. An intensive course covers a sublevel over four weeks, Monday to Friday, with two lessons a day. A semi-intensive course covers a sublevel over eight weeks, twice a week, which suits people who work. The intensive route is faster; the semi-intensive route spreads the same learning across more time.
Not sure where you are?
If you have studied some German before, you may not be starting at A1. We check your current level with a short test before you begin, so you join at the right point and do not repeat what you already know.
Common questions
How many levels of German are there?
Five, from A1 to C1. Each level has three sublevels.
How long is a course?
An intensive course runs four weeks, Monday to Friday. A semi-intensive course runs eight weeks, twice a week. Each covers one sublevel.
Do I have to start at A1?
Only if you are a complete beginner. If you have studied before, we check your level first so you join at the right point.
Which course is faster?
The intensive course. It covers the same sublevel in four weeks rather than eight.
Ready to begin? Get in touch and we will check your level and set out the steps to your goal. You can join in person at Löwenstrasse 61 or online.