German Language Course and Summer Fun for Teenagers
Big city fun + a relaxing summer holiday + learning some German ?! No problem! At Berlin Riverside you will have both. The school is on the banks of River Havel, one of Berlin´s two big rivers, and where the school is the River Havel is nearly as wide as a small lake. A perfect place to relax and socialise after German classes.
Our price promise
If you find this course cheaper elsewhere, we will match the price and give you a £50 voucher when you book*.
*Applies only to like-for-like dates at the same school on the same course for the same duration.
Study
Minimum entry requirements
- Minimum age: 14
- German level: A0: Complete beginner /
Course format
- Length of study: From 2 weeks
- Lessons per week: 20
- Maximum class size: 12
- Typical student age: 14 - 17
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Typical student mix:
58% European, 24% Far Eastern, 18% Middle Eastern
Dates and fees
- Start dates:
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Tuition fees: From 1570.00 EUR
Tuition length options
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Compulsory fees
- Our admin fee: 49 EUR
- Other expenses:
Introduction
It is hard to believe, that such a peaceful place is part of a big city like Berlin, and yet it is. The city centre is within easy reach, and you´ll get to see all the trendy places in Berlin while you are on this course.
You will visit some cool cafes, fancy shops and of course famous highlights such as Berlin´s new downtown Potsdamer Platz, Museumsinsel or the Berliner Wall!
Morning classes
In the morning the focus is on learning German and much of the emphasis is on spoken German. There is a lot of encouragement and assistance given and the aim is for students to feel confident and comfortable and at ease with the learning process.
The course also covers the four fundamentals of language - listening, writing, reading and speaking. Teachers actively encourage ‘free’ class discussions, role-playing and interactive conversation all of which help students in their overall learning process.
Teaching method
The focus is on the following:
- Communicative approach with teachers encouraging students to speak as much as possible
- Teachers continuously correct and help students and encourage them to repeat and do better
- The aim is that German is the only language spoken in class, from the first day onward
Activities & Excursions
Two activities daily in international groups - sports and socialising on campus, sightseeing in Berlin and Potsdam
One full day and two half day excursions per week into the city centre of Berlin and to places nearby like Potsdam
GLS Berlin Riverside
| Day → | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note: This a sample programme only and is subject to change / amendment. | |||||||
| 08:00 to 09:00 | Breakfast | ||||||
| Morning sessions: 09:00 to 12:30 | Arrivals | Classes | Classes | Classes | Classes | Classes | Full day excursion to Berlin |
| 12:30 to 14:00 | Lunch | ||||||
| Afternoon sessions: 14:00 to 17:30 | Arrivals | Canoeing on River Havel | Half day excursion to Berlin | Badminton or cycling tour | Half day excursion to Potsdam | Half day excursion to Berlin with visit to the Berlin wall | Full day excursion to Berlin |
| 19:00 to 20:00 | Dinner | ||||||
| Evening activities: 20:00 to 23:00 | Placement test, Introduction and welcome event | Video evening | Games | Video evening | Showtime | Showtime | Lakeside party |