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humboldt-institut verein für deutsch als fremdsprache e.v german for young people and adults 2011 engl.

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course köln köln/bonn frankfurt schmallenberg wittgenste affhöllerbach bad dürkheim ellwangen stuttgart r kirchh bad schussenr freiburg freudental konstanz zürich ch meersburg r friedrichs lin

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berlin-lehnin berlin uni berlin zentrum centers courses for adults age 18 and older berlin-tegel berlin-schönefeld ein courses for young people ages 8 -18 reimlingen heim teck regensburg ried memmingen münchen zentrum münchen ratzenried shafen ndenberg 2

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norbert güthling director dear readers as we look back on 2010 we are happy and proud of our accomplishments in what has been our most successful year since the humboldt-institut was founded over 30 years ago the global economic crisis left our schools throughout germany unscathed international guests from over one hundred countries came in greater numbers than ever before to participate in intensive german courses at one of our 20 schools we have responded by planning a major expansion of our capacities for next year in june 2011 we will be opening a new boarding school in bad schussenried for children and teens from all over the world this idyllic swabian resort lies nestled in the hills between the danube and iller rivers and lake constance the humboldt institute has created a new one-of-a-kind center here that can accommodate 300 students between the ages of 10 and 17 the center s attractive features include the high standards of its accommodations a shower/toilet and balcony in each room outstanding facilities indoor pool on-site climbing wall and a variety of athletic and recreational opportunities a superb location adjacent to a beautiful park and the host of day-trip destinations offered by the charming baroque town of bad schussenried all amenities that are sure to make young people feel at home here and provide them with the perfect setting for learning german our new school in bad schussenried like our traditional center in lindenberg will be open to individual students and to groups regardless of whether they intend to stay for a short period e.g students attending summer language courses or for several months e.g students preparing to attend a german college preparatory school we will of course continue to offer all of the programs in 2011 that were such a success in the previous year classes for children in wittgenstein german for adults over age 50 in ellwangen german for executives at schloss freudental college-level courses in berlin and regensburg as well as general intensive german courses for all age groups in selected cities and towns throughout germany browse the following pages and experience our extensive program for yourself we hope to welcome you to humboldt in 2011 norbert güthling

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content 2 4 6 7 8 10 12 14 16 18 19 20 21 22 24 26 28 course centers the humboldt-institut instruction accommodation leisure time examinations age 10 and older 30 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 40 41 42 44 46 48 49 51 51 meersburg ages 15 -18 kirchheim unter teck ages 15 -18 cologne ages 15 -18 ages 15 -18 ages 15 -18 ages 14 -17 ages 12 -15 ages 10 -14 ages 10 -14 ages 10 -14 munich center berlin center freiburg bad duerkheim affhoellerbach berlin-lehnin reimlingen wittgenstein castle ages 8 12 and parents ages 10 -17 constance age 18 and older ratzenried castle age 18 and older age 30 and older age 50 and older freudental castle ellwangen 50 berlin uni age 18 and older regensburg age 18 and older business german age 18 and older in berlin secondary education in germany group trips important information enrolment form general terms of enrolment request for brochures continuing education for teachers age 21 and older german internship age 18 and older lindenberg ages 10 14 and 14 17 bad schussenried ages 10 -14 and 14 -17 schmallenberg ages 15 -18 humboldt-institut e.v schloss ratzenried 88260 argenbuehl germany telephone 49-7522 988-0 telefax 49-7522 988-988 email info@humboldt-institut.org website www.humboldt-institut.org our bankers unicredit bank ag 70173 stuttgart germany account no 842 8000 blz 600 202 90 swift hyve demm 473 iban de87 6002 0290 0008 4280 00 3

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das humboldt institut why study german at the humboldt-institut the humboldt-institut e.v is a non-profit association established in 1977 for teaching german as a foreign language in the three-plus decades of its existence over 35,000 students from 154 countries have taken part in the institute s intensive language courses from a single program center at ratzenried castle ­ which serves as its administration headquarters ­ the humboldt-institut has grown to a network of 20 program sites throughout germany the institute owes the constant increase in demand in no small part to the fact that since its establishment it has always placed a great deal of importance on both challenging as well as supporting each student to the greatest possible extent this includes for instance an extensive placement test that all participants take on the first day of classes so that the teachers can make a careful assessment of each individual s prior knowledge students must receive at least 75 of the maximum number of points for a given skills level before they can advance to the next level tests are also conducted each week to monitor student performance with the aim of ensuring that all classes provide students with the best possible support in the learning process the humboldt-institut does not make comfortable compromises in this regard nor does it hesitate to move students down a level if they continue to demonstrate considerable deficiencies for the level to which they had been assigned small but fine linguistic nuances are often what prevents students from achieving perfection and it is because the humboldt-institut aims for perfection that so many students participate in its intensive german courses where they can truly gauge their success ·nootherschoolisfasterandmoreefficient in preparing students for internationally recognized language certification such as the zertifikat deutsch or the testdaf exam ·thehumboldt-institutistheonlyinstitution in germany that goes beyond the six internationally standardized language levels of the common european framework of reference as it offers a proficiency level of 12 weeks duration on top of the nine months of language instruction at the a1 a2 b1 b2 c1 and c2 levels 4

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·at the humboldt-institut a total beginner with no previous german skills can usually successfully complete the testdaf exam in as little as 8 months ·atthehumboldt-institutstudentsare taught by very skilled and motivated teachers in small classes of normally 5 -10 students a regular course usually comprises 30 lessons of 45 minutes each per week ·mostoftheschoolsofthehumboldtinstitut are boarding schools which enhances not only the learning process but also the enjoyment of the common experience ·allpricesaretransparent,ascoursefees include tuition books accommodation full board leisure time activities and excursions for most of the course centers of the humboldt-institut ·in20programcentersallovergermany the humboldt-institut tailors its classes to the needs of the target groups from juniors of 8 years of age to business executives ·thehumboldt-institutguaranteesfor a swift and thorough learning process due to the total immersion program and reliable tutoring this way course participants learn german faster and hence get more for their money 5

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unterricht instruction types of programs one of the strengths of the humboldt-institut lies in the intensity of instruction due to the high amount of lessons per week as well as the small class sizes the following types of programs are available intensive courses 30 lessons per week junior intensive courses and summer courses 25 lessons per week crash courses in mini groups 40 lessons per week one-to-one crash courses 25 30 and 40 lessons per week classes classes are held monday through friday except on bank holidays one-to-one mini group courses as well as testdaf preparation courses are taught regardless of bank holidays each class lasts for 45 minutes and is usually attended by 5 to 10 students in mini groups by 2 to 4 people classroom instruction focuses on listening and reading comprehension writing skills grammar and expression bank holidays 2011 january 6 april 22 april 25 june 2 june 13 june 23 october 3 november 1 finding the right level all students are expected to take a placement test on the first day of the course based on their results students will be assigned to a class of their language level we distinguish the following 6 1 levels according to the common european framework of reference for languages cefr level duration a1 elementary 1 6 weeks total beginners online placement test if you wish to test your german skills in advance you may do so by taking our online placement test www.humboldt-institut.org instructors our instructors are highly trained native speakers with university degrees who use modern teaching methods textbooks the humboldt-institut provides its students with all the textbooks they need in class at no charge a2 elementary 2 b1 intermediate 1 leads to zd 6 weeks 6 weeks 6 weeks 6 weeks b2 intermediate 2 c1 advanced 1 leads to telc deutsch b2 leads to testdaf and telc deutsch c1 c2 advanced 2 6 weeks proficiency 12 weeks total duration 48 weeks the duration is based on courses with 30 lessons per week the proficiency level is a special level of instruction offered at the humboldt-institut homework instructors regularly assign homework so that students can build upon what they have learned and be prepared for class homework assignments are of reasonable size so that students still have plenty of time for extracurricular activities written homework is corrected and handed back to students so that they can monitor their progress weekly and skill-level tests participants in all programs take a weekly test so that students and teachers can assess the progress made during the preceding week comprehensive exams are also given at the conclusion of each level of instruction certificates at the end of the program all participants are awarded a certificate confirming the number of classroom hours attended as well as the skill level that the student achieved grades are given for listening and reading comprehension oral and written expression and grammar skills 6

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unterkunft freizeit accommodation leisure time room and board students are generally housed in boarding schools and well-maintained boarding houses with group accommodation students in meersburg stay with host families full room and board is included in the program fee for most of our program locations daily schedule for teenagers 15 -18 years monday through friday 8:00 8:30 breakfast 8:30 10:00 lessons 10:00 10:30 break snack 10:30 12:00 lessons 12:00 12:15 break 12:15 13:00 lesson 13:00 13:45 lunch 18:00 18:30 dinner monday 14:15 15:00 weekly test 15:00 18:00 sports and games tuesday and thursday 14:15 15:45 lessons 16:00 18:00 sports games and workshops wednesday 14:00 18:00 half day excursion friday 14:00 18:00 sports and games monday through thursday 18:30 19:00 homework 19:00 22:00 sports games and handycrafts friday and saturday 19:00 23:00 sports games disco sunday through thursday 23:00 bed time friday and saturday 24:00 bed time saturday 9:00 18:00 all-day excursion sunday sports leisure activities excursions workshops supervision in addition to organizing after-class activities and motivating even shy students to participate our program supervisors make sure participants are comfortable and content these individuals maintain a positive committed attitude toward all of the students questions and concerns making sure that program rules are observed day and night at locations hosting children and youths while guaranteeing reliable round-the-clock supervision for all underage students 7

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prüfungen examinations there is a total of seven internationally recognized german language exams which can be taken at the humboldt-institut start deutsch 1 start deutsch 2 zertifikat deutsch zd zertifikat deutsch für jugendliche zd j telc deutsch b2 telc deutsch c1 and test für deutsch als fremdsprache testdaf all of these exams correspond to the internationally defined six different language levels according to the common european framework of reference for languages see also p 6 instruction the following table shows the different language levels and the corresponding german language exams exam start deutsch 1 start deutsch 2 zd zd j languages it consists of a one-hour written exam listening and reading comprehension writing skills and a 15-minute oral interaction in groups zertifikat deutsch zd the zertifikat deutsch zd is a component of the european language certificates program telc this certificate provides employers throughout europe with evidence of an applicant s german language skills and in many countries can be used by students age 14 14 14 10 14 level a1 a2 b1 b1 exam center constance ratzenried lindenberg bad schussenried meersburg lindenberg bad schussenried meersburg constance ratzenried lindenberg bad schussenried meersburg constance ratzenried lindenberg bad schussenried telc 14 deutsch b2 b2 telc deutsch c1 14 c1 testdaf 16 c1 testdaf constance preparatory ratzenried course wishing to test out of their final high-school german exam in germany the zd can be used to demonstrate language skills when applying for german citizenship the written portion of the test covers reading comprehension language modules grammar vocabulary listening comprehension and written expression the test also includes a brief oral exam candidates who fail the test may repeat it as often as they wish start deutsch 1 zertifikat deutsch für jugendliche zd j start deutsch 1 is a language test used to identify a candidate`s elementary german language skills this test is intended for adults and young people aged 14 and over by passing the start deutsch 1 exam learners prove that their language skills correspond with the first level a1 of the common european framework for languages listening and reading comprehension as well as writing skills are tested during a one-hour written exam followed by an oral interaction test in groups 15 min the zd j exam has the same structure and level as the zd exam yet it is geared towards young people aged 10 -14 in its topics and formulation by passing the zd j exam students can demonstrate that they have solid basic german language skills as defined in the third level b1 of the common european framework of reference for languages telc deutsch b2 start deutsch 2 with start deutsch 2 learners can demonstrate that they have studied german successfully at level a2 according to the common european framework of reference for the telc deutsch b2 exam requires a knowledge of german that corresponds to level b2 of the common european framework of reference the telc deutsch b2 is similar in structure to the zd exam yet goes beyond it especially the requirements in the productive skills like written and oral expression are higher and vocabulary and topics 8

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are no longer limited with this qualification language learners have documentary proof that they can confidently handle nearly all communication situations in everyday life and the world of business telc deutsch c1 this test serves as evidence that a student has been able to understand a wide range of challenging relatively long texts in detail and comprehend even implicit meaning students must show that they can express themselves fluently and spontaneously and that they can use the language in social and professional settings exam dates for start 1 start 2 zd zd j deutsch b2 and c1 febr 11 2011 july 29 2011 march 25 2011 aug 12 2011 april 29 2011 aug 26 2011 may 13 2011 sept 30 2011 june 17 2011 nov 11 2011 july 1 2011 dec 23 2011 july 15 2011 final registration 23 days before not only is the testdaf the equivalent of the dsh it also allows students to study much more specifically for the exam students may take the exam as many times as they wish humboldt students with no prior knowledge of german would need roughly 7.5 months to reach the required skill level for those participants who have completed level c1 we strongly recommend a two-week course that builds upon their language skills and prepares them specifically for the testdaf the humboldt-institut has two licensed testing centers in constance and ratzenried exam registration dates until febr 10 2011 jan.13 2011 april 12 2011 march 15 2011 june 8 2011 may 11 2011 july 19 2011 june 21 2011 sept 10 2011 aug 9 2011 nov 22 2011 oct 25 2011 testdaf preparatory courses ·constance:seepage11 ·ratzenried:seepage13 start deutsch 1 start deutsch 2 zd zd j telc deutsch b2 telc deutsch c1 testdaf testdaf exam fees provided a student receives a score of 4 x 4 or higher the testdaf german as a foreign language test verifies that he or she has attained a level of german language skills sufficient for admission to any german university the testdaf also provides valuable evidence of language ability for anyone who wants to do research in germany or who wants an assessment of his her skills the testdaf is a standardized detailed exam and as such offers numerous advantages over the dsh exam which is offered by universities 50 80 110 110 120 150 175 9

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konstanz age 18 and older the city this lively university town of 82,000 people is the largest city on lake constance its brilliant setting on the banks of the swabian sea ­ the playful name often given to lake constance ­ along with the variety of cultural attractions in its lovely old town makes constance the perfect program site for students from all over the world the modern humboldt center is only a 10 minute walk from the university and a 5 minute walk from the shore of lake constance accommodation ·residentialinsingleandtwinrooms,all with shower and wc ·3mainmeals,afruitbasketisavailable during the day transfer railway station constance transfer free of charge airports friedrichshafen 40.zurich 50.the fees are per person and route leisure time alpine skiing badminton barbecue basketball bicycles billiard bowling climbing disco horse riding internet in all rooms movie theater rowing soccer squash surfing swimming in a public pool swimming in the lake tennis tv room with dvd volleyball water skiing not included in the course fees excursions e.g stuttgart freiburg friedrichshafen meersburg,tuebingen ueberlingen schaffhausen with its rhine falls island of mainau zurich basel st gallen saentis 10

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intensive courses ·30lessonsperweek ·approx.5-10studentsperclass ·duration:2weekstill1year ·levels:a1-c2+proficiency starting dates intensive courses 2011 january 2 16 30 february 13 27 march 13 27 april 10 17 30 may 15 29 june 5 12 19 26 july 3 10 17 24 31 august 7 14 21 september 4 11 18 october 2 16 30 november 13 27 december 4 11 18 2012 january 1 8 15 february 5 19 march 4 11 other starting dates are available upon request fees 695 per week 560 per week for courses of 12 weeks minimum 35 per week surcharge between june 19 and august 27 2011 included are lessons books accommodation full board leisure program weekly excursions except for entrance fees course certificate no total beginners one-to-one lessons ·40lessonsperweek ·duration:minimum1week ·dates:weekly,uponagreement · 2,080 per week testdaf preparatory courses ·30lessonsperweek ·approx.5-10studentsperclass ·duration:2weeks ·requiredlevelofgerman:c1 dates january 23 february 5 2011 march 27 april 9 2011 may 22 june 4 2011 july 3 july 16 2011 august 28 september 9 2011 november 6 november 19 2011 lessons also on bank holidays fees 450 course only commuter $1,390 course plus room and full board $1,120 reduced fee as part of a long term course included are lessons books accommodation full board leisure program weekly excursions except for entrance fees examinations ·start deutsch 1 and 2 zd telc deutsch b2 and telc deutsch c1 ·testdaf please see page 8 for information and fees 11

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schloss ratzenried age 18 and older the place living and learning in a medieval castle behind the fairy-tale towers gates and walls of this castle lies a modern language center the headquarters of the humboldt-institut over 500 years old ratzenried castle lies at the heart of an idyllic village in the foothills of the alps nearby baroque cities such as wangen 7 km isny 14 km and ravensburg 25 km provide a variety of cultural and recreational opportunities while the shores of lake constance and their many attractions are only 20 minutes away by car we offer intensive german courses in ratzenried castle during the summer months course participants who would like a peaceful setting so that they can concentrate on preparing exams such as testdaf and zertifikat deutsch will be especially interested in coming to study with us here in the beautiful allgaeu region accommodation ·residential castle 2 3 4-bed rooms guest house 1 2 3-bed rooms most rooms with bathroom and shower · with families single and twin rooms all families live close to the school ·3mainmeals,afruitbasketisavailable during the day transfer railway station wangen im allgaeu transfer free of charge airports friedrichshafen 40.memmingen 40.zurich 90.munich 110.the fees are per person and route 12

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leisure time barbecue basketball billiard bowling climbing disco hiking in the alps internet access mountain bikes movie theater piano ping-pong swimming soccer tennis tv room with dvd volleyball not included in the course fees excursions e.g munich zurich stuttgart constance augsburg ravensburg lindau kempten friedrichshafen meersburg neuschwanstein and linderhof castles island of mainau intensive courses ·30lessonsperweek ·approx.5-10studentsperclass ·duration:2weeksto7weeks ·levels:a1-c2 starting dates 2011 july 3 10 17 24 31 august 7 no total beginners testdaf preparatory courses ·30lessonsperweek ·approx.5-10studentsperclass ·duration:2weeks ·requiredlevelofgerman:c1 date july 3 july 16 2011 2 weeks fees 450 course only commuter 1.390 course plus room and full board in all courses are included lessons books accommodation full board leisure program weekly excursions except for entrance fees examinations start deutsch 1 and 2 zd telc deutsch b2 telc deutsch c1 testdaf please see page 8 for information and fees all courses finish on august 20 2011 fee 695 per week one-to-one lessons ·40lessonsperweek ·duration:minimum1week ·dates:weekly,uponagreement · 2,080 per week 13

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