Our on-site courses in Leipzig also consist of many activities outside of the classroom. The lessons are supplemented by digital elements. If necessary (e.g. in case of a pandemic), learning can take place completely online: classes then consist of live video conferencing and asynchronous independent study phases. In this case, students will be accompanied by a tutoring service.
Our summer academy “German as a Foreign Language in Theory and Practice” is addressed to students of German studies and German as a foreign language, future teachers of German as a foreign language, foreign teachers of German, and specialists in German studies who ...
Our summer academy “GFL in Theory and Practice” offers the opportunity to improve your language proficiency and methodological skills as well as to share your experiences with fellow students and colleagues. At the same time, you will get to know Leipzig from very different angles and, thus, be able to form your own picture of present-day Germany.
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Our on-site courses in Leipzig also consist of many activities outside of the classroom. The lessons are supplemented by digital elements. If necessary (e.g. in case of a pandemic), learning can take place completely online: classes then consist of live video conferencing and asynchronous independent study phases. In this case, students will be accompanied by a tutoring service.
For this course DAAD university summer course scholarships (usually starting at language level B1) are available. If you wish to apply for this course, you can find all necessary information about the scholarship programme and its application requirements here. To submit your application, please note the reference number HSK-0022. This number can only be used for presence courses. Applying for attending online courses is not possible.
This course is designed for German studies students and (future) teachers of German. Therefore, a very good knowledge of German (at least level B2) is required.
As part of the Summer Academy, additional materials and exercises are provided on a learning platform. Participants will therefore need a notebook or tablet in order to learn successfully.
It is important that participants can work independently or collaboratively on the online learning platform in addition to face-to-face teaching.
If you would like to participate in the language programme at Leipzig University, please send the registration form to interDaF by mail or as an e-mail attachment:
interDaF am Herder-Institut
Lumumbastraße 4
04105 Leipzig
E-mail: interdaf@uni-leipzig.de
Our course participants can eat at the student cafeteria "Mensa am Park", which is part of the campus of Leipzig University in the city centre.
Close to our institute as well as in the nearby city centre, you will also find a wide variety of cafés, restaurants, and pubs.
Moreover, there are small kitchens in the accommodation, where you can prepare meals on your own.
Activities covered by course fee:
Additional activities are available for an extra fee, e.g. excursion to Dresden.
Of course, you may also get advice from us about planning your own excursions or activities.
About Your Language Institutes
Since emerging from the Herder-Institute of Leipzig University in 1992, the Studienkolleg Sachsen and interDaF am Herder-Institut have worked successfully in the area of German as a foreign language. For more than 30 years, we have combined tradition, innovation, and the ability to adapt with consistent high quality in teaching and mentoring.
We offer short-term language courses with a supplementary cultural and regional studies programme on behalf of Leipzig University.
We look back on many years of experience with language courses for future university students and teacher trainings for foreign teachers of German. Our teachers have a solid education, numerous years of experience, and a wide range of expert knowledge regarding the teaching of German as a foreign language. They are committed to their job, and they are full of ideas on how to apply their skills. They always consider the learners' needs.
The language of instruction is German, right from the first lesson. We teach in a modern, interactive and communicative way – to enable our course participants to use the language in real-life situations.
For us, learning German means getting to know and understand the German-speaking regions and countries in their diversity as well. Explorations, excursions, and cultural events offer the opportunity to form your own impressions.
Our support starts well before the beginning of a course – competent consulting on our courses offered is as essential as the procurement of dormitory rooms and assistance with administrative and visa matters.
About Leipzig University
As a comprehensive university, Leipzig University covers the entire spectrum, from natural sciences to a wide range of study programmes in the humanities and social sciences. Interdisciplinary teaching, modern equipment, one of the largest university libraries in Europe, committed and experienced lecturers, and a convenient and exciting city – there are many good reasons to study in Leipzig. Currently, more than 31,000 students are enrolled; over 3,600 of these students are from abroad and come from more than 150 countries.
Leipzig is one of the liveliest German cities and is named "cool-kid town" (New York Times). Whether as a musical city, trade fair Mecca, or city of books, Leipzig has always been an important European centre: Leipzig is exciting. Leipzig looks back on more than 1,000 years of history. The trade fair, the university, the music, the world of literature, and, last but not least, the Peaceful Revolution of 1989 have forged this city. Whatever you are looking for in Leipzig, everything is just a few steps away. Leipzig has a vital and diverse arts and cultural scene. The city benefits from both the rich tradition and the creative young culture – whether in music, fine arts, or theatre. Leipzig is a green city with many inviting parks and forests in which to relax and do sports and other activities. Of course, the numerous lakes in and around Leipzig are very popular as well. Leipzig is a city for young people with a lot going on after sunset – in pubs and in numerous clubs, on small stages, or at innumerable concerts. Thanks to an excellent transport system, you can quickly reach Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, and other popular destinations in Germany from Leipzig. Moreover, European capitals such as Prague, Vienna, or Paris are not far away and can be easily reached by plane, train, or coach.
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