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7th International Winter Academy 7th International Winter Academy

Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg • Lutherstadt Wittenberg

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Course location
Lutherstadt Wittenberg
In cooperation with

Institute for German Language and Culture

Teaching language
  • German
Language level of course
  • German: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1
Date(s)
  • 2 February - 27 February 2025
Target group

This course is open to students and German language learners of all majors and disciplines.

Description/content

Come and explore Wittenberg and its UNESCO world heritage sites during the winter months. In this language course, you will not only discover the history of Luther’s town and learn about the city’s famous inhabitants but also learn a lot about Germany today.

Here’s what you can expect:

Class time

  • Placement test
  • 9:00 am – 12:15 pm / 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm, communicative language classes at different levels
  • Training of all four language skills — reading, listening, writing, and speaking
  • Lessons in pronunciation by trained specialists
  • Learn about current cultural and socio-political topics as well as the history and current reality of the area around Wittenberg
  • Work on projects and final exam

Field trips and free time

  • Two days of field trips and lots of free time activities
  • Farewell party with everyone involved
  • Support and help from international volunteers and student assistants
Recognised language exams offered (e.g. DSH, TestDaF, TOEFL)
No
Other degrees / qualifications awarded
Certificate of participation
ECTS points (max.)
5
Average number of hours per week
24
Average number of participants per group/course
14
Dates and costs
  • 2 February - 27 February 2025, costs: EUR 770
This price includes
  • Course fees
  • Accompanying programme
Teaching language
  • German
Language level of course
  • German: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1
Language requirements

Placement test on the first day of the course

Submit application to

Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg
c/o Institut für deutsche Sprache und Kultur 
Collegienstraße 62
06886 Lutherstadt Wittenberg
Germany

Is accommodation organised?
Accommodation is arranged by the organiser.
Type of accommodation

Accommodation can be arranged by the organiser for an extra cost.

  • Accommodation with host families, includes breakfast and dinner (625 EUR)
  • Double rooms with Wi-Fi, no meals (475 EUR)
  • Single rooms with Wi-Fi, no meals (585 EUR)
Meals
  • Breakfast and dinner are included with the host family.
  • No meals with other types of accommodation
Is a social and leisure programme offered?
Yes
Description of social and leisure programme

Wittenberg is a beautiful little German town filled with UNESCO World Heritage Sites, parks, cafés, and recreation areas along the Elbe River.

During our language courses, two international volunteers (ESC/FSJ) will be organising a wide range of free-time and leisure activities.

In Wittenberg:

  • Guided tour, conversations with local people
  • Workshops (music, theatre, etc.)
  • Intercultural get-together
  • Bike tours along the Elbe River
  • Sports and leisure activities
  • Museum visits (Martin Luther's house, Asisi's Panorama Luther 1517)
  • Farewell evening with instructors and guests

Outside of Wittenberg: 

  • Two day trips to Berlin and Leipzig (or other cities), including guided city tours, free-time suggestions
  • Afternoon visit to UNESCO World Heritage Site Dessau/Wörlitz
Free internet access
Yes
Support in visa matters
Yes
Pick-up service from train station/airport
Yes

Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg

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About the university:
Education and research with a 500-year-old tradition: Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) offers a wide range of academic subjects in the areas of humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and medicine. The oldest and largest university in Saxony-Anhalt was created in 1817 when the University of Wittenberg (founded in 1502) merged with Friedrichs University Halle (founded in 1694). Today the university has around 20,000 students and 340 professors.

About the language institute:
The Institute for German Language and Culture has been offering German language courses for over 28 years. It arranges study abroad programmes and international teacher training programmes as well as international summer courses for 350 participants from more than 36 different countries each year. Additionally, intensive preparatory language courses for future university students are held in Halle, the hometown of the Martin Luther University. The institute is also a licensed exam centre for TestDaF and telc tests.

142 Participants in German summer and winter courses (2023)
19,943 Students (2023/24 winter semester)

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