German Language Course A1.1
A Doctorate plusBIGS workshop offered by the Bonn Graduate Center
This competence-based, action-oriented language course is designed for doctoral students who want to navigate everyday life in German confidently and, especially, develop language competence to succeed in academic and professional settings. Graduates attain the level A1.1 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference).
Online Workshop
On Tuesdays, from October 14, 2025, to February 3, 2026
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Please register your interest in this workshop by September 10, 2025.
Trainer
Miri Shalini Stoll
Language
Deutsch
Location
Online
Target Group
Doctoral students from the Bonn International Graduate Schools (BIGS)
Track(s)
This course is not offered within a track.
Certificate
Participants who complete the entire course will receive a certificate confirming their attendance at the end of the semester. Missing two lessons and one e-learning session will be excused.
Description
Key skills
Development of social and intercultural communicative competence in the target language, strengthening of learner autonomy and media competence.
Course book
The course book "Das Leben A1.1" is used:
Das Leben - Kurs- und Übungsbuch - A1: Teilband 1 | Cornelsen (print and digital edition in one)
Supplementary material is used.
Requirements
Your German language skills will be tested via the onSET online language placement test. The German as a Foreign Language Section will send a TAN upon request for the placement test. The result of the placement test will be sent automatically. Based on this score, we will register you for the appropriate course.
Content
Participants will attain the level A1.1 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) and, upon completion of the course, will be able to:
- Meet and greet others and share personal information
- Exchange basic details about family, work, plans, holidays, home, and more
- Introduce themselves and others in a simple, clear manner
- Ask and answer questions about everyday topics such as shopping, restaurants, and cafés
- Engage in basic conversations as long as the other person speaks slowly and clearly
Childcare
If you need childcare during the event, please contact the Family Office of the University of Bonn at least two weeks in advance.
Contact
Bonn Graduate Center
Address
Alte Sternwarte
Poppelsdorfer Allee 47
53115 Bonn
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