Business German Plus Course 20 + 10

Sprachinstitut TREFFPUNKT Bamberg

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Course description

In this course you have 20 lessons in a mini group in the morning plus 10 lessons (minimum) of One-to-One training in the afternoon.

This business German training is the ideal combination if you are looking for student interaction and lessons tailored 100% to your needs.
Course aim:

The course is aimed at training you in the use of German in German business communication. You will benefit both from learning naturally in a group and studying more intensively on targeted problems alone with your teacher.

This will develop your understanding and use of business German in order to participate effectively in business with your German speaking partners.
Content:

In general: This course is a synthesis of the communicative and the grammatical-structural approach. The course includes

communication and listening skills
pronunciation
note-taking
e-mail and letter-writing
telephone skills
business presentations
negotiating
sales and marketing.

Length of course:

You choose the duration according to your needs.

We can guarantee you rapid progress through a combination of expert teaching and a friendly atmosphere that will ensure that your every personal aim and wish is satisfied.

Of course, your German learning experience will not be limited to the classroom. We arrange leisure activities at least three times a week in which you will have the chance to put your lessons into practice and develop your social skills in German.
Target groups:

Business people and students who want to improve their German within a very short time scale and learn about business customs in Germany
Level of German:

You will receive an online-test before you come to your course. For initial orientation and self-assessment please check our Course Levels.
Duration & time schedule:

1 week and longer
Depending on the test results and the common requirements of the group we will develop a special programme of topics. Please send your detailed wishes to us in advance which will help us match your one-to-one lessons in the afternoon to your very needs.
In the morning you will have 4 language lessons and in the afternoon 2 one-to-one lessons (or more if you wish).
The rest of the day is for homework (calculate up to 2 hours per day).

If you wish to extend your 1-to-1 tuition, it is possible at any time.

We also suggest you take part in our evening leisure programme, practising your German over a tasty local beer in one of the pubs and breweries in Bamberg.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
30 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
01 Apr 2024, 20 May 2024, 03 Oct 2024, 21 Dec 2024 - 12 Jan 2025

TREFFPUNKT does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

Morning session
09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Break
11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Morning session
11:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Afternoon session
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test before your arrival in Bamberg to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 5 students
Maximum 10 students

Student age

Age range 18 years old and older
Average 32 years old
(27 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Reviews

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"Best school to learn German in Germany"

Helen Woodward, student from USA

The classes are small and the teachers are excellent.
They have different teachers throughout the classes which is great to get used to different voices and accents in German.

The material is easy to follow and fun to learn, there is a lot of conversation and because the classes are small you have plenty of chances to practice.

I've taken classes in another school in Munich and they have over 18 students in the class, I was there for 2 months and didn't learn much with 31 classes a week. I honestly think in two weeks with TREFFPUNKT I've learned more than those 2 months. I am coming back for another round soon. The school is excellent and I recommend it to everyone.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
13 Feb 2023 - 24 Feb 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Friendly accommodating language school in a great location"

George Barron, student from UK

Very good / active social program. All of the staff were very accommodating / keen to take on board feedback. 1 bad teacher experience which was quickly addressed.

Unlike my only other language school experience, the course was very much focused on helping students pass language exams (B1 - C2), which was not my reason for attending, so most of the classes are very much text book based. Pros and cons to this, but individual 1-2-1 instruction available if the group classes are not to your needs.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
10 Oct 2022 - 28 Oct 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"It was much more amazing that I colud imagine!"

Ariadna Pérez Carballo, student from Spain

In just two weeks I improve a lot my German. The teachers are amazing and the schools offers many social activities. They always want to help you and learning German with them is a lot of fun! They also give you many facilities with the accommodation and with the transport to the airport. Everything was very organized and that made me feel very safe. It was a super experience and I recommend it to everyone!

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
13 Jan 2020 - 24 Jan 2020
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Excellent - I could only come for a short time, but it was exactly what I needed - enjoyable, very helpful, and my skills improved."

Joan Cook, student from UK

I had a very good welcome at the school. The teachers were very good and supportive, and I was in a small, lovely group of students with a wide range of ages, experience and interests. The facilities were very good, and the school arranged excellent local housing with a very friendly and helpful host. I enjoyed a mini city tour and stammtisch evening at a traditional pub with students from another course. It was great that the school is within walking distance of - well, everything! - and Bamberg is an interesting, friendly small city with plenty going on.

One small thing was that the general information said that I would then need to do a test on my first morning at the school - in the end I did not need to do this, which was great, but I didn't know that until I was taken into the classroom!

The class I was in was right for my level, and the work we did was a good mix of grammar and vocabulary that was new for me, building on skills, and revisiting things I had encountered before but was not very confident in.

My language skills and confidence did improve a lot even within one week.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
23 Sep 2019 - 27 Sep 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Very interesting and useful"

laura Cantoni, student from Italy

The experience at Language International was good and in line with my expectations.

I have in general appreciate the quality of teaching with articular regard to:

- the type of book we had
- the kind of method being adopted
- the behavior of the teacher with the student/their competence in teaching (with particular regard to the lady which I had as second feminine teacher, I cannot remember her name unfortunately: extremely good, clever, clear, and patient.

Other teachers were, on the contrary, less patient and a bit nervous

I have appreciated that we were a small number of students in the course (which is one of the most relevant conditions to learn)

I have in general appreciated the facilities given the central position of the school, as well as the large and full of light room.
The student-room was of extreme usefulness, as well as the possibility to stay at school regardless your lesson time till 6.00.

I have not much appreciated the overlapping of personal/individual lessons with social activities, which lower the area of experience one might live there

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
12 Aug 2019 - 23 Aug 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Great experience!"

Charles Garrett, student from Italy

My wife and I are 70+ so not the usual language school students. We had an absolutely great experience! Treffpunkt is very well run and the atmosphere is personable and accommodating. Cristoph and Kristina are great organizers and the teachers were always prepared and enthusiastic. Small class sizes are a definite plus, and we met the most interesting collection you could imagine of other students. There are well-attended extra-curricular activities are almost every day.
Also, Bamberg is a great place to study the language because people are willing to listen and speak to you in German even if you are not fluent, which we are not (not yet, anyway). In the larger cities people don't have the patience and usually switch right away to English.
We will definitely go back.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
2 Jul 2018 - 27 Jul 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Kristina, Director at Sprachinstitut TREFFPUNKT Bamberg responded to this review.
11 September 2018

Thank you very much! We are looking forward to seeing you again!

"A really positive experience that helped me fill in the gaps in my basic German"

William Weston, student from UK

My one-on-one learning experience was very helpful in sorting out my experience learning on my own with DuoLingo.
My home stay was perfect in my opinion as my hosts and I has very similar interests and made me feel very welcome.
The institute was kind and helpful and arranged some interesting activities.
Bamberg is a very interesting heritage town worth visiting in its own right.
I should have arranged for a little more time with my teacher or two weeks extension but as I viewed the experience as a glimpse to see how I should proceed the experience was excellent.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
22 Aug 2016 - 26 Aug 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Kristina, Director at Sprachinstitut TREFFPUNKT Bamberg responded to this review.
11 September 2018

Thank you for being with us! We hope to see you again in Bamberg!

"Very demanding, well-organised, pleasant and unforgettable. I am going to repeat it for sure."

marta renzi, student from Italy

The class was little and pleasant. However, in the first weeks the members' levels were not homogenous.
The teachers were well-prepared and qualified and ready to cope with our different needs. I have learned more than I expected.
The school location was excellent. It is in the city center close to shops, the river and green areas. The school facilities were average; maybe more PCs would have been helpful.

The school activities were ok. I was not interested in some of them but that was not a big deal. I would have liked to watch some cineforums, for example, or have some interactive evenings with Germans and not only with foreigners. But I managed to find my ways to get to speak to Germans.

The housing was good. Clean, tidy, well equipped. Only the house maid tended to control everything too much and was obsessed with cleaning - especially during the first days. I have always cleaned everything but she was always checking and this was annoying as I was there to study and not to be stressed.

I am going back to Bamberg for sure.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
28 Jul 2014 - 8 Aug 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Kristina, Director at Sprachinstitut TREFFPUNKT Bamberg responded to this review.
11 September 2018

Thank you for your helpful comment! We are always happy to organize activities that meet your interest. Just talk to us - we are always there to help!
Anyway, it is great that you found your own ways to get in touch with Germans!
I hope to see you again in Bamberg.

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Housing

TREFFPUNKT offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay- Single-person room - Self-Catering

199 €
weekly
Age range: 18 - 75 years old
Location: In the city center of Bamberg
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, wireless internet, free internet, and heating
Distance to school: 5 - 25 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 10:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 03:00 PM
199 €
Homestay self-catering = you will have a single room in a flat shared between you and the German landlord/landlady aged from 20 to 68. You can use the kitchen in the flat and you will share the bathroom with your landlord/landlady.
Arrival Sunday - Departure Saturday

Note: Language students will have a single room. Language students have to bring their own towels. Sheets, blankets and beds will be provided. Language students are reminded that they will be living in a "community", i.e. they must be willing to be integrated and also perform simple household duties. The flat mates and the school must be informed by the language students about their arrival dates no later than 5 days beforehand. The rooms usually do not have a TV. Language students will not be able to use the phone in the flat to make calls. They will have to wash their laundry in a laundrette, one minutes' walk away from the school or make a special arrangement with their landlords / flatmates. The rent does not cover the washing.

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast

249 €
weekly
Age range: 18 - 75 years old
Location: In the city center of Bamberg
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Free internet, tV room, and heating
Distance to school: 5 - 25 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 10:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 03:00 PM
249 €
Homestay breakfast = you will have a single room in a flat shared between you and the German landlord/landlady aged from 20 to 68*. Your host will prepare the breakfast for you. You can use the kitchen in the flat to prepare your dinner and you will share the bathroom with your landlord/landlady, Arrival: Sunday - Departure: Saturday

We have families of different ages and "compositions”: Some families have small children or children who go to school; in other families the children do not live at home anymore. Some families just comprise a mother and the child. When choosing a family, the quality of the family involved and how students think might get along with them is our first consideration, rather than the distance to the school. Language students might therefore not be staying in the very centre of Bamberg and have to take a bus or ride a bicycle to the school/town centre. However, the maximum duration of a trip either by bus or by bicycle is 15 minutes.
Note: Language students will have a single room. They must consider that they will be part of the family during their stay not a hotel guest, and will therefore be responsible for their room and the sanitary area. They are expected to be punctual for lunch or dinner (depending on the arrangement made by the family) and inform their family in time, if they should be delayed or are not able to attend a meal.
The family and the school must be informed about the arrival dates no later than 5 days beforehand. They are asked to bring their own towels. Sheets, blankets and beds will be provided. The rooms usually do not have a TV or a telephone line, which also means no internet access. They will not be able to use the phone in the flat to make calls, although it will be possible for them to be called. They will have to wash their laundry in a laundrette, one minutes' walk away from the school or make a special arrangement with their landlords. The rent does not cover the washing of laundry.
Arrival time for home stays is Sunday before the course starts and not later than 22:00. Otherwise students must spend the first night in a hotel.
Departure is on the Saturday after the last course day, up until 15:00.

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

319 €
weekly
Age range: 18 - 75 years old
Location: In the city center of Bamberg
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (12 meals per week)
Facilities: Wireless internet, free internet, and heating
Distance to school: 5 - 20 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 10:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 03:00 PM
319 €
Homestay breakfast and dinner = you will have a single room in a flat shared between you and the German landlord/landlady aged from 20 to 68*
Please note: You cannot use the kitchen to prepare your own meals as your host will be cooking. You will share the bathroom with your landlord/landlady. You will have breakfast 7 times per week and dinner only 5 times. Times and days to be discussed with your landlord/landlady in Person.
Arrival: Sunday - Departure: Saturday

We have families of different ages and "compositions”: Some families have small children or children who go to school; in other families the children do not live at home anymore. Some families just comprise a mother and the child. The food offered ranges from traditional regional fare to light Mediterranean. There are also families who prepare vegetarian or whole grain dishes. When choosing a family, the quality of the family involved and how students think might get along with them is our first consideration, rather than the distance to the school. Language students might therefore not be staying in the very centre of Bamberg and have to take a bus or ride a bicycle to the school/town centre. However, the maximum duration of a trip either by bus or by bicycle is 15 minutes.
Note: Language students will have a single room. They must consider that they will be part of the family during their stay not a hotel guest, and will therefore be responsible for their room and the sanitary area. They are expected to be punctual for lunch or dinner (depending on the arrangement made by the family) and inform their family in time, if they should be delayed or are not able to attend a meal.
Note: If half-board is booked, breakfast will be offered every day Monday to Sunday. However, the warm meals (either lunch or dinner) are only offered 5 days a week, usually from Monday to Friday and not on the weekend.
The family and the school must be informed about the arrival dates no later than 5 days beforehand. They are asked to bring their own towels. Sheets, blankets and beds will be provided. The rooms usually do not have a TV or a telephone line, which also means no internet access. They will not be able to use the phone in the flat to make calls, although it will be possible for them to be called. They will have to wash their laundry in a laundrette, one minutes' walk away from the school or make a special arrangement with their landlords. The rent does not cover the washing of laundry.
Arrival time for home stays is Sunday before the course starts and not later than 22:00. Otherwise students must spend the first night in a hotel.
Departure is on the Saturday after the last course day, up until 15:00.
apartment

Private apartment - Single-person room - No meals

420 €
weekly
Age range: 18 - 75 years old
Location: In the city center of Bamberg
Housing type: Private apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, wireless internet, free internet, and heating
Distance to school: 5 - 20 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 10:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 03:00 PM
420 €
Private Apartment = self-contained studio / holiday apartment -= you live alone in your own private apartment with your own bathroom and kitchenette to prepare your own meals.

Note: In these completely furnished apartments students will be provided with bed clothes and towels. There will also be a weekly cleaning service. The holiday apartments typically consist of one bedroom and a dining room or a combined bed and dining room with a small but fully equipped kitchen or kitchenette. Landlords and the school must be informed about the arrival dates at least 5 days beforehand.

In general:
We offer a broad selection of holiday apartments, either located in the old town or in the green surroundings. One to two room apartments from 25 to 90 square metres, completely furnished and equipped with kitchen, bathroom, TV, telephone line and internet access. The apartments are all very nicely located often in historic houses and are an interesting alternative to a hotel room. Important advantages: the rooms are bigger, the prices are more economical and language students have the possibility to prepare their own meals. The apartments are offered mostly by private people at a daily rate.
hotel

3-star hotel - Single-person room - Breakfast

665 €
weekly
Age range: 18 - 80 years old
Location: In the city center of Bamberg
Housing type: 3-star hotel
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, and heating
Distance to school: 5 - 20 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 10:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 03:00 PM
665 €
3 star Hotel- single room with breakfast, price EUR 665,00 for 7 nights, an extra day EUR 95,00

in General:
All guest houses and hotels are centrally located. The criteria for our selection were location,
service and equipment. The prices include breakfast. Guest houses & hotels of 3 categories:
• category 1: from € 95 per night breakfast included
• category 2: from € 115 per night breakfast included
• category 3: from € 150 plus per night breakfast included
Arrival time can be arranged individually with the hotel. If arrival is later than 18:00 the hotel needs
to be informed.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 80 € when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Bamberg based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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