Learn German & live in your private teacher's home around Cologne with Home Language International! Home Language International (HLI) is a family-run business offering language courses in more than 20 languages in over 30 countries worldwide, including German lessons at an experienced private teacher's home in Germany. More than 5,000 students take advantage of our services every year. Ian Josephs, Danielle Josephs, their 5 adult children and an expert team of dedicated staff all put in very long hours for HLI. You stay in an experienced teacher's family home, have one-to-one German lessons and then continue to use the language during the rest of your stay in Cologne. Because you are the only student, you are guaranteed individual attention. The lessons are completely designed for you, so the teacher will focus exactly on what you need. Mealtime conversation, television and social contacts are all in German. All of our teachers in Germany have a university degree (or equivalent) and/or a recognised teaching certificate. All teachers have been visited by one of our local organisers. Their qualifications have been checked and their homes throughly inspected. During your stay in Cologne, a local organiser will monitor your progress and make sure your experience is both happy and successful. Home Language International (HLI) is accredited by the Accreditation Body for Language Services (ABLS), Association of Language Travel Organisations (ALTO), and UNOSEL.
With over 50 years experience as an international language provider, teaching German as a foreign language has always had an important focus in the work of Carl Duisberg Centren. Our German Language Courses are offered in Berlin, Cologne, Munich, and Radolfzell on Lake Constance. At the Carl Duisberg Training Centers you will be taught by experienced trainers, who all have a university degree. In lessons, great emphasis is put on training communication skills. The learning progress is measured according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Prior to the start of the course, your actual language ability will be assessed by a placement test. On course completion, you will receive an official certificate of attendance. At various stages of the course program, you can have your improvement documented by taking the internationally recognized tell examinations. Naturally, at the four Carl Duisberg Training Centers, a media resource center with a multitude of teaching materials is available. This also includes computer learning programs for self-study. You will receive all the books and materials used in the lessons free of charge which can then be kept at the end of the course. Additionally, there are no extra costs for registration, placement test, and weekly interim tests. For those who decide to learn a foreign language in the country where it is spoken, they will also get to know the culture, customs and ways of its inhabitants. The same applies to your language course in Germany. The varied leisure and cultural program create relaxed, realistic everyday situations, where you can put your newly acquired language knowledge into practice. At the same time, you can gain an insight into German culture and mentality. Carl Duisberg German courses are offered at four very different locations: you can choose between the capital Berlin, the Rhine metropolis Cologne, the Bavarian state capital Munich, or the charming little town of Radolfzell on Lake Constance. Each location has its own character and its own merits.
TANDEM Koln offers German courses at all levels, from Beginner to Advanced. We place special emphasis on using efficient and creative teaching methods while remaining flexible and open to the wishes and needs of our students. Therefore, in addition to using a combination of the most effective and professional teaching methods, the motto of our qualified teachers is: learning German should be fun! Small groups, communicative lessons as well as the friendly and pleasant atmosphere at our school will make it a pleasure for you to learn. The school itself is situated in a former monastery and consists of fourteen quiet and bright classrooms (seven in the main building and seven in the annex opposite), a student library with CD and DVD facilities, a small cafeteria and a nice little garden – ideal for the breaks.
Located at the river Rhine, Cologne is surrounded by mountains and idyllic valleys with castles, monasteries and choir ruins. And even the well-known Loreley is just round the corner.
Our classes are held in the attractive and bright seminar rooms of the hostel, which are all equipped with up-to-date technology. As our students are housed in the same building where they have their classes, they can conveniently walk there from their rooms without having to leave the premises.
I did not learn anything new at school. Too bad that if we did not understand something we spoke English! We are in Germany !!! Good relationship with the people of the school and the nice teacher. The family was very kind. The activities were... more
The bad: 1. extraordinarily expensive. 2. They offer one week courses not at all prepared to be "one week" course, since you will just join a normal intensive course (already started or not) for that week but the course is supposed to last one... more
Whether you are a student, a business professional, or a traveler, there is a language course in Cologne that is right for you. There are German courses available for all fluency levels, ages and time durations. Just select a course type from the list below to get started.