A completely different way to learn German!

Informationen auf Deutsch unten

This German course, in German Bildungsurlaub or Bildungsfreizeit is specially designed for expats living in Germany who have had contact with the German language, possibly in the form of classes or lessons, but would like to improve their speaking and fluency skills. Suitable for false beginners and pre-intermediates (A2 – B1) who already understand some German but find it hard to speak. 

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In this immersive one-week interactive workshop you will

• get all the individual attention you require
• learn at your own pace in a small group (6 to 10 participants)
• be coached to develop your pronunciation 
• practice specific situations of your everyday life
• immerse into the language from the very start.

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Focus: Communication and Pronunciation

The main focus of this course will be on communication, on speaking spontaneously and naturally, with special attention to the German pronunciation.  Authentic situations stimulate the need to communicate in German, with the correct grammar and vocabulary provided at the right moment and (possibly) reflected on later.

The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly and you can expect to have a lot of fun.

The trainer will support you individually according to your needs, and will adapt the course to both your individual and the group’s level. You will learn and progress in your oral and writing skills at your own tempo, without any pressure to keep up with anyone. 

As there is no formal grammar instruction or testing,  the difference in levels and skills are not a problem; no one is left behind and no one has to wait for others to catch up. The group’s energy becomes a shared resource – everyone learns with and from each other.

You will improve your German speaking skills. Some participants may gain in fluency, others in confidence. Some may gain in accuracy, others in diversity of expression. The participants assist each other in an atmosphere of empathy and respect. 

The PDL Method

The PDL Method (Psychodramaturgy) is a participant and group-oriented pedagogical approach for language acquisition based on scientific insights. It was conceived in 1977 by Dr. Bernard and Marie Dufeu and has been continuously developed ever since.

Speaking a language is a complex affair requiring a variety of skills and competences. In a PDL course you will not only train your German, improve your fluency and expand your linguistic repertoire, you will also develop the skills and competences that underlie language learning and together make up the so-called “talent for languages“.

Bildungurlaub, what does that mean?

This course is recognised as Bildungsurlaub (educational holiday) by the Federal States of Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Lower Saxony, Berlin, Brandenburg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Schleswig-Holstein. 

If you are an employee in one of the above-mentioned federal states, your employer is normally obliged by law to give you five additional days of leave to attend this course if you request it. If you would like to know more or if this applies to you, please contact us.

Course Fee: €528–570 – Early bird price until 6 weeks before the course: €528.

Accommodation is not included.

Course times: Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 16:30 (30Std. / 40 Unterrichtseinheiten)

Informationen auf Deutsch

Die „Deutsche Woche PDL“ ist ein Intensivkurs, als Bildungsurlaub in Hessen, Berlin, Brandenburg, Rheinland-Pfalz, Baden-Württemberg, Niedersachsen und NRW anerkannt (weitere Bundesländer auf Anfrage).

Der Kurs ist für Lernende mit Vorkenntnissen (A2) bis B2 geeignet – für alle, die ihre Deutschkenntnisse auffrischen oder die Sprache neu entdecken möchten. Freude am Sprechen und Interagieren garantiert.

Eine Woche Intensivkurs Deutsch: maßgeschneiderte Kurse

Jeder Unterrichtstag der Urlaubswoche beginnt mit Entspannungs-, Stimm- und Konzentrationsübungen, um das freie Sprechen zu trainieren. Das fördert die Spontanität genauso wie das genaue Zuhören. Denn es geht um die präzise Wahrnehmung des Rhythmus und der Melodie der Sprache. Wir werden sprechen, schreiben, singen und viel lachen.

Je nach Kenntnisstand werden Sie Ihre Sprachbegabung entdecken oder ganz neu erleben! Mit der erlebnisorientierten PDL-Methode (mehr Informationen zu PDL) werden Sie in ihrem eigenen Tempo effektive Fortschritte machen.

Sie lernen ohne Kursbuch, ohne Tests, ohne Leistungsdruck – stattdessen lebendig, praxisnah und in einer unterstützenden Atmosphäre. Mit der erlebnisorientierten PDL-Methode machen Sie in Ihrem eigenen Tempo effektive Fortschritte.

Sie werden sprechen, schreiben, singen – und viel lachen. Je nach Kenntnisstand entdecken oder vertiefen Sie Ihr Sprachgefühl und gewinnen mehr Sicherheit in Aussprache und Ausdruck.

Dauer: Montag bis Freitag, 9:00–16:30 Uhr (30 Std. / 40 UE)
Niveau: A2–B1
Teilnehmende: 6–12

Kursgebühr: 570€ – Frühbucherpreis bis 6 Wochen vor Kursbeginn: 528€.