Syllabus
Programme & syllabus
Your pathway to B2
Six levels, one 12-week term each: 24 live sessions (36 class hours) in six two-week units, plus practice clubs and homework. Open any level to see what you will learn.
A1BeginnerIntroduce yourself, use everyday phrases, numbers, dates and greetings, and handle very simple conversations.Term 1
| Weeks | Unit | You will be able to… | Language focus | Culture |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Hello! Greetings & introductions | Greet people, introduce yourself and others, say where you are from. | Script / alphabet and sounds; greetings; personal pronouns; "to be". | Greeting etiquette and forms of address. |
| 3–4 | All about me | Give personal details, spell your name, exchange phone numbers and emails. | Numbers 1–100; question words; simple statements and questions. | Names, titles and politeness. |
| 5–6 | Family & friends | Describe your family, friends and what people look like. | Possessives; basic adjectives; "to have". | Family life and relationships. |
| 6–7 | Midterm exam (online) — units 1–3 | |||
| 7–8 | My day | Talk about your daily routine, days of the week and the time. | Telling the time; days, months and dates; present-time actions. | Weekly rhythms, holidays and festivals. |
| 9–10 | Food & shopping | Order food and drinks, ask for prices and buy simple things. | Quantities and prices; likes and dislikes; polite requests. | Food culture and table manners. |
| 11–12 | Around town | Describe your home and town, ask for and follow directions. | Place words and prepositions; there is / there are; giving directions. | Cities, landmarks and transport. |
| 12 | Final written exam (online) + oral interview — all units | |||
A2ElementaryTalk about your routine, family and surroundings, shop, order food and ask for directions with confidence.Term 2
| Weeks | Unit | You will be able to… | Language focus | Culture |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Last weekend | Talk about past activities and recent events. | Past-time expressions and narrating simple past events. | Leisure and weekend culture. |
| 3–4 | Work & study | Describe your studies, job and daily responsibilities. | Frequency words; describing routines and obligations. | Education and working life. |
| 5–6 | Travel plans | Plan a trip, book tickets and accommodation, talk about the future. | Future plans and intentions; making arrangements. | Travel customs and popular destinations. |
| 6–7 | Midterm exam (online) — units 1–3 | |||
| 7–8 | Health & wellbeing | Describe how you feel, visit a doctor or pharmacy, give simple advice. | Body vocabulary; advice and necessity; imperatives. | Health practices and wellbeing. |
| 9–10 | Shopping & style | Buy clothes, compare products and give opinions. | Comparatives and superlatives; colours and sizes. | Markets, fashion and bargaining. |
| 11–12 | Celebrations | Invite, accept or decline, and describe celebrations. | Invitations; dates; describing events in past and future. | Weddings, festivals and national days. |
| 12 | Final written exam (online) + oral interview — all units | |||
B1.1Intermediate IManage travel situations, describe experiences and events, and write simple connected texts.Term 3
| Weeks | Unit | You will be able to… | Language focus | Culture |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Life stories | Narrate experiences and tell a story in sequence. | Past narration; sequencing words; describing background vs events. | Biographies of notable people. |
| 3–4 | Media & entertainment | Discuss films, music and series, and give recommendations. | Expressing preferences and reasons; linking ideas. | Popular culture and media. |
| 5–6 | Travel problems | Deal with problems when travelling and make complaints politely. | Polite requests; describing problems; suggesting solutions. | Hospitality and service culture. |
| 6–7 | Midterm exam (online) — units 1–3 | |||
| 7–8 | Careers | Talk about career plans, write a simple CV and cover note. | Future and conditional ideas; formal vs informal register. | Workplace etiquette. |
| 9–10 | City & environment | Compare city and village life and discuss local issues. | Comparisons; cause and effect; expressing agreement. | Urban life and the environment. |
| 11–12 | Learning & education | Describe your learning experiences and give advice to learners. | Giving advice; expressing ability and possibility. | Education systems and traditions. |
| 12 | Final written exam (online) + oral interview — all units | |||
B1.2Intermediate IIGive opinions and reasons, follow the main points of clear speech and media, and write short essays.Term 4
| Weeks | Unit | You will be able to… | Language focus | Culture |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Opinions & debate | Give and justify opinions, agree and disagree in discussion. | Opinion phrases; connectors of contrast and concession. | Public debate and discussion culture. |
| 3–4 | News & current affairs | Understand the main points of news and summarise them. | Reported speech; summarising; passive structures. | News media in the language region. |
| 5–6 | Technology & society | Discuss the role of technology in daily life. | Hypotheses; advantages and disadvantages. | Digital life and innovation. |
| 6–7 | Midterm exam (online) — units 1–3 | |||
| 7–8 | Relationships & communication | Describe relationships, feelings and resolve misunderstandings. | Expressing feelings; hypothetical situations. | Social norms and communication styles. |
| 9–10 | Culture & traditions | Explain traditions and compare them with your own culture. | Describing customs; relative clauses. | Arts, crafts and traditional life. |
| 11–12 | Writing workshop | Write formal emails, letters and short opinion essays. | Paragraph structure; formal register; linking devices. | Literary short texts. |
| 12 | Final written exam (online) + oral interview — all units | |||
B2.1Upper-Intermediate IDiscuss abstract and cultural topics, understand articles and talks, and argue a point of view.Term 5
| Weeks | Unit | You will be able to… | Language focus | Culture |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Society & change | Discuss social issues and changes with clear arguments. | Complex sentences; expressing degrees of certainty. | Contemporary society. |
| 3–4 | Science & innovation | Understand and explain articles on science and innovation. | Academic vocabulary; describing processes. | Scientific heritage and modern research. |
| 5–6 | Arts, literature & film | Review a book or film and analyse its themes. | Evaluative language; narrative tenses in reviews. | Major writers, artists and filmmakers. |
| 6–7 | Midterm exam (online) — units 1–3 | |||
| 7–8 | Economy & consumption | Discuss work, money and consumer choices. | Cause, consequence and condition; data description. | Economic life and consumer culture. |
| 9–10 | Global issues | Debate global challenges and propose solutions. | Persuasion; hedging; formal discussion. | International relations and cooperation. |
| 11–12 | Presenting & arguing | Give a structured presentation and handle questions. | Presentation language; signposting; rebuttal. | Rhetoric and public speaking. |
| 12 | Final written exam (online) + oral interview — all units | |||
B2.2Upper-Intermediate IISpeak fluently and spontaneously, write detailed texts, and prepare for international proficiency exams.Term 6
| Weeks | Unit | You will be able to… | Language focus | Culture |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Language of persuasion | Analyse and write persuasive texts and speeches. | Rhetorical devices; emphasis and inversion where applicable. | Speeches and advertising. |
| 3–4 | Academic & professional writing | Write reports, essays and professional correspondence. | Cohesion; nominalisation; formal register. | Professional culture. |
| 5–6 | Literature in focus | Read and discuss authentic literary extracts. | Figurative language; style and tone. | Classic and modern literature. |
| 6–7 | Midterm exam (online) — units 1–3 | |||
| 7–8 | Register & nuance | Adapt your language to audience, mood and context. | Idioms, collocations and colloquial vs formal language. | Humour, idiom and everyday expressions. |
| 9–10 | Exam preparation | Practise official-exam style reading, listening, writing and speaking tasks. | Exam strategies; timed practice; self-assessment. | Official proficiency exams and their formats. |
| 11–12 | Capstone project | Research, present and defend a project on a topic of your choice. | Integrated skills; extended speaking and writing. | A cultural topic chosen by the learner. |
| 12 | Final written exam (online) + oral interview — all units | |||
Grammar and script points are adapted to German in each teacher's course plan. From B1 onwards, classes also help you prepare for international exams such as Goethe-Zertifikat A1–B2, which are run by their own bodies and taken separately.
Each term
How a term works
- Two live classes a week, 90 minutes each — usually Saturday and Sunday, with a weekday-evening batch where teachers are available.
- 24 sessions per term. Missed classes are made up within two weeks, so every batch completes its hours.
- Weekly practice club run by the student committee in our online practice room.
- Online midterm and final exams, plus an oral interview with your teacher.
Assessment per level
| Attendance | 10% |
| Assignments & participation | 20% |
| Midterm exam (online) | 20% |
| Final written exam (online) | 30% |
| Oral interview | 20% |
| Total | 100% |
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Move up with 75% attendance (18 of 24 sessions) and a pass in the level exam (50%+).
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