If you want to study in Germany, you need a certificate of your language skills. You can take certain exams for this purpose: eg. DSH or TestDaF. These exams are commonly accepted as proof of language proficiency by most German universities. To prepare optimally for the language exams, the IIK Göttingen e.V. offers specialized courses in which you can prepare in a targeted manner for the respective exam format.
We work closely with the Lektorat Deutsch als Fremdsprache of the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen and other local test centers where the exams are held. Therefore, we can always reserve a place for the participants of the preparation courses in the respective test format.
Course contents:
- targeted exam preparation after C1
- systematic repetition and consolidation of grammatical structures and broadening of vocabulary in the field of scientific language
- contents relevant to the exam
- Strategies for successful processing of examination tasks are intensively practiced and consolidated in all four skill areas.
- Trial exam and exam simulation under original conditions with correction and revision
The course is ideal for:
- People who have completed C1 courses in the preparatory phase for DSH
- Refreshing C1 knowledge after a longer learning break
- Motivation after a non-passed exam or for a professionally guided revision
Requirements : Completed C1 level
For participants of the C1 Advanced Course, places will be reserved at the DSH examination of the Georg August University of Göttingen.
Upcoming course dates:
- 30.01. - 24.02.2023 (DSH in March 2023)
- 17.04. - 15.05.2023 (DSH in June 2023)
- 17.07. - 25.08.2023 (DSH in September 2023)
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Please note: Participation only possible in-classroom!
Course contents:
- Preparation for the exam parts reading comprehension, text production and academic language structures, listening comprehension
- Preparation for the exam part oral expression
- Training of typical exam tasks
- Tips and strategies for efficient processing of the examination tasks
- Up to 10 hours of homework per wee
This course is ideal for:
- People in the preparatory phase for the DSH with a secure C1 knowledge.
Requirements: Completed C1 level
Upcoming course dates:
- 06.02. - 17.02.2023 (DSH in March 2023)
- 10.05. - 22.05.2023 (DSH in June 2023)
- 14.08. - 25.08.2023 (DSH in September 2023)
For participants of the DSH Crash , places will be reserved at the DSH examination of the Georg August University of Göttingen.
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DSH Oral
- Contents of the oral exam
- Strategies for preparing a short presentation on the given task (graph, table, caricature, text summary)
- Training: answering questions about the presentation, leading a short discussion
- Evaluation of oral presentations in the plenum
DSH Schriftlich I
DSH written I: Text production
- Deepening and broadening knowledge of the German written language
- Dealing with diagrams and illustrations
- Exam-oriented and study-related tasks for text production
- Argumentative writing and statement
- Tips and strategies for note-taking and text planning
- Text correction included
DSH Schriftlich II
DSH written II: Listening comprehension/Reading comprehension/Grammar
- Exam-oriented and study-related listening comprehension tasks
- Tips and strategies for taking useful notes
- Analysis of different types of tasks and their processing
- Handling of written texts on different topics relevant to the exam
- Tips and strategies for reading techniques and exam-specific task processing
- DSH schriftlich I Textproduktion
Monday/Wednesday from 18:00 - 19:30/20:15
Times can change slightly! We will inform you about the current course times before the course starts.
Course fee single course: 129€
- DSH schriftlich II Leseverstehen, Hörverstehen, Grammatik
Monday 9:00 - 14:00 / Tuesday - Friday 09:00 - 13:15
Times can change slightly! We will inform you about the current course times before the course starts.
Course fee single course: 129€
- DSH mündlich
Monday - Friday 09:00 - 12:30
Times can change slightly! We will inform you about the current course times before the course starts.
Course fee single course: : 99€
Please note: Participation in skills training only possible in-classroom!
Course contents:
- Presentation of the examination parts reading comprehension, text production, listening comprehension, oral expression
- Training of typical examination exercises
- Tips and strategies for efficient processing of the examination tasks
- This course is suitable for:
- Graduates of B2/C1 courses in the preparation phase for TestDaF, who would like to get to know the examination format effectively
Requirements: Completed B2 level
Upcoming course dates:
- 10.02. - 12.02.2023 (Exam on 14.02.2023)
- 07.04. - 09.04.2023 (Exam on 11.04.2023)
- 09.06. . 11.06.2023 (Exam on 13.06.2023)
Lesson hours:
- Friday: 18:00 - 20:30
- Saturday: 09:30 - 16:30
- Sunday: 09:30 - 13:45
For participants in the TestDaF crash course, we can reserve places for the TestDaF exam at the Test Centre University of Göttingen. You will receive a TAN from us to register with the TestDaF Institute.
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