German and Teacher Training course in Vienna

Vienna

Vienna is a city of proud palaces and peaceful parks, a home to emperors and art, as well as Strauss. It has a high quality of life and they look after their heritage. It has been named several times the best city in the world to live in.

Within its iconic features you can find flea markets, coffee shops and cakes; opera houses and classical music venues, jazz clubs and dance venues. It is without a doubt, one of Europe’s most fascinating cities.

¡Click on the folowing link and discover everything Vienna has to offer!

http://www.visitingvienna.com/

Course

The course aims to develop all four language skills of German: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Various activities to encourage the acquisition of vocabulary is an integral part of the course. Reading and listening comprehension exercises, as well as written exercises, are important components of our courses. And, of course, you are encouraged to speak as much as possible. The teacher training provides insight into up-to-date teaching materials for German as a Foreign Language, variations on teaching grammar and vocabulary, use of authentic materials as well as using audio-visual media in lessons

Objectives & expected outcomes

• Improving your general German language skills: fluency and authenticity.
• Improving your confidence in using the language.
• Improving and developing your communication skills.
• Greater knowledge of different classroom methodological practices.
• Insight in Austrian culture and history.
• Deeper sensitivity to cultural diversity

Course Description

This course intends to improve general German language skills and communication both as a speaker and instructor, to be used in educational, social and vocational contexts and to learn more about Austrian history and culture. The Standard Course classes teach general German, and the teacher training provides insight into up–to–date teaching methods and materials. This course is for teachers, students, educators and all those who want to improve their knowledge of German and extend their methodical, didactic and cultural skills.

School

Is a language shcool with a range of successful German courses, and ideal learning environment and modern teaching equipment.

They offer a top standard of language tuition at school in premium locations in Vienna combined with an attractive leisure programme.

Teachers, native speakers of Standar German, are highly qualified and supportive; therefore the atmosphere is very familiar.

Accomodation

This course offers upon request a variety of different types of accommodation:

-Family

Accommodation in a host family is definitely the best way for practicing your German and getting to know Austria and its people outside the classroom. You stay with a host family in their own home. Host families can be childless couples, parents with schoolchildren or older people whose grow-up children have already left home. You have your own single ahd you share the bathroom and the kitchen with your host family.

-Residence

Single room in an apartment shared with other school students. 2-5 students share a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom and toilet. Rooms are cleaned twice a week, please bring your own towels!

Facilities:

• Bathroom/toilet
• Fully equipped Kitchen
• Sat Tv, radio, telephone
• Free WIFI
• Bed linen is provided
• You can reach the school and city centre in approx. 15 to 20 minutes by public transport.