Deutsch in Weimar – German intensive course

About

Learn German in one of the most exciting cultural cities in Germany and Europe!

In three and a half weeks, you will effectively learn the many facets of the German language together with participants from all over the world. Whether you are a beginner, advanced, or almost a native speaker – we offer the right language level for everyone.

In the mornings our intensive courses will provide you with the opportunity to learn interesting facts about Germany and the German culture in addition to practising speaking, comprehension, and grammar. In the afternoons, we work on projects in the Sprachenzentrum and many interesting and historically complex places in Weimar. Come along on this voyage of discovery: in the footsteps of Schiller, Goethe, Wieland, and the Bauhaus, you will learn the German language in active and practical use! The course program includes free visits to exciting cultural sites such as the Goethe House, the City Palace, or the new Bauhaus Museum. After class our amazing accompanying programme awaits you!

Even outside of the course, you can fully immerse yourself in the German language and exchange ideas with your fellow students. Our varied social programme offers many opportunities, which vary from chats during our game nights, visits to the cinema to improve your listening comprehension, and opportunities to expand your vocabulary by discussing exciting ingredients at the international dinner to a karaoke evening during which the bravest amongst you can sing their favourite songs. On the weekends, you can also join excursions to various important nearby cities.

Key facts

3,5-week intensive course (100 teaching hours)
Levels: beginner to proficiency A1 – C1 (no prerequisites)
6 ECTS credit points (Important information for students of the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar: These ECTS cannot be credited to your degree program. Only a certificate of attendance will be issued, as this course does not formally provide the corresponding proof of performance for a language certificate within the framework of the CEFR).
10 – 18 students per class
Registration deadline: 15 June 2025
Course date: 06 August - 30 August 2025

The benefits at a glance:

You…

will make rapid progress at improving your German language skills at speaking, writing, listening and reading.
will build up your vocabulary and strengthen ability to communicate actively and confidently in German.
will learn more about Germany and explore the cultural history that Weimar has got to offer.
will have fun and establish loads of new cross-cultural friendships.

Immerse yourself in the German language and culture – the Bauhaus Summer School and Weimar look forward to seeing you!

Target group

Our intensive German courses are designed for internationals from the age of 18 who seek an authentic experience and real immersion into the German culture and language. Our participants come from all over the world! The average age is usually between 20 and 30 years, but all groups are very welcome, regardless of age.

There are no language requirements. You can start your first German language course without any previous knowledge. Alternatively you can improve your existing German language skills. Before courses start, all participants take a placement test. Places are allocated according to their results.

Courses are offered at all levels up to Level C1, provided that there are enough participants who have the language skills required for the respective level.

During registration, you will be asked to estimate your language skills according to the Common European Framework of Reference.

Course aim

The course »Deutsch in Weimar« combines both: intensive language lessons with active practical use!

Language classes

In the morning classes, you will deepen your listening and reading comprehension as well as your writing and speaking skills. With professional support and in small groups you can build and expand your vocabulary, your grammar, and your phonetic skills. One focus is on communicating in German: during the course you will have numerous opportunities to put your German language skills to practical use in different stimulating learning environments! In addition, throughout the whole course, you will learn insightful and interesting facts about Germany, its inhabitants and German culture.

Project classes

Thanks to our close cooperation with the Klassik Stiftung Weimar, the language lessons are complemented by exciting projects on site: You can visit the museums, houses, and institutions free of charge and test and expand your language skills in practical use in an inspiring setting. The Bauhaus Museum, Goethe House and much more await you - come along on this journey of discovery and deepen your cultural knowledge at the same time as you improve your language skills! Depending on your language level and your interests, you will also have the opportunity to explore Weimar's surrounding area, visit the neighbouring cities and experience German culture first-hand on excursions. Your own wishes and suggestions are, of course, always welcome in class!

Accompanying programme

After class you will also have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the German language. Benefit from our varied activity programme and take advantage of the opportunity to directly use you new language skills:

practice your German in a relaxed atmosphere during game nights
get to know the German cuisine at the International Dinner
improve listening comprehension and gain new insights into German culture when watching German films at cinema mon ami
check out important cities of German history such as Berlin or Dessau
...and much more

Fee info

The course fee includes: Orientation day Programme according to description Teaching materials Bauhaus Summer School ID card and a Welcome package Daily Lunch at the University Cafeteria (Monday - Friday) Internet access at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar Free use of library Accompanying programme Excursions Free entrance to museums belonging to Klassik Stiftung Weimar Welcome dinner/BBQ Please note our terms and conditions (admission conditions, cancellation conditions etc.) The course fee does not include: Travel expenses Accommodation Insurance Crash courses (175 €)