Course Overview 

German Level 8 is an Elementary German course for students who are already in the process of learning German. German Level 8 requires that you have previously studied German Level 7 or a course of at least 84 class hours. If you’re unsure of your level, then take our quick German language level test here or check our levels chart. 

Our German language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Evening language classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication, which is achieved through lots of group work and role-plays. At the same time, there is systematic work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, so that you can improve on all aspects of the language. Your teacher speaks in the target language throughout, so that you can refine your comprehension and listening skills.

Course Content

Communicative aims

• Talking about advantages and disadvantages
• Talk about advantages and disadvantages 
• Make comparisons 
• Understand text messages 
• Express opinions 
• Talk about, describe and comment on films 
• Read and understand film reviews 
• Talk about feelings 
• Express joy and regret 
• Talk about an event

Linguistic aims

• The Media and film vocabulary 
• Comparative and superlative adjectives 
• Comparatives with als and wie 
• Supporting sentences with dass 
• Party and events vocabulary 
• Feelings 
• Subordinate clauses with wenn 
• Reflexive verbs

Socio-cultural aspects

• Events and parties in German speaking countries 
• Party Traditions  

Coursebook

Netzwerk neu in Teilbänden: Kurs- und Übungsbuch A2 mit Audios und Videos* 

Units 3 + 4

* Coursebooks are to be purchased after the first lesson and are required for the course. Books will be available to purchase from reception on the day of your second lesson.

Course Information 

• Average class size: 8 (maximum 15) 
• Students must be 18+ years old 
• Existing language ability: 84 class hours of previous German language study required
• Classes will take place at our school in Covent Garden (16 Stukeley Street, Holborn, London WC2B 5LQ) 

Class Schedule 

• The classes are 2 hours per week 
• The course runs for 6 weeks 
• The course takes place on weekday evenings 18:30 – 20:30 
• The possible study options for this course are as follows: 

Thursdays: 11th January – 15th February 2024

Wednesdays: 21st February – 27th March 2024

Tuesdays: 9th April – 14th May 2024

Thursdays: 23rd May – 27th June 2024

Tuesdays: 2nd July – 13th August 2024*

Mondays: 19th August – 23rd September 2024*

Wednesday: 2nd October – 6th November 2024

Thursdays: 14th November – 19th December 2024

*Due to the Spring Bank Holiday, there is a break in the course on the 27th of May. The course still consists of 6 lessons spread out over 7 weeks.

*There will be a week’s break in the course from 29th July – 2nd August 2024 due to the summer holiday. The course will still consist of 6 lessons, spread out over 7 weeks.

This language course includes: 

• Access to our online platform to download lesson summaries, notes and resources 
• Support and advice from German language teachers 
• German language study tips