German Level 2 (A1) is designed for learners who have completed a Beginner course or studied German for at least 12 hours. If you are unsure of your level, we recommend taking a placement test or contacting our Foreign Language Department. 

Our classes take place at IH London in Covent Garden, led by qualified and experienced teachers. 

Classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication. Lessons are primarily taught in German and include interactive activities like group work and role-plays to boost confidence and fluency. Our courses help you use German in everyday situations, while building core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.   

After Level 2, continue your learning with Level 3 and beyond. Progression is based on your participation and self-study—there are no formal tests. To understand how this course fits into your learning journey, check our level chart. 

What’s included in your course? 

• Lesson summaries, notes & resources 

• German study tips 

• Additional study resources 

• Support from experienced teachers 

• Exclusive workshops and events  

By the end of your course, you should be able to: 

• Asking and answering questions about places, transport, and directions 

• Naming and describing places, buildings, and objects 

• Talking about seasons, months, hobbies, and food preferences 

• Creating shopping lists and having conversations in shops and restaurants 

• Using key grammar: indefinite/negative articles (ein, kein), sentence structure, accusative case, imperatives with Sie, and modal verbs (mögen, möchten) 

• Building vocabulary related to places, transport, directions, time, food, and shopping 

• Gaining cultural insights into German dining, shopping, and family life 

Materials 

Required Coursebook: 
Netzwerk neu in Teilbänden: Kurs- und Übungsbuch A1.1 mit Audios und Videos 
Units 1 & 2 
ISBN: 978-3126071628 

Please note coursebooks are required and should be purchased after your first lesson. Books will be available to buy at reception before your second class. 

German Level 2 (A1) is designed for learners who have completed a Beginner course or studied German for at least 12 hours. If you are unsure of your level, we recommend taking a placement test or contacting our Foreign Language Department. 

Our classes take place at IH London in Covent Garden, led by qualified and experienced teachers. 

Classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication. Lessons are primarily taught in German and include interactive activities like group work and role-plays to boost confidence and fluency. Our courses help you use German in everyday situations, while building core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.   

After Level 2, continue your learning with Level 3 and beyond. Progression is based on your participation and self-study—there are no formal tests. To understand how this course fits into your learning journey, check our level chart. 

What’s included in your course? 

• Lesson summaries, notes & resources 

• German study tips 

• Additional study resources 

• Support from experienced teachers 

• Exclusive workshops and events  

By the end of your course, you should be able to: 

• Asking and answering questions about places, transport, and directions 

• Naming and describing places, buildings, and objects 

• Talking about seasons, months, hobbies, and food preferences 

• Creating shopping lists and having conversations in shops and restaurants 

• Using key grammar: indefinite/negative articles (ein, kein), sentence structure, accusative case, imperatives with Sie, and modal verbs (mögen, möchten) 

• Building vocabulary related to places, transport, directions, time, food, and shopping 

• Gaining cultural insights into German dining, shopping, and family life 

Materials 

Required Coursebook: 
Netzwerk neu in Teilbänden: Kurs- und Übungsbuch A1.1 mit Audios und Videos 
Units 1 & 2 
ISBN: 978-3126071628 

Please note coursebooks are required and should be purchased after your first lesson. Books will be available to buy at reception before your second class. 

German Level 2 (A1) is designed for learners who have completed a Beginner course or studied German for at least 12 hours. If you are unsure of your level, we recommend taking a placement test or contacting our Foreign Language Department. 

Our classes take place at IH London in Covent Garden, led by qualified and experienced teachers. 

Classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication. Lessons are primarily taught in German and include interactive activities like group work and role-plays to boost confidence and fluency. Our courses help you use German in everyday situations, while building core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.   

After Level 2, continue your learning with Level 3 and beyond. Progression is based on your participation and self-study—there are no formal tests. To understand how this course fits into your learning journey, check our level chart. 

What’s included in your course? 

• Lesson summaries, notes & resources 

• German study tips 

• Additional study resources 

• Support from experienced teachers 

• Exclusive workshops and events  

By the end of your course, you should be able to: 

• Asking and answering questions about places, transport, and directions 

• Naming and describing places, buildings, and objects 

• Talking about seasons, months, hobbies, and food preferences 

• Creating shopping lists and having conversations in shops and restaurants 

• Using key grammar: indefinite/negative articles (ein, kein), sentence structure, accusative case, imperatives with Sie, and modal verbs (mögen, möchten) 

• Building vocabulary related to places, transport, directions, time, food, and shopping 

• Gaining cultural insights into German dining, shopping, and family life 

Materials 

Required Coursebook: 
Netzwerk neu in Teilbänden: Kurs- und Übungsbuch A1.1 mit Audios und Videos 
Units 1 & 2 
ISBN: 978-3126071628 

Please note coursebooks are required and should be purchased after your first lesson. Books will be available to buy at reception before your second class. 

German Level 3 (A1) is designed for students who have already completed German Level 2 or have studied German for at least 24 hours. If you are unsure of your level, we recommend taking a placement test or contacting the Foreign Language Department. 

Our classes take place at IH London in Covent Garden, led by qualified and experienced teachers. 

Classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication. Lessons are primarily taught in German and include interactive activities like group work and role-plays to boost confidence and fluency. Our courses help you use German in everyday situations, while building core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.   

After Level 3, continue your learning journey with Level 4 and beyond. Progression is based on your participation and self-study—there are no formal tests. 

What’s included in your course? 

• Lesson summaries, notes & resources 

• German study tips 

• Access to additional materials via our online platform 

• Support and advice from experienced teachers 

• Invitations to workshops and IH London student events 

By the end of your course, you should be able to: 

• Telling the time 

• Talking about family members and relationships 

• Making appointments over the phone 

• Discussing free-time activities and hobbies 

• Understanding and using dates, birthdays, and events 

• Writing and understanding invitations 

• Ordering and paying for food and drinks 

• Understanding event-related information 

• Daily routine, time, family, leisure activities, food and drink 

• Time prepositions (am, um, von… bis), possessive articles (nominative and accusative), modal verbs (Satzklammer), dates (am…), separable verbs, personal pronouns in the accusative (mich, dich), preposition für + accusative, past tense of haben and sein 

• Cultural insights: events in the D-A-CH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) 

Materials 

Required Coursebook: 
Netzwerk neu in Teilbänden: Kurs- und Übungsbuch A1.1 mit Audios und Videos 
Units 3 & 4 
ISBN: 978-3126071628 

Please note coursebooks are required and should be purchased after your first lesson. Books will be available to buy at reception before your second class 

German Level 3 (A1) is designed for students who have already completed German Level 2 or have studied German for at least 24 hours. If you are unsure of your level, we recommend taking a placement test or contacting the Foreign Language Department. 

Our classes take place at IH London in Covent Garden, led by qualified and experienced teachers. 

Classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication. Lessons are primarily taught in German and include interactive activities like group work and role-plays to boost confidence and fluency. Our courses help you use German in everyday situations, while building core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.   

After Level 3, continue your learning journey with Level 4 and beyond. Progression is based on your participation and self-study—there are no formal tests. 

What’s included in your course? 

• Lesson summaries, notes & resources 

• German study tips 

• Access to additional materials via our online platform 

• Support and advice from experienced teachers 

• Invitations to workshops and IH London student events 

By the end of your course, you should be able to: 

• Telling the time 

• Talking about family members and relationships 

• Making appointments over the phone 

• Discussing free-time activities and hobbies 

• Understanding and using dates, birthdays, and events 

• Writing and understanding invitations 

• Ordering and paying for food and drinks 

• Understanding event-related information 

• Daily routine, time, family, leisure activities, food and drink 

• Time prepositions (am, um, von… bis), possessive articles (nominative and accusative), modal verbs (Satzklammer), dates (am…), separable verbs, personal pronouns in the accusative (mich, dich), preposition für + accusative, past tense of haben and sein 

• Cultural insights: events in the D-A-CH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) 

Materials 

Required Coursebook: 
Netzwerk neu in Teilbänden: Kurs- und Übungsbuch A1.1 mit Audios und Videos 
Units 3 & 4 
ISBN: 978-3126071628 

Please note coursebooks are required and should be purchased after your first lesson. Books will be available to buy at reception before your second class 

German Level 3 (A1) is designed for students who have already completed German Level 2 or have studied German for at least 24 hours. If you are unsure of your level, we recommend taking a placement test or contacting the Foreign Language Department. 

Our classes take place at IH London in Covent Garden, led by qualified and experienced teachers. 

Classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication. Lessons are primarily taught in German and include interactive activities like group work and role-plays to boost confidence and fluency. Our courses help you use German in everyday situations, while building core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.   

After Level 3, continue your learning journey with Level 4 and beyond. Progression is based on your participation and self-study—there are no formal tests. 

What’s included in your course? 

• Lesson summaries, notes & resources 

• German study tips 

• Access to additional materials via our online platform 

• Support and advice from experienced teachers 

• Invitations to workshops and IH London student events 

By the end of your course, you should be able to: 

• Telling the time 

• Talking about family members and relationships 

• Making appointments over the phone 

• Discussing free-time activities and hobbies 

• Understanding and using dates, birthdays, and events 

• Writing and understanding invitations 

• Ordering and paying for food and drinks 

• Understanding event-related information 

• Daily routine, time, family, leisure activities, food and drink 

• Time prepositions (am, um, von… bis), possessive articles (nominative and accusative), modal verbs (Satzklammer), dates (am…), separable verbs, personal pronouns in the accusative (mich, dich), preposition für + accusative, past tense of haben and sein 

• Cultural insights: events in the D-A-CH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) 

Materials 

Required Coursebook: 
Netzwerk neu in Teilbänden: Kurs- und Übungsbuch A1.1 mit Audios und Videos 
Units 3 & 4 
ISBN: 978-3126071628 

Please note coursebooks are required and should be purchased after your first lesson. Books will be available to buy at reception before your second class 

German Level 4 (A1) is an Elementary German course for students who have already studied some German. German Level 4 requires that you have previously studied German Level 3 or a course of at least 36 class hours. 

Our classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with qualified, experienced teachers and fellow students. 

Classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive, with a strong focus on spoken communication. Lessons are taught primarily in German and include interactive activities such as group work and role-plays to help build confidence and fluency. The course also develops your grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, listening, reading, and writing skills for real-life use of the language. 

After Level 4, continue your learning with Level 5 and beyond. Progression is based on your participation and self-study—there are no formal tests. To understand how this course fits into your learning journey, check our level chart. 

What’s included in your course? 

• Lesson summaries, notes & resources 

• German study tips 

• Access to additional study materials via our online platform 

• Support from experienced teachers 

• Invitations to exclusive workshops and events for IH London students 

By the end of your course, you should be able to: 

• Understand a blog post 

• Talk about work routines 

• Understand a conversation in the workplace 

• Tell where something is located 

• Describe processes 

• Understand and write emails and letters 

• Provide personal information 

• Name body parts 

• Talk to a doctor 

• Understand and give instructions 

• Offer and understand health advice 

Materials 

Required Coursebook: 
Netzwerk neu in Teilbänden: Kurs- und Übungsbuch A1.2 mit Audios und Videos 
Units 7 & 8 
ISBN: 978-3126071550

 
Please note coursebooks are required and should be purchased after your first lesson. Books will be available to buy at reception before your second class. 

German Level 4 (A1) is an Elementary German course for students who have already studied some German. German Level 4 requires that you have previously studied German Level 3 or a course of at least 36 class hours. 

Our classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with qualified, experienced teachers and fellow students. 

Classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive, with a strong focus on spoken communication. Lessons are taught primarily in German and include interactive activities such as group work and role-plays to help build confidence and fluency. The course also develops your grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, listening, reading, and writing skills for real-life use of the language. 

After Level 4, continue your learning with Level 5 and beyond. Progression is based on your participation and self-study—there are no formal tests. To understand how this course fits into your learning journey, check our level chart. 

What’s included in your course? 

• Lesson summaries, notes & resources 

• German study tips 

• Access to additional study materials via our online platform 

• Support from experienced teachers 

• Invitations to exclusive workshops and events for IH London students 

By the end of your course, you should be able to: 

• Understand a blog post 

• Talk about work routines 

• Understand a conversation in the workplace 

• Tell where something is located 

• Describe processes 

• Understand and write emails and letters 

• Provide personal information 

• Name body parts 

• Talk to a doctor 

• Understand and give instructions 

• Offer and understand health advice 

Materials 

Required Coursebook: 
Netzwerk neu in Teilbänden: Kurs- und Übungsbuch A1.2 mit Audios und Videos 
Units 7 & 8 
ISBN: 978-3126071550

 
Please note coursebooks are required and should be purchased after your first lesson. Books will be available to buy at reception before your second class. 

German Level 4 (A1) is an Elementary German course for students who have already studied some German. German Level 4 requires that you have previously studied German Level 3 or a course of at least 36 class hours. 

Our classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with qualified, experienced teachers and fellow students. 

Classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive, with a strong focus on spoken communication. Lessons are taught primarily in German and include interactive activities such as group work and role-plays to help build confidence and fluency. The course also develops your grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, listening, reading, and writing skills for real-life use of the language. 

After Level 4, continue your learning with Level 5 and beyond. Progression is based on your participation and self-study—there are no formal tests. To understand how this course fits into your learning journey, check our level chart. 

What’s included in your course? 

• Lesson summaries, notes & resources 

• German study tips 

• Access to additional study materials via our online platform 

• Support from experienced teachers 

• Invitations to exclusive workshops and events for IH London students 

By the end of your course, you should be able to: 

• Understand a blog post 

• Talk about work routines 

• Understand a conversation in the workplace 

• Tell where something is located 

• Describe processes 

• Understand and write emails and letters 

• Provide personal information 

• Name body parts 

• Talk to a doctor 

• Understand and give instructions 

• Offer and understand health advice 

Materials 

Required Coursebook: 
Netzwerk neu in Teilbänden: Kurs- und Übungsbuch A1.2 mit Audios und Videos 
Units 7 & 8 
ISBN: 978-3126071550

 
Please note coursebooks are required and should be purchased after your first lesson. Books will be available to buy at reception before your second class. 

German Level 5 (A1) is an Elementary German course for students who are already in the process of learning German. German Level 5 requires that you have previously studied German Level 4 or a course of at least 48 class hours. 

Our classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with qualified, experienced teachers and fellow students. 

Classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive, with a strong focus on spoken communication. Lessons are taught primarily in German and include interactive activities such as group work and role-plays to help build confidence and fluency. The course also develops your grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, listening, reading, and writing skills for real-life use of the language. 

After Level 5, continue your learning with Level 6 and beyond. Progression is based on your participation and self-study—there are no formal tests. To understand how this course fits into your learning journey, check our level chart. 

What’s included in your course? 

• Lesson summaries, notes & resources 

• German study tips 

• Access to additional study materials via our online platform 

• Support from experienced teachers 

• Invitations to exclusive workshops and events for IH London students 

By the end of your course, you should be able to: 

• Talk about and describe a home and furniture 

• Answer an invitation 

• Describe where things are located 

• Express likes and dislikes 

• Talk about work and career 

• Describe your daily routine 

• Talk about the past 

• Read and understand job adverts 

Materials 

Required Coursebook: 
Netzwerk neu in Teilbänden: Kurs- und Übungsbuch A1.2 mit Audios und Videos 
Units 9 & 10 
ISBN: 978-3126071550

 
Please note coursebooks are required and should be purchased after your first lesson. Books will be available to buy at reception before your second class. 

German Level 5 (A1) is an Elementary German course for students who are already in the process of learning German. German Level 5 requires that you have previously studied German Level 4 or a course of at least 48 class hours. 

Our classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with qualified, experienced teachers and fellow students. 

Classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive, with a strong focus on spoken communication. Lessons are taught primarily in German and include interactive activities such as group work and role-plays to help build confidence and fluency. The course also develops your grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, listening, reading, and writing skills for real-life use of the language. 

After Level 5, continue your learning with Level 6 and beyond. Progression is based on your participation and self-study—there are no formal tests. To understand how this course fits into your learning journey, check our level chart. 

What’s included in your course? 

• Lesson summaries, notes & resources 

• German study tips 

• Access to additional study materials via our online platform 

• Support from experienced teachers 

• Invitations to exclusive workshops and events for IH London students 

By the end of your course, you should be able to: 

• Talk about and describe a home and furniture 

• Answer an invitation 

• Describe where things are located 

• Express likes and dislikes 

• Talk about work and career 

• Describe your daily routine 

• Talk about the past 

• Read and understand job adverts 

Materials 

Required Coursebook: 
Netzwerk neu in Teilbänden: Kurs- und Übungsbuch A1.2 mit Audios und Videos 
Units 9 & 10 
ISBN: 978-3126071550

 
Please note coursebooks are required and should be purchased after your first lesson. Books will be available to buy at reception before your second class. 

German Level 5 (A1) is an Elementary German course for students who are already in the process of learning German. German Level 5 requires that you have previously studied German Level 4 or a course of at least 48 class hours. 

Our classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with qualified, experienced teachers and fellow students. 

Classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive, with a strong focus on spoken communication. Lessons are taught primarily in German and include interactive activities such as group work and role-plays to help build confidence and fluency. The course also develops your grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, listening, reading, and writing skills for real-life use of the language. 

After Level 5, continue your learning with Level 6 and beyond. Progression is based on your participation and self-study—there are no formal tests. To understand how this course fits into your learning journey, check our level chart. 

What’s included in your course? 

• Lesson summaries, notes & resources 

• German study tips 

• Access to additional study materials via our online platform 

• Support from experienced teachers 

• Invitations to exclusive workshops and events for IH London students 

By the end of your course, you should be able to: 

• Talk about and describe a home and furniture 

• Answer an invitation 

• Describe where things are located 

• Express likes and dislikes 

• Talk about work and career 

• Describe your daily routine 

• Talk about the past 

• Read and understand job adverts 

Materials 

Required Coursebook: 
Netzwerk neu in Teilbänden: Kurs- und Übungsbuch A1.2 mit Audios und Videos 
Units 9 & 10 
ISBN: 978-3126071550

 
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. 

German Level 6 (A1) is an Elementary German course for students who are already in the process of learning German. German Level 6 requires that you have previously studied German Level 5 or a course of at least 60 class hours. 

Our classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with qualified, experienced teachers and fellow students. 

Classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive, with a strong focus on spoken communication. Lessons are taught primarily in German and include interactive activities such as group work and role-plays to help build confidence and fluency. The course also develops your grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, listening, reading, and writing skills for real-life use of the language. 

After Level 6, continue your learning with Level 7 and beyond. Progression is based on your participation and self-study—there are no formal tests. To understand how this course fits into your learning journey, check our level chart. 

What’s included in your course? 

• Lesson summaries, notes & resources 

• German study tips 

• Access to additional study materials via our online platform 

• Support from experienced teachers 

• Invitations to exclusive workshops and events for IH London students 

By the end of your course, you should be able to: 

• Talk about clothes 

• Give compliments 

• Talk about the past 

• Discuss travelling and travel destinations 

• Talk about the weather 

Materials 

Required Coursebook: 
Netzwerk neu in Teilbänden: Kurs- und Übungsbuch A1.2 mit Audios und Videos 
Units 11 & 12 
ISBN: 978-3126071550

 
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 less

German Level 6 (A1) is an Elementary German course for students who are already in the process of learning German. German Level 6 requires that you have previously studied German Level 5 or a course of at least 60 class hours. 

Our classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with qualified, experienced teachers and fellow students. 

Classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive, with a strong focus on spoken communication. Lessons are taught primarily in German and include interactive activities such as group work and role-plays to help build confidence and fluency. The course also develops your grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, listening, reading, and writing skills for real-life use of the language. 

After Level 6, continue your learning with Level 7 and beyond. Progression is based on your participation and self-study—there are no formal tests. To understand how this course fits into your learning journey, check our level chart. 

What’s included in your course? 

• Lesson summaries, notes & resources 

• German study tips 

• Access to additional study materials via our online platform 

• Support from experienced teachers 

• Invitations to exclusive workshops and events for IH London students 

By the end of your course, you should be able to: 

• Talk about clothes 

• Give compliments 

• Talk about the past 

• Discuss travelling and travel destinations 

• Talk about the weather 

Materials 

Required Coursebook: 
Netzwerk neu in Teilbänden: Kurs- und Übungsbuch A1.2 mit Audios und Videos 
Units 11 & 12 
ISBN: 978-3126071550

 
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 less

German Level 6 (A1) is an Elementary German course for students who are already in the process of learning German. German Level 6 requires that you have previously studied German Level 5 or a course of at least 60 class hours. 

Our classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with qualified, experienced teachers and fellow students. 

Classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive, with a strong focus on spoken communication. Lessons are taught primarily in German and include interactive activities such as group work and role-plays to help build confidence and fluency. The course also develops your grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, listening, reading, and writing skills for real-life use of the language. 

After Level 6, continue your learning with Level 7 and beyond. Progression is based on your participation and self-study—there are no formal tests. To understand how this course fits into your learning journey, check our level chart. 

What’s included in your course? 

• Lesson summaries, notes & resources 

• German study tips 

• Access to additional study materials via our online platform 

• Support from experienced teachers 

• Invitations to exclusive workshops and events for IH London students 

By the end of your course, you should be able to: 

• Talk about clothes 

• Give compliments 

• Talk about the past 

• Discuss travelling and travel destinations 

• Talk about the weather 

Materials 

Required Coursebook: 
Netzwerk neu in Teilbänden: Kurs- und Übungsbuch A1.2 mit Audios und Videos 
Units 11 & 12 
ISBN: 978-3126071550

 
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 less

Why not try out a sample elementary German lesson before signing up to a full course? These one-off sessions are aimed at students who have some basic knowledge of the language.

Sample Lesson Plan

• Daily activities and hobbies
• Expressing likes and dislikes