Language courses in Potsdam

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Language courses at scientific institutions

University of Potsdam - Center for Languages and Key Competencies (Zessko)

Am Neuen Palais 10, Building 19, Room 3.25

Contact: Christoph Lehker, Phone +49 331 977 18 33, lehkeruuni-potsdampde

Zessko offers German courses for international scholars at various levels of instruction; courses begin each semester (April / October). If there is capacity and the instructor gives their consent, it is possible to join an ongoing course during the semester and for spouses to participate. Advanced learners must complete a placement test before enrolling in a course. In addition, we also offer e-learning modules as well as a supervised tandem learning program for mutual language acquisition.

You can find the University’s current program of German courses here.

University of Potsdam - Language Café

Am Neuen Palais 10, Building 19, Zessko Media Library (Room 2.11)

Students and researchers can discuss linguistic, cultural and political topics in a relaxed and informal atmosphere at the language café. They are accompanied by tutors who are usually native speakers. Participants are encouraged to get involved and actively participate in the meetings. The focus is on conversation - language and culture should be experienced and discussed together.

There are regular online and face-to-face meetings in each language during the lecture period.

Sprachcafé DaF at Zessko - NEW from NOW: TWO dates per week - from language level B1

Every Tuesday and Thursday, 16:00 - 17:00, - alternating between online and on Campus "Am Neuen Palais 10", Bldg. 19, Room 2.11

Please register via this link. Spontaneous participation without registration is also possible.

University of Potsdam - ISCO

Intensiv language programs for international (exchange-) students and doctoral students. Courses offered in spring, summer and autumn.

GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences

Telegrafenberg, 14473 Potsdam

Contact: Anke Lerch, Phone +49 331 288 1891, anke.lerch@gfz-potsdam.de

For employees of the GFZ, there are German language courses offered at irregular intervals for both beginners and advanced students. New courses are usually announced via the GFZ's mailing list and the courses take place at the Telegrafenberg. Your section will assume the costs. Please refer to Ms Lerch for further details.

Potsdam Science Park - Language School

Am Mühlenberg 11, 14476 Potsdam

Contact: Carolin Schneider, Phone +49 331 237 351 104

German and English language courses for beginners and advanced learners in small groups or individual classes taught online as well as offline.