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Conversation (A2/B1, B1/B2)
Conversation
| Target group | Students of all faculties with German knowledge |
| Language levels | from A2 to C1, in two groups It is not possible to apply for a specific language level. The levels of the courses held always depend on the level of knowledge of the respective course participants. Placement in the groups is made according to the results of our placement test. |
| Contents | Typical speaking situations from university and everyday life, asking for and giving information, discussing, telephoning, "small talk", oral presentation, pronunciation correction, describing pictures and situations, presenting and discussing problems, strategies for listening comprehension |
| Extent of lessons | 1 x 2 teaching units per week |
| Schedule | 1x per week in the afternoon or evening. The teaching days and times depend on the course. |
| Course fee | For UdS students (incl. students in exchange programmes, e.g. ERASMUS+), doctoral students and postdocs of the UdS free of charge, teaching materials not included. All other participants pay per course 60 Euros / Semester. Teaching materials not included. |
| Beginning of lessons | see course page Summer semester or Winter semester |
| Registration | Registration is only possible within the specified registration period via the online registration form on our website. To do so, please check the desired semester in the semester courses. Registrations by e-mail will not be accepted. |
| Placement test | Yes. All applicants must take a placement test (online!) within a certain period of time. For dates, see the semester courses in the desired semester. |
| ECTS points | 3 ECTS points. Requirements: regular attendance, final exam |
| Lect.-No. (LSF) | winter semester 2024/25: 153080 |
International Study Centre Saar (ISZ Saar)
Preparatory and in-sessional courses for international students
How to contact us
Please contact our department of In-sessional courses by e-mail if you have questions
- about German language and special skills courses during the semester (In-sessional courses during the semester, Short Intensive courses, German courses for doctoral students and university staff): deutschkurse(at)isz.uni-saarland.de
- about tandem language programme: sprachtandem(at)uni-saarland.de
Do you have questions about other courses offered at the ISZ Saar? Then you will find the right contact person for your request here.
If you have any questions regarding your application to the UdS or enrolment in study-preparatory DSH and VSI courses, please only contact the team of the Admissions Office (e-mail: studium(at)uni-saarland.de)