Language Courses (Oct 2019- Jan 2020)

Thank you for your interest in the German language courses.
As per the requirements of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) prescribed by Goethe Institute there are several levels – A1, A2, B1, B2.1(B1+), B2, C1 and C2 for adults and Fit 1 & Fit 2 for young adults (10-15 years).

The Indo German Educational and Cultural Society of Goa (IGECS) will offer the following courses (regular, weekend intensive and private tuition) in Panjim from October 2019 to January 2020: Fit 1, Fit 2, A1, A2, B1, B2.1(B1+) and B2

Syllabus:
For each level there is a syllabus, which is covered in the prescribed books. This syllabus covers the components of the German language i.e. reading, hearing, speaking and writing the language.

Duration of Courses:

  • A regular course in A1 and A2 would take approximately 120 hours + 20 hours for exam preparation.
  • An intensive course / private tuition in A1 and A2 would take approximately 70 hours or less depending on the student’s grasping power.
  • The B1 Course takes 350 hours depending on co-operation of the course participants to accomplish their assignments and preparation.
  • The B2 course (comprising of modules B2.1 and B2.2) takes 600 hours.

Course Venue:

Garden Central Music Studio and Gallery, (Heritage Building)
Opp. Bharne Creations, above Ayesha Shop, Panjim, Goa (Landmark-Hindu
Pharmacy & Champs Panaji, Garcia d’Orta Garden Square)

Frequency of classes:
Regular courses: Thrice a week – 2 hour sessions
Weekend Intensive courses: 10 hours per weekend
Intensive weekly course: Thrice a week — 4 hour sessions.
B series courses 3-4 hours session twice/thrice a week.
Private tuition: as per requirement.

Course fees:

  • Regular batch courses (A1, A2, Fit 1 & 2): Rs. 15000/-
  • Weekend A1 & A2 Intensive courses: Rs. 20,000/-
  • Weekend Fit 1 and 2: Intensive courses: Rs. 20,000/-
  • B1: Rs. 20,000/-
  • B2.1 {B1+ }: Rs. 20,000/-
  • B2.2 course: Rs. 20,000/-
  • Private Tuition: as per requirement

Course Material:
Each course is inclusive of only course books.
Additional exam preparation books will have to be purchased at the time of preparation for the examinations. Course participants should bring two notebooks, pendrive, a file (for extra material in the form of photocopies).

International Examination (Goethe Zertifikat):
Tentatively, the next exam will be in February 2020.
The exam registrations will be one month in advance and examination fees will have to be paid to Goethe Institute/Max Mueller Bhavan-Pune.
IGECS will announce the date.
Advantages of taking this examination: it is recognised all over the world; has a lifetime validity; required by most educational institutions in Germany for pursuing further education and increases employment prospects for your C.V.

Registrations: Registrations are on at the Garden Central Music Studio venue by prior appointment.

 

For more details and registration, kindly contact: Lisa Dias-Noronha
(9850871608) or send an email to: igecsg.language@gmail.com
If you have any further queries, do not hesitate to contact us.