In years past, we have repeatedly heard from our international MLB students that they regretted not having learned some German before coming to Germany Although many Germans speak English very well, it is advisable to know at least basic, everyday vocabulary and to be able to communicate in simple situations. We would therefore recommend participating in a German language course prior to the Master’s Program. Bucerius has an agreement with the Colón Language Center, located near Bucerius and one of the largest & oldest language schools in Hamburg. This cooperation allows you to participate in intensive German courses PRIOR to the beginning of the Master’s Program at a reduced price:
1. Students with some knowledge of German: Courses for participants with some knowledge of German run regularly and may be booked weekly or monthly. You can join a course any Monday.
2. Students without any knowledge of German: Beginners may start ONLY on the following dates: July 5, July 19 or August 2, 2010. If we can form a group of at least 7 people, Colón will organise a course exclusively for MLB students.
Colón Language Center follows the Common European Framework of the European Commission for Language Learning and has six course levels. The courses consist of 25 hours per week: Monday-Friday, 5 hours every day, either mornings (8.50 a.m.-1.00 p.m.) or afternoons (1.30 p.m.-5.45 p.m.). Participants with prior knowledge of German will be placed in the appropriate course by means of a placement test. If you have some German knowledge, Colón will send you a language placement test before your arrival. Colón gives Bucerius students and their spouses a 20 % discount. Morning courses cost € 348 (monthly), afternoon courses cost € 312 (monthly).
If you are interested in a German Intensive Course at the Colón Language Center, please register there directly and ask for the Bucerius discount:
Colón Language Center
Colonnaden 96
20354 Hamburg
Tel:+49 (0) 40 – 345850
www.colon.de
