About this course
Learn German: The Marlow Language Centre offers a range of German courses from beginner level to advanced, for adults and children. Whether it’s for business, for pleasure, for relocation, or to pass an exam, we can help you choose the right German course. During Spring Term 2019 we’re running group German lessons at beginner and false beginner as well as per-intermediate levels; and we also offer one-to-one or one-to-two tuition if you prefer a more intensive and personalised approach.
Our group courses contain all elements of the language: speaking, listening, reading and writing. The course will focus on building your conversational skills as well as developing your listening skills and knowledge of grammar.
German is the native language of about 100 million people, making it the most widely spoken native language in the European Union and one of the major languages of the world. German is the main official language not only of Germany, but of Austria, most of Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and other communities. It’s also a recognised minor language in many other countries.
Lots of people are learning German. German is the third-most taught foreign language in the English-speaking world, after French and Spanish.
German is known for its habit of forming impossibly long compound words – all part of the fun and the challenge…The German language lost its longest word thanks to a change in the law to conform with EU regulations.
“Rindfleischetikettierungsüberwachungsaufgabenübertragungsgesetz” – meaning “law delegating beef label monitoring” – was introduced in 1999 in the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, and ceased to exist as an official word in June 2013 when new regulations came into force that rendered the word redundant.
Recent reviews
Tobias ist sehr gut! He is a great teacher with a friendly and supportive nature. He’s very encouraging and positive which is so important when learning something new.
Marion mixes up both oral and written language very well. Being a native speaker is a distinct advantage and I appreciate her ‘old school’ approach to learning. She is superb and I cannot wait for next term to start, hopefully with Marion!
Very enjoyable and instructive set of one-to-one sessions. No complaints at all. It's an old building so the rooms and waiting area are just a touch 'worn' but perfectly acceptable.