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The registration for the German language is now closed. The invitations to the courses will be sent via OPAL by 28 March.

German A1

Course start:     
A1.1 in winter semester/ A1.2 in summer semester
 
Duration:
one semester per level
 
Scope:
4 SWS course, 4 SWS self-study
 
Prerequisites:


There are no prerequisites for participation in A1.1.

The prerequisites for A1.2 are

  • successful completion of A1.1 at TU Bergakademie Freiberg,
  • a certificate of level A1.1 from a recognized language institute (eg. Goethe, telc) or
  • successful participation in a university approved placement test.
     
Examination/Credits:     

4 credit points and a certificate upon successful completion
Each module ends with a written examination (90 minutes). 
At least 80% active participation in the courses is required for admission to the exam.
Course fee:

 

For students and doctoral candidates enrolled at TUBAF - free of charge.
For employees and guests - 290 € / semester

Course content:          
Participants acquire basic knowledge and basic skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing for communication in everyday life as well as knowledge of the country. Fundamentals in phonetics, spelling, grammar and lexis are taught. 
Teaching material:     
Spektrum A1+ (Schubert Verlag)
The textbook is also available in two-part volumes. Volume 1 (A1.1), Volume 2 (A1.2)

Module descriptions:          

German A1.1 and German A1.2
 

Please note: Courses start on 1 April 2025 and end on 11 July 2025. 

German A1.2 Group 12nd TAIEM, 2nd CMS

Mon, 6 - 7.30 p.m.

Thu, 6 - 7.30 p.m.

SPQ 1403

SPQ 1402

Anna Wiesmeier
German A1.2 Group 22nd MGWM, 1st and 2nd MoRe

Mon, 8 - 9.30 a.m.

Thu, 8 - 9.30 a.m.

SPQ 1403

SPQ 1403

Kerstin Bellmann
German A1.2 Group 32nd IBRE, 2nd MDRS

Mon, 11.30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Wed, 2.30 - 4 p.m.

SPQ 1403

SPQ 1401

Hristina Patcheva
German A1.2 Group 41st and 2nd MMT, 2nd MAMA

Mon, 6 - 7.30 p.m.

Wed, 6 - 7.30 p.m.

SPQ 1402

SPQ 1403

Ľubomír Ščerbák 
German A1.2 Group 52nd MCE, 2nd MAMA

Mon, 6 - 7.30 p.m.

Wed, 4.15 - 5.45 p.m.

SPQ 1401

SPQ 1401

Jiřina Svobodová
German A1.2 Group 62. MPE

Tue, 2.30 - 4 p.m.

Fri, 11.30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

UBH 0211

SPQ 1403

Katerina Barta
German A1.2 Group 72nd MGEX, 1st and 2nd MoRe, 2nd MAMR

Mon, 4.15 - 5.45 p.m.

Wed, 6 - 7.30 p.m.

PRÜ 1104

SPQ 1401

Jiřina Svobodová
German A1.2 Group 82nd MGWM, 

Tue, 9.45 - 11.15 a.m.

Thu, 9.45 - 11.15 a.m.

SPQ 1403

SPQ 1403

Eric Welzel
German A1.2 Group 91st and 2nd MMT

Wed, 9.45 - 11.15 a.m.

Fri, 11.30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

SPQ 1401

SPQ 1402

Kathleen Oehmichen
German A1.2 Group 101st and 2nd MMT, 2nd MAMA

Mon, 9.45 - 11.15 a.m.

Wed, 9.45 - 11.15 a.m.

SPQ 1403

FOR 0221

Katerina Barta


May be subject to change

Registration for German language courses in the summer semester 2025 is closed. 

You will receive the invitation to the course via the OPAL learning platform by 28 March

German A2

Course start:A2.1 in winter semester/ A2.2 in summer semester
Duration:one semester per level
Scope:4 SWS course, 4 SWS self-study
Prerequisites:


The prerequisites for A2.1 are:

  • successful completion of A1.2 at TU Bergakademie Freiberg,
  • a certificate of level A1.2 or A1 from a recognized language institute (eg. Goethe, telc) or
  • successful completion of a university approved placement test.

The prerequisites for A2.2 are:

  • successful completion of A2.1 at TU Bergakademie Freiberg,
  • a certificate of level A2.1 from a recognized language institute (e.g. Goethe, telc) or
  • successful completion of a university approved placement test.
Examination/Credits:     

4 credit points and a certificate upon successful completion
Each module ends with a written exam (90 minutes). 
At least 80% active participation in the course is required for admission to the examination.
Course fee:

 

For students and doctoral candidates enrolled at TUBAF - free of charge.
For employees and guests - 290 € / semester

Course content:     

Participants expand their knowledge of the basics of German grammar and their general vocabulary and conduct conversations on various topics of everyday life. The skills of reading, listening, writing and speaking are further practiced and expanded.
 
Teaching material:     
Spektrum A2+ (Schubert Verlag)
The textbook is also available in two-part volumes. Volume 1 (A2.1), Volume 2 (A2.2)
 

Module descriptions:     

German A2.1 or German A2.2
 

Please note: Courses start on 1 April 2025 and end on 11 July 2025. 

German A2.2 Group 12nd MDRS, 1st MMT

Mon, 4.15 - 5.45 p.m.

Thu, 4.15 - 5.45 p.m.

SPQ 1403

SPQ 1403

Anna Wiesmeier
German A2.2 Group 22nd MPE, 2nd TAIEM

Mon, 11.30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Thu, 2.30 - 4 p.m.

RAM 2222

SPQ 1403

Kerstin Bellmann
German A2.2 Group 32nd IBRE, 2nd MAMA

Tue, 8 - 9.30 a.m.

Fri, 2.30 - 4 p.m.

SPQ 1403

SPQ 1403

Nina Reichel
German A2.2 Group 42nd CMS

Mon, 9.45 - 11.15 a.m.

Wed, 11.30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

SPQ 1402

SPQ 1403

Hristina Patcheva
German A2.2 Group 52nd MMT

Mon, 11.30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Wed, 2.30 - 4 p.m.

UBH 0211

UBH 0209

Susanne Gasda
German A2.2 Group 62nd MGWM, 2nd MGEX, 2nd MAMR, 1st and 2nd MoRe

Mon, 2.30 - 4 p.m.

Wed, 9.45 - 11.15 a.m.

SPQ 1403

SPQ 1403

Hristina Patcheva


May be subject to change

Registration for German language courses in the summer semester 2025 is closed. 

You will receive the invitation to the course via the OPAL learning platform by 28 March

German B1

Course start:     
B1.1 in winter semester/ B1.2 in summer semester
 
Duration:
one semester per level
 
Scope:
4 SWS lecture, 4 SWS self-study
 
Prerequisites:


The prerequisites for B1.1 are

  • successful completion of A2.2 at TU Bergakademie Freiberg,
  • a certificate of level A2.2 or A2 from a recognized language institute (eg. Goethe, telc) or
  • successful participation in a university approved placement test.

The prerequisites for B1.2 are

  • successful completion of B1.1 at TU Bergakademie Freiberg,
  • a certificate of level B1.1 from a recognized language institute (e.g. Goethe, telc) or
  • successful participation in a university approved placement test.
     
Examination/Credits:     

4 credit points and a certificate upon successful completion
Each module ends with a written exam (90 minutes). 
At least 80% active participation in the course is required for admission to the examination.
Course fee:

 

For students and doctoral candidates enrolled at TUBAF - free of charge.
For employees and guests - 290 € / semester

Course content:

Participants build on previously acquired language knowledge and skills. They repeat and expand vocabulary and grammatical knowledge in communicative scenarios involving all language skills (reading, listening, writing and speaking). 
 
Teaching material:

Spektrum B1+ (Schubert Verlag)
The textbook is also available in two-part volumes. Volume 1 (B1.1), Volume 2 (B1.2)
 
Module descriptions:     
German B1.1 and German B1.2
 

Please note: Courses start on 1 April 2025 and end on 11 July 2025. 

German B1.2 Group 12nd MDRS, 2nd MPE, 2nd MCE, 2nd CMS, 2nd TAIEM

Tue, 4.15 - 5.45 p.m.

Fri, 9.45 - 11.15 a.m.

UBH 0211

SPQ 0302

Katerina Barta
German B1.2 Group 21st and 2nd MMT

Mon, 11.30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Wed, 4.15 - 5.45 p.m.

SPQ 0302

SPQ 1403

Katerina Barta
German B1.2 Group 32nd IBRE, 2nd MAMA

Tue, 11.30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Thu, 11.30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

SPQ 1403

SPQ 1403

Eric Welzel 
German B1.2 Group 42nd MGWM, 2nd MGEX, 2nd MAMR, 1st and 2nd MoRe

Wed, 2.30 - 4 p.m.

Fri, 9.45 - 11.15 a.m.

SPQ 1403

SPQ 1403

Kathleen Oehmichen


May be subject to change

Registration for German language courses in the summer semester 2025 is closed. 

You will receive the invitation to the course via the OPAL learning platform by 28 March

German B2 Express

Course start/ duration:The course starts on 1 April and ends on 11 July 2025. 
Scope:8 units per week (45 minutes each)
and 8 units self studies
Prerequisites:
  • successful completion of B1.2 at TU Bergakademie Freiberg,
  • a certificate of level B1.2 or B1 from a recognized language institute (eg. Goethe, telc) or
  • proof of B1 language proficiency via in-class placement test in the first class of the course
Content:Participants learn to understand a wide range of texts, to express themselves in writing on complex issues clearly and in a structured manner and to give oral presentations on general topics and on topics from their own areas of interest. They actively participate in discussions and present their own point of view.
Course material:Kompass DaF B2. Deutsch für Studium und Beruf (Klett Verlag) 
Examination/ credits:Admission to the exam is granted based on participation in 80% of the classes. 
Both level examinations (B2.1 and B2.2) are  written exams of 90 minutes. They are scheduled for 14 - 18 July 2025. 
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a B2 Certificate and, if required, 8 credit points.
Course fee:For students and doctoral candidates enrolled at TUBAF - free of charge.
For employees and guests - 580 € / semester

The course starts on 1 April 2025 and ends on 11 July 2025. 

Mon, 2.30 - 4 p.m.UBH 0208Kerstin Bellmann
Mon, 4.15 - 5.45 p.m.UBH 0209Kerstin Bellmann 
Wed, 2.30 - 4 p.m.SPQ 1402Kerstin Bellmann 
Thu, 9.45 - 11.15 a.m.SPQ 1401Kerstin Bellmann

Subject to change

Registration for German language courses in the summer semester 2025 is closed. 

You will receive an invitation to the course or placement test via OPAL by 28 March 2025. Please note that you must be present in the first class. Otherwise you will lose your place in the course. 

If you have any questions, please contact deutschkurse [at] iuz [dot] tu-freiberg [dot] de (deutschkurse[at]iuz[dot]tu-freiberg[dot]de).

German B2

Course start:
B2.1 in winter semester/ B2.2 in summer semester
 
Duration:
one semester per level
 
Scope:
4 SWS course, 4 SWS self-study
 
Prerequisites:     


The prerequisites for B2.1 are

  • successful completion of B1.2 at TU Bergakademie Freiberg,
  • a certificate of level B1.2 or B1 from a recognized language institute (eg Goethe, telc) or
  • successful participation in a university approved placement test.

The prerequisites for B2.2 are

  • successful completion of B2.1 at TU Bergakademie Freiberg,
  • a certificate of level B2.1 from a recognized language institute (e.g. Goethe, telc) or
  • successful participation in a university approved placement test.
     
Examination/Credits:     

4 credit points and a certificate upon successful completion
The module examination includes a portfolio examination consisting of 4 parts including all language skills (listening comprehension, reading comprehension, speaking, writing).
At least 80% active participation in the course and completion of all course assignments are required for admission to the examination.
Course fee:

 

For students and doctoral candidates enrolled at TUBAF - free of charge.
For employees and guests - 290 € / semester

Course content:     

Participants learn to understand a wide range of texts, to express themselves in writing on complex issues clearly and in a structured manner and to give oral presentations on general topics and on topics from their own areas of interest. They actively participate in discussions and present their own point of view.
 
Teaching material:     
Kompass DaF B2. Deutsch für Studium und Beruf (Klett Verlag). The integrated course and workbook is available in two-part volumes (Volume 1 - B2.1 and Volume 2 - B2.2).
 

Module descriptions:          

German B2.1 and German B2.2
 

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Please note: Courses start on 1 April 2025 and end on 11 July 2025. 

German B2.2 Group 12nd IBRE, 4th MDRS

Tue, 8 - 9.30 a.m.

Thu, 8. - 9.30 a.m.

SPQ 1402

SPQ 1402

Katja Polanski
German B2.2 Group 22nd MGWM, 1st and 2nd MoRe, 2nd MAMR, 2nd MGEX

Mon, 4.15 - 5.45 p.m.

Wed, 2.30 - 4 p.m.

SPQ 0302

SPQ 0302

Katerina Barta
German B2.2 Group 3 cancelled  


May be subject to change

Registration for German language courses in the summer semester 2025 is closed. 

You will receive the invitation to the course via the OPAL learning platform by 28 March

Communication in Studies and Work (C1)

Course start:
in winter semester and summer semester
 
Duration:
one semester 
 
Scope:
4 SWS course, 4 SWS self-study
 
Prerequisites:


 


The prerequisites for participation are

  • DSH-2 or an equivalent certificate
  • successful completion of at least B2.2 at TU Bergakademie Freiberg
     
Examination/Credits:     

4 credit points and a certificate upon successful completion
The module examination is a portfolio examination consisting of 3 parts.
At least 80% active participation in the course and completion of all course assignments are required for admission to the examination.
Course fee:

 

For students and doctoral candidates enrolled at TUBAF - free of charge.
For employees and guests - 290 € / semester

Course content:

 



Participants become familiar with essential linguistic features and typical structures of oral and written texts. They acquire strategies to adequately cope linguistically with the written and oral communicative situations associated with their studies/doctoral studies or everyday professional life. They are able to present and present content specific to text type and context, as well as to argue their own point of view in different situations.


 


Teaching material:  

 

Internal teaching material
Module descriptions:       Communication in Studies and Work (C1)
 

Please note: The course starts on 1 April 2025 and ends on 11 July 2025. 

Communication in Studies and Work (C1)1st MAF, 1st/2nd MMB, 1st and 2nd MVTC, 1st and 2nd MET; 1st MUT

Mon, 4.15 - 5.45 p.m.

Wed, 4.15 - 5.45 p.m.

UBH 0211

UBH 0211

Susanne Gasda

May be subject to change

Registration for German language courses in the summer semester 2025 is closed. 

You will receive the invitation to the course via the OPAL learning platform by 28 March

German for Engineers (C1)

Course start:
in the summer semester 2025
 
Duration:
one semester
 
Scope:
4 SWS course, 4 SWS self-study
 
Prerequisites:


The prerequisites for participation are

  • DSH-2 or an equivalent certificate
  • successful completion of at least B2.2 at TU Bergakademie Freiberg
     
Examination/Credits:     

4 credit points and a certificate upon successful completion
The module examination is a portfolio examination consisting of 4 parts.
At least 80% participation in the course and completion of all course assignments are required for admission to the examination.
Course fee:

 

For students and doctoral candidates enrolled at TUBAF - free of charge.
For employees and guests - 290 € / semester

Course content:     


Participants become familiar with essential linguistic features and typical structures of oral and written specialized texts. They acquire strategies for listening comprehension, reading comprehension, academic writing and presentation, can apply them in their own text reception and text production to cope with the linguistic-communicative tasks associated with their studies.
 
Teaching material:     Internal teaching material
 
Module descriptions:               Fachsprache Deutsch für Ingenieure 
 

Please note: The course starts on 1 April 2025 and ends on 11 July 2025. 

German for Engineers (C1)

1st BAF, 1st/2nd BENG, 1st MAF, 1st/2nd MMB, 1st/2nd MVTC, 1st/2nd MET, 1st MUT 

and open for other interested participants

Tue, 9.45 - 11.15 a.m. 

Thu, 4.15 - 5.45 p.m. 

SPQ 1401

SPQ 1402 

Katja Polanski

May be subject to change

Registration for German language courses in the summer semester 2025 is closed. 

You will receive the invitation to the course via the OPAL learning platform by 28 March

Katja Polanski
Direktorin Abteilung Sprachen, Prüferstraße 2, Zimmer 3.404, 09599 Freiberg
katja.polanski [at] iuz.tu-freiberg.de +49 3731 39-4390