German
Why Learn German at AIT?
German is spoken by approximately 95 million people worldwide as their native language and serves as the official language of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and Liechtenstein. At AIT, our German Language Course offers a comprehensive and immersive learning experience designed to help students develop a strong command of the language and understand its cultural and historical significance.
The German language, which originated from early Germanic dialects, has grown in global importance over time. Contributions by renowned intellectuals such as Immanuel Kant, Friedrich Nietzsche, Karl Marx, and Albert Einstein helped spread German as a language of science, philosophy, and culture, establishing it as one of the most important languages in the academic and professional world today.
German Language Proficiency Levels (CEFR Framework)
AIT’s German course is structured around the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), offering a clear progression from beginner to advanced proficiency:
A1 – Beginner
Use simple everyday expressions and very basic phrases. Introduce yourself and ask/answer personal questions with clarity.
A2 – Elementary
Understand frequently used expressions, conduct routine tasks like shopping, work, or travel, and describe your background simply.
B1 – Intermediate
Grasp main ideas of clear conversations, manage travel situations, write connected texts, and express opinions & plans.
B2 – Upper-Intermediate
Understand complex texts, interact fluently with natives, produce detailed texts, and explain viewpoints on technical/abstract topics.
C1 – Advanced
Understand long, demanding texts, recognize implicit meaning, and use German effectively for academic and professional communication.
C2 – Proficient
Effortlessly understand everything heard or read, summarize information, reconstruct arguments, and communicate with native-like fluency.
Embark on your German language journey with AIT and unlock a world of cultural, academic, and professional opportunities across German-speaking countries and beyond.