German 5 (Upper Intermediate)

Location: South Kensington Campus | Level: Upper Intermediate

Who is this course for?

This course is aimed at those who have completed German 4 (Intermediate) on the Imperial after:hours programme or have equivalent experience, such as A Level German. Ideally you should have reached level B1 on the Common European Framework for Languages.

If unsure about the level, please contact us for a free language level check.

Course overview

This course aims to further develop all four language skills and focuses on more advanced grammar structures and topic-specific vocabulary.

Particular attention will be given to enhancing communication skills by encouraging debate on a wide range of contemporary cultural and social issues.

The sessions are designed to encourage and support your development of fluency, accuracy and confidence in using German in both spoken and written forms.

This course uses a textbook and other material to teach the course. Advice on which course textbook to buy will be given in the first class.

Term dates - subject to confirmation

•  Autumn Term: week beginning 12 October 2026 until week ending 11 December 2026

•  Spring Term: week beginning 11 January 2027 until week ending 20 March 2027

For course content and language level enquiries: Contact the Assistant German Coordinator, Dr Manuela von Papen: m.von-papen@imperial.ac.uk

For enrolment and booking enquiries: Contact Christian Jacobi at c.jacobi@imperial.ac.uk

Class recordings

These classes are not recorded.

Imperial certificates

This course has no exams or assessments, so you can focus on enjoying your learning. If you attend regularly, you may also receive an Imperial attendance certificate. (T&Cs apply).