German 5 (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.

Advice on which course textbook to buy will be given before or in the first class.

Term dates

•  Autumn Term: week beginning 13 October 2025 until week ending 12 December 2025

•  Spring Term: week beginning 5 January 2026 until week ending 20 March 2026

Any questions?

For level advice and any questions pre-enrolment about the content of this course please contact the Assistant German Coordinator, Dr Manuela von Papen: m.von-papen@imperial.ac.uk

For general programme and enrolment questions please contact the Imperial after:hours Administrator, Christian Jacobi: c.jacobi@imperial.ac.uk

Class recordings

These classes are not recorded.

Imperial certificates

There are no examinations or assessments for this course. However, attendance can lead to the award of an Imperial attendance certificate (T&Cs apply).