Learn German with EF International Language Schools

Where can you learn German?
If you want to learn German, there is no better solution than to study abroad in Germany where you’ll be living surrounded by German all day every day. Whether you’re in German class with students from all over the world or just walking around town, you’ll always be surrounded by native German speakers. With constant practice, you’ll be amazed how fast you’ll learn German while studying abroad.

Take a General German course in Munich , the business capital of southern Germany, an elegant city with amazing Bavarian charm. EF Munich, near the city center makes its home in the beloved bohemian student neighborhood called Schwabing. Our Munich school staff is very experienced in preparing students for German language exams.

Why learn German?
German is the most widely spoken language in Europe. Learning German can connect you to 120 million native speakers around the globe and it is also the 3rd most popular foreign language taught worldwide. The Japanese, who have the 2nd largest economy in the world, understand the business advantages of learning German: 68% of Japanese students study German.

Germany has the 3rd strongest economy in the world and is the largest world exporter. In 2007, Germany exported 940 billion US dollars worth of goods, from cars to machinery and industrial equipment, pharmaceuticals and household goods. Thanks to Germany’s economic strength, there are many multinational business opportunities throughout the European Union, particularly in Eastern European countries where German is the second most spoken language after Russian. If you're looking for employment in the United States, knowing German can give you that extra advantage you need. German companies account for 700,000 jobs in the United States, and US companies have created approximately the same number of jobs in Germany.

Germans are the biggest spenders of tourist dollars in the world. If you are a world traveler, you are certain to encounter Germans wherever you go since nearly 3 out of every 4 vacations by Germans are spent outside of Germany. In 2007, they spent a record 91 billion euros on international travel. Year after year, the residents of Germany spend more on foreign travel than those of any other nation. Travel agencies, tour companies, hotels, airlines, and car rental agencies that can communicate with Germans in their own language will win this profitable business.

EF German course types

Intensive German course
EF recommends an Intensive German coursefor students who need to learn German as fast as possible. Intensive courses are offered year round and include 32 German lessons per week.

General German course
This German course is carefully structured for students to progress one skill level every six weeks. It is designed for students looking to learn German by mastering the essential disciplines of the language through a well-rounded program. The General German courseis available for students of any level, from absolute beginners to advanced and includes 26 German lessons per week.

Basic German course
A Basic German coursewith EF will help you to learn German for use in practical situations, while still leaving plenty of time for relaxing and exploring Germany. Combine a relaxing holiday in Munich with 20 morning and afternoon German lessons a week.

German Exam Preparation Courses
If you are preparing for a standardized German language exam, an EF exam preparation courses is an excellent way to make sure you learn the German skills you will need on exam day. With EF you can prepare for several German proficiency exams, for example we offer a Zertifikat Deutsch preparation course, which is the most popular German language exam. We also have Zertifikat Deutsch für den Beruf preparation courses. This exam is primarily for students preparing for a career in business in a German-speaking environment. Those who would like to study at a German speaking university usually prefer our Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache preparation course, or for Swiss universities, the Zentrale Mittelstufenprüfung preparation course.

Examples of German special interest courses*

• German for Tourism
• Media
• Film Making
• Contemporary German
• German Movies
• Politics
• German Conversation
• German Literature
• German Media
• Teacher Training for German teachers

*Please note that availability of these courses is dependant on the starting date of your German course. Please check with your local EF office to confirm which special interest German courses will be available during your stay in Munich.