An unforgettable experience for participants 50+
Course description:
This attractive German Language Course offers an extensive culture and leisure program for active, global-minded and curious participants over 50 years. Interactive language instruction is oriented towards the needs of the participants and their ability to communicate in daily life and while travelling.
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Course Type |
German Course 50+ |
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Course Duration |
2 weeks |
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Course Instruction |
16 lessons per week à 45 min. each lesson |
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Course schedule |
4 mornings 8.30 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. (break included) |
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Prerequisite |
circa 100 hours of instruction |
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Age Group |
50+
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Participants |
8 to 16
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Culture and leisure program |
afternoons or evenings full-day excursion optional weekend activities
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| Closed |
Mar.21,24; May 1,12,22; Oct.3; Dec. 20,2008 - January 11, 2009 |
Course dates:
Spring Course: March 31- April 11, 2008
Autumn Course: October 6 - October 17, 2008
Winter Course: December 1 - December 12, 2008
Many activities and excursions make it possible to learn about the life, the people, the history and the culture of Southwest Germany. Heidelberg, a city of science and research, the birthplace of philosophers and romantics, is home to Germany´s oldest university. Set in a delightful landscape, it is the ideal starting point for trips to numerous and interesting cultural locations and offers direct access to the metropolitan region named " Rhine Neckar", which attracts tourists from all over the world.
Cultural program:
The particular program depends on the season. Some examples are taking daily excursions, city and castle tours, museum visits, attending concerts, boat trips on the Neckar River, touring local breweries, wine tasting, visits to flea markets, neighbourhood walks, eating dinner together, etc.
Spring Language Course " Heidelberg Blossoms"
Heidelberg in a sea of vibrant colors and blossoms! In one of the warmest regions of Germany, participants can experience the early awakening of nature in Heidelberg. located in a romantic river-city-landscape triangle. Set in the backdrop of the flowering trees and blossoms, expect a subtitle hint of " Toskana in Germany "!
Autumn Language Course " Golden Autumn in Heidelberg"
" Golden Autumn in Heidelberg " a dream in red, yellow, orange! Wine vintage and wine celebrations characterize the fall season in our region. The special warm autumn light, which inspired the artists of the romantic period to paint their famous landscapes, let the colors glow around Heidelberg. Enjoy the warm and sunny days and let yourself be enchanted!
Winter Language Course: " Heidelberg´s Christmas Tradition"
Christmas in Germany: candle light, the scent of fir trees, Christmas cookies and mulled red wine! The famous Christmas markets of the entire old part of Heidelberg is ornately decorated with festive advent lights, experience before Christmas traditions with all senses. A trip to other Christmas markets in and around the area offer the perfect opportunity to discover the very special X-mas gifts for your relatives.