Mille Grazie! The Italian courses of Berlino Schule starting from September

Pizza, Ciao bella! Amore, capito, buongiorno, Spaghetti … would you rather learn the basics of one of the most beautiful languages in the world?

If you really want to speak this beautiful language as perfectly as Dante Alighieri, why don’t you attend the Italian language courses offered by Berlino Schule? From September you will get the opportunity to choose between Mille Grazie I (A1) and Mille Grazie II (A2).

Italian classes in Berlin

Italian classes in Berlin

The teacher

Both courses will be held by Giuseppe R., extremely professional Italian teacher with the DITALS certification, a professional qualification offered by Unistrasi (Università per Stranieri di Siena).

OUR ITALIAN COURSES STARTING IN SEPTEMBER

Mille Grazie I – Italian language course A1

Mille Grazie I starts on 12th September. The whole course is composed by 16 classes of 3 units each for a total of 48 units.

Every Wednesday, from 19 to 21.30

Price: 240 €

Mille Grazie II – Italian language course A2

Mille Grazie II starts on 11th September. The whole course is composed by 19 classes of 2,5 units each for a total of 48 units.

Every Tuesday, from 19 to 21.00

Price: 240 €

Where: Berlino Schule – Gryphiusstr. 23 – 10245 Berlin

Info and registration

You can send us an email to: info@berlinoschule.com. Object: “Mille Grazie”.

Where

At Berlino Schule, Gryphiusstrasse 23 – 10245 Berlin (Friedrichshain, Ostkreuz/Samariterstrasse/Warschuaerstrasse metro station).

Drawing with pencil, the brand new workshop of Berlino Schule held by an American artist

Drawing with pencil is the brand new workshop that is going to start at Berlino Schule

On the 4th of October, starting from 8 p.m., Berlino Schule (Gryphiustrasse 23) will host the FIRST TRIAL CLASS of the drawing with pencil course – basic level – held by the American figurative painter Nick Skoug.

For the first lesson, you’ll be required to bring one or more drawings in order to discuss them during the class. After it, the teacher will do a demo in order to show what you will be learning in the next sessions.

 If you would like to participate, please send an email to info@berlinoschule.com

COURSE DATES

After the first lesson, the course will take place every Thursday from 20 to 21:30 until the 15th of November. The lessons will be held in English. The price of the whole course amounts to 140€.

COURSE AIM AND STRUCTURE

Students will learn the basics of observational drawing. Topics covered will include: gesture, line, light and shade, light logic, perspective,and proportion. Each session will include a critique and feedback on student work. The course will conclude with an exhibition of the students’ work.

THE PROGRAMME

Introduction – Free trial class
For the first lesson, you will all look at a drawing that you have brought, the teacher will give some feedback and then do a demo for the rest of the class. This will demonstrate what you will be learning in the next sessions.

Lesson 1 – Gesture

This lesson will focus on basic sketching, and capturing the gesture, or ‘feeling’, of what you are drawing. This is the first step that lays the foundation for a finished drawing, and gives a sense of life and movement to the subject.
Lesson 2 – Line
Lesson 2 will cover line drawing. You will do some exercises focusing on the lines and contours of the subject, training the eye to follow the outside edge and the ‘inner corners’.
Lesson 3 – Value
Following the line drawing, this lesson will focus on light and shade. You will look at the range of value (chiaroscuro), from the lightest to the darkest parts of the drawing, and how to organise them and put them down.
Lesson 4 – Light logic
Continuing on from the last lesson, this one will take a closer look at light and shade. You will now look at the different types of light and dark (highlights, cast shadows, reflected light, etc.).
Lesson 5 – Perspective and proportion
Finally you will look at perspective (one and two point) and how it figures into a drawing. You will also look at proportion, and how to effectively measure when drawing and show depth and space in 2D space.
Lesson 6 – Outside drawing
For the final lesson, you will go outside and do some drawing from life. This will be a great opportunity to apply everything you have learned in class in real space.

MATERIAL

Graphite drawing pencils (2B, 4B, 6B)
One kneaded eraser (Knetradiergummi)
One drawing pad (A2 size recommended) or a sketch pad

THE TEACHER

Originally from the Los Angeles area, Nick Skoug is a figurative painter that lives and works in Berlin. Before moving to Germany, he studied drawing and painting in California.
After receiving his BFA from the California State University, Long Beach, he came to Europe, attracted by the history and the art. This interest was encouraged by a brief study abroad in Florence and an ongoing study of the German language.
With a foundation in traditional observational techniques, he explores a variety of subjects. While these subjects are often contemporary, the past continually asserts itself as well.

TO SUM UP

From the 4th of October tll the 15th of November – each Thursday from 20 to 21:30. 
Berlino Schule, Gryphiusstr. 23, 10245 Berlin
Price: 140 €
Info and registration: info@berlinoschule.com
German classes

Studying German in Berlin: intensive & super-intensive courses, great quality (4.9/5 on Google) and international atmosphere

Many different levels of German courses in August as well as the rest of summer.

Our students continue to come back to Berlino Schule time and time again and this is evident through the excellent reviews we have received (5/5 on Facebook and 4.9/5 on Google). These positive reviews are due to the consistent quality of our teaching and our competitively low prices. In fact, our students claim to have been positively stimulated by our international, young and dynamic atmosphere. Find our latest offers below which are all available in the upcoming months.

Intensive, super-intensive and evening courses

From July till September, along with our regular intensive and evening courses, we will also offer super-intensive courses. These last 2 weeks each (50hours* in total) and cost €268. Thanks to this type of course, you could be able to complete a whole level within a month! Moreover, our super-intensive courses are part of our Summer School project, which includes up to 15 hours of complementary activities, such as guided tours and film screenings!

Our teaching method

Every course is taught in the target language, i.e. our teachers constantly speak the language that our students want to learn when delivering lessons or explaining concepts. Our method relies on the belief that a total immersion in the language is the most effective way to improve one’s level. Our teachers have regular meetings to ensure the consistency of our method, regardless of the level of each course.

VISA

Are you not an European citizen? In order to apply for some kind of visas, the embassy may ask you to prove your German level and/or provide them with a confirmation of enrollment in a German course. Should this be your case, feel free to contact us. We will do our best to help you with the paperwork concerning your language status (i.e. you can test your level with one of our teacher and we can provide you with a document in which your level is clearly stated), as well as your studying status (i.e. confirmation of enrollment, confirmation of payment, etc.). Moreover, should the amount of hours in the course you would like to attend not be enough for your specific visa request, we are more than glad to offer you and other students in similar positions, some hours (according to your needs) of tutoring, without any further cost!

First step: choose the right type of course for you!

SUPER-INTENSIVE (SUMMER SCHOOL) COURSES 268€ for 2 weeks. Only in August and September

2 weeks of morning or afternoon classes, 5 hours of lesson per day, four times a week, 50 hours* in total.

INTENSIVE COURSES 192€ for 4 weeks. From September till June

4 weeks of morning classes, 3 hours of lesson per day, four times a week, 48 hours* in total.

EVENING COURSES 240€ for 8 weeks

2 months of evening classes, 2 hours of lesson per day, 2 times a week, 48 hours* in total.

Second step: look at the calendar and pick your course

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER

Super intensive courses (Summer School) – €268

A1.1: 27 AUGUST- 7 SEPTEMBER ( Mon- Fri 9:15-13:30)

A1.2: 27 AUGUST-7 SEPTEMBER (Mon – Fri 14:00-18:15)

A2.1: 27 AUGUST- 7 SEPTEMBER (Mon- Fri 9:15-13:30)

A2.2: 27 AUGUST-7 SEPTEMBER (Mon – Fri 14:00-18:15)

B1.1: 27 AUGUST- 7 SEPTEMBER (Mon- Fri 9:15-13:30)

C1.1: 27 AUGUST-7 SEPTEMBER (Mon – Fri 14:00-18:15)

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER

Intensive courses – €192

A1.1: 11 SEPTEMBER – 5 OCTOBER (Tue-Fri 8.45 – 11.15)

A1.2: 11 SEPTEMBER – 5 OCTOBER (Tue-Fri 11.40 – 14.10)

A2.1: 11 SEPTEMBER – 5 OCTOBER (Tue-Fri 8.45 – 11.15)

B1.1: 11 SEPTEMBER – 5 OCTOBER (Tue-Fri 11.40 – 14.10)

B2.1: 11 SEPTEMBER – 5 OCTOBER (Tue-Fri 8.45 -11.15)

C1.1: 11 SEPTEMBER – 5 OCTOBER (Tue-Fri 11.40 – 14.10)

Evening courses – €240

A1.1: 10 SEPTEMBER – 31 OCTOBER (Mon and Wed 19.15  – 21.40)

A1.2: 10 SEPTEMBER – 31 OCTOBER (Mon and Wed 19.15 – 21.40)

A2.1: 11 SEPTEMBER – 1 NOVEMBER (Tue and Thu 19.15  – 21.40)

B1.1: 10 SEPTEMBER – 31 OCTOBER (Mon and Wed 19.15  – 21.40)

B2.1: 11 SEPTEMBER – 1 NOVEMBER (Tue and Thu 19.15  – 21.40)

C1.1: 10 SEPTEMBER – 31 OCTOBER (Mon and Wed 19.15  – 21.40)

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER

Intensive courses – €192

A1.1: 9 OCTOBER – 2 NOVEMBER (Tue-Fri 11.40-14.10)

A1.2: 9 OCTOBER – 2 NOVEMBER (Tue-Fri 8.45 -11.15)

A2.1: 9 OCTOBER – 2 NOVEMBER (Tue-Fri 11.40-14.10)

A2.2: 9 OCTOBER – 2 NOVEMBER (Tue-Fri 8.45 -11.15)

B1.2: 9 OCTOBER – 2 NOVEMBER (Tue-Fri 11.40-14.10)

B2.2: 9 OCTOBER – 2 NOVEMBER (Tue-Fri 8.45 -11.15)

 

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER

Intensive courses – €192

A1.1: 6 NOVEMBER – 30 NOVEMBER (Tue-Fri 8.45 -11.15)

A1.2: 6 NOVEMBER – 30 NOVEMBER (Tue-Fri 11.40-14.10)

A2.1: 6 NOVEMBER – 30 NOVEMBER (Tue-Fri 8.45 -11.15)

A2.2: 6 NOVEMBER – 30 NOVEMBER (Tue-Fri 11.40-14.10)

B1.1: 6 NOVEMBER – 30 NOVEMBER (Tue-Fri 8.45 -11.15)

B2.1: 6 NOVEMBER – 30 NOVEMBER (Fue-Fri 11.40 -14.10)

Evening courses – €240

A1.1: 6 NOVEMBER – 20 DECEMBER (TUE and THU 19.15 – 21.40)

A1.2: 5 NOVEMBER – 19 DECEMBER (MON and WED 19.15  – 21.40)

B1.2: 5 NOVEMBER – 19 DECEMBER (MON and WED 19.15 – 21.40)

B2.2: 6 NOVEMBER – 20 DECEMBER (TUE and THU 19.15 – 21.40)

C1.1: 5 NOVEMBER – 19 DECEMBER (MON and WED 19.15 – 21.40)

DECEMBER

Intensive courses – €192

(3 WEEKS 2h40)

 A1.1 3 DECEMBER – 21 DECEMBER (Mon-Fri 11.40 – 14.20)

 A1.2 3 DECEMBER – 21 DECEMBER (Mon-Fri 8.45 -11.25)

 A2.1 3 DECEMBER – 21 DECEMBER (Mon-Fri 11.40 -14.20)

 A2.2 3 DECEMBER – 21 DECEMBER (Mon-Fri 8.45 -11.25)

 B1.1 3 DECEMBER – 21 DECEMBER (Mon-Fri 11.40 -14.20)

 B1.2 3 DECEMBER – 21 DECEMBER (Mon-Fri 8.45 -11.25)

 B2.2 3 DECEMBER – 21 DECEMBER (Mon-Fri 11.40 -14.20)

 

learn German in Berlin

Accommodation

Should you need any help to find a place to stay while attending your course, send us an email! Berlino Schule have concluded agreements with some flat tenants in Berlin and can put you in touch with them or provide you with a list of hostels and hotels with fair prices which are close to the school.

Skype lessons

The language school «Berlino Schule» is located in Berlin and gives you the opportunity to study German directly from home thanks to our teachers and the private lessons conducted via Skype. We aim at making education accessible to everyone, even those not living in Germany or even those who cannot attend the school. Our individual and Skype classes are made for beginners (A1.1) as well as advanced learners (C1) and the other levels. An attendance certificate will be given to you at the end of your eLearning classes. If you want to take individual classes, no previous knowledge is required. Our flexible schedule will meet your specific linguistic needs and working hours. The attendance will be defined with the school. The price is €28 per hour (45 minutes). Send to us your application and you will have the chance to attend lessons comfortably from home. Contact us at info@berlinoschule.com for further information.

Where

At Berlino Schule, in Gryphiusstr. 23, in Friedrichshain, one of the best, safest and most lively areas in Berlin. Moreover the school is within walking distance of the East Side Gallery (the longest segment of the Berlin Wall still standing), one of the main touristic attractions of the capital city.

Course calendar

Berlino Schule offers courses for everyone: intensive, evening and conversation ones. The whole language offer is available on the official school website.
Consult here the complete German courses calendar of Berlino Schule.

Info & Registration

Should you need further information or want to register for one of the above-mentioned courses, feel free to contact us at info@berlinoschule.com !

*As defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and applied to all language schools, one hour of lesson consists of 45 minutes.

Studying German in Berlin: intensive & super-intensive, excellent quality (4.9/5 on Google) and international atmosphere

Many different levels of German courses in August as well as the rest of summer.

Our students continue to come back to Berlino Schule time and time again and this is evident through the excellent reviews we have received (5/5 on Facebook and 4.9/5 on Google). These positive reviews are due to the consistent quality of our teaching and our competitively low prices. In fact, our students claim to have been positively stimulated by our international, young and dynamic atmosphere. Find our latest offers below which are all available in the upcoming months.

Intensive, super-intensive and evening courses

From July till September, along with our regular intensive and evening courses, we will also offer super-intensive courses. These last 2 weeks each (50hours* in total) and cost €268. Thanks to this type of course, you could be able to complete a whole level within a month! Moreover, our super-intensive courses are part of our Summer School project, which includes up to 15 hours of complementary activities, such as guided tours and film screenings!

Our teaching method

Every course is taught in the target language, i.e. our teachers constantly speak the language that our students want to learn when delivering lessons or explaining concepts. Our method relies on the belief that a total immersion in the language is the most effective way to improve one’s level. Our teachers have regular meetings to ensure the consistency of our method, regardless of the level of each course.

VISA

Are you not an European citizen? In order to apply for some kind of visas, the embassy may ask you to prove your German level and/or provide them with a confirmation of enrollment in a German course. Should this be your case, feel free to contact us. We will do our best to help you with the paperwork concerning your language status (i.e. you can test your level with one of our teacher and we can provide you with a document in which your level is clearly stated), as well as your studying status (i.e. confirmation of enrollment, confirmation of payment, etc.). Moreover, should the amount of hours in the course you would like to attend not be enough for your specific visa request, we are more than glad to offer you and other students in similar positions, some hours (according to your needs) of tutoring, without any further cost!

First step: choose the right type of course for you!

SUPER-INTENSIVE (SUMMER SCHOOL) COURSES 268€ for 2 weeks. Only in August and September

2 weeks of morning or afternoon classes, 5 hours of lesson per day, four times a week, 50 hours* in total.

INTENSIVE COURSES 192€ for 4 weeks. From September till June

4 weeks of morning classes, 3 hours of lesson per day, four times a week, 48 hours* in total.

EVENING COURSES 240€ for 8 weeks

2 months of evening classes, 2 hours of lesson per day, 2 times a week, 48 hours* in total.

Second step: look at the calendar and choose your course

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER

Super intensive courses (Summer School) – €268

A1.1: 13 AUGUST- 24 AUGUST (Mon- Fri 14:00- 18:15)

A1.2: 13 AUGUST- 24 AUGUST (Mon- Fri 9:15- 13:30)

B1.2: 13 AUGUST – 24 AUGUST( Mon- Fri 9:15-13:30)

B2.2: 13 AUGUST – 24 AUGUST (Mon – Fri 14:00-18:15)

A1.1: 27 AUGUST- 7 SEPTEMBER ( Mon- Fri 9:15-13:30)

A1.2: 27 AUGUST-7 SEPTEMBER (Mon – Fri 14:00-18:15)

A2.1: 27 AUGUST- 7 SEPTEMBER (Mon- Fri 9:15-13:30)

A2.2: 27 AUGUST-7 SEPTEMBER (Mon – Fri 14:00-18:15)

B1.1: 27 AUGUST- 7 SEPTEMBER (Mon- Fri 9:15-13:30)

C1.1: 27 AUGUST-7 SEPTEMBER (Mon – Fri 14:00-18:15)

Evening courses (240 €). You can join them even if they are already started

A1.1: 3 JULY– 23 AUGUST (Mon and Thu, 19:15 – 21:40)

A2.2: 2 JULY – 22 AUGUST (Mon e Wed, 19:15 – 21:40)

B1.2: 3 JULY – 23 AUGUST (Tue and Thu, 19:15 – 21:40)

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER

Intensive courses – €192

A1.1: 11 SEPTEMBER – 5 OCTOBER (Tue-Fri 8.45 – 11.15)

A1.2: 11 SEPTEMBER – 5 OCTOBER (Tue-Fri 11.40 – 14.10)

A2.1: 11 SEPTEMBER – 5 OCTOBER (Tue-Fri 8.45 – 11.15)

B1.1: 11 SEPTEMBER – 5 OCTOBER (Tue-Fri 11.40 – 14.10)

B2.1: 11 SEPTEMBER – 5 OCTOBER (Tue-Fri 8.45 -11.15)

C1.1: 11 SEPTEMBER – 5 OCTOBER (Tue-Fri 11.40 – 14.10)

Evening courses – €240

A1.1: 10 SEPTEMBER – 31 OCTOBER (Mon and Wed 19.15  – 21.40)

A2.1: 11 SEPTEMBER – 1 NOVEMBER (Tue and Thu 19.15  – 21.40)

B1.1: 10 SEPTEMBER – 31 OCTOBER (Mon and Wed 19.15  – 21.40)

B2.1: 11 SEPTEMBER – 1 NOVEMBER (Tue and Thu 19.15  – 21.40)

C1.1: 10 SEPTEMBER – 31 OCTOBER (Mon and Wed 19.15  – 21.40)

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER

Intensive courses – €192

A1.1: 9 OCTOBER – 2 NOVEMBER (Tue-Fri 11.40-14.10)

A1.2: 9 OCTOBER – 2 NOVEMBER (Tue-Fri 8.45 -11.15)

A2.1: 9 OCTOBER – 2 NOVEMBER (Tue-Fri 11.40-14.10)

A2.2: 9 OCTOBER – 2 NOVEMBER (Tue-Fri 8.45 -11.15)

B1.2: 9 OCTOBER – 2 NOVEMBER (Tue-Fri 11.40-14.10)

B2.2: 9 OCTOBER – 2 NOVEMBER (Tue-Fri 8.45 -11.15)

 

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER

Intensive courses – €192

A1.1: 6 NOVEMBER – 30 NOVEMBER (Tue-Fri 8.45 -11.15)

A1.2: 6 NOVEMBER – 30 NOVEMBER (Tue-Fri 11.40-14.10)

A2.1: 6 NOVEMBER – 30 NOVEMBER (Tue-Fri 8.45 -11.15)

A2.2: 6 NOVEMBER – 30 NOVEMBER (Tue-Fri 11.40-14.10)

B1.1: 6 NOVEMBER – 30 NOVEMBER (Tue-Fri 8.45 -11.15)

B2.1: 6 NOVEMBER – 30 NOVEMBER (Fue-Fri 11.40 -14.10)

Evening courses – €240

A1.1: 6 NOVEMBER – 20 DECEMBER (TUE and THU 19.15 – 21.40)

A1.2: 5 NOVEMBER – 19 DECEMBER (MON and WED 19.15  – 21.40)

B1.2: 5 NOVEMBER – 19 DECEMBER (MON and WED 19.15 – 21.40)

B2.2: 6 NOVEMBER – 20 DECEMBER (TUE and THU 19.15 – 21.40)

C1.1: 5 NOVEMBER – 19 DECEMBER (MON and WED 19.15 – 21.40)

DECEMBER

Intensive courses – €192

(3 WEEKS 2h40)

 A1.1 3 DECEMBER – 21 DECEMBER (Mon-Fri 11.40 – 14.20)

 A1.2 3 DECEMBER – 21 DECEMBER (Mon-Fri 8.45 -11.25)

 A2.1 3 DECEMBER – 21 DECEMBER (Mon-Fri 11.40 -14.20)

 A2.2 3 DECEMBER – 21 DECEMBER (Mon-Fri 8.45 -11.25)

 B1.1 3 DECEMBER – 21 DECEMBER (Mon-Fri 11.40 -14.20)

 B1.2 3 DECEMBER – 21 DECEMBER (Mon-Fri 8.45 -11.25)

 B2.2 3 DECEMBER – 21 DECEMBER (Mon-Fri 11.40 -14.20)

 

learn German in Berlin

Accommodation

Should you need any help to find a place to stay while attending your course, send us an email! Berlino Schule have concluded agreements with some flat tenants in Berlin and can put you in touch with them or provide you with a list of hostels and hotels with fair prices which are close to the school.

Skype lessons

The language school «Berlino Schule» is located in Berlin and gives you the opportunity to study German directly from home thanks to our teachers and the private lessons conducted via Skype. We aim at making education accessible to everyone, even those not living in Germany or even those who cannot attend the school. Our individual and Skype classes are made for beginners (A1.1) as well as advanced learners (C1) and the other levels. An attendance certificate will be given to you at the end of your eLearning classes. If you want to take individual classes, no previous knowledge is required. Our flexible schedule will meet your specific linguistic needs and working hours. The attendance will be defined with the school. The price is €28 per hour (45 minutes). Send to us your application and you will have the chance to attend lessons comfortably from home. Contact us at info@berlinoschule.com for further information.

Where

At Berlino Schule, in Gryphiusstr. 23, in Friedrichshain, one of the best, safest and most lively areas in Berlin. Moreover the school is within walking distance of the East Side Gallery (the longest segment of the Berlin Wall still standing), one of the main touristic attractions of the capital city.

Course calendar

Berlino Schule offers courses for everyone: intensive, evening and conversation ones. The whole language offer is available on the official school website.
Consult here the complete German courses calendar of Berlino Schule.

Info & Registration

Should you need further information or want to register for one of the above-mentioned courses, feel free to contact us at info@berlinoschule.com !

*As defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and applied to all language schools, one hour of lesson consists of 45 minutes.
German classes

Studying Italian in Berlin in July and September: MILLE GRAZIE evening courses are about to start!

This summer you will have the opportunity to learn Italian in a friendly international atmosphere in Berlin!

Our students continue to come back to Berlino Schule time and time again and this is evident through the excellent five star reviews we have received (see Facebook and Google). These positive reviews are due to the consistent quality of our teaching and our competitively low prices. In fact, our students claim to have been positively stimulated by our international, young and dynamic atmosphere. Find our latest offers below which are all available in the upcoming months.

Our teaching method

Every course is taught in the target language, i.e. our teachers constantly speak the language that our students want to learn when delivering lessons or explaining concepts. Our method relies on the belief that a total immersion in the language is the most effective way to improve one’s level. Our teachers have regular meetings to ensure the consistency of our method, regardless of the level of each course.

Upcoming courses

In July

A1.1 Italian for beginners – MILLE GRAZIE I will begin on Tuesday 17th July and last until Friday 7th September. It will take place twice per week (Tuesdays and Fridays), from 18:00 to 20:30. Total amount of hours*: 48 (3h* x 16 classes)

B1.1 MILLE GRAZIE IV will begin on Monday 16th July and last until Monday 29th October. The classes will take place once per week, always on Mondays, from 18:00 to 20:30. Total amount of hours*: 48 (3h* x 16 classes)

In September

A1.1 Italian for beginners – MILLE GRAZIE I will begin on Wednesday 12th September and last until Wednesday 9th January. This course will take place once per week, every Wednesday, from 19:00 to 21:30. Total amount of hours*: 48 (3h* x 16 classes)

A1.2  MILLE GRAZIE II will begin on Tuesday 11th September and last until Tuesday 29th January. This course will take place every Tuesday, from 19:00 to 21:00. Total amount of hours*: 48 (2.5h* x 19 classes)

A2.1 MILLE GRAZIE III will begin on Friday 14th of September and last until Friday 4th January. The lessons will take place once per week, always on Friday, from 19:00 to 21:30. Total amount of hours*: 48 (3h* x 16 classes)

Prices

Each course costs €240.

Info & Registration

Should you need further information or want to register for one of the above-mentioned courses, feel free to contact us at info@berlinoschule.com !

Where

At Berlino Schule, in Gryphiusstr. 23, in Friedrichshain, one of the best, safest and most lively areas in Berlin. Moreover, the school is within walking distance of the East Side Gallery (the longest segment of the Berlin Wall still standing), one of the main touristic attractions of the capital city.

 *As defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and applied to all language schools, one hour of lesson consists of 45 minutes.

 

 

#quantoèbellaberlino, the photocontest dedicated to the most beautiful pictures of Berlin

Berlino Magazine and Berlino Schule organize a photo contest to show the beauty of the German capital.

The contest #quantoèbellaberlino gives you the chance to win a German course during Berlino Schule’s Summer School, which will take place from July to September.
The topic of this year’s contest is Berlin’s beauty: every corner of this amazing city leaves all the people open-mouthed and breathless. Just go for a walk near Hackescher Markt or go to the Kreuzberg district and you will be enchanted. The pictures in the competition must capture characteristic corners or little-known landscapes, which can fully express the magical beauty of the city.

How to take part in the #quantoèbellaberlino photography contest

Follow the instructions:

– Be sure to «like» Berlino Schule and Berlino Magazine on Facebook

– Upload the photo using your Facebook account, making sure that the privacy for the viewing is set to “EVERYONE”

– Provide a title for the picture followed by the hashtag #quantoèbellaberlino

– Tag in the caption of the photo both Berlino Schule and Berlino Magazine

Here an example:

How we choose the winners of #quantoèbellaberlino

All the posts will be reviewed by the team of Berlino Magazine and it will then share every photo within 24 hours from the publication on the album #quantoèbellaberlino – Contest fotografico on Berlino Magazine’s facebook page.
The deadline for entries is July 1st 2018, 00:01 a.m.
Our team will select the winner (aka the picture that will have received the highest number of likes on the page of the magazine – shares do not count, but they definitely help!) on 02.07.2018 at 12:00 p.m. In case of a tie, the picture uploaded earlier will win. We will only consider one photograph for each person.

Prizes

First prize: Summer School in Berlino Schule

Berlino Schule’s Summer School is the study holiday you’ve been waiting for.
The winner of the contest #quantoèbellaberlino will have the chance to attend a super intensive course of two weeks, five hours per day (from Monday to Friday). The school is located in Friedrichshain, one of the most beautiful, lively and safe district in Berlin.
Summer School will take place from July 2nd to September 7th 2018, as follows:

2 July – 13 July
16 July – 27 July
30 July – 10 August
13 August – 24 August
27 August – 7 September

There will be morning (9.15-13.30) and evening (14.00-18.15) classes.

Second prize: A dinner for two

The second prize is a dinner for two people at the restaurant MedEATerranean TRIP, in Gabriel-Max-Strasse, 19 – 10245 in Berlin. During the dinner two glasses of wine are also included.

Third prize: Beer, beer, beer!

The third prize is a taste of handcrafted italian beers accompanied by an appetizer, at the italian pub Birra in Prenzlauer Allee, 198 – 10405 in Berlin ( here our article about the pub’s history).

Accommodation:

Berlino Schule has entered many agreements with apartments tenants and hostels, all over the city to make the search for an accommodation easier for its students.

For further information send an email to: info@berlinoschule.com

Good luck to everyone – we look forward to your submissions!

You cannot live in Germany if you don’t understand the importance of the word “Bitte»

German is notoriously not one of the simplest languages around. Some words, though, are more important than others to live in Germany.

Among articles, cases, separable verbs and extremely long words it is hard for those who either need or simply want to learn it (it’s been proved the latter are 0,01% of the world population). Most people give up immediately, without even really starting, standing up from the Volkhochschule (VHS) chairs right after learning that together with a noun they need to memorize also the correct article. Even more give up after learning that there are no proper rules to know if a noun is feminine, masculine or neuter.

 

Approaches vary.

Some manage to overcome the first obstacles and they are content with a very limited vocabulary sufficient to survive without losing their mind. A rare few are brave enough (and to them my admiration!) to try and assimilate everything they can of this multi-faceted language. Nevertheless, there are such direct and common words that it is impossible not to learn them even just by walking among Germans for a few hours. The most famous of them is without any doubt the word “Bitte”.

Now I will describe you a common scene. A mother and her child enter a café and go to the counter. You are there, with your hot and sweet coffee, waiting to finish it, get out and have a smoke, when the child, encouraged by an over-excited mother, asks the barista, “Could I have a glass of water?”

A reasonable barista would just take a glass, fill it with water and pass it to the child, dismissing him in ten seconds. Considering that baristas are not always reasonable, this specific one exclaims, “What is the magic word?”

Disaster!

 

The child is dumbstruck. He really doesn’t know the magic word. He looks around, speechless and disoriented. His mother is tomato-red from the embarrassment. She knows the magic word, but she cannot give him a hint so she stays silent.

Recognizing the awkwardness of the situation, the barista tries to help him, “Pl…?”

Faced by this insistence and inability to prepare a glass of water without asking weird questions, shyer kids would tearfully close themselves off, give up drinking for the next few years and regret the good old days when attaching themselves to their mother’s breast was sufficient to quench their thirst. The bolder ones would maybe try to make a joke, to tease and make fun of the barista.

In both situations, the barista could do nothing but raise the white flag and say with an endearingly fake smile, “Please! The magic word is please!”

 

A scene like this one would be unheard of in Germany.

If you were to tell it to a German they would say you are delusional or maybe simply too cynical.
German kids understand the use of the word “Bitte” even before they are born. It’s one of the first genetic upgrades to happen in the belly. So natural that when first the nurse spanks the newborn baby, he glares at her with an implicit dry “Bitte?!”. When a German child asks for an ice-cream or a glass of water he adds his nice “Bitte” automatically. He does not realize that he is using a “magic word” that could create tension, embarrassment and guilt in mothers concerned with the right way to educate their children.

A multipurpose word…

 

“Bitte” can be translated with both “please” and “you are welcome” and it is this important double translation that makes it one of the first words we learn, together with the frequency of its use.

One of those useless American universities between Massachussets and Alberobello did an even more useless study on German practices. According to it, the use of the word “Bitte” is the third most common practice after drinking Apfelschorle and ringing the bicycle bell, standing at a solid 87.5%. I heard personally someone using the “Bitte” before starting a violent fight, complete of kicks and punches. I cannot imagine the same thing happening in my city of birth, Neaples, and the mere idea of someone starting a fight with the equivalent of “Bitte” makes me laugh.

…and with many variations

Very important for Germans is not only the use of the word “Bitte”, but also of its most common variations: “Bitte schön” and “Bitte sehr”.

Cashiers are definitely professionals of the use of the word “Bitte”. They are so used to it that it is likely that they are all having therapy for excessive politeness. Even their voice tone is such that the “Bitte” always comes out the same with every client. Last week a LIDL cashier managed to repeat it one thousand times in one shift and as a reward they received a new conveyor belt on which the shopping slides wonderfully.

Servers are instead specialists of the “Bitte schön”. It is often used together with its big brother “Danke schön” with which clients thank them for the service. At this point, a dialogue ensues, which resemble closely the tweeting of birds in love one can find in Tiergarten. This is part of living I Germany and it is not rare to find servers so experienced that they can express different emotions just by lengthening the “ö” and transforming it in something resembling a “Bitteschööööööön”.

Last but not least is “Bitte sehr”, a slightly more refined, elegant variation, fitting of a Mitte habitué or a gentleman who gives his seat to women on buses. Usually foreigners use it when they want to show they have at least a B1.1 in German.

One can never go wrong by using the “Bitte”.

 

It’s one of those wild cards like “ganz” that you can use freely without looking completely inept. The way one abuses this word is the same of such words as “genau” or “super!” or weird expressions like “Keine Anhung” or “auf jeden Fall”. You will find yourself using them when you expect it the least. And in the end, it doesn’t matter if you cannot get the intonation or the sentence structure wrong. The only thing is, whatever you do, you always remember to use “Bitte”.

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10 German words you need to know

Those who study or studied German in the past know that it is not an “impossible” language, but even an enjoyable challenge, as it tests us daily. Mark Twain, the American writer known for his troubled relationship with German, which he did not like, but found extremely stimulating, used to say, “My philological studies have satisfied me that a gifted person ought to learn English (barring spelling and pronouncing) in thirty hours, French in thirty days, and German in thirty years. It seems manifest, then, that the latter tongue ought to be trimmed down and repaired. If it is to remain as it is, it ought to be gently and reverently set aside among the dead languages, for only the dead have time to learn it.” Here we give you 10 German words that have no direct translation in English. It is thanks to these very words that we can better learn German culture. Every single word helps us not only to improve our vocabulary, but also to deepen our knowledge of a new world.

1. Sehnsucht
For those who study or studied literature and specifically German Romanticism this word has always been a subject of discussion. It comes from Old High German and it meant “sickness of the painful craving”. Nowadays it is sometimes translated with “nostalgia”, but in fact it is a nostalgia caused by the unknown something, the Romantic undefined. Nostalgia is the pain of going back, Sensucht instead can be both the pain caused by the craving for something in the future and towards something in the present.

2. Weltschmerz
Literally “the pain of the world”, Weltschmerz is that pain one feels when the real world cannot fulfill our expectations. The term was coined by German writer Jean Paul and instills a pessimistic world view.

3. Torschlusspanik
The literal translation of the term is “closed door panic” and it means that specific anxiety caused by a deadline and the knowledge of the passing of time and the need to act. The closed door is an opportunity and it stands for a missed chance that we could later regret.

4. Fernweh
How to translate this word? We could define this feeling as “nostalgia towards faraway lands”, in which this land is not our own birth land (in which case we would use Heimweh). Fernweh means the desire to pack and leave to discover faraway places to bring in your heart always.

5. Zweisamkeit
When one talks about loneliness, one thinks about a single person, isolated by others. Robert Musil in his “The Confusion of Young Törless” writes about coupledom and affirms that “to be in a couple is nothing more than a double loneliness”. Even spending most of the time with a partner, isolated from the rest of the world, means living in solitude. And yet, the two elements of the Zweisamkeit don’t complain because they feel complete.

6. Backpfeifengesicht
The meaning of this world is much more familiar than you would think. Do you know the kind of people you feel like slapping in the face just by looking at them? From today you can call them with the German term, instead of calling them “faces to slap”.

7. Feierabend
If you are ew in Germany and you just found a job, you will often hear your colleagues saying, “ich mache Feierabend” and you will wonder how come that they go partying every night without inviting you, while you go back home completely knackered. Feierabend in fact means that moment of the day when you can relax and dedicate yourself to something that is not work.

8. Reisefieber
Literally “travel fiever”, it means that anxiety that you feel before travelling, connected to packing and preparing the necessary documents. Not everybody suffers from this, but some will see themselves in the subject who suffers from Reisefieber and arrives at the airport three hours in advance after repeatedly weighing their luggage and checking their documents.

9. Vorfreude
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing said, “To look forward to pleasure is also a pleasure.” Vorfreude means exactly the foretaste of a pleasure that we are waiting for: it means to enjoy our dreams and expectations.

10. Waldeinsamkeit
Solitude of the forest”, it is that feeling you feel when you walk on your own through a forest. Waldeinsamkeit is a term very dear to the ascetic monastic and to German Romantic traditions that encouraged the reconciliation of man and nature.

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240€, two months classes: the evening German courses starting in March at Berlino Schule

To adventure in the maze of the German language means also to crash against rigid rules and complex grammar structures that could initially put you off wanting to learn this language.

That is why it is important to rely on the right people: Berlino Schule continues offering German courses taught by qualified teachers who have been teaching for years in a stimulating environment. The courses will take place in classes of maximum 15 participants. An attendance certificate will be granted on request at the end of the course.

Evening German courses starting in December at the Berlino Schule

Evening German courses are starting on 12th and 13th March at Berlino Schule and they will last 8 weeks, for a total amount of 48 hours: classes will take place 2 days a week (Mo & Wed or Tue & Thu), 3 hours per day.

A1.1 (German for beginners). The evening German course for beginners (A1.1) will start on 13th March and classes will take place 2 days per week, Tuesday and Thursday, 3 hours a day from 19.15 to 21.40 (an hour coincides with a 45-minutes didactic unit, as established by the Common European Framework of Reference). The course is targeted to whoever wants to learn the fundamentals of the German language. The price of the course is 240€ euros.

A1.2 The evening German course A1.2 will start on 12th March and classes will take place 2 days per week, Monday and Wednesday, 3 hours a day from 19.15 to 21.40 (an hour coincides with a 45-minutes didactic unit, as established by the Common European Framework of Reference). The price of the course is 240€ euros.

A2.2 The evening German course A2.2 will start on 12th March and classes will take place 2 days per week, Monday and Wednesday, 3 hours a day from 19.15 to 21.40 (an hour coincides with a 45-minutes didactic unit, as established by the Common European Framework of Reference). The price of the course is 240€ euros.

B1.2 The evening German course B1.2 will start on 13th March and classes will take place 2 days per week, Tuesday and Thursday, 3 hours a day from 19.15 to 21.40 (an hour coincides with a 45-minutes didactic unit, as established by the Common European Framework of Reference). The price of the course is 240€ euros.

C1.1 The evening German course C1.1 will start on 12th March and classes will take place 2 days per week, Monday and Wednesday, 3 hours a day from 19.15 to 21.40 (an hour coincides with a 45-minutes didactic unit, as established by the Common European Framework of Reference). The price of the course is 240€ euros.

Prices and enrollment

A 20€ enrollment fee is going to be added to the price of every single course the first time you attend a course at Berlino Schule every year. Moreover, it is possible to enroll in a course that has already begun prior consent of the school and the condition that the class is not already filled up.

Where

At Berlino Schule/Berlino Magazine, in Gryphiusstr. 23, in Friedrichshain, one of the best, safest and most lively Berlin neighbourhoods, in addition to being two minutes away from the East Side Gallery, the longest Wall segment still standing and one of the main touristic attractions in Berlin.

Course calendar

Berlino Schule offers courses for everyone: intensive, evening and conversation ones. The whole language offer is available on the official school website.

Consult here the complete German courses calendar of Berlino Schule.
Contact us here for info and to enroll: info@berlinoschule.com or consult the berlinoschule.com website.

10 German words that every language should have

They say that the language of a nations reflects its culture and mentality, even more so if there are words that can’t be directly translated in other languages.

 

These are precisely the most interesting words to study or observe with attention because they allow us to really grasp a different culture and norms. So here are 10 beautiful and intricate German words to learn:

#10 SCHILDERWALD

A forest of road signs. So many road signs that you’ll get confused by all the directions indicated and get lost.

#9 KOPFKINO

To have a mental movie going on. Well, to whom did it never happen? Imagining in our head the best and worst scenarios we would say.

#8 LUFTSCHLOSS

In English we would say «to build castles in the air». Something desired, but far away from reality: a project or idea that can be hardly achievable.

#7 SCHNAPSIDEE

That crazy idea that you will get in a moment of absolute euphoria, at times caused by an excessive consumption of alcohol. Genius ideas that might reveal to be a total disaster or an acclaimed success.

#6 AHNUNGSLOSIGKEIT

The lack of knowledge, opinions, awareness. According to the context it might indicate being naive, ignorant or ingenuity.

#5 FINGERSPITZENGEFUEHL

An immediate awareness and empathy with our surroundings, that allows us to respond promptly and diplomatically.

#4 STREBEN

The origin of the term resides in the German romantic period, when this word indicated the detachment from everyday life to reach that intangible level of perfection. Today the term indicates the effort and determination required to fullfill one’s ambitions.

#3 GEBORGENHEIT

Most of the dictionaries translate this term simply as «certainty». In reality there are many more nuances that go over and across the meaning of this word: an incredible combination of certainty, protection and intimacy derived from relations with others, in particular your family.

#2 VERSCHLIMMBESSERN

Making a situation worst in the attempt of making it better. Like trying to fix that bad haircut at home on your own..

#1 WANDERLUST

The desire to leave. That uncontrollable itch that makes you want to travel and explore the world, see new places and make new experiences.

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Are you getting intrigued by the German language or wish to refine your vocabulary? Then take a look at the German courses that Berlino Schule organizes!