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German Courses Summer 2019
Registration starts:
for Intensive Courses: February 14, 2019
for Evening Courses: May 2, 2019

July Intensive Course Monday – Friday, 9:15 am – 12:00 pm

course July 8 – August 2, 2019 57 teaching units € 492
course + single room July 7 – August 3, 2019 57 teaching units 27 nights € 1057
course + twin room July 7 – August 3, 2019 57 teaching units 27 nights € 982

August Intensive Course Monday – Friday, 9:15 am – 12:00 pm

course August 5 – 30, 2019 57 teaching units € 492
course + single room August 4 – 31, 2019 57 teaching units 27 nights € 1057
course + twin room August 4 – 31, 2019 57 teaching units 27 nights € 982

September Intensive Course Monday – Friday, 9:15 am – 1:00 pm

course September 2 – 20, 2019 56 teaching units € 482
course + single room September 1 – 21, 2019 56 teaching units 20 nights € 947
course + twin room September 1 – 21, 2019 56 teaching units 20 nights € 872

Summer Evening Course Mon + Wed or Tue + Thu, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

course July 8 – September 10, 2019 54 teaching units € 380

• 1 teaching unit = 45 minutes

• We offer German courses in 11 different phases.
Each course covers one course phase.
• At the end of each course, certificates are issued to participants who have attended classes regularly
(≥ 75% attendance) and who have taken the final exam.
• 4 ECTS credits are awarded to students who successfully complete the course.
• Books are available at the Facultas bookstore on campus. They are not included in the tuition fees.

ÖSD Exam
August 7 + 8, 2019 Level A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 Fees are available at sprachenzentrum.at/osd-en
Registration: June 17 – July 5, 2019
(Please remember to bring a photo identification with you.)
Editorial
Dear course participants,
The Language Center of the University of Vienna welcomes you to the summer intensive courses 2019!
Since 1922, a high quality of teaching and a wide variety of courses make us the number one choice. More
than 9000 participants attend our German courses each year. Our course levels comply with the Common
European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), thus ensuring international comparability. Our
highly motivated, educated and experienced team of instructors will enhance your learning process by
means of communication-based and student-oriented teaching techniques.
We also serve as examination center for ÖSD (Österreichisches Sprachdiplom). These exams are scheduled
for August 7 and 8, 2019.
Our courses take place on the campus of the University of Vienna and at other university buildings located in
the city center. We would be pleased to arrange accommodation for you in conveniently located student
residences. Our summer course program is complemented by a broad range of optional excursions and leisure
activities.
We wish you a pleasant stay in Vienna!
The Team of the Language Center of the University of Vienna

Afternoon activities
Preliminary program. You will receive a detailed program at the beginning of each course.
Special courses
Business German, phonetics, conversation, writing skills, grammar, Viennese Waltz, etc.
Lectures
on Austrian music, culture and literature
Self-study
A reading room with a selection of Austrian newspapers is available for self-study.
Extra-curricular activities
Welcome party, city walks, hiking in the Vienna Woods, bus and boat trips, movies in German and
videos with appropriate exercises, etc.
Afternoon activities can only be booked and paid for at our main office in Vienna.
Prices range from € 10 to € 80; some activities are free of charge.

Accommodation in student residences

Accommodation can be arranged in single or twin rooms (single beds), with basic amenities available. All
dormitories are conveniently located. Booking is available on self-catering basis only. You will find numerous
affordable restaurants on/near the university campus. Rooms can only be booked for the entire course
period (27 nights in July/August, 20 nights in September). Please note that arrivals are possible only on
Sunday before the course and departures are mandatory on Saturday after the course. Additional nights –
when booking two or three courses in a row – are charged separately.
Facilities
• Apartments with a maximum of 4 rooms may have one shared shower and toilet.
• There is a communal kitchen on each floor.
• Bedlinen is provided.
• Laundry facilities are available.
• Internet/WI-FI is availbale.
Kitchenware and towels are not provided.
Online Enrollment and Payment
Course only
Please register online on our website www.sprachenzentrum.at/sommerintensiv-en for the relevant
course(s). You may choose the following payment options:
• Credit card (VISA, Mastercard, American Express) or SOFORT banking
• Bank transfer: Please note that your payment must be credited to our account no later than two weeks
prior to the beginning of the course.
We will send you the confirmation of your enrollment and further information on your course by email.
Course with accommodation
Please register online on our website www.sprachenzentrum.at/sommerintensiv-en for the relevant course(s)
and the relevant type of room (single/twin). You may choose the following payment options:
• Credit card (VISA, Mastercard, American Express) or SOFORT banking: Your room will be immediately
booked for you.
• Bank transfer: The reservation of your room will be made only upon receipt of the entire amount.
The confirmation of your enrollment, including the address of the dormitory and the check-in schedule, will
be sent to you by email as soon as your payment is received.

Bank transfer – please note:

When transfering the tuition and accommodation fees, please remember to clearly state the name of the
course participant and the course number.
All banking transfer charges and fees must be covered by the participant. You are therefore requested to
send all payments marked "free of charges for the payee". Any balance or surplus in transfer charges will be
settled in cash at our office.
Bank transfers from non-EU countries may take up to ten business days.
Our complete banking information:
Innovationszentrum Universität Wien GmbH
UniCredit Bank Austria AG
1020 Wien, Rothschildplatz 1
IBAN: AT73 1100 0052 1110 1006, BIC (swift code): BKAUATWW

On-site Enrollment and Payment

Courses and accommodation can also be booked in person at our main office. We accept payments in cash,
by debit card (Maestro) and by credit card (VISA, Mastercard). Your course and accommodation will then be
reserved for you on the spot.

Terms of cancellation
Cancellations must be confirmed by the Language Center in order to become effective.
• Cancellation of the course
• up to three business days prior to the beginning of the course – no cancellation fee
• two business days or less before the start of the course, and in case of non-attendance – full fees
will be charged.
• Cancellation of room reservations
• up to 21 days before the course is scheduled to start – no cancellation fee
• 20 to 14 days before the course is scheduled to start – € 200 cancellation fee will be charged, the balance
will be refunded.
• 13 days or less before the course is scheduled to start, or in case of non-arrival – accommodation fees
become due and payable in full.
Please see the General Terms and Conditions of Business on our website www.sprachenzentrum.at/agb-en
 Course levels
Each CEFR-level is subdivided into two course phases (CEFR - Common European Framework of
Reference for Languages).
Each of our summer courses covers one phase.
In all of our courses, we offer training in four language acquisition skills (listening, reading, writing
and speaking), as well as in three major language functions (grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary).

German A1: Phase 1 and Phase 2

For participants with no or very little competence in German.
A1/1 Objectives: Reading and listening comprehension of simple texts; giving basic personal information;
A1/2 establishing contacts with others; taking part in simple conversations; acquiring funda-
mental vocabulary and learning basic grammar structures that enable elementary
spoken and written communication in everyday situations.

German A2: Phase 1 and Phase 2

A2/1 Objectives: Communication in familiar, everyday situations; reading and listening comprehension of
A2/2 the core message of texts involving topics and requirements of everyday life and familiar
situations; writing elementary texts about familiar topics and personal interests.

German B1: Phase 1 and Phase 2

B1/1 Objectives: Communication on general topics; means of verbal expression for more complex
conversations; writing of basic official documents; comprehension of general content of
B1/2 simple radio or television broadcasts; command of basic vocabulary on general topics.

German B2: Phase 1 and Phase 2

B2/1 Objectives: Further development of reading and listening strategies for enhanced comprehension
of complex texts on abstract and concrete topics; boosting vocabulary for clear and
B2/2 adequate action and reaction in written and spoken communication on a wide spectrum
of subject matters.

GermanC1: Phase 1 and Phase 2

Objectives: Enhancement of written and spoken instruments of communication, thus enabling
C1/1 effective and flexible use of the language within the realm of public/professional life
C1/2 and/or in education and studies. Understanding complex written and audio materials
from different media, participating in discussions, drafting detailed and explicit written
statements and comments on complex topics.

German C2: Phase 1 and Phase 2

Objectives: Honing of written and spoken expression for spontaneous, fluent and to a large extent
C2/1 correct enunciation in the context of discussions and presentations. Focus on complex
literary, scientific and geo-political texts (both written and audio) for enhanced com-
C2/2 prehension and expression of fine nuances.
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1 Campus
Alser Straße 4 / Hof 1.16
1090 Vienna
2 Spitalgasse 5–9
1090 Vienna
3 Universität Wien –
Hauptgebäude (Main Building)
Universitätsring 1
Sprachenzentrum der Universität Wien
1010 Vienna
Campus der Universität Wien
4 Neues Institutsgebäude (NIG) Alser Straße 4, Hof 1.16
Universitätsstraße 7 1090 Vienna, Austria
1010 Vienna T: +43 1 4277-24101
5 Juridicum [email protected]
Schottenbastei 10–16 www.sprachenzentrum.at
1010 Vienna /sprachenzentrum.univie
6 Türkenstraße 3 #sprachenwien
1090 Vienna
7 OMP Office hours July – September:
Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
1090 Vienna Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Subject to change, January 2019

P Bus stop for excursions Photos: Innovationszentrum Universität Wien GmbH,
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