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German Intensive Course B1

LcL-Institut für Sprachen und Kommunikation
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The course German Compact B1 helps you build your B1.1 and B1.2 German skills step by step. You’re introduced to holistic language communication as you go through B1-level reading, listening, speaking, and writing modules. This allows you to talk about the many topics of your daily life, work, and residence. You also participate in discussions and express your goals and dreams. While you study these topics, learn about values and integration knowledge for B1 – specifically the democratic, legal, and societal foundations of living together in Austria. This course’s content thoroughly prepares you for the questions in the ÖIF integration exam B1, which focuses on verbal communication, and which you must take if you want to apply for permanent residence or citizenship. Solidify your German skills in the LcL Language Lab* with practical listening and speaking exercises. These exercises are checked by your instructor and guided by your computer to help you become a more independent German user. *Online participation is also possible on request. In the case of online course participation, the phonetics units in the LcL language laboratory are omitted.

Overview of language content German B1.1 + B1.2

- Learn advanced language acts, e.g., stating your opinion

- Use more complex grammar in connected sentences about daily life, work, and leisure time

- Discuss opinions, plans, and ideas

- Write comments or letters of complaint

- Understand values and integration knowledge for Austria at the B1 level

Study Phonetics in the LcL Language Lab

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
4 weeks
Start dates
Every first Monday of the month
Classes per week
4 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Thursday
School holidays
23 Dec 2024 - 02 Jan 2025

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Afternoon session
11:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Evening session
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Intermediate
You will take a placement test before your arrival in Vienna to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 6 students
Maximum 8 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 35 years old
(30 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

We love languages! Learn to live languages with us!

Language lessons immersed in language culture in the most modern language lab in Vienna.

Competent, practical, and stress-free - our team of language enthusiasts and certified language trainers combines your learning with fun!

Experience high-quality language learning in groups of up to eight people as well as a piece of Viennese history. Visit us at our renovated Biedermeier style language institute, which was built 1695 in Spittelberg in the seventh district of Vienna.

Our high tech language lab adds even more value. There, you can listen your way to better pronunciation. Additionally, we offer lessons in sign language, language workshops, and our academy for seniors.

Listen. Speak. Read. Write. - Understand!

Our passion: language training as a holistic experience. Flexible, personal, multi-faceted!

Our history: language teaching based on experience.

Between the 3 members of our management team, we've learned 7 languages since childhood: English, Turkish, Bulgarian, Polish, Ukranian, and Russian. Many of these languages, including German for some of us, were ones we had to learn as part of our schooling.

Because of this, we understand the difficulties of the often lengthy learning process. But our experiences have taught us how to make language learning easier, increase motivation, and make joy, a predictor for success, a part of the process.

Now we get to pass this knowledge on to you with the help of our many years of experience in adult education and our team of carefully selected language and communication specialists.

Our mission: innovative learning acquisition.

We live languages. We want to deliver an enjoyable, high-quality learning experience to our clients using new technologies and innovative teaching methods. Our skills — your success!
Experience language with us! Our 60-minute lessons are built also on a healthy dose of fun and enthusiasm.

Year opened
2022
Number of classrooms
5

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native German speakers
All
Teachers with German teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at LcL-Institut für Sprachen und Kommunikation varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 35. In the summer, the average age is 30.

School holidays

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
23 Dec 2024 - 02 Jan 2025

School location

In one of the most beautiful streets of the 7th district in Vienna.

The top renovated rooms of our old Viennese Biedermeier house from 1695 offer a comfortable and modern atmosphere to help you focus on your learning. Our offices contain five classrooms, each about 10 to 25 square meters. Every classroom is furnished with easy-to-move desks and chairs, as well as a cloakroom. On sunny days, our picturesque courtyard is also available for lessons outside. Our language institute is on the ground floor. The building itself is under monument protection, it is one of the oldest houses of Vienna. Right around the corner from the school, you will find numerous cafés, restaurants and bars as well as museums, theaters and cinemas.

How to find us:

Underground: U3 (Volkstheater or Neubaugasse), starting Autumn 2023: U2 and U3 (Volkstheater or Neubaugasse)
Buses: 48A (St Ulrichs Platz or Kellermanngasse) or 13A (Neubaugasse/Westbahnstraße or Burggasse/Neubaugasse)
Tram: 49 (Stiftgasse or Volkstheater
If you're traveling by car, the Contipark Garage Museumsquartier or the Payuca Garage Kirchberggasse are available for a parking fee.

The stops and parking garages listed above are at most a five-minute walk from our facilities.

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Reviews

67% recommend

based on 3 reviews
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"Nice but not completely satisfying"

Gabriele Bucchi, student from Switzerland

Location is very good. Secretary nice and very warming. Teaching not completely satisfying even in a "holiday course".

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
School location
Date of study
12 Feb 2024 - 16 Feb 2024
Would you recommend this school?
No
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Rafal, LcL-CEO at LcL-Institut für Sprachen und Kommunikation responded to this review.
07 March 2024

Dear Gabrielle,

Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your recent German Holiday Language Course (1:1-classes) experience with us.

We're delighted to hear that you found our location convenient and our secretary welcoming. However, we are sincerely sorry to learn that the teaching aspect of your course did not meet your expectations.

We want to assure you that we take customer feedback seriously, and we always endeavor to provide the best possible learning experience for our students. That’s why we proactively also reached out to you after your first two sessions to ensure everything was meeting your needs. At that time, you indicated that everything was perfect.

Our instructors are dedicated to tailoring their lessons to each student's preferences and goals. They are more than willing to adjust their approach to align with your learning objectives, as evidenced by their preparation based on your interests in Vienna's history, opera, and music.

While we regret that your experience fell short of your expectations, we genuinely appreciate your feedback. It helps us identify areas for improvement and ensure that future students have a more satisfactory experience.

Once again, thank you for choosing the LcL Language Institute. We value your input and hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future.

"Great people and professional approach"

Lukasz Bogajewski

It was very intensive course, thanks to which i learned a lot. Teacher was very patient and helpful. It was crazy for me to get to know people from all over the world and work with them. You can see the school is new, you can feel the breath of freshness. Class to practice pronunciation is a super experience. I'm thinking about starting the next course, this time a level up.

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Quality of teaching
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Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
12 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"I had a good experience and improved my language skills during my time there."

Gisela Deneke

The location is practical and accessible. The facilities are new and some are still being renovated/improved. Some equipment such as headphones and microphones were not fully set up and were used on the last day of class. The instructor was really good, spoke clearly and explained things well. The setup of the classes was good. Ideally, it would be great to switch up class activities and make them a bit more dynamic so that it’s not as repetitive over time (such as creating dialogues or conversations). The staff is friendly and helpful, and I appreciated that they provided us with water for every class. Overall I had a very good experience. While there are things still being set up or renovated, I think this institute already has great potential for being a good resource for language learning.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
13 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
housing

Housing

LcL Language Institute offers the following housing types:
student-residence

Student residence (off-campus) - Single-person room - No meals

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weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: Nordbahnstraße 47, Wien, Wien 1020, Austria
Location: In the city center of Vienna
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, telephone, computers, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, air conditioning, heating, 24/7 supervision, sports facilities, and other
Distance to school: 20 - 35 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
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Open-minded explorers from around the world gather at The Social Hub Vienna (formerly The Student Hotel). Join them and stay in a hotel with a vibrant atmosphere where people learn, stay, work and play.
Close to the Augarten and the iconic Prater park, The Social Hub Vienna is the perfect base for anything from a short city break to an extended stay. Check in and immerse yourself in this hub full of creatives and see what the local community is up to in the coworking spaces. When it's time to unwind, spacious rooms with comfortable beds ensure you'll get a good night sleep to bring on the next day.

For long stays, THS offers a fully-furnished room, private bathroom, spaces to work and relax, gym use, free bike-sharing, laundry, 24-hour security… all yours, in one great value package.

Centrally located by Universität Wien, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, TU Wien, Central European University and Webster University, The Social Hub Vienna offers a secure hassle-free stay that streches far beyond student accommodation.

This is a hub to call home, with everything you need to study and make an impact. In comfortable spaces to work or play, you'll mix with an international group of students plus a passionate community, to form lasting friendships and put all your ideas into action.

Because of their partnership, reach out to the LcL team and check out whether they are possible discouts to get for your accommodation booking at THS.
hotel

Hotel - Single-person room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

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weekly
Address: BREITE GASSE 9, Vienna, Vienna 1070, Austria
Location: In the city center of Vienna
Housing type: Hotel
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (3 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, heating, 24/7 supervision, sports facilities, and other
Distance to school: 3 - 6 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
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SAYS HELLO
And opens its heart and its doors to you.
Whether you live nearby or are visiting from the other side of the world – Hotel Gilbert is an open-minded house that thrives on diversity and celebrates community.

Family-run, close-knit and by your side. You’ll simply feel well taken care of with Gilbert. It’s a small place but has the highest of standards when it comes to guests’ well-being.

Service with a capital S. And a service culture that aims to please. Guests receive more than good service; they receive the best hotel service imaginable. And service isn’t just in person; it’s personal.

Hotel Gilbert makes serious business of its guests’ well-being – without taking itself too seriously. Because the only thing plain and ordinary at Gilbert is the name.

All that makes Hotel Gilbert truly your hotel.
https://www.hotel-gilbert.at/en

Hotel Gilbert is our partner. By booking a course, please ask us for the promo code. You receive 10% discount during the entire year!

Private apartment - 2-person shared room - Breakfast - 2 students must book together

N/A
weekly
Address: Kandlgasse 35 , Vienna, Vienna 1070, Austria
Location: In the city center of Vienna
Housing type: Hostel
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, heating, 24/7 supervision, and other
Distance to school: 8 - 10 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Monday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
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visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Vienna based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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