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German is one of the most popular language courses that is extensively used across the globe. Online German courses can be pursued in India easily. Online German classes can be attended as a certificate course mostly. The duration can be up to 1 year. At the end of the online German course, certificates are issued.

The Online German language course will help candidates to introduce themselves and interact with everyone in daily life.  It also assists the aspirants to enhance their career prospects and engage in regular activities. Moreover, the aspirants will be able to create, edit and proofread documents in German languages and interact with people in a foreign country.

A language course can be easily taken online and does not require much offline classroom-based exposure. Therefore, these courses can be easily taken online. Why learn German?

  • It boosts your social confidence.
  • It is useful for admission to any foreign university, especially in European countries - Germany, Austria, Belgium, and Luxembourg.
  • Enhances career prospects.
  • Someone who is looking for a career in translation can opt for a German course as 1 in 10 books on the world is published in German.

Online German Course Eligibility

There is no set eligibility for online German classes. Unlike the various German degree courses (BA, MA, PhD), the online German course is open to all. The online German courses are certificate programmes. These can be pursued by someone who is:

  • Applying for a Visa.
  • Going to Germany for further studies, research, etc.
  • Looking for jobs in European countries
  • Want to enhance or upgrade their job profile or salary
  • Want to teach
  • Want to learn a foreign language as a hobby?

Online German Entrance Exams

Students who wish to pursue Online German courses need to appear in the below-mentioned popular entrance exams:

Online German Course Syllabus

As per the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for language, German language courses have 6 levels: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 & C2.

Level

Contents

Maturity level

A1

Simple enquiries, understanding instructions, giving instructions, basic grammar, increasing vocabulary.

Beginner

A2

Get familiar with everyday situations, read and understand simple texts.

Basic

B1

Basic grammar, discussions on interesting topics

Lower intermediate

B2

Get command of essential German, practice reading, writing and discussing difficult topics.

Upper intermediate

C1

Learn to express clearly in all forms of communication that is speaking and writing a large number of topics. Also, understand almost all texts.

Extremely fluent

C2

Express yourself in fluent German. Here aspirants can work on literary, socio-political, cultural and scientific topics.

Comparable to a native speaker

An aspirant is allowed to complete the course up to their preferred level. After each level certificate is provided that signifies the completion of the course up to that particular level.

How Difficult is the German Language?

The difficulty level of the German language as compared to that of the English language is given below:

Speaking: Difficult

Grammar: Moderate

Writing: Moderate

Overall difficulty: Moderate

Popular Institutes Offering Online German Courses

Some of the popular institutes that offer online German courses in India:

ITESKUL (read as I-T-School): This institute is situated in Pune and is dedicated to foreign language courses only. They offer live online classes for foreign language courses including German. The course is online and interactive.

  • The certificates offered by them are internationally recognized certifications in major European languages.

Indian Institute of Foreign Language: This is a training Institute based in Bangalore.

  • They offer online courses in various foreign languages including German. After the completion of the German course, they offer the German language certification as per CEFR.

Language Pantheon, New Delhi: This Institute is based out in New Delhi. They provide online German courses. The online classes are held every day and the candidates need to pre-book them at their convenience.

The fee structure of the online German course for Language Pantheon, New Delhi is as follows:

Level

Fees

A1

INR 15,000

A2

INR 15,000

B1

INR 16,000

A1 - B1

INR 41,000

A1 – B2.2

INR 67,000

A1 - C1

INR 92,000

Max Mueller Bhavan/ Goethe Institute: This institute is also located in New Delhi. They offer an online course in Germany also a blend of online and offline classes. The features of their online live class is as follows:

  • There are 8 Live sessions
  • Teacher interactions
  • Group Interactions
  • Tailored instructional approach

Their online German course starts each month for fresh candidates. The duration of the course is 17 weeks. They admit a maximum batch size of 18 students. The fee is INR 24,000.

The German Language School, Delhi: The German language course offered by this institute is available online as well as in classroom mode. However, they offer online German courses at A1, A2, B1 and B2 levels only. The online classes run every day and students need to book the class as per their preference. At the completion of the course, candidates are provided with a certificate if the attendance record is more than 60%.

Degree Courses in German Language

Apart from the online German course that offers certificates on the completion of the course, candidates can also pursue degree courses. However, the degree courses are not offered online.

The difference between online certificate courses in German and degree courses in German can be checked below:

Online German Course

Degree Course

It is a certificate course

Offers degrees like BA, MA, PhD on completion of the course

Not a regular classroom course

Regular classroom course

Flexible hours and schedules

Has a fixed schedule and has strict hours

Can be pursued if learning German is a hobby or is a requirement for study/jobs abroad

Is important for those who wish to make a career out of the German language

Online German Job Profiles

The aspirants of the online German courses can work at the below-mentioned job profiles after completing the course. These are:

German Language Expert Technical Support Executive
German Language Trainer Logistics Executive
Travel & Tour Agent for German tourists IT service desk specialist

 

Online German Top Recruiters

The aspirants of the German language course can find work in

  • Schools/Colleges/Universities
  • Online Teaching Platforms
  • Media Houses
  • Travel and Tourism
  • Publishing Houses
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  • Popular Online German Colleges in India
  • Popular Private Online German Colleges in India
  • Most Popular Courses
  • Popular Online German UG Courses
  • Popular Exams

Popular Online German Colleges in India

Following are the most popular Online German Colleges in India. Learn more about these Online German colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
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Popular Private Online German Colleges in India

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Most Popular Courses

Following are the most popular Online German courses, based on alumni reviews. Explore these reviews to choose the best course in Online German.

Popular Online German UG Courses

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Popular Exams

Following are the top exams for Online German. Students interested in pursuing a career on Online German, generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.

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