Learning
German in
Austria
Austria - a venue for people from various nations - is
the ideal place to learn German, the mother tongue of more than
110 million people. Because of the economic and cultural status
German speaking countries have achieved, knowledge of the German
language has become more and more important.
To
speak several languages is a must for young people desiring a career
within our global society. By learning another language we increase
our faculty to communicate with other people. There is no better
place than Austria to do so. This country is well known as a popular
meeting place, especially because of its easy-going and hospitable
inhabitants. Humanity, tradition innovation and professional know-how
are properly proportioned and appreciated.
First Class Tuition
Just as esteemed professionalism characterises Austrian sportsmen
and allows entrepreneurs to conquer risks, Austrian language schools
are second to none. They offer intensive courses, individual tuition,
German technical terms pertaining to various jobs and business German.
Teaching methods are up to date. Teachers are requested to attend
regular seminars to comply to the latest way of teaching.
Attractive Free-time Arrangements
After hard studies relaxation and a nice chat are welcome. To visit
a wine tavern or a renowned Viennese cafe is the best choice. There
you can mix with native speakers and enter into conversation in
no time. Students fond of sports will like the programme we suggest.
It includes windsurfing, sailing on the Danube, biking, skating
and skiing. Gorgeous pistes are within easy reach (one hours journey).
Cultural Life
We
treasure the cultural heritage left to us by the once Austrian-Hungarian
Monarchy. Vienna offers cultural events galore. We suggest an evening
at the Opera House, a visit to the Museum of Fine Arts and another
to the picture gallery in the Belvedere where you can admire the
original painting of The Kiss by Gustav Klimt. We also arrange for
a walk along the vineyards where Beethoven rambled, and another
time you can spend an evening listening and dancing to music by
Strauß.
Tradition and Present Time Achievements
You could look at the famous couch Sigmund Freud used to treat his
patients on, but should you prefer something more modern, the Festival
of Modern Music, the Ars Electronica or the Styrian Autumn are interesting
events, some of the many performances following modern and ultra
modern trends.
Examinations, Certificates
We live in an age asking for proof of ones efficiency, so certificates
are essential. Concerning your knowledge of German, we give you
the chance to acquire the Austrian Language Diploma or you can sit
for the examinations German as Foreign Language offered by the famous
Goethe-Institut.
The certificates issued by the Goethe Institut are in great demand
and acknowledged world-wide. The "Zertifikat Deutsch als Fremdsprache",
the "Zentrale Mittelstufen-prüfung" the "Zentrale
Oberstufenprüfung", the "Kleines and Grosses Sprachdiplom"
are appreciated by employers and universities all over the world.
The examination Austrian Language Diploma (basic level), can be
taken after a relatively short time of studies and is internationally
accepted as proof of some knowledge of German. To enter an Austrian
university we recommend sitting for the Austrian Language Diploma,
intermediate level.
Austria situated in the heart of Europe, is a traditional and renowned
meeting place for culturally different people and so we advise you
to come to our country, experience its special flair and study German
in Austria.
The Author: Beatrix Emperer-Raab, Director
of Alpha Sprachinstitut Austria
Alpha Sprachinstitut
Austria
Schwarzenbergplatz 16/Canovagasse 5
A-1010 Vienna, Austria
Phone: ++ 43-1503 69 69
Fax: ++ 43-1-503 6969-14
E-mail: alpha@telecom.at
Web: http://www.alpha.at
