The first day and a typical weekly programme
Learning German at TREFFPUNKT
In order to know what to expect when starting your German course in Bamberg, you will find the following information on this page
- the first day program
- the weekly program
If you have any questions, please contact us, we will be happy to assist.
The first day at Sprachinstitut TREFFPUNKT is a great experience: Meet our Director, our Director of Studies our teachers and other students, learn all you need about our language school, take a tour at the school and the centre of Bamberg, come with us for lunch to meet other students and school staff, and choose the social activities for the next days.
Arrival at TREFFPUNKT: The first day
| When? | Who? | Program? |
| 09:30 | TREFFPUNKT-Representatives and new students | A warm welcome to TREFFPUNKT!
We will introduce you to our course and leisure program. Based on the placement test* you will be assigned to the appropriate course level and we will answer your questions. * you will have finalized this online after your course registration. (note: it is not our free online test). |
| 09:30 | "old" students |
class |
| 10:00 | new students |
class |
| 11:00 | all |
break – first get together |
| 11:30 | all students |
classes |
| 13:00 | all |
end of classes – lunchtime |
| 13:00 - 14:00 | TREFFPUNKT-representatives and new students | TREFFPUNKT-representatives are on hand at reception to help with all questions and requests |
| 15:00 | some students |
1-to-1 lessons |
IMPORTANT:
Don't forget to inform your family and friends about your arrival in Bamberg! They will almost certainly be waiting for a message from you ;-). If you would like to write an email, you are welcome to do it at school. There is W-LAN and three PC's available free of charge.
The typical weekly programm at TREFFPUNKT
| Day? | Program? |
| Monday to friday | 09:30 to 13:00: classes with a break of 30 minutes (11:00 - 11:30)
optional: afternoon classes and evening seminars |
| Monday |
Time to settle in and find your bearings. The TREFFPUNKT team will help with all questions and requests. |
| Tuesday |
Museum visit, cultural city walk or themed visits to a butcher's shop, bakery, post office, bank, shoe store etc... |
| Wednesday |
German for everyone: 60 minutes on a cultural or current topic - vocabulary and speaking practice for all course levels |
| Thursday |
"Stammtisch" (gathering) - we meet for a cheery get-together - students, teachers and friends from Bamberg |
| Friday |
For all students: Farewell ceremony for the students leaving, presentation of the TREFFPUNKT certificate, fotos and applaus! |
| Saturday / Sunday |
every other weekend easy hiking, concert and theater visits, tips for trips to other cities |
We try to incorporate traditional festivities, current exhibitions, films and events into our weekly program.
At Sprachinstitut TREFFPUNKT, you will speak German from the start!
You can find the weekly social program at Treffpunkt at the bottom of our homepage.