German
Study German - Gain a competitive advantage
Germany is a country of innovation and one of Finland's most important trading partners. Proficiency in German is needed in working life. When you study German at LUT, you can go to a German-speaking country for an exchange or internship during your studies. After graduation, you will have a real competitive advantage in the labor market as a German speaker.
German is the most spoken language in Europe: it is spoken by about 100 million people. You will benefit from proficiency in German, especially in the fields of business, technology and tourism.
Most German courses are taught in English and in Finnish.
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| CEFR level | Course (3 ects) | Prerequisites | Period | |||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||
| A1 | German 1 | no previous skills | x | x | ||
| A1 | German 2 | German 1 or equivalent skills (e.g. 1 year in secondary education) | x | x | ||
| A1 | German 3 | German 2 or equivalent skills (1 to 2 years in secondary education) | x | x | ||
| A2 | Spoken German Skills | German 3 or equivalent skills | x | x | ||
| A2 | German for Work 1 | German 3 or Spoken German Skills or equivalent skills (2 to 3 years in secondary education) | x | |||
| B1 | German for Work 2 | German for Work 1 or good skills at level A2 | x | |||
| B1 | German for Work 3 | German for Work 2 or skills at level A2 | x | x | x | x |
| B1 | Wirtschaftsdeutsch | Skills at level B1 | x | |||
Have you studied German before? Are you wondering what course would be the right one for you? Take the entry level test by using the link: German entry level test (A1)
For more information about the German courses please contact the German teachers.
Lahti
Tiina Pernanen
tiina.pernanen@lab.fi
Lappeenranta
Cornelia Erdmann
cornelia.erdmann@lab.fi
Pirjo Rantonen
pirjo.rantonen@lab.fi