To teach German at our school, we use the widely accepted CEFR standard — the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages — with levels from A0 for preschool children to A2 for teenagers.
📌 Building courses based on these guidelines means that a child follows a clear, internationally recognized level system and can take international exams in the future.
In addition to the Goethe-Institut exams, such as the Fit in Deutsch series — for example, A1 Fit in Deutsch 1 for ages 10–16 and A2 Fit in Deutsch for ages 12–16 — there are also international telc certification exams, The European Language Certificates, for children and teenagers.
They also comply with CEFR standards and confirm the learner’s language proficiency level (telc Deutsch A1 Junior, telc Deutsch A2 Junior).
Thus, studying under our program opens up the possibility of official international confirmation of knowledge in the future.
The learning process is built on modern and effective methods of teaching foreign languages and has a strong methodological foundation.
1. Communicative approach
The goal of the lesson is to teach the child to communicate, not simply to “learn a rule.”
Grammar and vocabulary are immediately connected to meaning:
Ich habe Hunger / Ich möchte… / Kann ich…? — as real language tools for everyday life.
📌 During the trial lesson, the teacher assesses the student’s language level. Later, the teacher creates an individual learning program based on the student’s current knowledge, interests, hobbies, and goals.
During the lessons, students practise using German in real-life situations: introducing themselves and talking about themselves, wishing someone a happy birthday or inviting someone to a celebration, asking for directions, talking about a trip, and so on.
2. TPR (Total Physical Response method) — especially effective for children aged 4–10. 🔀
TPR [tee-pee-ar] is the Total Physical Response method. Language is “linked to movement” — showing, doing, acting things out — which helps children remember the material faster and more easily.
This format reduces the fear of making mistakes, as the child first understands and responds, and only then begins to speak.
3. Guided Discovery
Instead of receiving a direct explanation of the rule from the teacher, the child observes examples, notices a pattern, and works with the teacher to understand the rule in a gentle and clear way.
This approach ensures a deeper understanding of the material and develops conscious language use, rather than mechanical memorization of rules.
Additional practical elements of the program:
We want the learning process to be regular, clear, and successful!
🔄 Spiral revision — as the level of difficulty increases, we regularly return to previously studied topics, helping students gain a deeper understanding of the material and achieve long-term results.
🪄 Regular micro-assessment — gentle and systematic progress tracking without stress for the child, allowing the teacher to provide support and adjust the learning process in time.
🧩 Clear and understandable goals for each lesson — the child understands exactly what they will learn today: “Today I will be able to buy food in a shop,” “Today I will learn how to invite friends to a party,” “Today I will be able to describe my pet.”