GERMAN

Why German?

There are various reasons why one should learn the German language. 24% of people living within the EU speak German as their first language; German is also a second or foreign language for one third of the rest of EU citizens. The German language is among most widely-spoken world languages. It is also important as the language of science, especially as the language of philosophy. One reason why German is widely popular is that a great majority of tourists to Turkey are German people. As a result of the fact that millions of Turkish-origin people have been living in Germany since the 1960s, the number of German of tourists to tourist has been increasing. This has also led to an increase in trade between Turkey and Germany, thereby an increase in demand for the German language.

Lessons

In TÖMER, all classrooms are furnished with a “U-type” seating system so that learners can communicate with the teacher as well as their peers comfortably. Each class features modern, electronic teaching equipment; in accordance with international language learning standards, each class can hold 5 to 16 learners. Language teachers at TÖMER are members of Ankara University. The medium of instruction is German, as a result of which learners are exposed to the foreign language itself from the very start.

German courses consist of 12 levels: 6 basic levels, 4 intermediate levels, 2 advanced levels. In order to be successful at the final test given at the end of each term, learners need to prove proficient in each language skill tested (reading, listening, speaking, writing). If a learner fails to get a pass mark in any one of these skills, he or she is asked to take a second test for this skill only.

Genel Amaçlı Kurslar

Basic level coursebooks are Eurolingua 1 and Eurolingua 2, EM series, Alles Gute video series and supplementary material designed by TÖMER German Department. In intermediate and advanced level, class material consists of material and activities designed by TÖMER German Department to help develop speaking skill. In language courses designed for kids, the coursebook is Ping Pong.

Courses for Specific Purposes

Courses for specific purposes include test preparation classes (KPDS, ÜDS, YDS, Test of Proficiency for Master’s and Doctorate Programmes). Different language material has been designed to meet varying requirements of learners preparing for any one of these individual tests. In courses for specific purposes, teaching of test techniques follows intensive grammar study.

Speaking Classes

For learners already registered at TÖMER German courses, there are speaking classes organised outside of their regular German lesson hours. There courses are free of charge and lessons are given by experienced teachers. It is not obligatory to attend courses at TÖMER in order to have one’s language level certified. Test dates are announced by TÖMER German Unit.

Final Tests

Normal courses cover 40 class hours and intensive courses cover 48 class hours; at the end of each semester, learners sit for a final test that includes sections on four basic language skills. Grading criterion is presented below. If a learner fails to meet the pass mark required for a skill, a second test is given for the skill concerned only. Yet, learners who fail in more than one skill are asked to repeat the level.