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 |
| 13:15 | TREFFPUNKT-Representatives and new students |
City walk for practical orientation: Where are the super markets, book shops, library, the internet cafés, the university, the post office, the fruit and vegetable market... ? |
| 13:30 | TREFFPUNKT-Representatives and all students |
lunch in a traditional restaurant, often at "Zum Kachelofen" |
| 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 |
lunch with one of Director, the Director of Studies, or a teacher |
| Tuesday |
free or film afternoon at the school |
| Wednesday |
cultural city walks or field trips to a bakery, butcher, post office, bank, train station etc... |
| 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 |
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.