The TREFF PUNKT Teaching Method
- the fast and efficient way to learn -

TREFF PUNKT is a renowned language institute for adults, which guarantees close contact with the German language in an open and friendly atmosphere.

We help you to develop and improve your German as efficiently and enjoyably as possible. Together we will break down any language hurdles you may have, always taking your own individual wishes and requirements into account.

The TREFF PUNKT teaching method is orientated around an “integrated approach” to language learning. We use the term “integrated“ because, in accordance with your own language aims as an adult, we search for and employ the best possible balance between the individual points that you would particularly like to focus on and a broad knowledge of the German language.

Let us translate this into a real situation. Suppose, for example, you are taking an intensive language course because you are going to be giving a presentation in German. For this situation, the main things you need to practice are pronunciation and delivery, so most of your lesson time will be spent on these areas. However your aural understanding is also important, as is grammar, if you want to achieve a good level of acceptance from your audience. In this example, it is necessary to achieve high level learning goals under time pressure. The teaching would be given either as a combination of group classes and individual tuition or as individual tuition only.

The building blocks of our method have been specially developed for adult learners. In the course of more than 10 years of experience, they have proved to be very successful and are continually revised and improved.

A good indication of the success of our methods are the very good results regularly attained by TREFF PUNKT students in the Goethe Institute exams and the TestDaF. (For further details see the comments made by our students at www.german-language-school-review.com). In addition, we are certified partners in the „Abroad-Programme“ of both the University of Essex (United Kingdom) and the University of Alabama (USA).

Three elements which are particularly important for your learning success.
At TREFF PUNKT in Bamberg you can expect::

• to improve oral and written expression
• to broaden vocabulary
• to convey fundamental points of grammar
• to make use of practical content, which is orientated around real and frequently experienced situations

• the group course can be supplemented by flexible individual tuition
• it is possible to take part in different classes: Taking into account your previous knowledge, you can work with one group for grammar and another for communication.

• an appropriate course level corresponding to a recognized system (the common European framework for the study of foreign languages) with
  • a differentiated entry level test BEFORE the beginning of the course
  • tests every other Wednesday to determine learning progress
  • tests at the end of the course
• different types of course to suit individual learning requirements:
  • Group lessons
  • Group lessons combined with individual tuition
  • Individual tuition
• at least 2 teachers per group, giving you the advantage of their different styles, personalities and methods. We subscribe to the principle of being taught by both male and female staff
• lessons are taught in German from the very beginning. As a result you will begin to speak, understand and think in German very quickly. Your native language will be used only when absolutely necessary.
• very committed and well-qualified teaching staff, who will also always have time for you after classes - opportunities exist for regular discussions with our Director of Student Affairs and the teaching staff so that you can continually optimize your course and your overall level of satisfaction
• educational teaching material – for your intensive course you will use the best accredited text books as well as authentic material developed specially by TREFF PUNKT
• at least 3 leisure activities per week*, so that you can continue to learn German even after class is over
  * included in the course fee
• instructions for self-study after the course with the possibility of online guidance from TREFF PUNKT - an exclusive offer for TREFF PUNKT students
• TopicClubs: optional seminars are offered on practical cultural or business topics
• and finally: good organization and an open, cheerful atmosphere that encourages a rigorous but fun approach to learning German.

How we differ from other language schools...

... is that even if you undertake the most intensive language training (for example a crash course with 8 hours of individual tuition a day), you don’t have to miss out on every day contact with German and German people. Let us take a couple of examples:

• If you step out of our school building onto the street, you are immediately thrown into the busy life of a typical German town centre with department stores, cafés, boutiques, pubs, book shops – there is no campus. A campus can result in such a closed atmosphere that you can barely be aware that you are in Germany.
• We often meet in the evenings for a relaxed beer in one of the traditional breweries.

In this way you are constantly brought into contact with the German language.
Hence the term “intensive” does not just imply an increase in the number of teaching hours. In fact it means being regularly confronted by situations in which it will be necessary to use the German you have learnt - real situations in which you will not only learn a great deal, but also have a lot of fun.

Our German courses are suitable for people from all walks of life:

Whether you are a professional, a student, are in the process of changing careers or simply want to learn German and get to know Germany, TREFF PUNKT in Bamberg, with its combination of language course, group leisure activities and Topic Club-Seminars, can offer you the ideal environment in which to attain your learning goals as quickly as possible.

Before anyone decides on a course, they usually have a few uncertainties: “Have I chosen the right course and, even more importantly, the right language school?”

Questions & answers

In the following we have tried to answer some of the more frequently asked questions, in order to help you with the decision making process:

• Quality: How does TREFF PUNKT ensure the high quality of its language courses?
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• Teacher personnel: Who teaches at TREFF PUNKT?
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• Accommodation: Where will I live during my time in Bamberg and how is the accommodation organized?
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• Services: Which services are included in the course fees, which cost extra?
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• Participants: Who learns German at TREFF PUNKT?
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• Course entry level: How do I find a class suitable for me?
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• Length of course: How long should I stay at TREFF PUNKT?
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• Instruction material: What sort of material is used at TREFF PUNKT and how much does it cost?
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• Certificates: At the end of the course, do I receive any proof of my participation and the level attained?
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• Leisure time activities: What can I do in Bamberg during my free-time?
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• References: Who already has experience of TREFF PUNKT courses?
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• Course levels: In which level will I start my German course?
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• Course times: Do TREFF PUNKT courses take place throughout the whole year? Yes, courses begin every other Monday. You can find exact course times here >>>