DAI Language School “A different language is a different vision of life.” (Federico Fellini) You would like to refresh your language skills or need a special business training? You or your children want to become confident in the use of English, Spanish or German? The DAI language school offers entertaining and professional courses that are tailored to individual needs. From holiday courses and camps for students to creative workshops and conversation courses for adults to business English for companies. Small groups encourage active participation and ensure the intensive supervision of each participant. Our dedicated team will also be happy to assist you in choosing the right course for you from our offer. Contact DAI Sprachschule DAI Heidelberg Sofienstraße 12 69115 Heidelberg www.dai-heidelberg.de Tel: +49 (0) 6221 6073 12 E-Mail: sprachschule@dai-heidelberg.de Office hours Monday – Thursday, 09:00 a.m. – 04:00 p.m. Overview of the language courses* Group Courses Kids Abi Prep Course Online Course Holiday Camps und Intensive Courses Fit for the 5th Class Art, Film, Writing and Magic Workshop DAI Conversation Club – German & English DAAD-Test Research & Science Business Courses *Registrations for all language school courses are only possible after confirmation by the DAI language school. Group courses for children The best age to learn foreign languages is childhood. Our English courses are creative and allow children to learn English with a lot of fun. Through games, songs, crafts, and more children will learn English naturally. Our native speakers develop interesting and fun curricula to build vocabulary and increase comfort level with spoken and written English. For children between 4 and 10 years old. All children’s courses take place at the DAI Heidelberg, Sofienstraße 12. The maximum number of participants per course is ten children. We employ native English speakers who have educational training and experience in teaching children. The courses do not take place during school holidays and public holidays. © Adobe Stock 05: Mini Explorer (age: 4 to 6 years) for 4 to 6 year old children with little or no knowledge of the English language Tueasdays, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. 19.09.2023 bis 19.12.2023 (12 sessions: 156,- €) Fee: 13,- € per session, the total fee is calculated based on the entry date Register 06: Mini Explorer (age: 4 to 6 years) for 4 to 6 year old children with little or no knowledge of the English language Wednesdays, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. 20.09.2023 bis 20.12.2023 (13 sessions: 169,- €) Fee: 13,- € per session, the total fee is calculated based on the entry date Register 07: Little Explorer (age: 6 to 10 years) for 6 to 10 year old children with little or no knowledge of the English language. Tueasdays, 4:15 – 5:45 p.m. 19.09.2023 bis 19.12.2023 (12 sessions: 228,- €) Fee: 19,- € per session, the total fee is calculated based on entry date Register 08: Little Explorer (age: 6 to 10 years) for 6 to 10 year old children with little or no knowledge of the English language. Wednesdays, 4:15 – 5:45 p.m. 20.09.2023 bis 20.12.2023 (13 sessions: 247,- €) Fee: 19,- € per session, the total fee is calculated based on entry date Register 09: Little Globetrotters (bi-lingual, age: 6 to 10 years) for children with knowledge of the English language Wednesdays, 4:15 – 5:45 p.m. 04.10.2023 bis 20.12.2023 (11 sessions: 209,- €) Fee: 19,- € per session, the total fee is calculated based on entry date Register Abi Prep Course We offer specific test-preparation courses as well as private tutoring for students preparing to take the Abitur in English. Our native speaker teachers are well versed in the topics and assist students in honing their skills in reading, writing, and speaking so that they are thoroughly prepared for the big test. Courses will start again in November 2023 Registration: If you are interested, please email us at sprachschule@dai-heidelberg.de with your name and phone number no later than Friday 10:00 a.m. and we will send you the registration form. Online Abi preparation (including communication exam) as private lessons: 35,- € (60 minutes) Online Courses Students: Online one-to-one tutoring: 30,- € (60 Minutes) Register Online-Abi Preparation (e.g. communication exam) as private lessons: 35,- € (60 minutes) Register Adults: Online one-to-one tutoring: 40,- € (60 Minutes) Register Holiday Camps & Intensive Courses Your children learn English from native speakers: Our teachers come mainly from the USA, but also from England, South Africa or Pakistan, for example. They are at home in many cultures, but all grew up speaking English. All teachers have an academic background as a teacher, linguist, educator or music teacher and have a wealth of experience in imparting knowledge. Our DAI language school pays attention not only to the experience of the teachers, but also to the joy of imparting knowledge. In our vacation camps, children learn English in a playful way from qualified native speakers within the framework of a varied and exciting program. The main focus of our intensive courses is the consolidation and repetition of the school material. A small group size ensures that each student can be catered for. In addition, the active speaking skills of the students are intensively promoted. The courses are offered for students from 5th to 10th grade. All courses can only be booked in presence. The courses cannot be booked by the day. We are also happy to consider friends who want to participate in a course together! Face-to-face courses from 9:00 – 12:00 a.m. each Monday to Friday Course fee: 210,00 € (5 days) DAI discount DAI members receive a 10% discount on all courses at our language school. Sibling discount Siblings receive a 25% discount on the fee for the second child. If you have any questions, we will be happy to help you by E-Mail or telephone. Intensive courses (grades 5 to 10) during the autumn holidays 30.10.2023 – 03.11.2023 09:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Fee: 210,- € (5 days) Register Camp during the autumn holidays (grades 1 to 4) 30.10.2023 – 03.11.2023 09:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Fee: 245,- € (5 days) Register Camp during the Carnival holidays (grades 1 to 4) 12.02.2023 – 16.02.2024 09:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Fee: 245,- € (5 days) Register Camp during the Easter holidays, Week 1 (grades 1 to 4) 25.03.2024 – 28.03.2024 Monday – Thursday, 09:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Fee: 196,- € (4 days) Register Camp during the Easter holidays, Week 2 (grades 1 to 4) 02.04.2024 – 05.04.2024 Tuesday – Friday, 09:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Fee: 196,- € (4 days) Register Camp during the Pentecost holidays, Week 1 (grades 1 to 4) 21.05.2024 – 24.05.2024 Tuesday – Friday, 09:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Fee: 196,- € (4 days) Register Camp during the Pentecost holidays, Week 2 (grades 1 to 4) 27.05.2024 – 31.05.2024 Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday, 09:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Fee: 196,- € (4 days) Register Classes do not take place on public holidays. The weeks don’t build on each other. Fit for the 5th grade Your child is moving on to secondary school in the coming school year and is already very excited – and you are also wondering whether he or she will be able to cope with all the requirements? We prepare children in the 4th grade carefully and with a lot of fun and joy for the English lessons in the 5th grade. This way your child will get more confidence in English. Course content: Grammar exercises Reading and writing exercises Playing and speaking exercises Week 5 & 6 of the summer vacation 2024 26.08.2 – 30.08.2024 & 02.09. – 06.09.2024 Monday to Friday, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Fee: 140,- € (5 days) If you are interested, please contact us by E-Mail. ART Explorer Course (in English) The Art Explorer workshop is a creative arts program for Primary school age children, which promotes creative thinking through artistic instruction. In this workshop we take a hands-on approach to learning with a focus on self-expression by exploring different master artists each week. We will talk about color, composition, creativity, as well as the proper use of materials and clean up. The kids will be able to create their piece based on the artist that week, but in their own style and with their own personality and creativity, because being able to create freely unique pieces of art empowers children. Monday: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. 09.10.2023 until 18.12.2023 Maximum Participants: 8 Cost: 200,- € (10 sessions) Register Film Workshop Children from the age from 12 to 16 can expand their English skills through storytelling and the shooting of a short film. Over the course of the workshop. the students learn to tell a story in the form of a script in English and plan their own film shoot in Heidelberg’s old town (depending on weather conditions). The participants can give free rein to their creativity and practice the language. At the end of the workshop, the films will be broadcast and celebrated as part of a fictitious film premiere. Friday 13 October – 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday 16 October – 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday 17 October – 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday 18 October – 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday 19 October – 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Maximum participants: 8 Cost: 140,- € (5 days) Register The Story Pod – A Young Writers Workshop Do you like composing stories? Are you a part-time day-dreamer? Do you enjoy making-up fun and crazy stories? Alternatively, are you struggling to write? Keen on learning how to get your ideas down on the page? The story pod has something for everyone. Our relaxed workshop approach nurtures and inspires young writers, enabling them to think creatively and to develop their writing skills. Our tutors and workshop leaders passionately believe in the benefits of writing for all. Saturday, 28.10.2023, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Ages: 10 – 14 Maximum participants: 6 Cost: 45,- € Register Write away! Creative Writing Workshop Are you a passionate writer? Do you need some constructive feedback for your writing project? Are you looking for a group of likeminded writers to exchange ideas? These sessions will help you keep up your writing momentum, exchange ideas and discuss content in a friendly space. We aim to bring together all kinds and of writers and writing genres (short stories, memoirs, novels etc..) Dates: Saturday, 11.11.2023: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Saturday, 09.12.2023: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Saturday, 13.01.2024: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Saturday, 10.02.2024: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Age: 18+ Maximum participants: 6 Cost per session: 65,- € per session Register Magic workshop for kids (in German) Here you will learn cool magic tricks that will blow your friends and family away. You will learn how to make objects fly, make them appear and disappear or even bend spoons. Magic Houshang will also give you a fun introduction to the basic rules and history of sorcery. Sunday, 08.10.2023, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Age: 5 – 10 Maximum number of participants: 10 Cost: 25,- € Register Classic movies for kids (in German) An introduction to film history and the best fun classic movies for kids. A fun afternoon that concludes with a film quiz. Sunday 26.10.2023, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Age: 5 – 10 Cost: 10,- € Register DAI Conversation Club – German, Spanish & English Have you been learning German, Spanish or English for some time, but are still afraid to speak? Are you proficient in grammar but need to improve your conversation skills? Then our conversation club is the right choice for you! The focus of the conversation club is to develop or reinforce the skills to easily communicate with others about interesting and varied topics such as travel, everyday life, and the world of work. Our teachers will help you improve your eloquence and language confidence. Course fee Group (min 3 people): 18,- € (90min) As of September 20th German (beginner/intermediate): Wednesday, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Register German (advanced): Thursday 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Register English Breakfast Conversation Club (for early birds): Monday, Wednesday & Thursday: 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. Anmelden Englisch (intermediate/advanced): Friday: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Register Spanish (Advanced A2-B2): Friday: 09:00 – 10:30 a.m. Register Conversation course in Spanish with a focus on the history, culture and politics of Spain (from A2-B1) For those who want to refresh and expand their oral knowledge of Spanish related to political, cultural and historical topics. The focus is on Spain and Latin America. Attention is paid to language, pronunciation, and expression. Course fee group (min 3 participants): 20,- € (90min), Course fee single: 40,- € Register Grammar course in German, English and Spanish – Online (divided into A1-B1 and B2-C2) In this course, basic grammar topics are reviewed and aspects such as the past tenses, future tenses, etc. are addressed. The course can be booked as a group or individual course. Fee group (as of 3 participants): 25,- €, single: 40,- € (60min) Register DAAD-Test The DAI language school offers the DAAD test, which is required for many applications to foreign universities. If you are interested, please contact us by E-Mail. Written and oral language test last approx. 90min Cost: € 60.00, for an urgent individual appointment we charge 100,- € Academic Writing for Research and Scientific Publications Mastering the craft of writing is a core aspect of developing as a scientist. This course provides a comprehensive view (and review) of helpful norms, rules and skills to help researchers improve their writing and their chances of publishing in English. The course is offered either individually or as a group depending on demand. Cost per session group: (min 3 people): 30,- € (60min) Cost per session one-to-one: 45,- € (60min) Register Presenting Scientific Findings and Research Results Feeling anxious about an upcoming international conference? Is public speaking one of your greatest fears? Unsure how you will sound in front of an audience of experts? The aim of this course is to help you plan, practice, and deliver an effective academic / scientific presentation in English. The course is offered either individually or as a group depending on demand. Cost per session One-to-one: 45,- € (60min) Register Business Courses/Workshops Does your company operate internationally? Does your performance depend partly on your language skills and your understanding of the culture of your business partners? Our goal is to help you with your everyday English office needs to ensure you reach your professional goals. Our range of courses includes group courses such as intensive and evening courses as well as private lessons in the following areas: Technical vocabulary, e.g. jargon, business language and idiomatic expressions. Discussions and conversations in meetings, negotiations, conferences, on the phone, during presentations, etc. Documents and official letters in business correspondence Business grammar and pronunciation Intercultural training Research and scientific publications Presentation of scientific findings and research results We design special company courses for companies. Cost upon request at sprachschule@dai-heidelberg.de.