Information on how to apply for a place on the ‘Promote Your Career’ project

Dear international students,


"Promote Your Career" is the key to your career in Germany: a tailor-made, career-oriented language training program that will take you step by step over two years to the desired German level B2 and teach you the most important strategies and soft skills for a successful degree, an effective application and career entry.


Are you aware that without a good knowledge of German and intercultural skills, it is generally not possible to start a career in Germany? We are looking for goal-oriented and motivated international students who are studying in Kassel and are aiming for a Master's degree. The free places are coveted and limited.


Take advantage of this unique opportunity to prepare for communication in the professional world early on during your studies. Shape your professional future together with us. Apply now!


Please have the following documents to hand: Certificate of enrollment, language certificate and motivation notes.



If you do not have a language certificate, please take an online German test at Cornelsen Verlag. Choose the appropriate level: A1, A2, B1, plan about 60 minutes for the test, do not use a dictionary, at the end you will receive the result by e-mail, this is then your proof:

Unfortunately, exchange students and students from partner universities are not eligible to participate.

Course 1: Deutsch A - German for absolute beginners A in Winter Semester 2025/2026

Target level: A1.1 aligned with level A1.1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

Course contents: This course has been developed for beginners with no previous knowledge of the German language and teaches strategies for simple communicative situations in student and daily life. The four skills Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking will be trained. It is mandatory to complete the tasks and exercises on the moodle learning platform. This course includes two self-learning units.

Course Material: Netzwerk neu A1.1, course and workbook with audios and videos (Klett Verlag), ISBN 978-3-12-607154-3. The purchase of the course material is mandatory.

Course dates: 27.10.2025-11.02.2026, Monday + Wednesday 4pm to 7.30pm

Course type: hybrid: face-to-face, and/or online via zoom Mandatory attendance: 75%  

Mandatory Workshops with L. Schikowski:

  1. Saturday, 8 November, 9am – 11.30am
  2. Saturday, 22 November, 9am – 11.30am

 

 

Course 2: Deutsch B - German for absolute beginners B in Winter Semester 2025/2026

Target level: A1.1 aligned with level A1.1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

Course contents: This course has been developed for beginners with no previous knowledge of the German language and teaches strategies for simple communicative situations in student and daily life. The four skills Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking will be trained. It is mandatory to complete the tasks and exercises on the moodle learning platform. This course includes two self-learning units.

Course Material: Netzwerk neu A1.1, course and workbook with audios and videos (Klett Verlag), ISBN: 978-3-12-607154-3. The purchase of the course material is mandatory.

Course Dates: 29.10.2025-13.02.2026, Wednesday 4pm to 7.30pm + Friday 2pm to 5.30pm

Course type: hybrid: face-to-face, and/or online via zoom Mandatory attendance: 75%  

Mandatory Workshops with L. Schikowski:

  1. Saturday, 8 November, 9am – 11.30am
  2. Saturday, 22 November, 9am – 11.30am

 

Course 3. German course for advanced students with previous knowledge of German (A1 with approx. 200 tuition hours at this level) 

Target level A2.1 aligned with level A2.1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

Course contents: This course has been developed for advanced students with previous knowledge of the German language and teaches strategies for communicative situations in student and daily life. The four skills Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking will be trained. It is mandatory to complete the tasks and exercises on the moodle learning platform.This course includes two self-learning units.

Course Material: Netzwerk neu A2.1, course and workbook with audios and videos (Klett Verlag), ISBN 978-3-12-607286-1. The purchase of the course material is mandatory.

Course Dates: 29.10.2025-13.02.2026, Wednesday 4pm to 7.30pm + Friday 2pm to 5.30pm

Course Type: hybrid: face-to-face, and/or online via zoom Mandatory attendance: 75%

 

Online Teaching: Please ensure that you have a stable internet connection and a PC/laptop. Please wear either a head set with a microphone or earplugs with a microphone to avoid feedback and background noise. Active participation with audio and video (webcam switched on) is mandatory.

Your registration is binding. For course and exam participation, the examination regulations and the conditions of participation of the Language Center of the University of Kassel apply.

 

Kurs 4. B1.1 Deutschkurs für Fortgeschrittene mit Vorkenntnissen (A2 mit ca. 450 Unterrichtsstunden auf diesem Niveau) 

Zielniveau: B1.1 in Anlehnung an das Niveau B1.1 des Gemeinsamen Europäischen Referenzrahmens für Sprachen (GER)

Kursinhalte: Dieser Kurs zielt darauf, grammatische Strukturen und den Grundwortschatz zu festigen, das Hör- und Leseverstehen einzuüben und die mündliche und schriftliche Ausdrucksfähigkeit zu erweitern: Sie beteiligen sich beispielsweise an Diskussionen, nehmen schriftlich und mündlich Stellung, vertreten Ihren eigenen Standpunkt, lernen, wie man eine Kurzpräsentation vorbereitet und vorträgt, beschreiben Grafiken. Die Themen sind allgemein- und wissenschaftsorientiert. Videos, online Materialien, Lektionstests sowie Schreibaufgaben auf der Moodle-Lernplattform ergänzen die Kursinhalte und sind obligatorisch zu bearbeiten. Außerdem sind zwei Selbstlerneinheiten obligatorisch.

Dieser Kurs wird als Intensivkurs im März 2026 fortgesetzt und endet mit einer B1-Prüfung in Präsenz im April 2026.

Lehrwerk: Aspekte neu B1+, Teil 1 (Klett Verlag), ISBN 978-3-12-605023-4. Der Kauf des Kursmaterials ist obligatorisch.

Kurstermine: 27.10.2025-11.02.2026, Montag + Mittwoch 16:00 bis 19:15 (inkl. 15 Minuten Pause), Gruppenunterricht mit Lehrkräften. Anwesenheitspflicht: 75%.

Kursart: hybrid: in Präsenz und/oder online via Zoom

Dieser Kurs beinhaltet zwei obligatorische Workshops:

  1. Freitag, 28.11.2025, 14.00-17.00 Uhr
  2. Freitag, 16.01.2026, 14.00-17.00 Uhr

online Unterricht: Bitte stellen Sie sicher, dass Sie über eine stabile Internetverbindung und einen PC/Laptop verfügen. Bitte tragen Sie entweder ein Headset mit Mikrofon oder Kopfhörer mit Mikrofon, um Hintergrundgeräusche und Rückkopplungen zu vermeiden. Aktive Teilnahme mit Audio und Video (eingeschaltete Webcam) ist Pflicht.

Ihre Anmeldung ist verbindlich. Für die Kurs- und Prüfungsteilnahme gelten die Prüfungsordnung und die Teilnahmebedingungen des Sprachenzentrums der Universität Kassel.