All modules in German

You will be placed in a class according to the information you gave in your pre-registration (for more information).

Levels: Complete beginner to C2 (Description)

Duration of module: 13 weeks per semester

Course structure (compulsory periods):

• Beginner to A2: 2 periods in a group and 2 periods in the Multimedia Centre for Personalised Learning (1 of which in ‘free access’) per week
• A2/B1 to B2: 2 periods in a group and 1 period in the Multimedia Centre for Personalised Learning per week
• B2/C1 to C2: 2 periods in a group per week

Timetable: Established according to participants’ availability

Dates and deadlines

Module fees

Registration: Direct access to online registration

Learning outcomes

• Communicate simply and informally with one’s colleagues about topics of professional interest
• Communicate and interact in the professional field, especially by telephone (planning a trip, reserving a room and organising a meeting)
• Understand simple written communication (bills, emails, internal memos, user manuals, IT support etc.)
• Write short, simple emails and letters, following the standard conventions and using appropriate vocabulary (orders and complaints, requests for information, invoices etc.

Level required: from A2 (Description)

Duration of module: 13 weeks per semester

Course structure (compulsory periods): 2 periods in a group per week

Timetable: Established according to participants’ availability

Dates and deadlines

Module fees

Registration: Direct access to online registration

Learning outcomes

• Initiate, maintain and end a conversation or discussion, and know how to get or keep the floor
• Exchange detailed information on topics of general interest or within my field of interest
• Account for and sustain my opinions in a discussion by providing explanations, arguments and comments
• Compare different points of view and politely express agreement or disagreement
• Give a short, well-structured talk

Level required: from B2 (Description)

Duration of module: 13 weeks per semester

Course structure (compulsory periods): 2 periods in a group per week

Timetable: Established according to participants’ availability

Dates and deadlines

Module fees

Registration: Direct access to online registration

Do you somestimes use German in your work but lack the opportunity to practise speaking? Why not join this lunchtime course and improve your language skills while having a bite to eat?

Specially designed for administrative and technical staff with a B1-B2 level, the course consists of sessions led by a teacher from the Language Centre. Together you will discuss topics tailored to your needs and wishes, in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

It’s a great opportunity to improve your German, increase your confidence, and network with other collegues.

Learning outcomes

• Take an active part in conversations on subjects related to work, current affairs and everyday life
• Interact spontaneously, fluently and confidently
• Use varied and appropriate vocabulary to express ideas, ask questions and share opinion

Level required: B1 to B2

Duration of module: 13 weeks per semester, 1 group period of 60 minutes per week

Schedule: Friday from 12:15 to 13:15

A relaxed, interactive and healthy way to breathe new life into your German! Join the course and practise speaking while walking around the campus with other colleagues.

A teacher from the Language Centre will be on hand to welcome you, lead the walk and suggestideas for interesting cross-cultural conversations. If necessary, they will also provide language assistance – although this is not a language course in the traditional sense of the word.

Don’t hesitate: take a walk to improve your German and your general well-being!

Learning outcomes

• Hold spontaneous conversations on a variety of topics in a relaxed, interactive setting
• Gain confidence using German in real-life situations and adapting to different speaking partners
• Use varied and appropriate vocabulary to express ideas, ask questions and share opinions

Level required: B1 to B2

Duration of the module: 11 weeks per semester, 1 group period of 45 minutes per week

Schedule: Tuesday from 12:15 to 13:00

Learning outcomes

• To account for and sustain one’s opinions in discussion by providing relevant explanations, arguments and comments
• To give a brief talk on a given subject and discuss it with an interlocutor
• To understand interviews, presentations, conversations and discussions (especially in the media)
• To read and understand (globally and in detail) texts such as blogs, newspaper and magazine articles, comments, and written instructions
• To write a clear and structured text (in particular a formal message in a professional context and arguments on a social issue in a forum)
• To be familiar with certain aspects of German culture
• To apply strategies to study and prepare for exam

Level required: B2 or C1 depending on the intended exam (Description)

Duration of module: 13 weeks per semester

Course structure (compulsory periods): Preparation for these examinations is included in the integrated skills module of the relevant level.

Timetable: Established according to participants’ availability

Dates and deadlines

Module fees

Registration: Direct access to online registration

For additional information: Please consult the following website: Das Goethe-Institut Prüfungszentrum der Universität Lausanne or Goethe Institute

Dates: from 27 to 31 January 2025

Duration of module: 1 week, 6 periods per day (from 09:00 to 15:00)

Registration: from 15 November to 13 December 2025

Module fees

Registration: Direct access to online registration

Dates: from 18 to 29 August 2025

Duration of module: 2 weeks, 4 periods per day (from 09:00 to 12:30)

Registration: from 26  May to 13 July 2025

Module fees

Registration: Direct access to online registration

This type of independent study provides the opportunity to:

• learn in a manner adapted to one’s personal needs
• use tools to analyse those needs, plan objectives and assess one’s progress
• become familiar with new learning strategies and find appropriate material

It is designed for students at A1/A2 or above and consists of:

• 3 interviews per semester (1^st and 3^rd interview: 60 minutes; 2^nd interview: 30 minutes)
• 2 periods per week in the Multimedia Centre (1 registered period and 1 free-access period)
• personal work (agreed on with the tutor in accordance with your personal objectives)

Pedagogical support includes:

• the 3 interviews, which serve to set up a study plan in accordance with your personal objectives and to provide both an intermediate and final assessment of your progress
• access to teacher input during the registered session in the Multimedia Centre
• registration to a Moodle platform (for all practical information)
• online back-up via the PlurieL website and/or email contact with your tutor

Although some of the tasks can be completed at home, those requiring access to multimedia material have to be done in the Multimedia Centre. (Room CE 2 347)

Learning through guided autonomy is an individual process. The role of your tutor is to guide you when planning and managing your study within the structure of the module.

Level required: from A1/A2 (Description)

Duration of module: 12 weeks per semester

Periods in the Multimedia Centre: opportunity to choose from a large number of EMA periods

Dates and deadlines

Module fees

Registration: Direct access to online registration

To allow you to continue to learn a language and communication skills without joining a module, the Language Centre offers free-access periods in the Multimedia Centre (EMA):

• Remote access: use our PlurieL learning platform to connect online at any time.

The EMA contains resources that have been specially designed for autonomous language learning. It is organized in such a way as to allow you to locate easily activities corresponding to your level and to your needs. The EMA will provide you with information and tools to help you manage your learning. 

Tandems are organised and set up within the framework of the Tandem Program of the Arts Faculty/EFLE.

• Tandem is two people of different mother tongues who meet regularly to teach each other their respective languages
• Objective: to progress independently in a language, not only by language training but also by cultural discoveries
• The two partners agree to a specific period of time and choose the pace, meeting place and content of their language learning.

Tandem is a good way of supplementing free access periods in the Multimedia Centre.