B2 German course Cologne
Here you can learn at an advanced level (B2), suitable for university studies and work – right in the city centre, on Hohenzollernring in the Belgian Quarter.
Our most popular B2 courses in Cologne
B2 Intensive Course
For anyone who wants to complete the B2 level as quickly as possible
- Monday through Thursday
- 3 hours per day
- 8:30 a.m. | 11:45 a.m. | 3:00 p.m. | 6:15 p.m. (CET)
- 4 weeks
- Price: €330
B2 Semi-Intensive Course
Ideal for those working or studying
- Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday
- 3 hours per day
- 8:30 a.m. | 11:45 a.m. | 3:00 p.m. | 6:15 p.m. (CET)
- 8 weeks
- Price: €309
What our participants say
Flexible starting times
Four course times daily - 8:30am, 11:45am, 3:00pm, 6:15pm - so that you can learn when it suits you best.
Practice-orientated teaching
Varied materials and interactive role-plays for listening, speaking, reading and writing. No dry theory, but content that you can apply immediately.
Native speaking teachers
Learn with teachers who are native speakers of German and who will teach you the language authentically and competently.
Online tutoring
Do you have a question? Do you want to practise grammar? Didn't understand a homework assignment? Then log in spontaneously to our free online learning support in the afternoon.
Payment in installments via PayPal available
You can pay for your German course in instalments via PayPal.
Do you need German for your studies or your job? Or would you like to register for the Telc B2 exam? Our German course in Cologne (B2) is the right choice for you if you already have a good command of the language and want to speak German at an advanced level.
Whether online or in person: here you’ll learn to converse spontaneously with native German speakers, argue your point in discussions and grasp the main ideas of challenging texts – using role-plays and varied teaching materials for listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Goals: What will you be able to do after completing your B2 German course in Cologne?
- communicate so spontaneously and fluently that a normal conversation with native German speakers is easily possible without much effort on either side.
- understand the main points of even complex and demanding texts on concrete and abstract topics—particularly technical texts and discussions in their own field of expertise.
- express themselves clearly and in detail on a wide range of topics and effortlessly convey information related to their respective fields of interest or expertise.
- clearly state your own opinion on a current issue, along with your reasoning.
- register for a Telc exam.
Prerequisites: What prior knowledge should you have?
Ideally, you will have already completed a B1-level language course before taking a B2-level German course. However, we will work with you to determine exactly the right level for you.
Find out your language level - with our free placement test.
Course Content: What will you learn in the B2 German course in Cologne?
Course Content: German Course B2.1
- Home and Background
- Migration and Integration
- Intercultural Misunderstandings
- Body Language
- School and Education
- Jobs and Job Descriptions, Job Search, Resume, Application
- Working Conditions
- Sleep
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Conflicts and Arguments
- Truth and Lies
- German Words from Other Languages
- Writing Official Emails and Messages
- Word Order in the Middle of a Sentence: “TEKAMOLO”
- Comparative Sentences with “als”/“wie” and “je … desto”/“umso”
- The Pronoun “es”
- Two-part Connectors and Conjunctions
- Connectors with zu + infinitive – um … zu, ohne … zu, anstatt … zu
- Relative clauses with “wer”
- Indefinite pronouns
- Modal sentences with dadurch, dass …
- Passive verb forms
- Adjective declension with comparative and superlative forms
- Genitive case
- Adjective declension in the genitive case
- Verb “lassen”
- Verb “brauchen”
Course Content: German Course B2.2
- Culture and World Heritage
- Famous film adaptations of novels
- A look into the future and technological progress
- Alternative/renewable energy
- Living history, German history
- Languages (dying out)
- Feelings and emotions
- The meaning of colors
- Personal financial matters
- Inquiries and requests
- Complaints and grievances
- Music genres and famous musicians
- Prepositions with the genitive case
- Relative pronouns with the genitive case
- Stative passive
- Comparative clauses with als, als ob, als wenn in the subjunctive II
- Participles as adjectives
- Indirect speech and the subjunctive I
- Adjectives, verbs, and nouns with prepositions
- Modal particles − wohl, doch, mal, ruhig
- Noun-verb constructions
- Verbs similar to modal verbs
- Nominalization
Duration: How long does a B2 German course last?
The individual courses B2.1 and B2.2 each consist of 48 class sessions, each lasting 60 minutes. Over the course of 96 class sessions, you will learn everything you need to know for the entire B2 level, in accordance with the language proficiency levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
A German course in Cologne at DeutschAkademie lasts 4 weeks at all levels from A1 to C2, including the intensive courses. The only exceptions are the semi-intensive courses (8 weeks) and weekend courses (12 weeks). Private lessons and corporate courses are arranged individually.
How much does a B2 German course in Cologne cost?
A B2 intensive course in Cologne starts at €330.00. Online intensive courses start at €309.00 (4 weeks, 4 days/week, 3 hours/day, 48 hours). There is no registration fee. This offers excellent value for money. And DeutschAkademie has top ratings. Plus, we offer a quality guarantee.
Looking for the right B2 German course?
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Why the DeutschAkademie?
DeutschAkademie is an award-winning language school with over 20 years of experience teaching German as a foreign language. All of our language schools are centrally located. We also offer a wide range of courses at various times of the day, with a total of over 4,000 5-star reviews. With our professional placement test, we can determine your individual German proficiency level and find the German course that builds precisely on your level.
Where can I find the DeutschAkademie in Cologne?
DeutschAdademie welcomes you right in the city centre, on Hohenzollernring in the Belgian Quarter, one of Cologne’s trendiest neighbourhoods. Whether it’s a coffee break at Brüsseler Platz, a stroll through the Stadtgarten, or winding down the day in one of the many bars – with us, you’ll learn German whilst getting to know Cologne’s vibrant city life.
The Rhine is not far away either. From the windows of our premises, you have a fantastic view of Cologne Cathedral.
How do I find the right B2 German course in Cologne?
With our interactive course finder, it’s easy to find the right German course for you.
We offer a wide selection of language courses from A1 to C2, both online and in numerous cities, that can be tailored to your individual goals and preferences—including, of course, in Cologne: You can choose how intensive the course should be, which times of day work best for you, whether you prefer to learn German online or in person, and whether you’d like to focus on specific topics.
To help us determine the perfect level for you, we recommend starting right away with our free placement test.
Looking for the right B2 German course?
Use our interactive course finder
How do I sign up for the B2 German course in Cologne
It’s very simple: Take our free placement test, use the interactive course finder—and you’ll be ready to book the right German course.
The only thing to keep in mind is that visa courses require you to apply for a language visa. Information about visas for Germany and visas for Austria.
Will I receive a certificate from DeutschAkademie?
Upon completion of the German courses B2.1 and B2.2, you will receive a course completion certificate from us for each course. Once you have completed the entire level, you can also register for an official B2 exam: telc exam
Here you will find an overview of all recognized course certificates.
And here you can find our special exam preparation courses.
Tip: Take advantage of the free tutoring
At first, the German language may not be easy, but it’s not as difficult as its reputation suggests. You’ll see: in the B2 German course, you’ll reach an advanced level of proficiency. You’ll find it easier and easier, day by day, to understand German and speak it yourself.
Everything you learn here will also help you later on, when new vocabulary and grammar are added. So stick with it. And if you ever get stuck with a problem, our free online learning support is here to help and motivate you.
