The success of every single student is at the very heart of all our endeavours.
Guarantee of quality: We are a member of national and international organisations with strict quality controls.
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We are one of the leading language schools for German with years of experience (since 1988).
Examination centre for the Austrian German Diploma (OSD) Recommended by major educational consultants
In 2008, our year-round school for adult learners 16+ moved into a newly renovated, modern, centrally located building. Modern school with 6 bright, welcoming, tastefully furnished and well equipped classrooms. Centrally located in Vienna’s embassy district; opposite „Schloss Belvedere“. City center (Stephansplatz) 15 minutes by public transport. Lovingly renovated and located in the first floor of a beautiful and typically Viennese Jugendstil building. ActiLingua multimedia library featuring 17 workplaces with computer and free internet access. Free W-LAN/Wi-Fi in the whole school. Newspapers, magazines, DVDs, CDs can be borrowed. Student lounge with coffee, beverages and snacks. 10-15 additional class rooms next doors at the ActiLingua-Dependance Sacre Coeur are available for our Holiday Course 16-19 and other courses. Air conditioned, non-smoking. Attractive prices: Approximately 10% cheaper than German courses in comparable cities in Germany! Attractive discounts on longterm German
German Language Courses Small international classes with a perfect mix of nationalities, qualified and enthusiastic staff Maximum class size: 12 (standard course), 8 (intensive course) 2 teachers (standard course) or 3 teachers (intensive course) per class ensure varied teaching methods All teachers are native German speakers, highly qualified and receive regular training German courses start all Mondays, beginners once a month Certificates: Austrian German Diploma (OSD), 'Zertifikat Deutsch for youth', University Entrance Certificates (OSD - B2 Mittelstufe Deutsch and C1 Oberstufe Deutsch) Special courses: Business German, Academic Year and University Preparation, German and Music, German and Work Experience, German and Wintersports.
Cultural and leisure programme included A busy cultural and leisure programme is included in the price: Vienna city walks, talks about Austrian art and culture, Viennese waltz courses, sports and many others! Excursions on weekends: we visit Salzburg, Wachau region, Budapest, Lake Neusiedl and many other destinations at cost price! Money back guarantee If services are not in accordance with the brochure or web site, please notify us in writing within the first week of arrival. ActiLingua german language school will rectify the situation within 3 working days. If services are still not in accordance with the brochure or web site description ActiLingua will refund the price. Guarantee of Quality: world-wide recognition and international accreditation ActiLingua Academy is a well established language school. We are a member of several major professional certification agencies such as IALC (International Association of Language Centers) and are internationally accredited through American Universities and the Swedish Ministry of Education. ActiLingua is member of the national organization CAMPUS AUSTRIA.
Vienna's transport network is very efficient. There is an underground (U-Bahn), trams, buses and suburban rail network (Schnellbahn). Tickets are available at all tobacconists and at ticket offices in the underground stations. There are weekly tickets (EUR14), monthly tickets (EUR 49.50), daily tickets (EUR 5.70), "shopping tickets" (EUR 4.60 valid from Mon - Sat 8:00 am - 8:00 p.m.) and single tickets (EUR 1.70 when purchased in advance).
by underground (Landstraße) / city railway (Rennweg) by tram: “0” (Rennweg)
Tickets: Tickets valid for all public transport in Vienna (tube, tram or bus) are available at ticket offices and machines (Sunday, too!) at all tube stations and in all tobacconists (Trafik). Ticket machines accept coins and bills and return the change.
Day of arrival is normally Sunday. It is possible to consult with our booking office, and arrange an alternative day of arrival.
Taxi: You can take a taxi from the airport or railway station to your chosen accommodation. Price from the railway station: EUR 15 – EUR 20. Price from the airport: approx EUR 25 – EUR 40.
Bus: From the airport you should take the bus to the „Wien-Suedbahnhof“ station and then a taxi to your accommodation. The price of the bus is: EUR 6 one-way, EUR 11 return. Times of departure: every 30 minutes from 6.05 am to 0.05 pm. Length of trip: approx. 30 min.
Train: From the airport you should take the „City Airport Train“ to station Wien-Mitte – „City Air Terminal“ and then a taxi to your accommodation. Price of the train is EUR 8 one way, EUR 15 return. Time of departure: every 30 minutes from 6.05 am to 11.35 pm. Length of trip: 16 minutes. On departure you can check-in directly at Wien-Mitte – „City Air Terminal“. More information is available at http://www.cityairporttrain.com .
You stay with a host family in their own home. Accommodation in host families is definitely the best way of practising your German and getting to know Austria and its people outside of the classroom. Host families can be childless couples, parents with schoolchildren or older people whose grown-up children have already left home. Availability: year-round Meals: You may choose from use of the kitchen, substantial breakfast only or half board with a three-course lunch or evening meal. Facilities: You have your own single or twin room. You share the bathroom and the kitchen with your host family.
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Beginner’s Language - Take this course if you are…
> An absolute beginner and want to achieve general language fluency by focusing on the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking.
General Language - Take this course if you want to improve…
> Your general language fluency by focusing on the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking.
General Language + Conversation - Take this course if you want to improve…
> Your general language fluency with an additional focus on conversational fluency.
General Language + Individual - Take this course if you want to improve…
> Your general language fluency with additional individual lessons on an subject or theme of your choosing.
General Language + Activity - Take this course if you want to improve…
> Your general language fluency with an extra activity outside the classroom. Details of each activity can be found in the individual course description.
Intensive Language - Take this course if you want to improve…
> Your general language fluency at a higher intensity with more lessons per week than the general language programme. This is ideal if you want to improve at a faster rate or are short on time.
Individual Lessons - Take this course if you want to improve…
> Any aspect of language learning. You can choose between general language learning or with a focus on a specific industry or subject you are interested in, or a combination of both.
Business Language - Take this course if you want to improve…
> Your business language fluency with a focus on the language used in business situations.
Exam Preparation - Take this course if you want to improve…
> Your general language fluency with a specific focus on preparing for a particular exam. Details of the specific exam can be found in the course description.
Which course level should I choose?
Absolute Beginner - Choose this level if you.....
> Are an absolute beginner and have never studied the language previously.
Elementary - Level A1 - Choose this level if you....
> Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases.
> Can introduce yourself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where you live, and people you know or things you have.
> Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
Pre-Intermediate - Level A2 - Choose this level if you....
> Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance: very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography and employment.
> Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
> Can describe in simple terms aspects of your background and immediate environment.
Intermediate - Level B1 - Choose this level if you....
> Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken.
> Can produce simple sentences on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.
> Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
Upper Intermediate - Level B2 - Choose this level if you....
> Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation.
> Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
> Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
Lower Advanced - Level C1 - Choose this level if you…
> Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning.
> Can express yourself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions.
> Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.
> Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects.
Very Advanced - Level C2 - Choose this level if you…
> Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read.
> Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation.
> Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.
What does Homestay offer?
Homestay Single - Single bed in private room in host family accommodation
Homestay Twin - Single bed in twin room sharing in host family accommodation
Homestay Double - Double bed in private room in host family accommodation
What do half board and full board mean?
Bed & Breakfast - Bed and Breakfast only
Half Board - Breakfast and dinner from Monday to Friday, and all meals at the weekend.
Full Board - Breakfast, lunch and dinner everyday. Lunch may be a packed lunch.
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