levels	Beginner courses These courses are designed for students with little or no previous knowledge (up to 1-2 years in school). The method places the emphasis on action-related language acquisition. This concept is implemented in numerous transfer exercises and role games. The method is characterized by the tight correlation between the contents of the course and day-to-day situations in which the obtained knowledge is employed. The simultaneous development of all skills - speaking, reading, writing, and understanding - ensures a high motivational potential. Moreover, continuous repetitions and consolidations, as well as the action-related approach, work with partners, and role games bring an important contribution to building up competencies in the foreign language and culture. Refresher courses These courses are targeted at students, who have learned a language at least 3 years, and who want to re-active and enhance their knowledge within a short period of time. The course comprises participating in day-to-day situations (eating, shopping, asking the way, making proposals, asking and supplying personal information, etc.). The improvement of both oral skills and writing competence, as well as basic aspects of job-related themes - such as talking on the phone, sending faxes, writing letters/e-mails, etc. - lie at the core of these courses. Intermediate and advanced courses The target group of these courses are students with at least 4-5 years' experience in the foreign language. The courses cover both communicational diversity and the extension of grammar knowledge. Numerous role games and dialogs simulate a variety of real situations. New grammatic structures are introduced and practiced in situation-related contexts. The course themes and exercises are connected to specific situations: talking on the phone, writing letters, preparing business travel, leading negotiations, etc. Apart from training the oral and written skills, reading and understanding are trained systematically, too.