Learning German in Germany

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While staying in Germany you will learn the German language automatically. Here you will find information on the ways to improve your German skills on site.

Language Skills

Improving your German

Whether in everyday life, with a language partner, or at home on the computer: there are many ways to improve your German. The best options at a glance.

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Courses of Study

Language and Short Courses in Germany

Here you can choose from over 350 courses. Most courses take place during the summer break. A number of courses are also offered in the winter months.

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Info Portal

Higher Education Compass ("Hochschulkompass")

At the information portal of the German Rectors' Conference (HRK) German universities publish daily information about their study and doctoral programmes as well as their international cooperation.

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DAAD IC in East Jerusalem

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DAAD Information Centre in East Jerusalem
2 Abu Obiedah Ibn Al Jarah St.
P.O. Box 20039
East Jerusalem 91200

Phone: 00972 (0) 2 62 62 106
Fax: 00972 (0) 2 62 62 108
Email: infodaad-eastjerusalem.org
Facebook: DAAD.EastJerusalem

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International Study Programmes in Germany

Whether a Bachelor's or Master's degree or PhD - the DAAD database offers a great variety of international degree courses to choose from.

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Modern medicine and human-made selection 21. February 2020 10:44

Fewer people are now being born with disabilities, thanks to advances in medicine and prenatal diagnostics. But is this actually a positive development? No, says Timo Oelschläger, who is himself disabled. He's calling for inclusion over selection.
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Wheelchair freestyling 21. February 2020 10:42

Wheelchair skating is growing in popularity, and not just among people with a physical disability. It’s an ideal sport for testing your body’s limits. We talked to David Lebuser, an international wheelchair skating star.
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Germany: Mini-dinosaur fossil discovery hailed as 'sensation' 21. February 2020 08:46

The skull of a 10-centimeter-long dinosaur has been discovered in a German quarry. The 240 million-year-old fossil may offer insight into the evolution of modern lizards.
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Coronavirus: Germany hopes to contain COVID-19 17. February 2020 16:32

Experts in Germany have questioned China's official coronavirus infection figures. But preparations for a COVID-19 epidemic in the European nation are already underway.
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Fascinating images: insects under the microscope 17. February 2020 08:02

German chemistry student Jan Rosenboom composes captivating pictures of insects from hundreds or even thousands of photos, shot through the lense of a microscope. His images reveal the hidden beauty of creepy-crawlies.
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Liquid biopsy - modern cancer diagnosis 15. February 2020 01:08

A liquid biopsy allows doctors to detect tumor DNA in the blood of cancer patients. Cancer releases small amounts of genetic information into the blood. That allows the exact type of cancer to be determined and a targeted therapy to be undertaken.
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Good humus is the key to successful organic farming 12. February 2020 15:38

Humus, or organic matter, is the key component in organic soil. If the humus levels are right, organic farms can produce as much as conventional ones.
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Solar Orbiter launches on mission to study sun's poles 10. February 2020 08:56

The Solar Orbiter has been launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on an unprecedented voyage to capture the first pictures of the sun's elusive poles. The $1.5 billion craft is a joint mission by the European Space Agency and NASA.
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Building traditional and sustainable half-timbered houses 10. February 2020 07:52

Traditional half-timbered houses have been built in Europe for hundreds of years — and are surprisingly sustainable. Now some builders in Germany are starting to adopt this old-fashioned style again but with a modern twist.
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Water - vital for life 08. February 2020 03:30

Humans are around 65 percent water. Without water we would be unable to think or maintain our body temperature. Our bodies would dry up. We could not survive without this remarkable liquid.
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Why therapeutic fasting can be good for you 06. February 2020 09:35

Fasting is good for the body and mind, resulting in the release of endorphins after just two days. But muscles also start to diminish after two day, so fasting should be accompanied by moderate exercise.
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DW speaks with a coronavirus evacuee quarantined in Germany 03. February 2020 10:52

German Health Minister Jens Spahn has said the country's healthcare system is prepared for the coronavirus. Two of 124 Germans evacuated from Wuhan to Frankfurt have been confirmed to be infected. DW spoke with one of the passengers on board with them.
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Coronavirus? How to tell it's not cold or flu 02. February 2020 18:23

Runny nose, cough, sore throat and fever: Symptoms are often similar when one starts to feel sick. That makes it difficult to tell if the illness is a virus or a bacterial infection.
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Living near cows helps prevent allergies 31. January 2020 12:58

Allergies are on the rise worldwide. But there are more allergy sufferers in cities than in rural areas. Why could that be? A pair of scientists say cows are providing a protective effect that could one day be packed into a pill.
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Preventing bowel cancer with colonoscopies 30. January 2020 04:53

The best way to prevent bowel cancer is with a colonoscopy. The earlier polyps are detected, the better the chance of catching the condition before they turn cancerous – and possibly metastasize.
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Irritable bowel syndrome 30. January 2020 04:52

Many people suffer from the condition known as IBS. The symptoms can be varied, but have one thing in common – they dramatically lower a sufferer’s quality of life. But what is irritable bowel syndrome exactly? And what can be done about it?
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Recycled electric batteries: A treasure yet to be tapped 28. January 2020 13:38

As the e-mobility drive gets stronger, it's already clear that there will soon be huge piles of discarded electric batteries. Some of the materials used to make them are clearly too precious to be thrown away, though.
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Insects are dying and nobody knows how fast 28. January 2020 10:56

Conservationists say fears of an insect apocalypse, Armageddon and absolute extinction are overblown, but acting now could save populations that are plummeting.
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Building a Sustainable Future 25. January 2020 11:51

The construction industry is very climate-unfriendly. An organization called Archictects4Future wants to change that by combining old materials and new ideas.
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