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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The German – II by Swayam is the A2 level course designed to help the participants gain the A level language competence according to the European Common Language Framework. It will help the participants broaden their learning and understanding of the German language. The candidates will further build their grammatical structures in German. The candidates will enrich their German vocabulary. The candidates will be able to communicate better in daily life situations and develop intimacy with the German culture.

The course is offered through NPTEL on the Swayam platform. The candidates will receive practice materials and book references on the course website. The course is practice-based and focuses mainly on practical implications. The Swayam platform is government-initiated. This course is approved by AICTE. The program has been verified by The Indian Institute of Technology Madras.

The German – II certification is a government-approved authentic certificate of achievement. It will be provided in the e-format. It can be shared on all kinds of platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and many more. The certification will help those candidates who are working with German organizations or have plans to work there. It will also help students aspiring to study in Germany.

The Highlights

Online learning platform
Verified by NPTEL
Approved by AICTE
Government initiated
Downloadable platform
Verified by IIT Madras
Books and references available
12 weeks of online course
Undergraduate level program

Programme Offerings

Practice materials
assignments
video lectures
audio lectures
Multimedia
assessment
references
Books

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 1000	yes	IIT Madras

The German – II fees details are in these bulleted points-

The course is free. No payment for viewing the course content.
The examination fee requires an amount of Rs. 1000. It is optional.

German – II fees details

Fee category	Amount in rupees
Course fee	Free
Examination fee	1000

Eligibility Criteria

Education

The participants for this course must have completed the German – I course in the Swayam platform.

Certification qualifying details

The candidates will have to register for the final examination for the certification. The qualification for the certification requires the candidates to score the minimum grade of 10 and 30 in assignments and the final exam respectively. The candidates will have to fulfill the two criteria to gain the certificate.

What you will learn

Communication skillsLanguage skills

The interested learners for this German – II online course can hope to get double benefits from the learning outcomes of this course-

The candidates will gain an understanding of German sentences for better interactions.
A practical approach will be taken in the course.
The learners will learn to communicate about simple day-to-day interactions.
The course covers all the aspects of communication for acquiring A-level proficiency.
The topics in the course cover family interactions, personal interaction, shopping, and festival-related interactions.
The learners will be able to describe in simple terms their background and their environment in their personalized tone.
Another benefit is the exposure to German culture and ways of life included in the German – II certification syllabus.
The learners will better understand the personalities of German people and their beliefs and stereotypes.
The learners will be provided practice materials and reference books for personal usage and also for this course curriculum.

Who it is for

These candidates must avail the German – II certification benefits-

The candidates who wish to learn elementary-level German should enroll in this course.
The candidates who have completed German – I must apply in this course.

Admission Details

The German – II online course admission details are in these following steps-

Step1- The interested learners will have to click on this URL: https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc21_hs31/preview

Please note: Currently the enrollment process is closed. Participants can apply to this program once it reopens.

The Syllabus

Evaluation process

Instructors

IIT Madras Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Is it necessary to complete German I to access the German – II training course?

This course is the second part of the German language learning course. The candidates must complete the German I course so that they can understand the advanced language learning classes better.

2: How will this course help the candidates?

This German – II certification course will help the candidates who need German in their companies, organizations. It will also help those individuals having work or business with Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

3: What kind of materials will this German - II program provide?

This course will provide prescribed textbooks and practice materials to the candidates. It can be accessed on the course website.

4: Who will teach German – II?

The instructor assigned for German – II is Professor Milind Brahme and the teaching assistant for this course is Sashirekha Srigiriraju.

5: Can this German – II program be accessed on any date?

The candidates can access this course on the given dates. When the enrolment date ends the program won’t be able to be accessed for a certain period.

6: What is the purpose of the Swayam platform?

The Swayam platform is a government-initiated online learning platform. The purpose of Swayam is to offer free and pocket-friendly examinations. It is designed to provide free quality education to disadvantaged groups.

7: Are there any other criteria to pursue this German – II certification course?

The only criteria are the completion of the German – I course. Other than that the candidates from any background who are interested to pursue this advanced German course can surely apply.

8: Where do I register my doubts about NPTEL?

The candidates can go in this link - nptel.ac.in/noc. In the NPTEL platform, the candidates can register their doubts in the FAQ section.

9: On which social media platform can I follow Swayam?

Swayam has several social media accounts. The participants who wish to know more about Swayam can follow Swayam on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

10: Can I go through the course without registering for the examination fee?

As mentioned in the German – II fees detail, the examination is the requirement for the certification. But it is optional. If the participants don’t wish to register for the examination fee can do so.