A German language course via Skype - how does it work?

And now... step by step:

• Buy a good headset - preferably one with a USB connection, e.g. Plantronics, N10687. A good headset is important as a good quality microphone and headphones ensure that communication is clear, natural and problem-free.
• Download Skype from the internet at www.skype.com – the software is free
• Install the program
• Choose your 'Skype name' - the name that you will use when using Skype. We recommend that you use both your first name and your surname.
• Test that everything is working using the automatic Skype test call.
• If you should have a problem installing Skype please feel free to call us

If everything is working okay, book your Online German course . This is easiest via our online calculator. When you do this, you will see the following image:

[ Click on this image to enlarge ]	[ Image 1 ] -> Link to enrolment for online course
[ Click on this image to enlarge ]	[ Image 2 ] At the end of the list, choose under "course type" whether you would prefer Skype lessons of 45 or 60 minutes. If you're not yet sure, book 2 test lessons for € 50. -> Link to enrolment for online course

• Once we have received your payment, we will send you by E-Mail:
  1. a course confirmation and receipt of payment
  2. a placement test
  3. the contact details of your online teacher, i.e. their Skype name and email address.
  4. Please note that all our online teachers also work as German teachers at the well-known TREFFPUNKT Language Institute in Bamberg.
• In order for you to register, we require the following information from you:
  1. the number of lessons you would like
  2. whether you would prefer 45 or 60 minute lessons
  3. your preference for day and time e.g. Tuesday from 9:15 to 10:00 (45 minutes) and Thursday from 19:30 to 20.15 (45 minutes)
  4. your Skype name and your telephone number
  5. the completed placement test
  6. your ideas for what you want to train, improve and learn. The more information you give us, the better we can prepare for the class. Generally speaking the classes are a mix of speaking, listening, some exercise work and extension of your vocabulary. However, you can decide what the focus should be and which areas you need to train the most.
• Please take any time difference between your country and Germany into account. We offer instruction between 8 am and 9:30 pm.
• Your trainer will send you an email to arrange a time with you for your first Skype lesson.
• If you would like to continue with the Skype instruction after the initial 2 test sessions, book a package of 10 to 50 teaching hours using our Online-Calculator. The more hours you book in advance, the bigger the discount we offer.

As an alternative to our online-calculator, you can also register by downloading and completing our Enrolment Form and sending it to us by E-mail, Fax (+49-951-204474) or post. You can find our address in the masthead. Please note:

The payment can be made online via either www.paypal.com or www.moneybookers.com. Please make the payment to the email account info@learn-german.com. Alternatively the money can be transferred directly to the following bank account:

• account holder = Alexandra von Rohr, Sprachinstitut TREFFPUNKT
  
• name of bank = Deutsche Bank PGK AG
  
• address of bank = Lange Strasse 37, D-96047 Bamberg
  
• BIC = DEUT DE DB 762
  
• IBAN = DE65 7607 0024 0808 8833 00

If you should have any further questions, we would be happy to answer these by phone +49 951 204404, via Skype or by E-Mail info@learn-german-via-skype.com.

We look forward to teaching you soon!