German for University
Prepare for studying in Germany — academic writing, lectures, and exam preparation with AI
The Challenge
Academic German is a different world
B1 certificate in hand, but university lectures feel like C2. Nominalisierung, Passiv, complex sentence structures — nobody warned you about academic register.
Writing Hausarbeiten is terrifying
Academic writing requires a specific register, citing conventions, and structure that you never learned. Your B1 Schreibkurs didn't prepare you for 15-page Seminararbeiten.
Presenting and discussing in seminars
You need to present Referate, participate in discussions, and defend your position — all in German. The stakes feel impossibly high.
How de-de Helps
Academic reading & listening
Practice with university-style texts and lectures. Learn Nominalisierung, passive constructions, and academic vocabulary in context.
Academic writing practice
Write essays, summaries, and arguments with AI feedback on structure, register, and cohesion. Learn the difference between spoken and written academic German.
Presentation & discussion skills
Practice Referate, seminar discussions, and oral exams through speaking exercises. Learn academic discourse markers and argumentation patterns.
Example Lesson Topics
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