Crew Course
Captain
Level C1.1 - C1.2
The Talkademy Learning Commitment
At Talkademy, progress comes from active participation. Our courses are built around interaction, practice and real communication — not passive listening. You will be expected to complete assignments, take part in role plays and actively use German from day one. Your commitment is the key to turning knowledge into confidence.
Your Time on the Bridge
As the Captain steering the ship ‘German Parlance’ with confidence, you have already safely navigated the deepest shoals of the German language and are now ready for the next challenges. Our Talkademy courses are designed to assist your steady progress through structured learning, regular practice and continuous interaction.
Choose the pace that best fits your crew'a goals:
Regular Course: 12 weeks of guided training, giving you enough time to build confidence, practise new skills and integrate German into your and your course-mates daily life.
The Regular Course consists of two 90 minute sessions per week (four 45-minute units) and 3-4 hours of homework /week.
Intensive Course: 8 weeks of focused learning for those who want to accelerate their progress and reach their goals faster.
The Intensive Course consists of three 90-minute sessions per week (six 45-minute units) and 4-6 hours of homework/week.
Whichever course you choose, however, your journey as Captains will combine live lessons, practical exercises and active communication, to polish your team’s skills to perfection for demanding negotiations, detailed discussions and challenging specialist texts.
Your Voyage Essentials
Even as Captains, you and your fellow officers will need some useful tools and resources to make the most of your Talkademy journey.
Our live sessions take place via Google Meet, allowing you to interact face-to-face, practise your German and stay connected with your crew.
Your Course Toolkit:
- A reliable internet connection for our live lessons via Google Meet
- A computer, laptop or tablet with a camera and microphone for active participation
- WhatsApp for quick communication, updates and course coordination, (a WhatsApp group will be set up at the start of the course)
- Google Classroom as your digital learning hub for materials, assignments and additional exercises, (crew members receive the link and course code at the start of the course)
- Your course books — carefully selected resources that support and complement your learning journey, (crew-members purchase their own copies).
Nonetheless, also at the Captain Level it is an essential part of your learning progress to bring your curiosity, commitment and willingness to actively participate. At Talkademy, you are not a lone Captain - you are an essential member of the crew.
Your Investment in the Venture
Our Crew Courses are designed as small, high-impact programmes.
The size of your crew directly shapes the learning dynamic as well as the extent of your investment.
Smaller crews allow for more speaking time, more direct feedback, and faster individual progress.
Larger crews create more interaction, perspective, and shared momentum.
To give you flexibility, the investment adjusts depending on the final group size.
- All crews have a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 6 participants.
- All crews will enjoy a clearly structured programme with measurable progress.
- All crews will benefit from the same high standard — regardless of crew size.
The Captain's Bounty
After this course you'll be able to:
- Lead discussions and negotiations with confidence.
- Express subtle opinions and persuasive arguments.
- Communicate spontaneously with native speakers.
- Write professional texts with precision and style.
- Operate confidently in almost any German-speaking environment.
Eager for more Victories?
Then set your sights and your course on the ultimate prize: the Admiral Course.