General questions about our language courses:
Which languages can I learn?
On our website 17 Minute Languages you can find all the languages we offer.
There are over 80 languages to choose from.
You have the choice of different levels for many languages.
For many languages we offer levels from A1 to C2!
Which levels are there?
We offer a wide range of language courses for many languages at different levels.
Beginners can start learning a new language with an A1 / A2 basic course.
Anyone with basic knowledge can start learning with a B1 / B2 Advanced Course.
Here is a small overview of the different levels we can offer you:
Travel course:
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Target group: Beginner
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Vocabulary: vocabulary for your holidays (450 words and useful phrases)
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Contents: vocabulary & useful phrases
Basic course:
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Profile: The most important vocabulary you will need in everyday conversation.
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Target group: Beginner
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Vocabulary: basic level (1.300 words)
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Contents: Vocabulary & dialogue texts
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Level CEFR: A1 + A2
Intermediate course:
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Profile: How to have a natural and flowing conversation in a range of topics.
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Target group: Advanced
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Vocabulary: intermediate level (1.800 words)
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Contents: Vocabulary & dialogue texts
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Level CEFR: B1 + B2
Business course:
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Profile: Communication skills that will boost your career
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Target group: Advanced
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Vocabulary: business vocabulary (2.000 words)
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Contents: vocabulary & collection of useful and important dialogues and phrases
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Level CEFR: B2 + C1 + C2
Proficiency Course:
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Profile: Communication at a native level
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Target group: Advanced
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Vocabulary: proficiency level (2.100 words)
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Contents: vocabulary on specialised topics
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Level CEFR: C1 + C2
Our language courses are based on the
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Check out at what levels your desired language is available.
Can I take a placement test?
Find out if you should start learning at level A2 or level B1?
For many (unfortunately not all) languages we offer you a small placement test.
Would you like to learn German, for example?
Then take our placement test here Placement test German.
How to find out if there is a placement test in your desired language:
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Visit the 17 Minute Languages website.
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Select the language you want.
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Look in the menu on the right to see if the link to the placement test appears there.
What do the language courses contain?
We offer languages in different levels.
With our learning method you will be able to learn vocabulary quickly and permanently.
As the name suggests "17 Minute Languages":
In as little as 17 minutes per day you can learn a new language.
Our software offers great flexibility and support for every type of learner, even those who have very little time.
Can I buy books on language learning from you?
Unfortunately, we do not (yet) offer your language course as a book / print edition.
But did you know that you can print all the content (vocabulary, phrases, dialogue lines) of the course on flash cards?
Are there any basic requirements like a particular operating system for using the language courses?
Our language courses are online courses.
When learning, make sure that your device accepts cookies and HTML5 data and that they are not deleted.
You can download the course from any smartphone (Android, iPhone, Windows), from any tablet (iPad, Android or Windows Tablets)
and use from any computer running Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP, Linux or Mac.
You always learn where you left off last time, regardless of the device.