Learn German - Experience Vienna! Cultural Capital Vienna – well worth a visit Vienna - by many viewed as the cultural capital of Europe - is a modern metropolis with a unique atmosphere and considerable charm. It features an excellent infrastructure, is clean, safe and green and offers a stimulating environment for your German course.
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Inhabitants: 1.700.000 Language: German Currency: EUR EU-member: Yes Time zone: CET (+1 GMT) City of art, culture and music; tourist metropolis on the banks of the Danube. Safe city with an excellent public transport network: subway, trams and buses. High quality of life: Along with Zurich and Vancouver, Vienna takes top position in international city rankings for best overall quality of life. Good price level Moderate and mild climate. Average summer temperatures 20°C to 30°C (68F - 86F), average winter temperatures around 0°C (32F).
Imperial city • Famous sights: Imperial Hofburg, St. Stephen's cathedral, Schönbrunn Palace, Belvedere Palace, splendour buildings at Ring Boulevard, medieval alleys and baroque squares.
City of Music • Tradition: Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Johann Strauß and many other famous composers left their mark in Vienna. • Today: the Wiener Philharmoniker, the Wiener Sängerknaben, the international award-winners of the Vienna Conservatorium and a lively young music scene.
The citadel of Jugendstil (Art Nouveau): the Secession.
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Theatre, film and dance festivals. Opera, operetta and musicals. Exhibitions and concerts. Art treasures in museums, listed art nouveau underground stations. • Famous coffee houses, traditional winetaverns („Heurige“), Viennese cuisine.
Best time to visit With a busy cultural calendar and numerous sights, Vienna is clearly a yearround destination. Some institutions like Vienna Boys' Choir, Spanish Riding School and some theatre houses take a summer break, but special summer events like open air cinemas and numerous events and festivals perfectly make up for that.
Visa Information Most of our students have little trouble getting a visa for their stay in Austria. EU citizens and citizens from Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland do not need a visa. Citizens of some countries need to apply for a visa for stays longer than three months. Citizens of some countries (esp. Turkey, Russia, the Ukraine) may find it difficult to get a visa for stays longer than 6 months. For detailed information see our flyer „Visa information“.
Urban centre: Museumsquartier.
German Language Good reasons for learning German • Communication: More than 120 million people in Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Northern Italy, Eastern France and in parts of Belgium speak German. • Business: German is a key language in the European Union. Learning German improves your chances on the job market. • Culture: German is one of the most important cultural languages. It was spoken and written by Goethe, Mozart, Beethoven, Freud, Klimt, Einstein and numerous other great artists and scientists.
German in Austria • The language spoken in Austria is German – pure, correct German. Many experts believe that the finest, most melodious German is spoken in Austria. • ActiLingua Academy teaches standard German according to a recognized curriculum.
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Imperial Schönbrunn Palace.
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• We use the same course books as most renowned schools in Germany.
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