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Learn Foreign Languages at Zessko

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Placement tests in the languages

  • Chinese
    required only for UNIcert® Basis 2; please inquire directly with the lecturer, Mr. Hu.
  • German as a foreign language
    online from 30th March till 8th April 2026, 2 pm on Moodle-EFP.
  • English / Philology
    Only students with English and American Studies as their major or prospective teachers of English are admitted to the courses in English/Philology. As part of the admission procedure, prospective students must take the Entrance Exam of the Department of English and American Studies.
  • English / Key Competences
    Please consult the linked website for further information.
  • French
    As of 1st April, 09:00 am, registration on Moodle-EFP required.
  • Italian
    from 1st April (8:00) until 3rd April (17:00) on Moodle-EFP.
  • Polish
    8th April 10:00 till 12:00, in person, room 1.19.2.26, registration on Moodle-EFP required.
  • Portuguese
    8th April (14:00 till 15:00) and 17th April (15:00 till 16:00), registration required until 7th and 16th April via email (for contact details see web page).
  • Russian
    8th April 10:00 to 12:00, in person, room 1.19.2.26, registration on Moodle-EFP required.
  • Spanish
    7th April, 10:30 and 17th April, 14:30, at Moodle Exam.UP, registration required as of 1st April 2026 (Exam.UP, Link on Spanish Web page).

Foreign language education at Zessko follows clearly defined quality standards:

  • It is specific to higher education and oriented toward competences and active learning.
  • It is integrated into degree program modules or Studiumplus and subject to their accreditation guidelines.
  • For UNIcert courses, the University of Potsdam and Zessko hold the UNcert® quality label.
  • The language courses are taught only by qualified teaching staff with a higher education degree.
  • Further training for the teaching staff at regular intervals and course evaluations are a matter of course for us.
Linguistic Entrance Examinations
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Linguistic Entrance Examinations

For which languages are entrance examinations offered? When will they take place? Are they compulsory? How are they structured? You can find all the important details here.

Language Practice in Degree Programs
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Language Practice in Degree Programs

Your language training in philological and other degree programs will be provided by Zessko. – Information on the relevant modules

Foreign Language as a Key Competence

Foreign Language as a Key Competence - Learning languages with UNIcert

With the higher education-specific UNIcert® training program, you can learn a foreign language as a key competence at Zessko. What is UNIcert® and what are the benefits? – Find out more here.

Study Abroad Periods and Internships Abroad
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Prepare for a Study Abroad Period or an Internship Abroad

Zessko will help you with linguistic and intercultural preparation for a study abroad period or an internship abroad.

International Students
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Language Practice for International Exchange Students

If you are an exchange student in Potsdam, you can continue to learn German at Zessko and, under certain conditions, other languages as well.

Forms of Learning
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Forms of Learning at Zessko

You can learn languages at Zessko in different formats – in groups, in tandems, with learning counseling...