Section German as a Foreign / Second Language / German for specific purposes
General language courses & language courses for specific purposes
The Department of German as a Foreign/Second Language (DaF/DaZ) and German as an Additional Language (DawS) supports international students and interested auditors in learning German in accordance with the standards of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
We offer our general and subject-specific language courses in preparatory and ongoing courses.
You will be able to find an overview of the German language courses available in the winter semester 2026/2027 here from mid- to late September 2026.
For information on the availability of places and any further questions regarding the courses accompanying your studies, please contact us via e-mail.
Language Learning in Tandem
A language tandem brings together students with different native languages who meet regularly to learn from each other and improve their language skills together.
For more information about the tandem programme, click here.
German Business Communication (Bachelor)
Proficiency in German is a key skill for international students and immigrants – both in everyday life and in the workplace. Technical language skills are particularly crucial in specialised fields of work.
The Bachelor’s degree programme in German Business Communication (WKD) teaches technical language, intercultural and diversity skills through innovative and digital teaching formats. With its regional roots, international focus and practical content, West Saxon University of Applied Sciences Zwickau offers attractive prospects for urgently needed skilled workers.
If you would like advice on studying German Business Communication (BA), please contact Prof. Janina M. Vernal Schmidt.
Our team
| Prof.in Dr.in Janina Miriam Vernal Schmidt |
Professor for German as a Foreign Language (Focus on Business Communication in a Multilingual Context), Faculty Equal Opportunities Officer | Zi. PKB 425 +49 375 536 3560 Kontakt |
| Dr. Thomas Edeling | Lecturer German as a Foreign Language | Zi. PKB 422 Kornmarkt 1 +49 375 536 1069 Kontakt |
| Sandra Braun | Lecturer German as a Foreign Language | Zi. PKB 424 Kornmarkt 1 +49 375 536 1358 Kontakt |