Berlin - German MFL

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Bespoke School Trips to 

Berlin

Learning German provides unique opportunities for pupils to explore the German national identity and social customs, traditions and values. What better destination for your next German Language tour than Germany’s fascinating capital city Berlin.

Our German language tours are completely flexible and you can choose to undertake structured classroom-based lessons along with cultural visits allowing for immersion in the German language.

Our tours are relevant for KEY Stages 2 through to 5, and we can offer set packages or tailor make a tour around your requirements. See our curriculum visits for ideas on itineraries for your next tour to Germany.

National Curriculum Key Concepts
  • Linguistic competence– Developing and applying the skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening in a range of scenarios and contexts allowing students to communicate effectively.
  • Knowledge about language - To understand how language works and to recognize that languages differ but may share common grammatical and syntactical attributes.
  • Creativity - Using familiar language for new purposes and in new contexts, whilst using imagination to convey thoughts, ideas, experiences and feelings.
  • Intercultural understanding - Recognise the richness and diversity of other cultures and appreciate that there are different ways of viewing the world
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Suggested Itinerary

Adaptable Travel pride ourselves on being, well, adaptable! We work with you to tailor make the perfect itinerary, but there is no harm in having a head start. As such, below is a popular itinerary many of our groups choose to loosely book.

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Fly from the UK to Berlin where you will be met at the airport by your guide who will aim to greet students in German to start as you mean to go on. You will be transferred to your accommodation in central Berlin. Subject to flight time you may have some free time, in which case we can pre-book activities if required. After checking in, enjoy an evening meal which can be ordered in German, and then time to relax.

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  • Fly from the UK to Berlin
  • Coach transfer to your accommodation, with a meet and greet on arrival and guide assistance (guides can speak English or German for full language immersion). End of coach hire.  

Make your way around Berlin using your inclusive public transport passes.  You can  also choose to add in coach hire at a supplement if preferred. 

  • Depending on your flight times, spend the afternoon (self-led) exploring the history and culture of this wonderful city, famous sights include the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag buildingCheckpoint Charlie and the Berlin Wall. You may wish to use your included E3 German language trail this afternoon. 
  • Evening meal at your accommodation (2-course).
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AM: Enjoy a morning of intensive language lessons. PM: Following lunch, travel on a guided tour of Berlin taking in the main sites such as the Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, and the Holocaust Memorial sites. Evening meal and time for socializing. We can organize additional evening activities including bowling.

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  • Breakfast at your accommodation. 

Make your way around Berlin using your inclusive public transport passes.  You can  also choose to add in coach hire at a supplement if preferred. 

  • Enjoy a morning visit to the famous Olympic Stadium for a guided tour in German or English – discover the legacy of this iconic stadium, originally built for the 1936 Olympic Games. 
  • Head to Alexanderplatz and explore Berlin’s bustling city square, followed by a trip up the TV Tower for panoramic views of the city. 

Free time for lunch in Alexanderplatz – students can choose from a wide range of cafés and restaurants. Lunch (not included – own arrangement).  

  • This afternoon head to Charlottenburg Palace for a guided tour, the largest palace in the city and a window into Berlin’s royal past (guides can speak English or German for full language immersion). 
  • Traditional Bavarian dinner at Hofbräu Wirtshaus
  • Round off the day with a fun and active evening at a local bowling alley (2 games of bowling included). 
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AM: Enjoy a morning of intensive language lessons. PM: Following lunch, travel to the Berlin TV Tower with your guide for incredible views over the city and the guide will explain what you are seeing in German. This is followed by a visit to the Story of Berlin Museum for a guided tour a look at the fascinating past of this city. In the evening enjoy a meal, and another chance to put the language lesson-learning into practice.

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  • Breakfast at your accommodation. 

Make your way around Berlin using your inclusive public transport passes.  You can  also choose to add in coach hire at a supplement if preferred. 

  • Visit the East Side Gallery, on the banks of the Spree in Friedrichshain. This open-air gallery is the longest surviving stretch of the Berlin Wall. Once the wall came down, 118 artists from 21 countries began painting the East Side Gallery.  
  • Head to the neighbouring Markthalle Neun food market for a 45-minute guided tour. Students will learn about the vibrant food culture in Berlin and immerse themselves in the sights, smells and sounds of the market.  

Optional extra – For a supplement, you may wish to add a tasting experience to this guided tour which includes regional specialties such as baked bread, cheeses, hams, pasta and baklava. Alternatively, enjoy free time for lunch inside the market – a great opportunity for students to try authentic Berlin Street food and to put their German language skills into practice. Lunch (not included – own arrangement). 

  • In the afternoon, your students will have the opportunity to learn more about the impact of the Berlin Wall on Berlin’s urban landscape and its residents’ lives at the Berlin Wall Memorial. There are various guided tours and workshops available in German or English. 
  • Evening meal at your accommodation (2-course). 
  • Evening visit to the Reichstag roof top terrace and glass dome to view the city at night. Complimentary audio guides (in German or English) are provided for commentary as you walk up the glass dome spiral ramp (schools must book their free online visit slot directly). 
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AM: Enjoy a morning of intensive language lessons. PM: Following lunch, travel to the Berlin Wall and Documentation Centre for a look at parts of the Berlin Wall. Your guide will then take you to the Olympiastadium, a fascinating melting pot of old and new Berlin, built by the Nazis, used in the 2006 Football World Cup. Your guide will be able to explain all of this in German. In the evening enjoy your final evening meal, and another chance to put the language lesson learning into practice.

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  • Breakfast at your accommodation and check out (luggage storage available if required). 

Make your way around Berlin using your inclusive public transport passes. You can  also choose to add in coach hire at a supplement if preferred. 

  • Depending on flight times, enjoy some free time exploring Potsdamer Platz or souvenir shopping along the Kurfürstendamm. 
  • Coach transfer to the airport and return flight to the UK. 
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Fly from the UK to Berlin where you will be met at the airport by your guide who will aim to greet students in German to start as you mean to go on. You will be transferred to your accommodation in central Berlin. Subject to flight time you may have some free time, in which case we can pre-book activities if required. After checking in, enjoy an evening meal which can be ordered in German, and then time to relax.

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AM: Enjoy a morning of intensive language lessons. PM: Following lunch, travel on a guided tour of Berlin taking in the main sites such as the Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, and the Holocaust Memorial sites. Evening meal and time for socializing. We can organize additional evening activities including bowling.

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AM: Enjoy a morning of intensive language lessons. PM: Following lunch, travel to the Berlin TV Tower with your guide for incredible views over the city and the guide will explain what you are seeing in German. This is followed by a visit to the Story of Berlin Museum for a guided tour a look at the fascinating past of this city. In the evening enjoy a meal, and another chance to put the language lesson-learning into practice.

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AM: Enjoy a morning of intensive language lessons. PM: Following lunch, travel to the Berlin Wall and Documentation Centre for a look at parts of the Berlin Wall. Your guide will then take you to the Olympiastadium, a fascinating melting pot of old and new Berlin, built by the Nazis, used in the 2006 Football World Cup. Your guide will be able to explain all of this in German. In the evening enjoy your final evening meal, and another chance to put the language lesson learning into practice.

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Does this sound of interest to you? Get in touch today to discover more about how we will help you construct the perfect German school trip to Berlin.  Call us on 01451 832 133 or fill in a quote form today and we will be in touch.

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Accommodation Options in 

Berlin

A&O Friedrichshain Hostel

A very popular, award winning hostel with excellent facilities. This is one of our most popular hostels we use with excellent feedback from groups.
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A&O Berlin Mitte

We frequently recommend a&o Berlin Mitte for its unbeatable central location, wide selection of en-suite room types, and an excellent blend of social, practical, and educational facilities—from vibrant common areas to group-friendly meeting support and flexible catering.
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