German word

Intensivkurs

Pronunciation

IPA/ɪntɛnˈziːfˌkʊɐ̯s/

Meaning

  • masculine nounintensive course

Example

Ich buche einen Intensivkurs im Sommer.

I am booking an intensive course for the summer.

Illustration for Intensivkurs (intensive course)

More examples

Viele Teilnehmer verbessern im Intensivkurs schnell ihre Aussprache.

Many participants quickly improve their pronunciation in the intensive course.

Core concept

Learners move through a focused block of lessons quickly instead of spreading the same work over a long schedule.

Common phrases

  • sich für einen Intensivkurs anmelden

    enroll in an intensive course

  • mit dem Intensivkurs starten

    start the intensive course

Similar words

Kurs: A structured program of lessons in a specific subject area.
Sprachkurs: A structured program for studying and practicing a language.

Definition in German

Ein zeitlich komprimierter Kurs mit hoher Unterrichtsintensität pro Tag oder pro Woche.

Word origin

Intensivkurs was formed transparently by joining Intensiv and Kurs, so its structure directly describes a course with concentrated instruction.

Usage tips

  • English crash course often suggests extreme brevity, whereas Intensivkurs primarily emphasizes high teaching intensity and need not be very short.

Other meanings

  • crash coursenoun

Opposites

  • Langzeitkurslong-term coursenoun

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