Language Classes
Martinstag, Laternenumzug and Martinsgans
On November 11, Martinstag is celebrated in Germany with many traditions. Martin of Tours was the third Bishop of Tours in France during the 4th century AD/CE. There are many legends woven around his person. For instance, when he still was a Roman soldier, he cut his cloak into halves […]
Come and Learn German with us – Spring Term Begins
On March 14, 2021, we are beginning a new term of 10-week adult classes, and Spring classes for youths are not far behind. In addition we offer several workshops for children and teenagers during the Spring and Summer. Our next round of Goethe exams will be held in May. As […]
Five Exciting Online Workshops for Children and Teens during the Fall and Holidays
In addition to our popular German classes for children and teens, we have developed a great series of online workshops for the term. Take a look and sign up your children and teens as soon as possible. Workshops are limited to 10 participants. The cost for each participant per workshop […]
It’s Time to Register for Fall Classes – Discounts for Early Birds and Returning Students
After a fun-filled summer online with fairy tales, the fairy tale route in Germany, and language classes, our hard-working teachers are back with a great schedule and fun for our German-learning students, both native speakers, heritage learners, and beginners. Many schools started classes this week; others will begin soon. Parents […]
Five New Classes in July for Adults and Kids
July is sizzling hot for German studies at the German Institute for the Southwest – we are offering five new online classes this month: a conversation/literature class for adults, a fairy tale class for our little beginners of German, a story time class for native and advanced German-speaking kids, and […]
GIS German Institute for the Southwest: German Classes for Everybody – Enroll Now
To all Students, Teachers, Members, and Friends of GIS, We hope you’re having a wonderful summer! All of our teachers left for Germany, China, and other parts of the world to teach German, and visit family and friends during the summer. We welcome them back, one by one, and are […]
It’s Time to Register for Classes at GIS – Adults, Teens, and Children
It’s back-to-school for all of us again, and we would like to remind you to sign up for classes for yourself and/or your children, while you still can take advantage of our Early Bird Discounts. Not all of the classes are up on the website, but I will make sure […]
2-Week Summer Intensive German Program Begins August 7, 2017
As someone once said, English is a Must – German a Plus! There has never been a better time to learn German than now! Do join us for our 2-Week Intensive German Classes that start tomorrow evening, August 7, 2017, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., at the American Red Cross Building, […]
Intensive Classes Start August 7 – Teachers Wanted in Rosenberg – The Woodlands – Conroe
Just a note to remind you that at our 2-Week Intensive German Classes (Mondays – Fridays, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., all levels): http://germansouthwest.org/adult-language-courses/ start on Monday, August 7, 2017, in Houston. The classes will take place at the American Red Cross, 2700 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77098. We also […]