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GIS German Language Classes for Children and Teenagers

Classes for children and teenagers are open for registration.  Hurry – Early Registration (you get a discount) ends on Sunday, December 12, 2021. We welcome all children and teenagers from the age of 5 to 16 years old interested in learning and exploring the language and culture of German-speaking countries. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Stellenausschreibung

      Stellenausschreibung Das Deutsche Generalkonsulat Houston sucht zum 01.06.2019 eine Teilzeitkraft (20 Std./ Woche) im Bereich Verwaltung, zunächst befristet für ein Jahr. Die Möglichkeit einer künftigen Entfristung ist gegeben. Die Tätigkeit wird überwiegend folgende Aufgaben umfassen: Rezeption und Telefonvermittlung Personen- und Sachtransport Mitwirkung bei Beschaffungen (Einholung und Auswertung […]

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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 […]

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Volunteer for Houstonfest on February 3, 2018!

Following is a message from Rustin Buck, Director of Houstonfest: Dear speakers and friends of the German language, I would like to invite you to help promote the study of the German language in the Houston area by serving as a “judge” at the Houstonfest German contest.  Some of you […]

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Deutsche Weihnachtsmesse in Houston – German-Language Christmas Eve Service

Christ the King Lutheran Church will hold its customary Weihnachtsmesse – German language service at 4:00 p.m. on December 24, 2017.  Enjoy the festively decorated church and the Christmas readings, proclaiming the Savior of the World born to Mary and Joseph.  Traditional German Christmas carols include Stille Nacht by candlelight. […]

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