All German classes for children, youths and adults for the Fall Term 2024 are open for registration. In-Person Classes in the Woodlands start on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Regular registration for children and youth classes ends on August 11; thereafter a late fee applies. Children & Youth Classes Information: https://germansouthwest.org/german-language-classes-for-children-and-teens-2/ […]
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German Classes – Academic Year 2024/25 for Adults
The academic year 2024/2025 for adult instruction at the German Institute for the Southwest consists of four 10-week Terms Fall: September 9 – November 15, 2024 Winter: January 6 – March 14, 2025 Spring: March 17 – May 23, 2025 Summer: June 2 – August 8, 2025 Special Intensive Classes: […]
German Classes – Academic Year 2024/25 for Children and Youths
The academic year 2024/2025 for children and youths at the German Institute for the Southwest consists of three Terms (first day of classes August 17, 2024) – see below. Registration is open and Early-Bird Discounts are available until Sunday, July 28, 2024. Fall: August 17 – November 2, 2024 (no […]
German Classes for Children and Youths – Fall 2024
Fall Classes for Children and Youths at the German Institute for the Southwest In-Person Saturdays 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in the Woodlands, First Day of Class: August 17, 2024 Online Standard German Course for Children and Teens, First Day of Class: August 26, 2024 Online Introductory Course for Beginners (Age 10-15 […]
It’s Time to Register for German Classes
This is a gentle reminder that German classes start soon, and that you might wish to register now to avail yourself of the early-bird discounts. Children and Youth Classes meet in three 10-week terms during the year, adult classes in four 10-week terms. Fall Classes for children and youths are […]
Reckonings screening
Reckonings April 26, 2023 6:30pm – 8:00pm Albert and Ethel Herzstein Theater 5401 Caroline Houston, TX 77004 The Holocaust Museum Houston, with support of the German Consulate General, is presenting the film screening ‘Reckonings’, a documentary that chronicles the harrowing process of negotiating German reparations for the Jewish people, which resulted […]
Early Bird Discount in Effect for Student’s Classes Woodlands
In order to register your student, please click here: https://germansouthwest.org/german-language-classes-for-children-and-teens/
Dinner for One – A German New Year’s Eve Tradition
Germans can’t wait to watch Dinner for One on December 31. The 18-minute cuIt film from 1963 is a favorite beginning for New Year’s Eve in Germany, where it is broadcast on several TV channels that day. The catch phrase “The same procedure as last year, Miss Sophie? – The […]
Christmas Eve
Germans celebrate Christmas Eve (Heiligabend) on December 24. Many spend the afternoon or early evening going to church, decorating the Christmas tree, or preparing a special Christmas Eve Dinner. Gifts are opened that evening, unlike in the US, where gifts are opened on Christmas morning. Unless the 24th falls on […]
Christmas markets
Germany is known for its Christmas markets during the time before Christmas. Usually they are located in town squares with booths for food and drink, Christmas items, and entertainment for the kids. To counteract the cold, Glühwein (mulled wine) is a popular drink for adults. The markets usually begin during […]