Our friends at the AATG (American Association of Teachers of German) have informed us of an incredible opportunity for college graduates: “In collaboration with Berlin’s three major universities, the German Bundestag offers the International Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS) to politically active and dedicated young college graduates who wish to play an […]
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Let the Spirit Move You – Deutscher Pfingstgottesdienst
Let the Spirit move you in German and other languages! Pastor Karin Liebster and Vicar Iris Schneider-Ungar of Christ the King Lutheran Church cordially invite you and your family to celebrate with them a German-language Pentecost service on May 15 at 4:00 p.m. in the wonderfully renovated church (nave). The […]
Study Looks at American Perceptions of Germany
The following article was first published on April 5, 2016, on www.germany.info, the website of the German Missions in the United States. Published by permission of the German Consulate General Houston. The majority of Americans view Germany in a positive light and Germany is considered the top non-English speaking U.S. […]
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe: Osterspaziergang
Vom Eise befreit sind Strom und Bäche Durch des Frühlings holden, belebenden Blick; Im Tale grünet Hoffnungsglück; Der alte Winter, in seiner Schwäche, Zog sich in rauhe Berge zurück. Von dort her sendet er, fliehend, nur Ohnmächtige Schauer körnigen Eises In Streifen über die grünende Flur; Aber die Sonne duldet […]
German Institute for the Southwest the only Accredited Goethe Testing Center in Houston
The German Institute for the Southwest (GIS) is the only fully accredited Goethe-Institut Testing Center (Goethe Prüfungszentrum) in Houston, Texas. We provide qualified language classes to teenagers and adults on all levels – beginning, intermediate, and advanced – that lead to the highly-recognized Goethe exams from levels A1 to C2. […]
German Consul General Ricarda Redeker Makes Houston Rodeo History
German Consul General Ricarda Redeker made history at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo last Saturday (March 5, 2016), when she rode in the Grand Entry of RodeoHouston on International Day. This is a first in the history of the rodeo and in the history of the German Consulate General […]
German Tongue Twisters or “Zungenbrecher”
What is a tongue twister? tongue-twist·er noun noun: tongue-twister; plural noun: tongue-twisters 1. a sequence of words or sounds, typically of an alliterative kind, that are difficult to pronounce quickly and correctly, as, for example, “tie twine to three tree twigs.” Was ist ein Zungenbrecher? Zun¬gen¬bre¬cher, der Wortart: Substantiv, maskulin; […]
Wim Wenders: “Portraits Along the Road” at the MFAH
Our friends at the Museum of Fine Arts would like to invite you to the screening of Wim Wenders’ “road trilogy,” or more formally, “Wim Wenders: Portraits Along the Road.” This international celebration of German filmmaker Wim Wenders, features new digital restorations. First earning an international reputation as a cofounder […]
Karneval, Fasching, Fastnacht – Whatever you Call it, it’s Party Time in Germany
It is time to celebrate in Germany – again! Karneval or Fasching– also referred to as the “Fifth Season” is about to start, leading to its high points during carnival weekend, on Rosenmontag (the Monday before Ash Wednesday), and Faschingsdienstag (Fat Tuesday) until midnight, when Lent begins with Aschermittwoch (Ash […]
Houston Grand Opera Supports the German Institute for the Southwest
Thank you to Houston Grand Opera! We are pleased to announce that the Houston Grand Opera has granted a ticket discount of 20% to friends and members of the German Institute for the Southwest! Just call 713-228-6737 and order your ticket with promotional code 5107. HGO is currently presenting two […]