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 […]
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 […]
In-Person Classes at the Houston Saengerbund
Advent
Advent is celebrated in German speaking Countries as in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The Advent (derived from the Latin word “arrival”) of the Christkind (Christ child) is celebrated in this special time before Christmas. The Advent season starts with the first of Advent which is four Sundays before Christmas Eve. […]
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 […]