German Language Classes for Adults (sommer 2023)

CONTENTS

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GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT OUR ADULT COURSES

SUMMER 2023 ADULT GERMAN COURSES

• • ONLINE – 2023 Summer 1 Term – 10-Week Beginning German Classes for Adults – A1.1: Jun 5 to Aug 9 (M,W) – 10-week Intermediate German Classes B1.1: Jun 12 – Jul 5 and Jul 24 – Aug 30 (M,W) – REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
    ONLINE/IN-PERSON – 2023 Summer 2 Term – 2-Week Intensive German Classes for Adults – Aug 14 to Aug 25 (M-F) – REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
    
  • IMPORTANT DATES – ADULT GERMAN CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS 2023 – 2025

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT OUR ADULT GERMAN COURSES

Click here to register and pay for all adult courses

In-Person Classes are held  at the Houston Saengerbund, 1703 Heights Boulevard, Houston, TX  77008.

Online Classes. All online classes are held via Zoom.  You will need access to a computer, laptop, tablet, or phone connected to the internet.  You can downloaded Zoom at zoom.us, or if you are outside the U.S., at the Zoom website for your country.

Proficiency Levels.  We teach all levels of proficiency, corresponding to the Goethe-Institut designations:  A1.1, A1.2, A1.3 – A2.1, A2.2, A2.3 – B1.1, B1.2, B1.3 – B2.1, B2.2, B2.3 – C1 and C2.  The objectives and contents of these courses are based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).  We determine a student’s proficiency via an online test.

Instruction Materials.  We use instruction material recommended by the Goethe-Instituts, universities, and other sources worldwide. Upon registration, you will be informed of any required books or course materials you must purchase. To ensure that you have the correct editions for the course, please double–check the information provided.

Discounts. Returning students receive a discount of ten percent for in-person classes, and there usually is an early registration discount for each session.

Cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a course if it does not meet the required number of enrolled students. In this case, refunds will be issued to all enrolled students. If the class is canceled during the Term, we will either schedule makeup classes or issue refunds at our discretion.

Corporate Classes.  We offer convenient classes at your facilities for your employees. For more information, please contact Angelika at angelika@germansouthwest.org or 713–822–4257.

Private Tutoring.   We provide personalized private tutoring sessions with highly experienced and knowledgeable instructors. Our instructors are available on an hourly basis, and we offer packages of ten hours for your convenience. For more information, please feel free to reach out to Angelika at angelika@germansouthwest.org or call us at 713-822-4257. We look forward to assisting you!

SUMMER 2023 ADULT GERMAN COURSES

ONLINE – 2023 Summer 1 Term – 10-Week Beginning German Classes for Adults – A1.1: Jun 5 to Aug 9 (M,W) – 10-Week Intermediate German Classes B1.1: Jun 12 – Jul 5 and Jul 24 – Aug 30 (M,W)

Begin your journey with German here!

If you wish to register for the B1.1 class, please note that classes will be held in 2 sessions (details below)

All online classes are held via Zoom.  You will need access to a computer, laptop, tablet, or phone connected to the internet.  If you have not downloaded Zoom, you can do so at zoom.us, or if you are outside the U.S., at the Zoom login for your country.

• Classes on Mondays and Wednesdays
  • 20 classes – 30 hours of German instruction – Days for the A1.1 Class are as follows:
    • June 5, 7; 12, 14; 19, 21; 26 and 28
    • July 3, 5; 10, 12; 17, 19; 24, 26; and 31
    • August 2; 7, and 9
  • 20 classes – 30 hours of German instruction – Days for the B1.1 Class are as follows:
    • June 12, 14; 19, 21; 26 and 28
    • July 3 and 5 – BREAK
    • July 24, 26; and 31
    • August 2; 7, 9; 14, 15; 21, 23; 28 and 30
  • Each class lasts 1½ hours and includes two 45-minute teaching units
  • Choice of A1.1 or B1.1 Classes (must be selected at time of registration)
    • • A1.1 Class from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
      • B1.1 Class from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
  • Early Registration ends Sunday, May 28, 2023 (you get a $20 discount)
  • Regular Registration ends Sunday, June 4, 2023
  • Late Registration begins Monday, June 5, 2023 (you pay $25 more)
  • Tuition: $545 (Returning students receive 10% discount)
  • NO REGISTRATION FEE
  • REGISTRATION WILL OPEN SOON– Click HERE to register

ONLINE/IN-PERSON – 2023 Summer 2 Term – 2-Week Intensive German Classes for Adults – Aug 14 to Aug 25 (M-F)

These are refresher classes – Levels A1/A2 – B1/B2 – C1/C2 – NOT for beginners. Please specify your level of proficiency at time of registration, and note in the comment section whether you wish to enroll for online or in-person classes.

• Classes on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
  
  • 10 classes – 15 hours of German instruction
    • August 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18
    • August 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25
  • Each class is 1½ hours long and includes two 45-minute teaching units
  • Evening Classes from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. (Online or In-Person must be selected at time of registration)
  • Early Registration ends Sunday, July 9, 2023 (you get a $10 discount)
  • Regular Registration ends Sunday, July 30, 2023
  • Late Registration begins Monday, July 31, 2023 (you pay $25 more)
  • Tuition: $275 (Returning students receive 10% discount)
  • NO REGISTRATION FEE
  • REGISTRATION OPENS on JULY 1, 2023 – Click HERE to register

IMPORTANT DATES – ADULT GERMAN CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS 2023 – 2025

SUMMER TERMS 2023

Summer Term II – Intensive 2023:  August 14 – 25, 2023
Early Registration:  June 19, 2023 – July 9, 2023
Regular Registration:  July 10 – July 29, 2023
Late Registration Begins:  July 30, 2023

FALL TERM 2023

Fall Term 2023: September 11 – November 16, 2023
Early Registration:  July 17, 2023 – August 6, 2023
Regular Registration:  August 7, 2023 – August 27, 2023
Late Registration Begins:  August 28, 2023

WINTER TERM 2024

Winter Term 2024:  January 8 – March 14, 2024
Early Registration:  November 6 – November 26, 2023
Regular Registration:  November 27 – December 17, 2023
Late Registration Begins:  December 18, 2023

SPRING TERM 2024

Spring Term 2024:  March 18 – May 23, 2024
Early Registration:  January 22 – February 11  3, 2024
Regular Registration:   February 12 – March  3, 2024
Late Registration Begins:  March 4,  2024

SUMMER TERMS 2024

Summer Term I 2024:  June 3 – August 8, 2024
Early Registration:  April 8 – April 21, 2024
Regular Registration:  April 29 – May 19, 2024
Late Registration Begins:  May 20, 2024

Summer Term II – Intensive 2024:  August 12 – 23, 2024
Early Registration:  June 17 – July 7, 2024
Regular Registration:  July 8 – July 28, 2024
Late Registration Begins:  July 29, 2024

FALL TERM 2024

Fall Term 2024: September 9 – November 14, 2024
Early Registration:  July 15 – August 4, 2024
Regular Registration:  August 5, 2024 – August 25, 2024
Late Registration Begins:  August 26, 2024

WINTER TERM 2025

Winter Term 2025:  January 6 – March 13, 2025
Early Registration:  November 11 – December 1, 2024
Regular Registration: December 2 – December 22, 2024
Late Registration Begins:  December 23, 2024

SPRING TERM 2025

Spring Term 2025:  March 17 – May 22, 2025
Early Registration:  January 20 – February 9, 2025
Regular Registration:  February 10 – March 2, 2025
Late Registration Begins:  March 3, 2025

SUMMER TERMS 2025

Summer Term I 2025:  June 2 – August 7, 2025
Early Registration:  April 7 – April 26, 2025
Regular Registration:  April 27 – May 18, 2025
Late Registration Begins:  May 19, 2025

Summer Term II – Intensive 2025:  August 11 – 22, 2025
Early Registration:  June 16, 2025
Regular Registration:  July 7 – July 27, 2025
Late Registration Begins:  July 28, 2025

FALL TERM 2025

Fall Term 2025: September 8 – November 13, 2025
Early Registration:  July 14 – August 3, 2025
Regular Registration:  August 4, 2025 – August 24, 2025
Late Registration Begins:  August 25, 2025