Our academic year consists of four 10-week Terms, Fall (September – November), Winter (January – March), Spring (April – May), and Summer (June – August). We offer both in-person and online classes and personalized private tutoring to provide our students with the most convenient learning experience possible.
We may offer additional classes and workshops from time to time; be sure to check this page often. Registration for all adult classes is below.
CONTENTS
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GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT OUR ADULT COURSES
SPRING 2024 ADULT GERMAN COURSES – IN PERSON
Mastering Deutsch: Your Path to Language Excellence!
- A1.1 – 5:00 – 6:30 p.m., Mar 26 – May 30 (T/Th), 30 hours
- A1.3 – 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., Mar 25 – Jun 3 (M/W), 30 hours
- B1.1 – 6:45 – 8:15 p.m., Mar 26 – May 30 (T/Th), 30 hours
SPRING 2024 ADULT GERMAN COURSES – ONLINE
German with Flair: Elevate Your Language Game!
- A1.3 – 4:30 – 6:00 p.m., Mar 25 – Jun 3 (M/W), 30 hours
- B1 Plus – 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., Mar 25 – Jun 3 (M/W), 30 hours
- All Levels, A1.1 – C2, Mar 25 – Jun 3 (M/W) Mornings or Evenings, or Mar 26 – May 30 (T/Th) Mornings or Evenings – Please Specify the Class You Wish to Take at Registration
- A2/B1 Krimirunde, 4:30 – 6:00, Mar 26 – May 28 (Tue), 15 hours
- B1/B2 Lunch Bunch, 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m., Mar 26 – May 28 (Tue), 10 hours
- B2/C1 Advanced German Conversation/Grammar, 6:30 – 8:00, Mar 26 – May 28 (Tue), 15 hours
- Literaturkreis, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., 4 times a year (Sat), 6 hours
- Online – Get Ready for Your Goethe Exam – Exam Preparation – Levels A1 – A2
- Online – Get Ready for Your Goethe Exam – Exam Preparation – Levels B1 – B2
- Goethe Exams – 5 Times per Year – All Levels A1 – C2 – Schedules and Fees
- Private Tutoring
- REGISTRATION – ALL SPRING 2024 ADULT GERMAN CLASSES
- IMPORTANT DATES – ADULT GERMAN CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS 2024 – 2027
Unlock a World of Opportunities! Learn German – the Language of Innovation and Culture
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT OUR ADULT GERMAN COURSES
In-Person Classes are held at the Houston Saengerbund, 1703 Heights Boulevard, Houston, TX 77008.
Online Classes 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 10 week classes that meet twice a week, 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!
SPRING 2024 ADULT GERMAN COURSES – IN PERSON (see address above)
Mastering Deutsch: Your Path to Language Excellence!
After completion of the A1.1 – A1.3 classes, a person can understand and use familiar, everyday expressions and very simple sentences. That person can introduce him/herself and others as well as ask others about themselves – e.g. where they live, who they know and what they own – and can respond to questions of this nature. Can communicate in a simple manner if the person they are speaking to speaks slowly and clearly and is willing to help with the dialog.
A1.1 – 5:00 – 6:30 p.m., Mar 26 – May 30 (T/Th), 30 hours, $555
A1.3 – 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., Mar 25 – Jun 3 (M/W), 30 hours, $555
B1.1 – 6:45 – 8:15 p.m., Mar 26 – May 30 (T/Th), 30 hours, $555
SPRING 2024 ADULT GERMAN COURSES – ONLINE VIA ZOOM
German with Flair: Elevate Your Language Game!
German language levels can be roughly described as Beginners (A1.1 – A2.3) with varying level of expertise. Intermediate speakers fall into the B1.1 – B2.3 group, and the C1-C2 speakers have a language competency comparable to that of a native German speaker.
A1.3 4:30 – 6:00 p.m., Mar 25 – Jun 3 (M/W), 30 hours, $555
B1 Plus 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., Mar 25 – Jun 3 (M/W), 30 hours, $555
All Levels, A1.1 – C2, Mar 25 – Jun 3 (M/W) Mornings or Evenings, or Mar 26 – May 30 (T/Th) Mornings or Evenings – Please Specify the Class You Wish to Take at Registration
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- 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., Mar 25 – Jun 3 (M/W), 30 hours, $555
- 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., Mar 25 – Jun 3 (M/W), 30 hours, $555
- 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., Mar 26 – May 30 (T/Th), 30 hours, $555
- 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., Mar 26 – May 30 (T/Th), 30 hours, $555
A2/B1 Krimirunde, 4:30 – 6:00, Mar 26 – May 28 (Tue), 15 hours, $277.50
Experience the German fascinations with “Krimis”. Did you know that more than 3,000 Krimi novels are published every year? We will read one short German Krimi (Title, Author, and Publisher will be furnished to Registrant), review A2/B1 grammar concepts and practice writing and conversational skills.
B1/B2 Lunch Bunch, 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m., Mar 26 – May 28 (Tue), 10 hours, $185
Want to practice your German but don’t have time to meet twice a week and complete weekly assignments? Have some questions about the German grammar? Interested in improving your listening and reading skills? Join me for “lunch bunch”! During the lunch hour we will read about current topics in Germany, answer your grammar or vocabulary questions and practice conversational skills.
B2/C1 Advanced German Conversation/Grammar, 6:30 – 8:00, Mar 26 – May 28 (Tue), 15 hours, $277.50
This is the class for you if you wish to learn about contemporary Germany, improve your conversation skills, and your listening and writing competencies. We learn from a variety of literary sources, current events, newspapers, short stories and songs, and watch short movies, video clips, and listen to podcasts. We review grammar, as needed, with the book “Grammatik Aktiv. Deutsch als Fremdsprache B2-C1 Verstehen, Üben, Sprechen” by Cornelsen. With humor and laughter, we maintain a relaxed atmosphere where students feel comfortable to participate without feeling self-conscious.
Literaturkreis, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., 4 times a year (Sat), 6 hours, $225 annually
Interested in reading and discussing a German book? The Literaturkreis will meet online four times a year on a Saturday morning for 90 minutes. We will be reading books from the reading list of the Goethe Institut C2-Prüfungsliste. Meeting times and dates will be furnished to participants, as well as the title, author, and publisher of the book.
Online – Get Ready for Your Goethe Exam – Exam Preparation – Levels A1 – A2
Prepare effectively for the Goethe-Zertifikat exam. In these classes, you will work across all four areas of the examination: reading, writing, listening and speaking (oral module).
6 Hours – Meets 4 Times by Arrangement, $210
Online – Get Ready for Your Goethe Exam – Exam Preparation – Levels B1 – B2
In these classes, you will work across all four areas of the examination: reading, writing, listening and speaking (oral module).
9 Hours – Meets 6 Times by Arrangement, $315
Goethe Exams – 5 Times per Year – All Levels A1 – C2 – Schedules and Fees
https://germansouthwest.org/language-school/testing/
Private Tutoring
Online and In-Person, All Levels, Times and Dates by Mutual Agreement
Tailored GROUP Classes
- Online: at least 3 participants;
- In-Person: at least 5 participants –
- Contact us by for information at 7133-822-4257, or mail angelika@germansouthwest.org
REGISTRATION – ALL SPRING 2024 ADULT GERMAN CLASSES
- Tuition listed above. Returning students receive a 10% Discount on all 30-hour classes
- Early Registration ends Sunday, March 10, 2023 (you get a $20 discount)
- Regular Registration ends Sunday, March 17, 2023
- Late Registration begins on Monday, March 18, 2024 (you pay $25 more for the course)
- NO REGISTRATION FEE
IMPORTANT DATES – ADULT GERMAN CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS 2024 – 2027 (Subject to Change)
SPRING TERM 2024
Spring Term 2024: March 19 – June 3, 2024
Early Registration Ends: March 10, 2024
Regular Registration: March 11 – March 17, 2024
Late Registration Begins: March 18, 2024
SUMMER TERMS 2024
Summer Term I 2024: June 10 – August 16, 2024
Early Registration: April 29 – May 12, 2024
Regular Registration: May 13 – June 2, 2024
Late Registration Begins: June 3, 2024
Summer Term II – Intensive 2024: August 19 – 30, 2024
Early Registration: July 8 – July 21, 2024
Regular Registration: July 22 – August 11, 2024
Late Registration Begins: August 12, 2024
FALL TERM 2024
Fall Term 2024: September 9 – November 15, 2024
Early Registration: July 29 – August 11, 2024
Regular Registration: August 12, 2024 – September 1, 2024
Late Registration Begins: September 2, 2024
WINTER TERM 2025
Winter Term 2025: January 6 – March 21, 2025
Early Registration: November 25 – December 8, 2024
Regular Registration: December 9 – December 29, 2024
Late Registration Begins: December 30, 2024
SPRING TERM 2025
Spring Term 2025: March 24 – June 2, 2025
Early Registration: February 10 – February 23, 2025
Regular Registration: February 24 – March 16, 2025
Late Registration Begins: March 17, 2025
SUMMER TERMS 2025
Summer Term I 2025: June 9 – August 15, 2025
Early Registration: April 28 – May 11, 2025
Regular Registration: May 12 – June 1, 2025
Late Registration Begins: June 2, 2025
Summer Term II – Intensive 2025: August 18 – 29, 2025
Early Registration: July 7 – July 20, 2025
Regular Registration: July 21 – August 10, 2025
Late Registration Begins: August 11, 2025
FALL TERM 2025
Fall Term 2025: September 8 – November 14, 2025
Early Registration: July 28 – August 10, 2025
Regular Registration: August 11, 2025 – August 31, 2025
Late Registration Begins: September 1, 2025
WINTER TERM 2026
Winter Term 2026: January 5 – March 20, 2026
Early Registration Ends: December 17, 2025
Regular Registration Ends: December 31, 2025
Late Registration Begins: January 1, 2025
SPRING TERM 2026
Spring Term 2026: March 23 – June 1, 2026
Early Registration: January 22 – February 11 3, 2026
Regular Registration: February 12 – March 3, 2026
Late Registration Begins: March 4, 2026
SUMMER TERMS 2026
Summer Term I 2026: June 8 – August 14, 2026
Early Registration: April 8 – April 21, 2026
Regular Registration: April 29 – May 19, 2026
Late Registration Begins: May 20, 2026
Summer Term II – Intensive 2026: August 17 – 28, 2026
Early Registration: June 17 – July 7, 2026
Regular Registration: July 8 – July 28, 2026
Late Registration Begins: July 29, 2026
FALL TERM 2026
Fall Term 2026: September 14 – November 20, 2026
Early Registration: July 15 – August 4, 2026
Regular Registration: August 5, 2024 – August 25, 2026
Late Registration Begins: August 26, 2026
WINTER TERM 2027
Winter Term 2027: January 5 – March 19, 2027
Early Registration: November 11 – December 1, 2026
Regular Registration: December 2 – December 22, 2026
Late Registration Begins: December 23, 2026
SPRING TERM 2027
Spring Term 2027: March 15 – May 28, 2027
Early Registration: January 20 – February 9, 2027
Regular Registration: February 10 – March 2, 2027
Late Registration Begins: March 3, 2027
SUMMER TERMS 2027
Summer Term I 2027: June 7 – August 16, 2027
Early Registration: April 7 – April 26, 2027
Regular Registration: April 27 – May 18, 2027
Late Registration Begins: May 19, 2027
Summer Term II – Intensive 2027: August 19 – 30, 2027
Early Registration: July 5 – July 18, 2027
Regular Registration: July 19 – August 8, 2027
Late Registration Begins: August 9, 2027
FALL TERM 2027
Fall Term 2027: September 13 – November 19, 2027
Early Registration: August 2 – August 15, 2027
Regular Registration: August 16 – September 5, 2027
Late Registration Begins: September 6, 2027