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.
CONTENTS
(Click on a title/course below to see details on that title/course)
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT OUR ADULT COURSES
SUMMER 2024 ADULT GERMAN COURSES
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- ONLINE – 2024 Summer 1 Term – 10-Week Beginning German Classes for Adults – A1.1 – Jun 11 to Aug 20 (M,W)
- ONLINE – 2024 Summer 1 Term – 4-Week Conversation/Grammar Classes for Adults – B2/C1 – Jun 4 to Jun 25
- ONLINE/IN-PERSON – 2024 Summer 2 Term – 2-Week Intensive German Classes for Adults – Aug 19 to Aug 30 (M-F)
- ONLINE – 2024 Summer 2 Term – 4-Week Intermediate German Conversation Class for Adults – B1/B1+ (Thu)
- IMPORTANT DATES – ADULT GERMAN CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS 2024 – 2027
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-Institut, 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 oft enis 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 2024 ADULT GERMAN COURSES
ONLINE – 2024 Summer 1 Term – 10-Week Beginning German Classes for Adults – A1.1 Jun 11 to Aug 20 (T,Th)
Begin your journey with German here!
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 Tuesday and Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
- 20 classes – 30 hours of German instruction
- June 11, 13; 18, 20; 25, 27;
- July 2;
- July 4 – No Classes
- July 9, 11; 16, 18; 23, 25; and 30
- August 1; 6, 8; 13, 15; and 20
- Each class lasts 1½ hours and includes two 45-minute teaching units
- Regular Registration ends Sunday, June 2, 2023
- Late Registration begins Monday, June 3, 2023 (you pay $25 more)
- Tuition: $555 (Returning students receive 10% discount)
- NO REGISTRATION FEE
- Click HERE to register
- 20 classes – 30 hours of German instruction
ONLINE – 2024 Summer 1 Term – 4-Week Advanced German Conversation/Grammar Classes for Adults – B2/C1 Jun 4 to Jun 25 (Tuesdays)
Erfolgreiche deutsche Unternehmerinnen!
In this short 4-week course, we will explore remarkable German businesswomen such as Margarete Steiff and Melitta Benz, who have influenced the world through their innovations and entrepreneurial spirit. We will learn about their stories and discuss how they built their businesses and overcame challenges.
Furthermore, we will delve into various grammar topics at the B2 and C1 levels to enhance your conversational skills. The course will also include activities to improve your listening and reading skills. We will engage in listening exercises featuring interviews, lectures, or podcasts. Additionally, we will watch movies and read texts discussing the lives and accomplishments of these inspiring women to sharpen your understanding and interpretation skills.
- Classes on Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
- 4 classes – 6 hours of German instruction
- June 4, 11, 18, and 25
- Each class is 1½ hours long and includes two 45-minute teaching units
- Regular Registration ends Sunday, June 2, 2024
- Late Registration begins Monday, June 3, 2024 (you pay $25 more)
- Tuition: $125
- NO REGISTRATION FEE
- Click HERE to register
- 4 classes – 6 hours of German instruction
ONLINE – 2024 Summer 2 Term – 4-Week Intermediate German Conversation Classes for Adults – B1/B1+ (Thu), $125
4 Classes – 6 hours of German Instruction
In this short 4-week course, we will travel musically through Germany. Each session will introduce a song from a different region in Germany, with a topic relevant to language level B1. These classes focus on conversation, and include various intensive practice tasks for vocabulary training and vocabulary expansion.
The classes take place on Thursday, August 1, 8, 15, 22, from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Register here.
ONLINE/IN-PERSON – 2024 Summer 2 Term – 2-Week Intensive German Classes for Adults – Aug 12 to Aug 23 (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 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16
- August 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23
- 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 21, 2024 (you get a $10 discount)
- Regular Registration ends Sunday, August 4, 2024
- Late Registration begins Monday, August 5, 2024 (you pay $25 more)
- Tuition: $295 (Returning students receive 10% discount)
- NO REGISTRATION FEE
- Click HERE to register
- 10 classes – 15 hours of German instruction
IMPORTANT DATES – ADULT GERMAN CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS 2024 – 2027
SUMMER TERMS 2024
Summer Term I 2024: June 4 – August 16, 2024
Early Registration Ends: June 2, 2024
Regular Registration Begins: June 3, 2024
Summer Term II – Intensive 2024: August 12 – 23, 2024
Early Registration: July 1 – July 21, 2024
Regular Registration Ends: August 4, 2024
Late Registration Begins: August 5, 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