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; 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
WINTER 2024 ADULT GERMAN COURSES – IN PERSON
Mastering Deutsch: Your Path to Language Excellence!
- A 1.1 – 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., Jan 8 – Mar 20 (M/W), 30 hours
- A 1.2 – 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., Jan 8 – Mar 20 (M/W), 30 hours
- A 1.2 – 6:45 – 8:15 p.m., Jan 9 – Mar 21 (T/Th), 30 hours
- A 2.1 – 5:00 – 6:30 p.m., Jan 9 – Mar 21 (T/Th), 30 hours
WINTER 2024 ADULT GERMAN COURSES – ONLINE
German with Flair: Elevate Your Language Game!
- A1.3 – 4:30 – 6:00 p.m., Jan 8 – Mar 20 (M/W), 30 hours
- B1.3 – 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., Jan 8 – Mar 20 (M/W), 30 hours
- All Levels, A1.1 – C2 – Jan 8 – Mar 20 (M/W) Mornings or Evenings, or Jan 9 – Mar 21 (T/Th) Mornings or Evenings
- A2/B1 Krimirunde, 4:30 – 6:00, Jan 9 – Mar 19 (Tue), 15 hours
- B1/B2 Lunch Bunch, 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m., Jan 9 – Mar 19 (Tue), 10 hours
- B2/C1 Advanced German Conversation/Grammar, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., Jan 9 – Mar 19 (Tue), 15 hours
- Literaturkreis, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., 4 times a year (Sat), 6 hours
- IMPORTANT DATES – ADULT GERMAN CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS 2023 – 2025
REGISTRATION – ALL FALL 2024 ADULT GERMAN CLASSES
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. 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 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!
WINTER 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.
A1.1 – 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., Jan 8 – Mar 20 (M/W), 30 hours, $555
A1.2 – 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., Jan 8 – Mar 20 (M/W), 30 hours, $555
A1.3 – 6:45 – 8:15 p.m., Jan 9 – Mar 21 (T/Th), 30 hours, $555
A2.1 – 5:00 – 6:30 p.m., Jan 9 – Mar 21 (T/Th), 30 hours, $555
WINTER 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., Jan 8 – Mar 20 (M/W), 30 hours, $555
B1.3 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., Jan 8 – Mar 20 (M/W), 30 hours, $555
All Levels, A1.1 – C2, Jan 8 – Mar 20 (M/W) Mornings or Evenings, or Jan 9 – Mar 21 (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., Jan 8 – Mar 20, (M/W), 30 hours, $555
- 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., Jan 8 – Mar 20 (M/W), 30 hours, $555
- 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., Jan 9 – Mar 21 (T/Th), 30 hours, $555
- 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., Jan 9 – Mar 21 (T/Th), 30 hours, $555
A2/B1 Krimirunde, 4:30 – 6:00, Jan 9 – Mar 19 (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., Jan 9 – Mar 19 (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, Jan 9 – Mar 19 (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.
REGISTRATION – ALL WINTER 2024 ADULT GERMAN CLASSES
- Tuition listed above. Returning students receive a 10% Discount on all 30 hour classes
- Early Registration ends Sunday, December 17, 2023 (you get a $20 discount)
- Regular Registration ends Sunday, December 31, 2023
- Late Registration begins on Monday, January 1, 2024 (you pay $25 more for the course)
- NO REGISTRATION FEE
- >Registration Currently Closed<
IMPORTANT DATES – ADULT GERMAN CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS 2024 – 2025 (Subject to Change)
WINTER TERM 2024
Winter Term 2024: January 8 – March 14, 2024
Early Registration Ends: December 17, 2023
Regular Registration Ends: December 31, 2023
Late Registration Begins: January 1, 2024
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