German Classes
******* NOTE: The start date for most classes has been changed. Make sure to doublecheck the start date for any class you may have registered for. ******
The Fall semester for adults begins the week of August 25 and continues until the week of November 17, ending the week before Thanksgiving. See the schedule below for the detailed list of classes being offered this fall. Registration is now open.
We follow a three semester per year schedule. The spring and autumn semesters are 13 weeks long, and the summer semester length is 10 weeks. Each level is divided into four sub-levels and we also offer a special topics course periodically for students who want more repetition of the level’s material before moving on.
There will be classes for Children this semester. Further details are posted on the Children’s page. *Details on Children’s page Here*
Important: Classes require textbooks except for Intermediate Conversation. Details on textbook page here. Textbooks can take a few weeks to arrive, so order as soon as you can.
Details below for Free and Fun activities.
Some language hints – all about Cognates HERE
German Language Classes for Adults
The Fall Semester will begin the week of August 25. All classes will be in person at the Haus. The semester is scheduled for 13 weeks.
All classes will end the week of November 17, unless there are make-up classes required due to cancellations. Any required make-up classes will be arranged directly with the teacher.
Details on class size, refund policy and all the policy details here.
Tuition Prices – Adults
Adults: Regular 13 week classes
$255 – Deutsches Haus Non-Members
$230 – Deutsches Haus Members
Registration is now open.
*Register & pay here*
Private lessons may also be available.
For more information or for questions, please email:
German Class Coordinator
Class Schedule Fall 2025 Adults
A1.1 – Beginner sequence, Course 1, 1st of 5 Courses – Weekday Section
Monday, 6:00 pm-7:30 pm (Starts August 25).
A1.1 – Beginner sequence, Course 1, 1st of 5 Courses – Saturday Section
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Saturday, 11:00 am-12:30 pm (Starts August 23)
A1.2 – Beginner sequence, Course 2, 2nd of 5 Courses – Tuesday Section
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Tuesday, 6:30 pm-8:00 pm (Starts September 2)
A1.2 – Beginner sequence, Course 2, 2nd of 5 Courses – Thursday Section
Thursday, 6:30 pm-8:00 pm (Starts August 28)
A1.3 – Beginner sequence, Course 3, 3rd of 5 Courses – Weekday Section
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Tuesday, 5:00 pm-6:30 pm (Starts September 2)
A1.3 – Beginner sequence, Course 3, 3rd of 5 Courses – Saturday Section
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Saturday, 1:00 pm-2:30 pm (Starts August 23)
A1.4 – Beginner sequence, Course 4, 4th of 5 Courses
Thursday, 5:00 pm-6:30 pm (Starts August 28)
A2.1 – Elementary sequence, Course 1, 1st of 5 Courses
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Saturday, 9:00 am-10:30 am (Starts August 23)
A2.3 – Elementary sequence, Course 3, 3rd of 5 Courses
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Wednesday, 6:15 pm-7:45 pm (Starts September 3)
Intermediate Conversation
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Wednesday, 4:30 pm-6 (Starts September 3)
(Requires completion of B1 level or approval of teacher) For teacher approval, email LearnGerman@deutscheshaus.org, stating your desire to join the class and outlining your previous German language experience. Please also provide your phone number so the teacher can contact you if necessary for more information. We will respond with approval.
2025 LANGUAGE SESSIONS
The planned dates for the 2025 adult language sessions are:
| Session | Begins Week of | Ends Week of | Notes |
| Spring | January 18 | April 22 | Week off for Mardi Gras/Parades |
| Summer | May 12 | July 21 | |
| Autumn | August 25 | November 17 |
FREE AND FUN ACTIVITIES
GERMAN FOLK SINGING
Liederkranz is back! A new opportunity to practice German is a German Folk Sing-A-Long or Liederkranz . Not a German language class. It’s just for fun. With an emphasis of singing songs “auf deutsch”, the goal is to honor the German heritage that is remembered in old German folk songs, with perhaps a passing nod to more current German melodies. Free and open to the public. Just for fun – come and sing. Those learning German might find it helpful for practicing German pronunciation and learning about German culture. On the third Thursday evening of the month. See this month’s schedule here.
A German Detective series on PBS
WYES Passport Members can watch the two season series “Luna and Sophie“ in German with English subtitles. Still available on PBS streaming. Luna Kunath and Sophie Pohlmann are best friends and polar opposites. They are also partners in solving crimes. Set in Potsdam, near Berlin. German with English subtitles.
German Movies at the Haus
Twice a month on Kino night. See this month’s event calendar here.