The Spring semester for adults begins on January 18 and continues until April 26. See the schedule below for the detailed list of classes being offered this spring. Registration will be open in a couple of days.
We follow a three semester per year schedule. The spring and autumn semesters will be 13 weeks long, and the summer semester length is 10 weeks. We will continue to divide each level into four classes, so it will take longer to complete the first pass through a level. Our hope is that the change to longer semesters will allow the teachers to cover the material in greater depth so that more students can complete a level without repeating multiple classes.
There will be classes for Children this spring. 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 Spring Semester will begin on January 18. All classes will be in person at the Haus.
All classes will end the week of April 22.
Details on class size, refund policy and all the policy details here.
class schedule spring 2025 Adults
A1.1 – Beginner sequence, Course 1, 1st of 5 Courses – Midweek Section
Thursday, 6:30 pm-8:00 pm (Starts January 23). No class February 27.
A1.1 – Beginner sequence, Course 1, 1st of 5 Courses – Saturday Section
Saturday, 1:00 pm-2:30 pm (Starts January 18) No class March 1 and April 19.
A1.2 – Beginner sequence, Course 2, 2nd of 5 Courses
Tuesday, 5 pm-6:30 pm (Starts January 21) No class Mardi Gras, March 4.
A1.3 – Beginner sequence, Course 3, 3rd of 5 Courses
Thursday, 5:00 pm-6:30 pm (Starts January 23) No class February 27.
A1.4 – Beginner sequence, Course 4, 4th of 5 Courses
Saturday, 9:00 am-10:30 am (Starts January 18) No class March 1 and April 19.
A1 Special Topics – Beginner sequence. NOT OFFERED THIS SEMESTER Our Special Topics classes are organized around a reader (See Textbook page for ordering information). The teacher conducts lessons, grammar exercises, discussions and games to provide more in-depth coverage of difficult areas of the German language. Suitable for students who have completed at least the A1.1 class. (Optional)
NOT OFFERED THIS SEMESTER
A2.2 – Elementary sequence, Course 2, 2nd of 5 Courses
Wednesday, 6:15 pm-7:45 pm (Starts January 22) No class February 26.
A2.3 – Elementary sequence, Course 3, 3rd of 5 Courses
Tuesday, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm (Starts January 21) No class Mardi Gras, March 4.
A2 Special Topics – Elementary sequence. NOT OFFERED THIS SEMESTER Our Special Topics classes are organized around a reader (See Textbook page for ordering information). The teacher conducts lessons, grammar exercises, discussions and games to provide more in-depth coverage of difficult areas of the German language. Suitable for students who have completed at least the A2.1 class. (Optional)
NOT OFFERED THIS SEMESTER
B2.2 – Upper Intermediate sequence, Course 2, 2nd of TBD Courses
Saturday, 11:00 am-12:30 pm (Starts January 18) No class March 1 and April 19.
B Special Topics – Intermediate sequence. NOT OFFERED THIS SEMESTER Our Special Topics classes are organized around a reader (See Textbook page for ordering information). The teacher conducts lessons, grammar exercises, discussions and games to provide more in-depth coverage of difficult areas of the German language. Suitable for students who have completed at least the B1.1 class. (Optional) NOT OFFERED THIS SEMESTER
Intermediate Conversation
Wednesday, 4:30 pm-6 (Starts January 22) No class February 26.
(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.
Tuition prices – adults
- Adults: Regular 13 week classes
- $255 – Deutsches Haus Non-Members
- $230 – Deutsches Haus Members
Registration opens soon
Private lessons may also be available.
For more information or for questions, please email:
German Class Coordinator
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 schedule here.