The Summer semester for adults begins the week of May 12 and continues until the week of July 21. See the schedule below for the detailed list of classes being offered this summer. Registration is open now.
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.
German Language classes FOR ADULTS
The Summer Semester will begin the week of May 12. All classes will be in person at the Haus. The semester is scheduled for 11 weeks, but the classes meet 10 times, so the teacher can schedule one off day or one makeup day without extending the semester end date.
All classes will end the week of July 21.
Details on class size, refund policy and all the policy details here.
class schedule sUMMER 2025 Adults
A1.1 – Beginner sequence, Course 1, 1st of 5 Courses – Midweek Section
Tuesday, 6:30 pm-8:00 pm (Starts May 13).
A1.1 – Beginner sequence, Course 1, 1st of 5 Courses – Saturday Section
Saturday, 11:00 am-12:30 pm (Starts May 17)
A1.2 – Beginner sequence, Course 2, 2nd of 5 Courses – Midweek Section Cancelled
Thursday, 7:30 pm-9:00 pm (Starts May 15)
A1.2 – Beginner sequence, Course 2, 2nd of 5 Courses – Saturday Section
Saturday, 1:00 pm-2:30 pm (Starts May 17)
A1.3 – Beginner sequence, Course 3, 3rd of 5 Courses
Tuesday, 5:00 pm-6:30 pm (Starts May 13)
A1.4 – Beginner sequence, Course 4, 4th of 5 Courses Cancelled
Thursday, 6:00 pm-7:30 pm (Starts May 15)
A1 Special Topics – Beginner sequence, Course 5, 5th of 5 Courses
Saturday, 9:00 am-10:30 am (Starts May 17)
A2 Special Topics – Elementary sequence, Course 5, 5th of 5 Courses
Wednesday, 6:15 pm-7:45 pm (Starts May 14)
Intermediate Conversation
Wednesday, 4:30 pm-6 (Starts May 14)
(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 10 week classes
- $200 – Deutsches Haus Non-Members
- $175 – Deutsches Haus Members
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.