The Autumn semester for adults begins on August 27 and continues until the week of November 19, the week before Thanksgiving. See the schedule below for the detailed list of classes being offered this fall. Registration is now open. Register here.
In 2024, we are changing to 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 autumn. 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 Autumn Semester will begin on August 27. All classes will be in person at the Haus.
All classes will end the week of November 19.
Details on class size, refund policy and all the policy details here.
class schedule AUTUMN 2024 Adults
A1.1 – Beginner sequence, Course 1, 1st of 5 Courses
Tuesday, 5 pm-6:30 pm (Starts August 27)
A1.2 – Beginner sequence, Course 2, 2nd of 5 Courses
Thursday, 5 pm-6:30 pm (Starts August 29)
A1.3 – Beginner sequence, Course 3, 3rd of 5 Courses – Midweek Section
Thursday, 6:30 pm-8:00 pm (Starts August 29)
A1.3 – Beginner sequence, Course 3, 3rd of 5 Courses – Saturday Section
Saturday, 9:00 am-10:30 am (Starts August 31)
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
A2.1 – Elementary sequence, Course 1, 1st of 5 Courses
Wednesday, 6:15 pm-7:45 pm (Starts August 28)
A2.2 – Elementary sequence, Course 2, 2nd of 5 Courses
Tuesday, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm (Starts August 27)
A2.3 – Elementary sequence, Course 3, 3rd of 5 Courses
Saturday, 1:00 pm-2:30 pm (Starts August 31)
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
B2.1 – Upper Intermediate sequence, Course 1, 1st of 5 Courses
Saturday, 11:00 am-12:30 pm (Starts August 31)
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 August 28)
(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
Private lessons may also be available.
For more information or for questions, please email:
German Class Coordinator
2024 LANGUAGE SESSIONS
In 2024 we will change to three 13 week semesters. The planned dates for the 2024 adult language sessions are:
| Session | Begins Week of | Ends Week of | Notes |
| Spring | January 16 | April 16 | Week off for Mardi Gras/Parades |
| Summer | May 7 | July 16 | |
| Autumn | August 27 | November 19 |
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.
CASUAL GERMAN CONVERSATION
Meet with other German speakers for an hour of open conversation at the Haus, two Sundays a month. Check the newsletter for the dates and times.