German Language Classes

We offer eight beginner levels for all German language. Each level is six weeks long (6 hours of instruction). Below you can see all the levels we offer for German language. If you start as a complete beginner at Polyglottist Language Academy, you can start with the first level and follow the sequence.

If you have studied the language of your choice somewhere else, please read the description of each level and sign up for a class based on the amount of instruction you have received.

GERMAN 1

German 1 (Part A) is intended for complete beginners who have no previous or very limited knowledge of German. Oral comprehension is emphasized through group discussions and interactive exercises.

Grammar structures are an integral part of the language learning experience and basic elements will be studied Students in this class will learn how to talk about themselves, their interests, hobbies and families, as well as learn how to order food and drink.

GERMAN BEGINNER 2

German Beginner 1 (Part B) is recommended for students who have already taken German beginner 1 (Part A) at Polyglottist Language Academy. If you took German somewhere else, register for this class if you already know some basic phrases and grammatical structures.

Students in this class will continue learning the German language, review what they already know, extend their vocabulary, and explore the German culture.

GERMAN BEGINNER 3

This is a third and final segment of the German beginner 1 class. It is recommended for students who have taken two sessions of German at Polyglottist Language Academy or one or two short courses somewhere else (approximately 15-17 hours of German).

ONVERSATIONAL GERMAN FOR ADVANCED BEGINNERS

This class is recommended for students who want to improve their oral comprehension and speaking skills. It is for students who have taken the German Beginner 1 (Part 2) class and/or German Beginner 2 class at Polyglottist Language Academy.

If you have taken German somewhere else, please sign up for this class if you have had at least six months of German (20-25 hours of German).

GERMAN 4

This class is recommended for students who have studied German for a brief period of time and/or have visited Germany on a few occasions. Vocabulary, grammar, and oral proficiency are emphasized. Additionally, students will explore German culture, history, and geography. 

INTERMEDIATE GERMAN

This class is for students who can understand commonly used expressions, express their thoughts, give personal information, as well as deal with a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and common topics.

They should also be able to describe their background and education. During this course, students will improve their communication skills, learn German grammar, and expend their vocabulary.

ADVANCED GERMAN

Advanced German is for students who have studied German for at least two years and have learned the fundamentals of German grammar Students will deepen their vocabulary and their grasp of German grammar through conversation, expressing opinions and discussing authentic materials.