German Language Classes for Adults

Our academic year consists of four 10-week Terms, Fall (September – November), Winter (January – March), Spring (April – May), and Summer (June – August).

We offer both in-person and online classes and personalized private tutoring to provide our students with the most convenient learning experience possible. We may offer additional classes; be sure to check this page often.

Social distancing, mask, and hygiene guidelines as published by a government agency or by us from time to time will still have to be followed.

General Information:

In-Person Classes are held at the Houston Saengerbund, 1703 Heights Boulevard, Houston, TX  77008.

Online Classes. All online classes are held via Zoom.  You will need access to a computer, laptop, tablet, or phone connected to the internet.  You can downloaded Zoom at zoom.us, or if you are outside the U.S., at the Zoom website for your country.

Proficiency Levels.  We teach all levels of proficiency, corresponding to the Goethe-Institut designations:  A1.1, A1.2, A1.3 – A2.1, A2.2, A2.3 – B1.1, B1.2, B1.3 – B2.1, B2.2, B2.3 – C1 and C2.  The objectives and contents of these courses are based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).  We determine a student’s proficiency via an online test.

Instruction Materials.  We use instruction material recommended by the Goethe-Instituts, universities, and other sources worldwide. Upon registration, you will be informed of any required books or course materials you must purchase. To ensure that you have the correct editions for the course, please double–check the information provided.

Discounts. Returning students receive a discount of ten percent for in-person classes, and there usually is an early registration discount for each session.