This class is tailored toward more advanced adult learners who have completed "Adult Intermediate" or have equivalent language skills. Students will approach and discuss various aspects of life and culture in the German speaking countries on an advanced level (B1 and higher), with the teacher tailoring the curriculum to students’ interests and language abilities. Media used may include texts (fiction and non-fiction), video clips, audios, and movies. They will broaden their vocabulary, dive deeper into German grammar, and continuously work on their writing and speaking skills.

Learning materials for this class include a textbook and supplemental material and media. Recommended homework can include listening or reading assignments from the textbook, or sources such as newspaper articles, modified or original fiction, and language learning websites, as well as vocabulary and grammar exercises.

This class is taught in-person at our Novato campus on Saturdays from 9:30-noon. Download our school calendar to see which days we are in session. This class uses a book! After registering, please follow the link in your confirmation email to purchase the book on our book ordering site. 

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This class is perfect for adult learners with no prior knowledge of the German language. The class incorporates listening comprehension, speaking, reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary, and grammar.

With completion of this level, students will understand and carry out basic communication such as introducing themselves, asking and answering questions, and more. Students will build and use basic vocabulary that refers to their immediate surroundings and everyday activities.

Additionally, students will gain basic knowledge and insight into the culture of German-speaking countries such as travel, everyday life, food and drink, history, and holidays.

By the end of the school year, students will have reached language skill level A1.1 and should be able to move up to the next course level. Learning materials for this class include a textbook and supplemental material and media.

This class is taught in-person at our Novato campus on Saturdays from 9:30-noon. Download our school calendar to see which days we are in session. This class uses a book! After registering, please follow the link in your confirmation email to purchase the book on our book ordering site. 

Not sure if this class is right for you? Contact us, we're happy to help!

This class is tailored toward adult learners who have completed a beginner class or already have some basic German language skills. The class incorporates listening comprehension, speaking, reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary, and grammar. Students learn to understand and use familiar everyday expressions and phrases, and communicate in simple ways about topics of immediate relevance (such as personal details, family, work, leisure).

Throughout the course, students will review language skills from the beginner level (A1), and move towards an advanced beginner/intermediate language skill level (A2).

Learning materials for this class include a textbook and supplemental material and media. Recommended homework can include exercises from the course book or workbook as well as listening or reading assignments from other sources such as easy readers and language learning websites.

This class is taught in-person at our Novato campus on Saturdays from 9:30-noon. Download our school calendar to see which days we are in session. This class uses a book! After registering, please follow the link in your confirmation email to purchase the book on our book ordering site. 

Not sure if this class is right for you? Contact us, we're happy to help!

This class is tailored toward adult learners who have completed the Adult Beginner II course or have equivalent language skills. The class incorporates intermediate language study (A2 level) in listening comprehension, speaking, reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary, and grammar. Students learn to understand and use familiar everyday expressions and phrases, and communicate in simple ways about topics of immediate relevance (such as personal details, family, work, leisure).

Learning materials for this class include a textbook and supplemental material and media. Recommended homework can include exercises from the course book or workbook as well as listening or reading assignments from other sources such as easy readers and language learning websites.

This class is taught in-person at our Novato campus on Saturdays from 9:30-noon. Download our school calendar to see which days we are in session. This class uses a book! After registering, please follow the link in your confirmation email to purchase the book on our book ordering site. 

Not sure if this class is right for you? Contact us, we're happy to help!

An interactive online German conversation course, this is a short but intensive course designed to increase your “Sprachfertigkeit” (readiness to speak)!

In this class, we will use speech gambits and scripts for information exchange between conversation partners. These “Wechselspiele” will help you improve the speed and accuracy of your spoken responses. While the course will not focus on grammar, the activities will feature specific grammar points as they function within practical contexts.

Ideally, students will be at the A2-B1 level, but absolute beginners can also gain useful speaking skills through this type of practice. Higher level students will find this course helpful if they need improvement in speed and fluency.

This Special Interest class meets online using Google Meet on Mondays from 6:30-8:15pm for 6 weeks. Class meeting dates:

• October 27
• November 3, 10, 17
• December 1, 8