This Special Interest course is designed for advanced adult learners of German who wish to deepen their language skills through the exploration of various German texts and literature. Together, we will read the texts in manageable segments, summarize and analyze chapters, and engage in guided discussions that explore the language, themes, and cultural context.

In addition to developing reading fluency and vocabulary, students will strengthen their speaking and writing skills through collaborative reflection and ongoing practice. The course features a final collaborative project, allowing students to creatively apply what they’ve learned.

This Special Interest class meets in person at our Santa Rosa campus for 15 weeks on Fridays from 5-7pm, September-January on the following dates:

• September 5, 12, 19, 26
• October 3, 10, 17, 24
• November 7, 14, 21
• December 5, 12
• January 9, 16

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