Spring Term 2021 begins March 29 and ends June 4.
Beginning Courses: A1-2 levels
First Year German (A1.1),
Mon. 5.30–7pm, 90 min., $140; NEW!!!
Teachers: Lynn Ekstedt & Ludmila Schuster
Textbooks: Berliner Platz Neu 1, Intensivtrainer 1, Deutsch Grammatik leicht A1;
This class is for beginning German students — no prior knowledge of German is assumed. We will cover the first two to three chapters. Chapter 1 (Hallo!) will teach us the alphabet and how to introduce ourselves to others. We will have a special focus on how Germans greet each other in different parts of the county. Chapter 2 (How are you?) will teach us numbers, polite small talk about how we are, and how to order drinks. We will look at the coffee house culture of Vienna. Chapter 3 (What does that cost?) will visit a flea market and teach us to bargain with the stall owners. Our special activity will be an “on Zoom” flea market where we will each bring things to “sell” to each other. Be prepared for some hard bargaining!
We expect to offer the 2nd term of this class (A1.2) during the summer to complete chapters 4, 5, and 6.
German Conversation for Beginners,
Mondays, 6-7 pm, 60 minutes, $100;
Teacher: Ludmila Schuster
This is a 60-minute class for students who have completed first year German (A1/A2 levels). Conversation and speaking activities have been developed to support students using Berliner Platz Neu 1 and Berliner Platz Neu 2 books. Reading: Urlaub Intensiv (A1); (Minimum 4 students)
First Year German (A1.3),
Mondays, 5:30–7 pm, 90 minutes, $140;
Teacher: Annette Youngberg, Speaking Assistant: Abigail Bernasconi
Textbooks: Berliner Platz Neu 1, Intensivtrainer 1, Deutsch Grammatik Leicht A1.
This is the third term class for beginning German students and for students with little previous knowledge of German. During the Spring term, we will cover chapter 5 (What will it be?), all about food, and start chapter 6 (family life) in BP Neu 1.
Second/Third Year German (A2.1),
Fridays, 4:15-5:45 pm, 90 minutes, $140;
Teacher: Annette Youngberg, Speaking Assistant: Abigail Bernasconi
Textbooks: Berliner Platz Neu 2, Intensivtrainer 2, Deutsch Grammatik Leicht A2, Reading: Schatten über der Vergangenheit.
This is a continuing beginning A2 class. We will cover chapter 14 (Celebrations, friends, family) in Berliner Platz Neu 2, with a special focus on Easter celebrations. The review topics for the term will be the last three chapters of BP Neu 1. We will also read a mystery.
Intensive Third Year German (A2.1),
Wednesdays, 5:30–7 pm, 90 minutes, $140;
Teacher: Annette Youngberg, Speaking Assistant: Abigail Bernasconi
Textbooks: Berliner Platz Neu 2, Intensivtrainer 2, Deutsch Grammatik Leicht A2, Reading: Kalt erwischt in Hamburg.
This continuing A2 class will cover chapter 17 (The new apartment) and start chapter 18 (Mobile in the city) in Berliner Platz Neu 2. A special focus for chapter 17 will be home repair and upgrades and for chapter 18 will be travelling by auto. We will also read a mystery.
Intermediate/Advanced B1-2 classes:
German Conversation for Intermediate/Advanced Speakers,
Tuesdays, 7-8 pm, 60 minutes, $100; NEW!!!
Teacher: Ludmila Schuster
This is a 60-minute class for students who have completed at least 3 years of German instructions or are speakers of German (B1/B2 levels). Conversation and speaking activities have been developed to support students using Berliner Platz Neu 3. (Minimum 4 students)
Fourth/Fifth Year German (B1/B2),
Wednesdays, 5:15-6:45 pm, 90 minutes, $140;
Teacher: Ludmila Schuster
Textbooks: Berliner Platz Neu 3, Intensivtrainer 3;
This class is for students with high intermediate knowledge of German. Students will complete chapter 33 (Umwelt und Energie) and chapter 34 (Begegnungen) in Berliner Platz Neu 3. They will also complete additional cultural and reading activities and read short texts for discussions of geography and history.