Adult Classes
For the 2021-2022 school year, different adult classes will have different modalities. Please see below for the information about each class. Open enrollment begins on July 1st, 2021. Please see our registration page for more information.
*See our registration page for OGLS’ current plan for modalities and masking policies.*
*See our registration page for OGLS’ current plan for modalities and masking policies.*
Our adult classes are for beginners, intermediate and advanced students.
Many parents decide to learn German along with their children and classes are lively and low-key. The focus of the adult class is conversation and the goal is to be able to communicate with native German speakers.
Many parents decide to learn German along with their children and classes are lively and low-key. The focus of the adult class is conversation and the goal is to be able to communicate with native German speakers.
Beginner German
Teacher: Anna Cesnjevar
Class Time: 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Modality: For the 2021-2022 school year, the adult beginner class will be held online.
This class is geared toward casual speaking in a non-academic environment. Most of the class is focused on initial basic vocabulary and grammar acquisition and practice of basic speaking, reading, writing and listening skills. This course also includes a variety of culture skills as to avoid culture shock when visiting Germany or any German speaking country. The course requires moderate preparation at home before class and the courage to speak to the teacher and the classmates. It is a fun introduction to German and at completion gives you the tools to have a very basic conversation and to find your way around in a German speaking country.
Teacher: Anna Cesnjevar
Class Time: 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Modality: For the 2021-2022 school year, the adult beginner class will be held online.
This class is geared toward casual speaking in a non-academic environment. Most of the class is focused on initial basic vocabulary and grammar acquisition and practice of basic speaking, reading, writing and listening skills. This course also includes a variety of culture skills as to avoid culture shock when visiting Germany or any German speaking country. The course requires moderate preparation at home before class and the courage to speak to the teacher and the classmates. It is a fun introduction to German and at completion gives you the tools to have a very basic conversation and to find your way around in a German speaking country.
Intermediate German
Teacher: Peter Coccia
Class Time: 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Modality: For the 2021-2022 school year, the adult intermediate class will begin in-person, but has the potential to move to a hybrid model, pending group preferences.
This class is an intermediate course that builds on the curriculum of German II with a special emphasis on expanding vocabulary in a number of subject areas including German current events, culture and history; jobs and the workplace; leisure time and travel; and family and relationships. Grammatical topics and concepts learned in German II will be reviewed and reinforced through conversational and writing activities. Additionally, students will continue to learn German idioms and will be introduced to some basic elements of the subjunctive mood and passive voice.
Teacher: Peter Coccia
Class Time: 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Modality: For the 2021-2022 school year, the adult intermediate class will begin in-person, but has the potential to move to a hybrid model, pending group preferences.
This class is an intermediate course that builds on the curriculum of German II with a special emphasis on expanding vocabulary in a number of subject areas including German current events, culture and history; jobs and the workplace; leisure time and travel; and family and relationships. Grammatical topics and concepts learned in German II will be reviewed and reinforced through conversational and writing activities. Additionally, students will continue to learn German idioms and will be introduced to some basic elements of the subjunctive mood and passive voice.
Advanced German
Teacher: Dorit Fratzscher
Class Time: 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Modality: For the 2021-2022 school year, the adult advanced class will be held in person.
This course focuses on advancing your German language skills in all language areas – speaking, reading, listening and writing in a fun, relaxed and practical environment. We work on familiar topics associated with work, personal life, cultural differences, etc., and review and extend vocabulary and grammatical concepts according to specific need. We use a mix of authentic and adapted resources to prompt oral communication. Participants can understand the main context of more complex texts and can express themselves simply and coherently regarding familiar topics and areas of personal interest. The main grammatical structures (tenses, cases, adjective endings, reflexive verbs, separable and inseparable prefix verbs, subordinate clauses, relative clauses, etc.) are familiar and can be used in oral and written communication. Minimum language level is B1/2.
Teacher: Dorit Fratzscher
Class Time: 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Modality: For the 2021-2022 school year, the adult advanced class will be held in person.
This course focuses on advancing your German language skills in all language areas – speaking, reading, listening and writing in a fun, relaxed and practical environment. We work on familiar topics associated with work, personal life, cultural differences, etc., and review and extend vocabulary and grammatical concepts according to specific need. We use a mix of authentic and adapted resources to prompt oral communication. Participants can understand the main context of more complex texts and can express themselves simply and coherently regarding familiar topics and areas of personal interest. The main grammatical structures (tenses, cases, adjective endings, reflexive verbs, separable and inseparable prefix verbs, subordinate clauses, relative clauses, etc.) are familiar and can be used in oral and written communication. Minimum language level is B1/2.