Adult Classes
For the 2023-2024 school year, different adult classes will have different modalities. Please see below for the information about each class. Open enrollment begins on July 1st, 2023. Please see our registration page for more information.
*Class offerings are contingent upon a minimum number of registrants.
*See our registration page for OGLS’ current plan for modalities and masking policies.*
*Class offerings are contingent upon a minimum number of registrants.
*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 (9/15 Registered)
Teacher: Caley Moore
Class Time: Tuesday evenings 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Modality: In Person
Course Description
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 follows the video series Nicos Weg A1 and 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: Caley Moore
Class Time: Tuesday evenings 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Modality: In Person
Course Description
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 follows the video series Nicos Weg A1 and 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 (9/15 Registered)
Teacher: Peter Coccia
Class Time: Saturday mornings 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Modality: In Person
Course Description
This class is an intermediate course that builds on the curriculum of Beginner German 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 Intermediate German 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: Saturday mornings 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Modality: In Person
Course Description
This class is an intermediate course that builds on the curriculum of Beginner German 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 Intermediate German 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 (3/15 Registered)
Teacher: Sarah Traylor
Class Time: Saturday mornings 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Modality: Online/In Person (This course for the 23/24 school year will meet from October to January Online and from February to May In Person)
Course Description
The 2023-2024 Adult Advanced German course is an intermediate-level language and culture class that aims to foster the development of communication skills and knowledge about German culture of the 20th century and present. Students will explore current and 20th century German political and social structures through the framework of Erich Kästner’s novel Als ich ein kleiner Junge war. Additionally, they will engage with the topics of childhood, memory, and (re)constructing the past through written narrative. By the end of the course they will be able to evaluate the content of long, thematically and linguistically complex texts in German, and will be confident in their German language skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking).
Required Materials
Teacher: Sarah Traylor
Class Time: Saturday mornings 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Modality: Online/In Person (This course for the 23/24 school year will meet from October to January Online and from February to May In Person)
Course Description
The 2023-2024 Adult Advanced German course is an intermediate-level language and culture class that aims to foster the development of communication skills and knowledge about German culture of the 20th century and present. Students will explore current and 20th century German political and social structures through the framework of Erich Kästner’s novel Als ich ein kleiner Junge war. Additionally, they will engage with the topics of childhood, memory, and (re)constructing the past through written narrative. By the end of the course they will be able to evaluate the content of long, thematically and linguistically complex texts in German, and will be confident in their German language skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking).
Required Materials
- Workbook: Grammatik mal vier (ISBN - 9783126742009)
- https://klettwl.com/store/product/grammatik-mal-vier
- Novel: Als ich ein kleiner Junge war, by Erich Kästner (ISBN-10: 3423130865)
- Note: The novel is available from independent sellers on Amazon. There are many versions on Amazon. Please try to get the dtv version. The link below should lead to that version. If you have difficulties finding the novel, please contact your instructor.
- https://www.amazon.com/Als-ich-kleiner-Junge-war/dp/3423130865/ref=monarch_sidesheet?