COURSE DESCRIPTION

From the Instructor: The Alps, the Black Forest, the sausage links, and the beer are calling to you. Germany has that special something to offer ...but learning German looks about as fun as eating out of a concrete mixer. Relax! You know more of the Teutonic Tongue than you may realize. During this 10-week exposure course, you'll become familiar and comfortable with words, phrases, and concepts that right now look puzzling. German and English share common linguistic roots, similar grammatical structures, and even soundalike intonations. You'll be surprised to find out how much you already know—and how easy it is to learn more. 

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Level A0: You are currently:

Just starting to become familiar with the basics of the language. 

Have minimal to no prior knowledge of the language.

ABSENCE POLICY

Please text instructor when you must miss class. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

According to the official CEFR guidelines, someone at the B2 level:

Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization.

Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.

Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Access to WiFi and ability to Zoom

ABSENCE POLICY

Please text instructor when you must miss class. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Idiomatic American Conversation covers eight of the most prominent topics that can typically arise when talking with American friends, colleagues, guests, or networkers.

Based on a cultural linguistics model, this course crystallizes those elements of American English that are rooted in the history, culture, and ethos of the United States. These elements are often captured by the idiomatic expressions unique to American English.

By the end of this course, ESL students already fluent in English will deepen their vocabulary and vastly expand their ability to “think and speak American.” This will help them perform well in any conversational setting, including knowing how to inject humor, avoid pitfalls, and truly make American English their “other first” language.

Level C2: You are currently able to: 

Understand almost everything read or heard easily. 

Summarize information from many sources into a detailed presentation.

Express yourself using precise meaning in complex situations.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Notebook and pen

ABSENCE POLICY

Please send instructor a text message when you must miss class. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Level A1: You are currently able to:

Understand and use very basic expressions for needs.

Introduce yourself and ask other questions about personal details.

Have a simple conversation if the other person speaks slowly and clearly.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Notebook and pen / pencil

ABSENCE POLICY

Please text instructor when you must miss class. 

This is a 5-week minimester class, starting Tuesday, July 7.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Level A2: Currently, you:

Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).

Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.

Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Notebook and pen / pencil

ABSENCE POLICY

Please text instructor when you must miss class. 

This is a 5-week minimester class, starting Tuesday, July 7.