We offer 4 levels of adult classes: beginners, intermediate, advanced, and a conversation class. A few classes are online, but the majority are in-person.
The progression of language learning varies, and classes may feel mixed. The range of a “beginner” and the range of an “intermediate” are quite broad.
We aim to find out where you are and help you progress.
The majority of our staff are native speakers, the remainder have degrees in German and are licensed teachers.
REGISTRATION open March through the first class in September
Each level of class is organized by each instructor, considering the needs of the students.
Homework and practice are suggested, to help you move forward in your learning. it is also helpful for the subsequent classes to be productive.
Classes included textbooks, workbooks, conversation, music, videos, magazines, discussions, games, crafts, and opportunities to be part of student cultural events.
Which class is right for me?
A level / Basic User =
A1 (Beginner): You can use basic, everyday phrases and introduce yourself if the other person speaks slowly.
A2 (Elementary): You can communicate in simple, routine tasks and talk about things directly around you.
B level / Independent User =
B1 (Intermediate): You can handle travel situations, talk about dreams or opinions, and understand main points on familiar topics.
B2 (Upper-Intermediate): You can speak fluently and spontaneously with native speakers without strain, and understand complex texts
Conversation is B2 and above = you can understand fluidly spoken German and can speak fluently in return. This class is for conversing.
Here are a couple online placement test options, to help you know where you might fit in:
General placement: https://www.
Another placement test is here from the Goethe-Institut https://www.goethe.de/ins/us/en/spr/tsd.html When you finish, it will tell you a score at the top, and then recommend what class you should consider signing up for with them (or us).
Adult testing options (not at our school)
ÖSD: https://dankhaus.com/event-
DaF: https://www.goethe.de/ins/us/en/spr/prf/testdaf.html at OSU or in Chicago