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Mon, Jan 13, 2025 - May 26, 2025
7:00pm - 8:30pm CST
Class Experience
Participants work with their classmates and the instructor during class to develop their beginning listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in an immersion setting; class activities are conducted primarily in German.
The three A1-level courses are for those who are looking to learn German from the beginning in a formal setting.
Those who fully participate in and complete A1-1, A1-2, and A1-3–typically over the span of 3 semesters–will ideally be prepared for the A1 Goethe Exam, recognized globally as proof of German language ability. Read more here about the Goethe Institute and their language exams.
Class Requirements
- A1-2 or equivalent
- recommended score of at least 20 points or higher on the "Stufe 1, A1.1" online assessment– https://www.hueber.de/momente/einstufungstest
What you'll learn
- Talking about plans and wishes, parts of the body, house work and errands, professions, appearances and characteristics, transportation, the environment, clothing, weather, and celebrations.
Sample Class Format
- Once a week in a 1.5 hour meeting, students work through activities in the coursebook in partners, small groups, and collectively as a class. Chapters are organized thematically. Students answer questions, written and verbally, in response to reading texts listening to dialogues, and watching short videos.
- During your A1.3 class, the last class of your A1 level, you will be working through chapters 17-24.
The class schedule and access to other materials and information for the class can be found on the GTHS Classes Website: https://sites.google.com/germantexans.org/gths-a1/all-a1-classes
Other Things To Know
Participants work through activities in the workbook, which supplement the content from class lessons. Participants should expect to spend at least an equal amount of time outside of class in addition to weekly class meetings. Work in the workbook is checked independently via an answer key.
- Prior to first class – 90% refund of the tuition amount
- Prior to the second class – 70% refund
- Prior to the third class – 50% refund
- No refund is available after the third class
What To Bring
- Please check this pdf (copy and paste into your browser) for course material requirements and detailed information:
- https://www.germantexans.org/_files/ugd/7fbacb_e7dd9ac4350a4fffa9462fb918eb20cb.pdf
ABOUT THE TEXTS:
The textbook can be purchased in 2 halves (chapters 1 - 12 and 13 - 24, for the “Momente A1.1” and “Momente A1.2” texts, respectively), or as a complete version (chapters 1 - 24, "Momente A1").
- A1 - 1 – covers chapters 1 - 6
- A1 - 2 – covers chapters 7 - 16
- A1 - 3 – covers chapters 17 - 24
You have the option to purchase the digital or print version of the texts. The digital version can be purchased directly from the Hueber Shop (linked above). The print version can also be purchased from the Hueber shop, including as a bundle with the digital version, but the print copies will likely have long shipping times as they would be coming from Europe.
Serious students who are planning on taking the Goethe Exam may optionally elect to purchase the “Intensivtrainer” for further independent study and review of the material.
Please email classes@germantexans.org for questions about the textbook.
Reviews for A1 – 3
5.0 out of 5
Based on 2 activity ratings
Victoria M.
Jan 23, 2024
Loved:
Konstanza
A1 – 3
Location: German-Texan Heritage Society | Instructor: Constanze Heitkoetter
Marc T.
Oct 27, 2023
Loved:
Carola Lofton is a great teacher. She provides a level of insight that previous instructors simply could not.
Improvements:
For the 6:00-7:30 timeslot, Mondays are not great. An evening class later in the week would be preferable.
A1 – 3
Location: Online Class | Instructor: Carola Lofton
Reviews for German Free School
4.8 out of 5
Based on 231 provider ratings
Grecia R.
Mar 22, 2025
Loved:
The effort Frau Jackson puts into preparing her classes. The content is wonderful. She has great teaching skills and is so patient and caring with the kids
Improvements:
N/a
Vorschule (San Antonio)
Location: Beethoven Männerchor | Instructor: Agnes Jackson
Lisa C.
Mar 17, 2025
Loved:
I loved the relaxed atmosphere that contributed to fun exchanges and a collaborative spirit.
Improvements:
Not a thing.
GTHS COOKS
Location: Online Class | Instructor: Birgitt Knobelspies
Syrinity J.
Mar 17, 2025
Loved:
It wasn't super professional which allowed it to have a chill non anxious environment. We also got to talk amongst one another and it was fun.
Improvements:
I'm not sure.
GTHS COOKS
Location: Online Class | Instructor: Birgitt Knobelspies
German Free School Location
Meet your Instructor
Ally B.
About German Free School
We offer German classes for all ages, including adult classes and formal classes for homeschool, private school, and other younger learners. We also serve as a Goethe Institute testing center, and our curriculum aligns with the Goethe Institut and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages; classes prepare interested students for the Goethe German language proficiency exams, recognized globally as proof of German-language ability.
