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Adult
Mon, Jan 13, 2025 - May 26, 2025
5:00pm - 6:30pm CST
Class Experience
Participants work with their classmates and the instructor during class to refine their beginning listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in an immersion setting; all class activities are conducted primarily in German.
The two A2-level courses are for those who are looking to learn German in a formal setting.
Those who fully participate in and complete two semesters of each A2-1 & A2-2, four semesters in total, will ideally be prepared for the A2 Goethe Exam, recognized globally as proof of German language ability. Read more here about the Goethe Institute and their language exams. https://www.goethe.de/en/spr/kup/prf.html
Class Requirements
- A1.3 or equivalent
- Online Placement Exam (recommended score of 20 pts or greater on the Stufe 2/A1.2 exam): https://www.hueber.de/momente/einstufungstest
What you'll learn
- Past events, describe the orientation and direction of movement of object; talk about moving and furnishing a living space; describe vacations, vacation activities, and nature; talk about shopping and eating habits; and talk about tourism and large events.
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
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
How To Participate
You will receive an email 30 minutes before class starts with a link to the class and access instructions.
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 alternatively be purchased digitally or print in halves (chapters 1 - 12 and 13 - 24, for the “Momente A2.1” and “Momente A2.2” texts, respectively). Or you may purchase the complete text (chapters 1 - 24, "Momente A2", linked above) with print and digital access.
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 reach out to classes@germantexans.org with any questions about the textbook.
Reviews for A2 – 1
Jeff C.
Oct 25, 2022
Loved:
The class is very fun and enjoyable. The subject material is well covered.
Improvements:
Can't really think of any way to improve it.
A2 – 1
Location: Online Class | Instructor: Bradley Barr
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
Diana F.
Mar 10, 2025
Loved:
Birgitt taught us how to make a variety of different authentic German dishes. She was patient and took her time to make sure everyone was successful and enjoyed their food.
GTHS COOKS
Location: Online Class | Instructor: Birgitt Knobelspies
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.
