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Adult
Mon, Jan 13, 2025 - May 26, 2025
4:00pm - 5:30pm CST
Class Experience
Participants work with their classmates and the instructor during class towards developing their beginning listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in an immersion setting; all 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
- No prerequisite German knowledge needed
- You can take this proficiency test to see where you stand. https://www.hueber.de/momente/einstufungstest
What you'll learn
Everyday expressions, talking about yourself and others (profession, name, age, residence, hobbies, etc.), and about everyday objects (furniture, office technology, etc.)
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 A1.1 class you will be working through chapters 1-6.
- During your A1.2 class you will be working through chapters 7-16
- During your A1.3 class 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
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 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). Additionally, you have the option to purchase the digital and/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 – 1 (Adult Beginner German)
4.2 out of 5
Based on 22 activity ratings
Monica S.
Nov 17, 2024
Loved:
She is dedicated. Takes time to explain things. She creadores her own material to enhance teaching.
A1 – 1 (Adult Beginner German)
Location: Beethoven Männerchor | Instructor: Flavia Meterez
Hayden G.
Oct 23, 2024
Loved:
I liked the textbook and the workbook. It was also cool to attend class at the German Texan Heritage Society.
Improvements:
I actually stopped attending the class after four sessions. Flavia was very disorganized and unprepared and for each session - it felt like she was just reading from the textbook instead of teaching us. Also, every class she asked if people could come to the 5pm class instead because it was a smaller group so it was “better” because they got to practice more. Why would the school allow my 7pm class to be so big then? Overall, I felt like I got nothing out of the class and I’m very disappointed.
A1 – 1 (Adult Beginner German)
Location: German-Texan Heritage Society | Instructor: Flavia Meterez
Sasha M.
Sep 19, 2024
Loved:
I never received any email link for the class and no one responded to my email.
Improvements:
Communication
A1 – 1 (Adult Beginner German)
Location: Online Class | Instructor: Ally Becker
Response from German Free School
We are so sorry for any inconvenience this has caused you and deeply regret that you were not able to connect with your class and teacher. We understand how this must have been frustrating and disappointing. In order for us to connect with you in a timely manner it helps us a lot if you sign up at least two days before the class starts. For immediate feedback email programs@germantexans.org
Sarah K.
Jul 1, 2024
Loved:
Carola is an amazing teacher!
Improvements:
Nothing I can think of!
A1 – 1 (Adult Beginner German)
Location: Online Class | Instructor: Carola Lofton
Maxwell J.
Apr 2, 2024
Loved:
The instructor, Ally, is really a great teacher. She does an excellent job with the class material while keeping things fun and light. It can be really difficult learning a new skill, and I think people are likely to quit things that they aren't good at. She makes the class feel comfortable in making mistakes, and is supportive of the effort. Personally I'm more likely to continue taking lessons here even though it's not close to me because of the instructor.
Improvements:
If there was a large TV that could display the course material, we could all see it easily, and I think it would help out the instructor. As it is now we make due with a dry erase board and gathering around a laptop screen. I think the organization should provide more handouts during the course. I'd benefit from a cheat sheet of beginner material. I've found some stuff online but if it were to follow the course program I think it'd be good.
A1 – 1 (Adult Beginner German)
Location: German-Texan Heritage Society | Instructor: Ally Becker
Meet your Instructor
Angela S.
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.
