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6 - 12 yrs
Sat, Jun 7, 2025 - Jul 26, 2025
9:00am - 10:30am CDT
Kiana S.
15 students
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Class Experience
German I for Kids is for young learners who are new to learning German. Students work to improve their beginning listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in German.
Notes
You must purchase either the digital version OR the paperback version of the textbooks (see details below). These are used during class and for homework for "German 1 for kids" and "German 2 for kids"
Reach out to classes@germantexans.org with questions
Class Requirements
- No prequisite German knowledge required
- Basic reading and writing knowledge in first langague required
What you'll learn
- Students practice their communication skills (written and spoken) on topics such as sports, hobbies, everyday objects, numbers to 20, countries, time, school, days of the week, colors, and animals.
- Goethe Langauge Exam: These classes are designed to help students prepare for the Goethe Language Exams, accepted internationally as proof of German language ability. Students are ideally prepared to take the "Fit A1" exam after 4 semesters of study (German 1, German 2, and two semesters of German 3). GTHS offers Goethe testing throughout the year at its downtown Austin location. Read more about the Goethe Institute and their language exams here: https://www.goethe.de/en/index.html
Sample Class Format
- German 1, 2 and 3 are formal classes that follow an immersion-based, highly interactive course book– Paul, Lisa & Co. A1 – and lessons are supplemented by correlating independent activities in a workbook.
- Students cover chapter 1 - 5 in Paul, Lisa & Co A1.1 books in German 1
Other Things To Know
Students should expect to spend 1.5 hours per week outside of class time to keep pace with the material covered. Students who are not able to practice sufficiently may be asked to repeat the class.
- 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
- Paul, Lisa und Co A1.1 Kursbuch (course book) – ISBN 978-3-19-301559-4
- Paul, Lisa und Co A1.1 Arbeitsbuch (workbook) – ISBN 978-3-19-311559-1
Reviews for German 1 for kids
5.0 out of 5
Based on 4 activity ratings
Caroline H.
Mar 24, 2023
Loved:
Frau Constanza is a kind, fun, smart instructor. Jane is thriving!
German 1 for kids
Location: Long-View Microschool | Instructor: Constanze Heitkoetter
Caroline H.
Oct 23, 2022
Loved:
Our second grader is learning so much!
German 1 for kids
Location: Long-View Microschool | Instructor: Constanze Heitkoetter
Francisco J.
Mar 24, 2022
Loved:
My son loves doing crafts in class and he is always eager to start the lesson with Angela every wed.
Improvements:
Some interactive games with other students, perhaps.
German 1 for kids
Location: Online Class | Instructor: Angela Schaal
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
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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.
