German Language and Culture Institute

650 W. International Airport Road

Anchorage, AK 99518

 

 

In collaboration with

Rilke Schule
German School of Arts & Sciences

German Language and Culture Institute

ph: 907-345-0426

Class Information

These non-credit classes are designed to accomodate the adult learner and are considerate of the adults' specific interests and needs.The instructor uses a textbook that includes themes and topics that do not address teenager-related subject matter. The classes are low-tech and are focused on face-to-face communication. Furthermore, the pace and progress of learning are adjusted to adults who work and hence have limited time available for studying; or have been away from any formal classroom learning and have to develop a learning routine.  

  • Classes are held once a week for 2 hours (120 minutes).
  • A minimum of 8 students is necessary to hold a class.
  • Payment has to be received one week before class. Full payment is required to guarantee enrollment.
  • No refunds or discounts for late enrollment, early withdrawal, or missed classes.
  • Applications are counted on a first-come-first-serve basis. 

  • Location

    Classes take place at

    Rilke Schule German School of Arts and Sciences

    650 W. International Airport Road

    Anchorage, AK 99518

    Room# 212

    Click on map to see location: 650 W. International Airport Road

  • Tuition

    Early Bird Registration: Now until August 1st

    $150 / per person

    Regular Registration August 2nd until August 25th

    $170 / per person

    Classes will be cancelled one week prior to the first class, August 25th, if not enough students have signed up. Please check here for student enrollment numbers.  

    Check or cash payment only.

    Tuition paid at that time is fully refunded.

  • Introductory German 1 (GER 1-A1)

    Date: Tuesday or Thursday

    Tuesdays: 09/02/ - 10/28/2008

    Thursdays: 09/04/ - 10/30/2008

    Time: 7-9p

    Required Textbook: Berliner Platz 1

    Course Description:
    You will be introduced to the basics of the German language, including its basic grammatical components.

    After 10 weeks you

    • can introduce and talk a little about yourself but also ask others for some of their informatio
    • can identify and say countries in German
    • can order food and drinks and understand how much you have to pay in Euro (numbers)
    • know things you need and use in everyday life
    • say the time in German
    • know about some seasonal celebrations and culinary delicatessen and specialties  in German-speaking countries

    Textbook for A1-Level: You need Berliner Platz 1: German for Beginners

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  • German 4-A1

    Date: Mondays, 09/08/ - 10/27/2008  STARTS MONDAY SEPTEMBER 8!!

    Time: 7-9pm

    Course Description:

    Prerequisites: Completion of Ger 1, 2, 3 of the A1 Beginner level or prior knowledge of some elementary grammar and vocabulary.


    This course will expand on the previously gained knowledge with focus on possessive articles in all cases, past tense and present perfect tense, sentence conjunction, time adverbs, comparatives, and demonstrative pronouns. Topics include: Introduction to Health and Fitness; Talking about professions and job descriptions; Looking for a house or apartment; Shopping for clothes.

     

    Textbook for A1Level: Berliner Platz 1: German for Beginners

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  • German 4-A2, low advanced

    Date: Wednesdays, 09/03/ - 10/29/2008

    Time: 7:00 - 9:00pm

    Required Textbook: Berliner Platz 2

    Course Description:
    Prerequisite: Some functional prior knowledge or the completion of all of the above courses. A grammatical understanding of the direct and indirect object and the case, present tense, past tense, and present perfect tense and other elementary grammar aspects is necessary.  
     
    You will dive deeper into the composition of the German language and we will alternate our study in the textbook with reading Tatort DaF: Der Schützenkönig vom Chiemsee and Lausbubengeschichten by Ludwig Thoma. The class will also watch a DVD of Lausbubengeschichten. 

    Textbook for A2-Level: Berliner Platz 2: Deutsch im Alltag für Erwachsene

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  • <<NEW: Sprechstunde>>

    Date: Fridays, 09/05/ - 10/31/2008

    Time: 7-9pm

    Course Description:

    Prerequisite: A good conversational command of the German language. You should be able to express a coherent thought and be uninhibited and unafraid of talking. Mistakes are expected, explained, and gently corrected. Candid attempts of expression and creative word creations are welcome.

    This class is designed for people who seek an opportunity to maintain their current proficiency in German or  who would like to be challenged to improve on it. The focus is on discussing interesting topics of our daily life, curious occurrences around the world, or newspaper/magazine articles. Playing German games that challenge the vocabulary or the grammatical foundations of the learners are also included from time to time. 

    A textbook is not required.

Textbook for A1 Level

Textbook for A2 Level

German Language and Culture Institute

ph: 907-345-0426