German Language Classes for Adults at the DANK Haus German American Cultural Center
WHY LEARN GERMAN?
- Learning German fosters intellectual growth and reasoning skills, creates an awareness of other culture and languages and improves understanding of one's native language.
- German is the most widely spoken language of the EU - with 90 million people speaking German as their first language.
- Germany is one of four primary trading partners of the United States, which has the largest concentration of German speakers outside of Europe.
- Knowledge of German language and culture is personally rewarding and improves travel and employment opportunities
- Preserving German culture and language enriches families and communities.
LOCATION, PARKING ETC
DANK is conveniently located in Lincoln Square, half block from the Western Brown Line station. Evening classes may park for free in the MB Financial Lot at Western & Gunnison, when bank is closed. Metered parking is available in 3 hour increments on Western Ave. If you need to secure a bicycle, please alert the staff. Yes we have wi-fi!
ADULT GERMAN CLASSES
CURRICULUM
Adult learners have a broad spectrum of personal and career oriented educational goals. To meet these goals DANK provides challenges and different voices especially in language learning. We offer 5 levels of instruction for everyone from true beginners to those with high school and college level experience. Beginner I (offered every semester) Beginner II Intermediate I Intermediate II Advanced Adult learners are generally considered 18 years and older. Please contact us regarding high school students.FACULTY & STAFF
Our committed faculty members are diverse in their educational background and life experiences, well-qualified and highly motivated. Many hold Masters in German and all receive continuing education through the American Association of Teachers of German and ZfA Schulmanagement weltweit. We encourage you to visit us and sit in during a class. This lets you see first hand how the class is taught, and allows you to determine whether the Schule will meet your needs. We want you to be comfortable, and to feel confident about your decision to join our school. The Schule Office and Classrooms are on the 3rd floor of the DANK Haus German American Cultural Center. The building is elevator equipped. Contact the Administrator, Frau Maher with additional questions CALENDARClasses are held:
Saturdays 9:15 am - 11:45 am February 11 2012 through May 19 2012 This class is a combination Beginner/Intermediate Wednesdays 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm February 1 2012 through May 30 2012 18 week semestersTUITION
Payment by check or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover) or Paypal
Tuition per semester is $300.00
Refund schedule:
| 100% | Before 2nd class |
| 90% | Before 3rd class |
| 80% | Before 4th class |
| 70% | Before 5th class |
| 60% | Before 6th class |
| 50% | Before 7th class |
| After 7th class | no refund available |
Limited work/study scholarships available from the Board of Directors Requests are reviewed by Board at August and January Board meetings, 2nd Monday of month. Please submit your request describing your hardship, your interest in German language and your skills and availability. Scholarship requires 50% of tuition paid in full at registration. Work must be completed within semester of approved scholarship.
MATERIALS
Beginner I, Beginner II and Intermediate I use Deutsch Aktuell I Text and Workbook, 5th Edition. Book sets are available at $85 through DANK.
Higher levels use a variety of materials ranging from $10 - $40 each.
