Adult German Language Classes
Fall 2024 classes begin the week of September 9th! Contact us for more info.
Learn the German language in a fun, relaxing, and intimate environment.
Learn German doesn't have to be a daunting challenge. Come learn at the German American Cultural Society of Rhode Island, where we offer classes for all levels of learners. Whether you are brand new to learning German or already have some experience, we have a class for you. Our class-sizes are small ensuring you will get the personal attention you need to advance your German language skills.
Class Levels Available
Beginner
Begins Monday, September 9, 2024
Classes are held remotely via Google Meet every Monday evening, 7:00 - 8:30PM, for 12 weeks.
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Intermediate
Begins Thursday, September 12, 2024.
Classes are held every Thursday evening, 6:30 - 8:00 PM for 12 weeks at the GACS.
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Advanced
Begins Tuesday, September 10, 2024.
Classes are held every Tuesday evening, 6:30 - 8:00 PM for 12 weeks at the GACS.
Please note: If minimum class size is not reached for the Advanced Class, we may need to combine the Intermediate and Advanced classes. ​
Meet the Teachers
Beginner-Level
Hans-Dieter Gomes is a native German speaker from Halle, Germany. He has 14 years experience teaching beginning, intermediate, and advanced German to students in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Hans-Dieter’s methodology is based on individualized learning where the student determines specific areas of focus and interest. He has taught many younger students as well as adult professionals whose work takes them often to Germany.
Intermediate and Advanced Levels
Sonja Arentsen is a native German speaker who grew up in Chile and Germany. She studied modern languages at Villanova University and has her teacher’s certification from Providence College. She has taught in the public and private schools in Rhode Island and has run her own language school, KinderLingua. Ms. Arentsen has been teaching German in the GACSRI Language Program since 2014.
