German Language Courses and Tutoring
Learning German can be a fun and interactive way to not only learn a new language, but also a rich cultural history from Northern Europe. At Bend Language Institute, we focus on integrating language and culture to prepare you for a future trip and satisfy your intellectual curiosity. Check out our workshop series about German culture and stay tuned for upcoming German course offerings.
German Nights – mal Deutsch lernen!
This fall we are offering Tuesday German Night language classes for beginners, as well as intermediate to advanced students. In these sessions, you will have fun learning about German culture while refining your language skills. The beginner section is designed for people with limited exposure to German, while the intermediate to advanced section is perfect for those looking participate in engaging discussions.
Sessions – Spring 2024
We are offering five German Nights this spring on April 9, 16, 23, 30, and May 7. A make-up class will be offered on May 14. Even if you attend all five nights, you can still come to the make-up night: the sixth class is free! When you register for this course, please select the group that you would like to attend.
Upper Beginner Sessions: The beginner to early-intermediate groups will meet from 5:30-6:30pm (adults) and 6:30-7:30pm (youth) on Tuesdays.
Intermediate to Advanced Session: The intermediate to advanced group will meet from 7:30-8:30pm on Tuesdays.
Are you not sure which group is the best for you? Give us a call at 541-728-3022 or send us an email at bendlanguageinstitute@gmail.com and we would be happy to offer you a free language level evaluation.
Second Year German I
Second Year German I is designed for intermediate students. This course continues the development of listening, comprehension, speaking and writing skills. We will focus on subordinating conjunctions, reflexive verbs, and adjective endings. By the end of the course, you should be able to discuss personal interests, health, daily routines, poetry, and culture in German. This interactive course is full of fascinating topics to discuss and extra-curricular activities to help your German become fluent and fun!
This course is also the fourth term in a series of six that offer credit through Central Oregon Community College (COCC). Successful completion of the second-year sequence will prepare students for third-year German at other universities. To register for college credit, please select the option to do so when registering for this course online and provide your COCC ID number in the notes section. An additional fee of $60 is required for students seeking college credit.
Sessions – Fall 2023
Second Year German I will meet in-person on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 5:15-6:15pm from September 25 – November 29. For those seeking college credit, a remote final assessment will take place the week of December 4. This course is designed as a hybrid course where some learning components will also take place on Canvas. Second Year German II and German III will continue at the same times in winter and spring terms.
Send us an email at bendlanguageinstitute@gmail.com or call us at 541-728-3022 if you would like more details or have any questions.
Second Year German II
Sessions – Winter 2024
Second Year German II will meet in-person from January 8 – March 13 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:15-6:15pm, as well as Tuesdays from 7:30-8:30pm in combination with the German Nights class. This course is designed as a hybrid course where some learning components will also take place on Canvas. Second Year German III will continue at the same times in spring term.
Send us an email at bendlanguageinstitute@gmail.com or call us at 541-728-3022 if you would like more details or have any questions.
Second Year German III
Second year German III is designed for advanced students. We will focus on the concepts of subjunctive I and II, expressing opinions, indirect discourse in present and past subjunctive I, the passive voice and the impersonal use of “man”, present participles.
This course is also the sixth term in a series of six that offer credit through Central Oregon Community College (COCC). Successful completion of the second-year sequence will prepare students for third-year German at other universities. To register for college credit, please select the option to do so when registering for this course online and provide your COCC ID number in the notes section. An additional fee of $60 is required for students seeking college credit.
Sessions – Spring 2024
Second Year German III will meet in-person from April 1 – June 5 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:15-6:15pm, as well as Tuesdays from 7:30-8:30pm in combination with the German Nights class. This course is designed as a hybrid course where some learning components will also take place on Canvas.
Send us an email at bendlanguageinstitute@gmail.com or call us at 541-728-3022 if you would like more details or have any questions.
Filmabend: Goodbye Lenin
Join us for a film viewing and discussion about the history of Germany. Before viewing “Goodbye Lenin,” we will learn about the cultural idiosyncrasies of former East Germany. After the film, we will discuss the effects of reunification in Berlin. We will show the film with English subtitles so a range of German language learners can attend.
March 5, 6:00-8:30pm
Seat limit: 7 students
Please register at least one week in advance. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us at bendlanguageinstitute@gmail.com.
Spieleabend: Playing Games in German
Wir werden Brettspiele zusammen spielen: Äpfel zu Äpfeln, Bananegrams, u.s.w. Sind Sie wettbewerbsintensiv? Mal sehen! Beginner to advanced students alike are invited to join this fun game night.
May 28, 6:00-8pm
Seat limit: 8 students
Please be sure to register at least one week in advance. You can email bendlanguageinstitute.com if you have questions.
Individual Tutoring
Private tutoring with an experienced teacher can help you improve your language skills while working around your schedule. We offer both in-person and remote one-on-one lessons to help you meet your language learning needs. Our language tutoring rate is $50 dollars per hour, and when you purchase your time in advance you can reduce that rate down to $46 per hour.
We also offer semi-private tutoring small groups youth and/or adults at an affordable price, so you can have fun learning with your friends. If this is something that would interest you, contact us and we will be happy to arrange this. You can see more about small group tutoring here: https://bendlanguageinstitute.com/product/small-group-private-lessons/
If you are new to Bend Language Institute, just send us an email at bendlanguageinstitute@gmail.com or give us a call at 541-728-3022 and we will be happy to put you in touch with a local teacher to discuss your language level and interests.
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