The Tri-State German-American School
Casual Language Learning in the Greater Cincinnati Area
So Much More Than Just a Language School ...
Proudly Serving The Area Since 1968, The Tri-State German-American School Is A Genuine Cincinnati Tradition, Albeit Remains One Of Its Best-Kept Secrets.
The Non-Profit School Draws Students From A Wide Geographic Area And Welcomes All Ages And Language Skill Levels … A Prospective Student With Little Or No Background In German, One With Substantial Experience, The School-Aged Child, Or The Learner Of A Somewhat More Senior Age. In Fact, Entire Families Often Return Year After Year To Enjoy The Camaraderie Of Learning Together.
Basically, TSGAS Is Ideal For Anyone With Any Possible Reason For Learning The German Language, Whether It Be For Work, Travel, To Meet And Converse With New Friends Of Similar Learning Interests, Or Just To Gain A New Life-Enhancing Skillset.
Traditional Classes Offered Each Saturday Morning (10:00am – 12:30pm) During The September – April School Year. Beginning In 2022/2023, We Have Also Begun Offering Some Limited Online & Weekday Evening Classes.
For The Traditional Saturday Morning Classes, A Mid-Session Break (“Die Pause”) Is Held From 11-11:30am For Good Conversation, Kaffee, And Kuchen.
Austria
Germany
Deutschland
Switzerland
Die Schweiz
Überall Wird Deutsch Gesprochen!
German Is Spoken Everywhere!
Did you know that In Addition To Being The Obvious Official Language Of Germany, German Is Also The National Language Of Austria And One Of The Four National Languages Of Switzerland? In Fact, German Is Also The National Language Of The Principality Of Liechtenstein And The South Tyrol Province Of Italy, As Well As A Co-Official Language In Luxembourg, Belgium, And Namibia.
German Is A Thriving Language Which Is Spoken And Read World-Wide. Deeply Renowned For Business, Scientific, Diplomatic, And Centuries-Long Folklore Narratives, German Endures As A Popular And Cultural Dynamic Language, As Millions Of People Around The Globe Are Currently Learning German.
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Please Note: The actual 'Enroll Now' capability is dependent upon when the enrollment forms are activated proceeding the start of each school session (typically in mid to latter summer prior to full year enrollment and again around mid-December in anticipation of 2nd half only enrollment).
Embracing Our German Heritage In Greater Cincinnati
The Tri-State Portion Of The School’s Name Refers To The Three-State Metropolitan Area In The Midwestern U.S. Where Ohio, Kentucky, And Indiana Meet Along The Ohio River. Cincinnati, Ohio And Its Suburbs Constitute The Major City And Ohio Portion, With The Northernmost Counties In Kentucky (Northern Kentucky), And The Southeastern Section Of Indiana Comprising The Remaining Area. It Is A Beautiful And Robust Region Full Of History, Yet Modern In Every Way. World-Renowned Corporations, Major-League Sports Teams, And Lively City Life Coexist With Small River Towns, Suburban Charm, And Rolling Bluegrass. From The First Settlers Of Over-The-Rhine In The 1800’S To The Considerable German Lineage, Clubs, Events, And Institutions Of Today Such As TSGAS, Cincinnati And The Tri-State Have A Storied History Of German Heritage That Continues To This Day.
Tri-State Scenes / Showcasing German Heritage In Greater Cincinnati
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Mission Statement
WHAT
Classroom instruction (or live remote sessions) taught by highly qualified educators who are passionate about your language learning experience.
SETS
German culture, etiquette, and factual learning through fun and interactive demonstrations, games, and other activities.
TSGAS
The enjoyment of making new friends and participating with classmates in school-sponsored or other local German events.
APART ?
Our renowned casual, family-oriented environment, where affordable classes are offered for all ages and skill levels.
Student Testimonials
This Is My Third Year Taking A German Class With Tri-State German American School. Fortunately, I Have Had Mr. Manoff Every Year. He Is An Excellent Instructor. His Classes Are Very Interesting And Enjoyable, And I Highly Recommend Him To Anyone Thinking About Starting To Learn The German Language. Another Aspect Of This Class Is That The Students Are All Very Friendly And Helpful With Each Other. It Is An Ideal Learning Experience.
Jim N.
I Am Participating For The First Time As A Student In Your School This Session. I Am A Senior Citizen. My Son Found Your School For Me As He Knows I Really Like Learning More German. In My Opinion Your School Has A Well-Organized Program And I Find It Very Professional, As Well.
I Know Having To Present Your Subject Matter On-Line Is Especially Challenging, But You Have Handled These Challenges Quite Well. I Find, As Well, That Your Teaching Staff Is Very Knowledgeable And Does A More Than Satisfactory Job Presenting The Material To The Students.
I Am More Than Satisfied As A Participant In Your School.Mary Q., 12/3/2021
I’ve Been Taking Classes At The Tri-State German-American School For About Five Years, And The Experience Has Really Helped Me Improve My Speaking And Comprehension. The Instructors Are Always Ready And Willing To Explain Tricky Grammatical Points.
Laurie H.
I Am A 4th Year Student At The Tri-State German- American School, And Have Been In Rick Manoff’s Class Since The Beginning. Not Only Has My Learning Progressed Nicely Each Year, But My Classmates And I Have Enjoyed Numerous Social Gatherings.
Herr Manoff Is An Adept And Patient Teacher, And His Laid-Back And Thoughtful Approach Makes Our Classes Both Interesting And Productive. I Look Forward To Continuing My Association With The School.
Art D.
We Joined The Tri-State German- American School In The Fall Of 2011. In Total We Have Studied With TSGAS For 6 Years. The School Has Provided The Community And Intellectual Support We Have Needed To Learn To Speak, Write And Read German. The Education We Have Received From TSGAS Has Enabled Us To Buy Our Dream House In Germany And Live There Half Time.
Online Classes Have Been Terrific For Saturday Mornings. The Faculty Is Always Top-Notch! They Are Well-Trained And Incredibly Experienced.
We Are So Grateful That Such A Well-Run School Has Always Been There For Us.Tim And MM W. J.