Classes taught in-person at Fairview-Clifton German Language School
Saturday Mornings 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. through the school year
Two hours of instruction with a half-hour Kaffeepause from 11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Ages 3-6 – Little Linguists: Leilani Henderson, Birgit Price
Introduce your child to the joy of language learning through play, songs, stories, and movement! We use age-appropriate activities that spark curiosity and build a foundation in the German language. Children will explore everyday vocabulary such as colors, animals, numbers, greetings, and family words, while developing listening and speaking skills in a fun, supportive environment. With an emphasis on repetition, rhythm, and hands-on interaction, this course helps children absorb language naturally—just like they learned their first! No prior German knowledge needed. No textbook.
*Children must be potty trained to enroll.
Ages 6-10 – Beginners German Reading And Writing*: Christina Brohammer Celedon
Textbook: German for Children, Vol. 1
Give your child a head start in language learning with this engaging course focused on reading and writing skills. Designed for beginners, this program introduces the German alphabet, basic vocabulary, and foundational grammar through interactive, hands-on learning. Using songs, stories, games, and creative writing activities, students will build the skills to read and write simple German words and sentences. The course emphasizes phonics, pronunciation, and sentence structure in a supportive, low-pressure environment. Various textbook resources used.
Ages 10-13 – Exploring German*: Autumn Kimber
Textbook: Beste Freunde A1.1
This engaging course is designed for students who are ready to dive deeper into learning a new language while exploring the rich culture of German-speaking countries. Whether students are just beginning or have some prior exposure, this class supports a range of learners with age-appropriate instruction and activities. Students will develop foundational skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking German, with a focus on everyday conversation, sentence structure, and essential grammar. Cultural elements—like holidays, traditions, foods, and geography—are woven into lessons to give students a broader, real-world connection to the language. Various textbook resources used.
Ages 13-16 – German For Teens: Zach Gale
Textbook: Beste Freunde A2.1
This dynamic course is designed for teens who are ready to build real-world language skills and deepen their understanding of German-speaking cultures. Whether students are beginners or experienced, this class offers an engaging mix of vocabulary development, grammar instruction, conversation practice, and cultural exploration. Students will learn to express themselves in everyday situations, read and write short texts, and participate in basic conversations. Lessons are interactive and relevant, incorporating music, videos, current events, and cultural topics to make the language come alive. This course builds language confidence in a fun, low-pressure environment and lays a strong foundation for continued study in high school or beyond. Perfect for students interested in global communication, travel, or future academic pursuits in German. Various textbook resources used.
Ages 17-18 will join an adult class suited to their ability but pay the same tuition rate as the teen class. If a student under the age of 18 is attending an adult class, a parent/guardian will be required a complete/sign a permission slip.
TSGS is conducting criminal background check for all teachers, volunteers and substitutes in the children/teen programs.
Textbook Purchase: For your convenience, TSGS is able to offer textbooks for purchase during break (Kaffee Pause) at the beginning of the school only. If you join the class at a later time or during the 2nd semester, please purchase the textbook through a national retailer (i.e. Amazon).
*Information about the two middle classes for children is to be used for general guidelines. When school starts, the instructors will meet with the children and, using factors such as age and current German ability, determine the best learning environment for each child.