German classes – the group experience
Would you like to learn German in the company of others? Learning the language with others is great fun and in addition to learning from the teacher, you learn from each other. We deliberately keep German classes small (up to 14 students), so you get the chance to get to know each other. We currently offer face-to-face classes in Whitley Bay and online classes, please refer to the information below. Classes can be joined at any time, please get in touch to confirm your level.
Susanne is an excellent classroom practitioner in all aspects of her role. She is enthusiastic, sociable and very approachable and very well liked by her students. Her classes have benefit from her endless enthusiasm and lively delivery and she uses her extensive ICT skills well in an engaging way.
Jennie King, Former Head of Languages, Newcastle High School for Girls
ALL ONLINE and IN-PERSON CLASSES use Willkommen! German 1 by Paul Coggle & Heiner Schenke as the course book and activity book apart from the Intermediate/Advanced Group which uses Willkommen! German 2 by Paul Coggle & Heiner Schenke as their course and activity book. These are excellent books for adult learners, comprehensive but easy to follow, emphasizing German culture.
The following content applies to ALL classes
- Teaching and practice of German phonics (German sounds and pronunciation)
- Explanation and frequent revision of grammar
- Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing opportunities
- Use of audio recordings, authentic German video material, teacher-made resources, and games
- Information on German customs, traditions, and festivals
How does online work and what if I miss a class?
- Follow-up emails (and video recordings for ONLINE classes) in case of lesson absence
- FOR ONLINE CLASSES: Zoom link, lesson plan, and resources will be provided the day before class
- New to Zoom? Please get in touch and we talk you through it
Can I join an existing class?
Of course, all classes can be joined at any time, please get in touch to discuss your level. Once established, you can try a suggested class and see whether it is for you.
NEW! ONLINE Absolute Beginners Class
Starts Monday, the 16th of September 2024 @ 6.15 pm
This class is for ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS – a fun introduction to the German language and culture. You will learn greetings, introductions, making first contacts, the present tense, basic word order, numbers, and the alphabet.
Have you always been curious about German and whether you could learn the language? This is the class to try it out!
Duration: 10 sessions (60 min)
Price: £150
NEW! ONLINE Advanced Beginners Class
Starts Monday, the 16th of September 2024 @ 7.30 pm
This class is for students who have PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE of German and/or use some German already.
Do you know the basic word order of German and the present tense? Do you know how to introduce yourself and how to talk about your family and your likes/dislikes? Have you got an idea of the past tense and/or the future tense – then this class might be for you.
Duration: 10 sessions (60 min) Price: £150
ONLINE Beginners Class I
Restarts Tuesday, the 10th of September @ 6.15 pm
This class has covered the present tense, separable verbs, and verbs to express a need. In September the class will start to look at the past tense and the future tense.
The topics so far: First contacts, work and study, family and hobbies, shopping and going out, time, making appointments, and meeting friends. This class might suit you if you have passed a German exam before and/or want to refresh your language.
Duration: 10 sessions (60 min) Price: £150
ONLINE Beginners Class II
Restarts Tuesday, the 10th of September @ 7.30 pm
This class has covered numbers, the alphabet, the present tense, the plural of nouns, basic word order, and questions.
The topics so far are first contacts, work, study, family, and hobbies.
The class will suit learners with basic knowledge of German who would like to refresh and continue to explore the language.
Duration: 10 sessions (60 min) Price: £150
IN-PERSON Absolute Beginners Class
Start Thursday, the 12th of September @ 5.30 pm
This class is for ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS – a fun in-person introduction to the German language and culture.
You will learn greetings, introductions, making first contacts, the present tense, basic word order, numbers, and the alphabet.
Duration: 10 sessions (60 min)
Location: The Big Local Whitley Bay Price: £160
IN-PERSON Advanced Beginners Class
Restarts Thursday, the 12th of September @ 6.30 pm
This class is for advanced beginners who have covered the present, past, and future tense, separable, and modal verbs.
The topics so far: Work, study, family, hobbies, shopping, time, daily life, life in Germany, holidays, health, and weather. Next term our focus will be on conversational skills.
Duration: 10 sessions (60 min) Location: The Big Local Whitley Bay Price: £160
IN-PERSON Intermediate/ Advanced Class
Restarts Wednesday, the 11th of September @ 5.45 pm
This class is for learners who are confident in the tenses and have knowledge of all cases although we constantly revise both.
The course book for this class is Willkommen German 2 which focuses on conversation and the extension of vocabulary using a great variety of topics such as politics, the history of Germany, Germany today, and Germany within Europe.
Duration: 10 sessions (60 min) Location: The Big Local Whitley Bay Price: £160
You are never too old to learn a language and as a pensioner with Austrian roots who never learned the language as a child I started having lessons with the German Teacher recently. And what a teacher! I have learned really quickly and we have such fun discussing the details of life in Germany and Austria. Susanne even makes the grammar clear and manageable.
Lalage
All my lessons are online and Susanne is expert at using the technology so if anyone is hesitating about tackling German in this way I can highly recommend!