ACTIVITIES
We follow current Covid Health Guidelines provided by the Health Department.
CULTURAL EVENTS
Members receive details for our special cultural events, Octoberfest, St. Martins Tag, Nikolaus, Adventsinging, Membership Meetings and other gatherings.
These events are only open to members and their guests.
ONGOING EVENTS
Deutsche Unterhaltungs Gruppe/German Conversation Group
Wir treffen uns monatlich immer am ersten Montag des Monats um 19 Uhr.
Leute die gerne Karten oder Brettspiele spielen können dies auch in netter Runde tun.
This and the Mittwoch Stammtisch below are not an instructional class, but a time for German speakers to get together to converse and speak German to not forget it.
Contact Jasmin to join: jgerer2021@gmail.com
Mittwoch Stammtisch
Jeden dritten Mittwoch des Monats kommen wir zusammen bei Woodhouse Brewing and Blending– komplett informell, in deutscher Sprache.
Fragen bitte an Angelika wenden: afrebert@hotmail.com. For event reminders and your RSVP please sign up on Facebook: "Santa Cruz Stammtisch" https://www.facebook.com/SantaCruzStammtisch
Our Deutsche Bücherei/German Library
On the third Saturday of each month from 10:00 -11:30 our German Library welcomes readers.
See our Home Page for dates and https://www.librarycat.org/lib/KKbGAC for details.
Filmnachmittage und Abende/German Movie Afternoons and Evenings
Members receive details for films showings for families, children, or adults.
Liederkranz/Song Circle
Contact Janet at janetnewman099@gmail.com to join these monthly German song circles followed by coffee and cake.
Zwergenmusik/Toddlers Musik Group
Meets Mondays at 4:30- 5:15 (by donation) Contact song leader Tatjana at tatjana-marker@gmx.de for details.
Vorstandstreffen/Board Meetings
Send a request to receive the agenda and join our board meetings on the last Monday of each month at 7pm.
GERMAN CLASSES
(also see our German Resources)
Book club for German learners with basic language skills
We are delighted to offer a lighthearted 18-week German book club for language learners with basic language skills.
WHEN: Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 pm / weekly 5/31 - 10/11 (18 weeks; no class 5/7 + 8/16)
At this level, learners can understand and use simple phrases and hold simple conversations. This class focuses on guided learning including instructor feedback on vocabulary, pronunciation, idiomatic expressions, and individualized grammar instruction.
As always, games and fun as well as optional weekly home activities will be integral parts of our time together.
Come join us for a laid-back learning experience!
Tempted to give it a go? Please email Ute at 831germanbythesea@gmail.com for more information or to sign up.
MATERIALS
Short novel specifically designed for German learners
Hard copy
Audio files for your on-the-go experience
Supplemental printouts
BOOK INFO
Neuanfang mit Schokolade
Includes exercises on comprehension, grammar and vocabulary
“Tina ist zurück in ihrer Heimatstadt Augsburg. Sie hat die Bäckerei ihrer Tante geerbt. Doch das Backen fällt ihr nicht leicht und das Geschäft läuft nicht so richtig. Bis eines Tages Franz auftaucht…”
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“Tina is back in her hometown of Augsburg. She inherited her aunt's bakery. But baking isn't easy for her and business isn't going too well. Until one day Franz shows up…”
PAYMENT OPTIONS
End of month payment. One time material cost of $20
Cost per session $25 - $35 (sliding scale for the student to determine what feels most comfortable, no questions asked)
Advance payment
Save 10% when you pay 18 sessions in full by 5/15
$420 - $585 (sliding scale for the student to determine what feels most comfortable, no questions asked)
Included: One time material cost of $20 plus 18 sessions
Beginner German Course
Starts August 21st 2023
This six-week interactive course is geared towards complete beginners and includes all components of language learning:
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Speaking
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Listening
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Reading
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Writing
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Grammar
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and maybe most importantly, games and fun
Continuing courses available upon request
Mondays 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Session dates: 8/21, 8/28, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/9
Cost per session $25 - $35 (sliding scale for the student to determine what feels most comfortable, no questions asked)
Come join us for a laid-back learning experience!
Tempted to give it a go? Please email the instructor Ute at 831germanbythesea@gmail.com for more information or to sign up.
Geführte Konversation für Fortgeschrittene
(German conversation course for advanced learners )
January - May
Wann: Mittwochs 19:00 - 20:30 Uhr
Wo: Ventilated indoor classroom
Kosten: Sliding scale of $25-30 per class
These interactive evenings are geared towards adult learners with advanced knowledge of the German language and focuses on guided conversation including instructor feedback on vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and individualized grammar instruction. As always, games and fun as well as optional weekly home activities will be integral parts of our time together.
Interested in finding out more? Send a message to 831germanbythesea@gmail.com to course instructor Ute, a native speaker and linguist for more information or to sign up.
Continuing courses may become available upon request.