Children's Classes

The German School Association of St. Louis provides affordable German language classes for children. The classes are presented by highly qualified teachers, who enjoy teaching children. After an initial evaluation by a teacher, children are assigned to appropriate classes according to their skill level and not by age. Children work from textbooks and workbooks purchased from the school. Since language must be practiced continually homework is assigned each Saturday.

The school now has two branches within the children's curriculum. Branch 1 is for children learning German as a foreign language. Branch 2 is for children with German as a first language who are fluent or near-fluent speakers.

Branch 1 - German as a foreign language.

During these classes, the teachers use as much German as possible. Throughout the year, the use of German for classroom interaction is increased. Children with no previous knowledge of the language and children with some knowledge of the language will enjoy these classes.

German as a Foreign Language - Class 1

This class is designed for children at the beginner level. The children learn basic German vocabulary, and by the end of the school year will be able to converse in short, basic sentences. The curriculum includes the alphabet, numbers, vocabulary and parts of speech with topics including greetings, weather, food etc. Learning games, songs, dances and cultural topics add to this fun-filled class.

German as a Foreign Language - Class 2

This class is designed for children who have successfully completed class 1. The children use a German textbook and workbook based on the European Framework of Language Learning. The book reviews basic skills and adds systematically to the acquired knowledge. During the lessons the children learn more advanced vocabulary and are encouraged to speak German in the classroom. The grammar is slightly more advanced featuring, the conjugation of verbs, pronouns and the accusative case. These lessons are creatively presented through activities, songs, and learning games.

German as a Foreign Language - Class 3

This class is designed for children who have successfully completed class 2. Children continue to use the German textbook and workbook based on the European Framework of Language Learning. The curriculum builds upon the existing skills of the children with vocabulary and sentence structures becoming more sophisticated. Children learn the use of time designations, are introduced to separable prefix verbs, commands, and much more.

Branch 2 - German as a First Language

These classes are held entirely in German and are designed for children who already have a good command of the German language. The classes provide an opportunity for students to continue to practice and improve their German through vocabulary, spelling, grammar, and reading.

German as a First Language - Class 1

The school intends to begin this class in September 2008. We ask all interested parents to contact us so we can place you on a list to receive enrollment information.

This class is designed for children up to age 11, starting with those who can read and write at the first grade level. The class will use a German textbook and work book. The main focus of this class will be to increase vocabulary, teach basic grammar rules, and introduce writing. Children will love this interactive class filled with role playing, activities, learning games and songs.

German as a First Language - Class 2

This class is designed for children ages 11 and up. The class will use a German textbook and work book. The children will increase their vocabulary, learn and apply German grammar, and improve their writing and spelling skills. One or more children's novels, appropriate for the age level, will be read as part of the class activities. Emil und die Detektive by Erich Kästner, is one of the books being read in the 2007/2008 school year.

	During these classes, the teachers use as much German as possible. Throughout the year, the use of German for classroom interaction is increased. Children with no previous knowledge of the language and children with some knowledge of the language will enjoy these classes.
German as a Foreign Language - Class 1 This class is designed for children at the beginner level. The children learn basic German vocabulary, and by the end of the school year will be able to converse in short, basic sentences. The curriculum includes the alphabet, numbers, vocabulary and parts of speech with topics including greetings, weather, food etc. Learning games, songs, dances and cultural topics add to this fun-filled class.

German as a Foreign Language - Class 2 This class is designed for children who have successfully completed class 1. The children use a German textbook and workbook based on the European Framework of Language Learning. The book reviews basic skills and adds systematically to the acquired knowledge. During the lessons the children learn more advanced vocabulary and are encouraged to speak German in the classroom. The grammar is slightly more advanced featuring, the conjugation of verbs, pronouns and the accusative case. These lessons are creatively presented through activities, songs, and learning games.

German as a Foreign Language - Class 3 This class is designed for children who have successfully completed class 2. Children continue to use the German textbook and workbook based on the European Framework of Language Learning. The curriculum builds upon the existing skills of the children with vocabulary and sentence structures becoming more sophisticated. Children learn the use of time designations, are introduced to separable prefix verbs, commands, and much more.

	These classes are held entirely in German and are designed for children who already have a good command of the German language. The classes provide an opportunity for students to continue to practice and improve their German through vocabulary, spelling, grammar, and reading.
German as a First Language - Class 1 The school intends to begin this class in September 2008. We ask all interested parents to contact us so we can place you on a list to receive enrollment information. This class is designed for children up to age 11, starting with those who can read and write at the first grade level. The class will use a German textbook and work book. The main focus of this class will be to increase vocabulary, teach basic grammar rules, and introduce writing. Children will love this interactive class filled with role playing, activities, learning games and songs.

German as a First Language - Class 2 This class is designed for children ages 11 and up. The class will use a German textbook and work book. The children will increase their vocabulary, learn and apply German grammar, and improve their writing and spelling skills. One or more children's novels, appropriate for the age level, will be read as part of the class activities. Emil und die Detektive by Erich Kästner, is one of the books being read in the 2007/2008 school year.