Learn German with Goethe House Wisconsin! Summer 2022 B1 Class will be virtual!
Whether you are an absolute beginner or well on your way to mastering the German Language, we have a class for you! Our Classes are varied and communicative. Speaking, listening, reading & writing are practiced in situations based on real-life.
Each Class is oriented to topical and inter-cultural subject matter. Themes based on regional culture provide a variety of opportunities to approach the subject of German-speaking culture.
Our classes are taught by qualified instructors who either have a university degree in German as a modern language, German studies, or a teaching degree. Our instructors also have qualifications in methodology, and are experienced in teaching German. Our instructors will keep you informed of your learning achievements on a regular basis, and can advise you as to how you should approach your continued learning most effectively.

Learning is an individual process. How much time you need to attain a certain level depends on various and individual factors: your commitment, your time input, and your taking advantage of additional practice resources. Should you already have studied one or more languages, you may learn German faster. It makes a big difference if you participate in a language course in your home country or in Germany, where you will be exposed to the German language outside the classroom. – Goethe Institut
As a rough guideline Goethe Institut estimates it will take the following amount of instruction to complete each language level:
A1 : approx. 60-150 hours
A2 : approx. 150-260 hours
B1 : approx. 260-490 hours
B2 : approx. 450-600 hours
C1 : approx. 600-750 hours
C2 : approx. 750+ hours
Classes meet once per week for 9 weeks unless otherwise noted. The course fee is $250 for standard 9 week courses.
- German 101-105 are A1 Level classes
- German 201-205 are A2 Level classes
- German 301 and above are B1 Level classes
- German 501 and above are B2 Level classes
Not sure which class is right for you?
Contact the Goethe House Office and inquire about Free Placement Tests.