German Language Classes

German Classes for Adults

Learn German in person and have fun!

We teach in-person German language classes for adults that are fun and focus on communication. Learn how to talk about culture and the arts in German while working on grammar skills and building your vocabulary. Blue Mouse Gallery provides a low-pressure, non-judgemental learning environment.

All classes are taught by a highly experienced native speaker who has many years of experience teaching adult and university language classes at all levels.

We currently have a few open slots for individual German tutoring (all ages and levels), please contact us if you are interested.

A table on a balcony in Berlin with typical German coffee and cake

Semester 2: February 2, 2026-June 20, 2026

German for beginners (II)

This class started at novice level (A1.1) in fall 2025 and continues at level A1.2 in February 2026. It will reach level A2 (advanced beginner/pre-intermediate) by summer 2026 and will continue at level A2 in fall 2026. If you have some prior knowledge and would like to join the class throughout the year, please contact us for a trial class to see if it is a good fit. Class fees will be prorated for late starters.

While in-class learning will focus on spoken language, participants will have the chance to work on their writing and reading skills in optional homework assignments.

  • Class time: Tuesday 6:30-8:00pm

  • 18 classes per semester (no class on 4/21, 5/26)

  • Cost: $500 plus textbook (required) and glossary (optional)

  • What to bring: textbook, notebook and writing utensils, water bottle

Depending on interest, we plan to start a new beginner class in September 2026. Please let us know if you are interested and add your contact information to our waiting list for a new beginner class.

German conversation

This conversation class started at the beginning of January 2026. It is taught at level B1/2 and requires intermediate to advanced language skills. It is perfect for reactivating German after taking a break from using the language, or for continuing learning beyond the beginner stage.

We will read German texts together, talk about them, and discuss topics that are of interest to the group. Every class will include a grammar review unit, starting with basic topics and progressing according to needs and interests of the class.

The class will use a communicative approach with a focus on spoken language and active language use.

If you would like to join the class throughout the year, please contact us for a trial class to see if it is a good fit. Class fees will be prorated for late starters.

  • Class time: Monday 6:30-8pm

  • 18 classes per semester (no class on 4/20, 5/25)

  • Cost: $500 plus reading materials as agreed on in class (TBD e.g., easy reading editions of literary texts)

  • What to bring: notebook and writing utensils, water bottle

German Immersion Art Classes for Kids

A child painting on canvas with acrylic color

Class Session 5: March 23 – May 10, 2026

German Immersion Class for Ages 5-12

This class will be taught in German (mostly or in parts, depending on the understanding of participants) and is open to children age 5-12 (no preschoolers). All levels of German are welcome as long as participant are motivated to learn some German. There will be no explicit teaching of grammar or spelling; the class is solely conversational.

Abstract Art: It may surprise adults how often we get the request to “just make abstract art” from this age group. So we designed an entire class to explore different approaches to abstract art and have fun with a multitude of materials. Naturally, we will not limit ourselves to drawing and painting, but will include print and sculpture as well.