Oktoberfest at the Goethe Institute: Party On the Roof! ! O´zapft is”

Here's your chance to enjoy a Weißwürste, Bretzeln and Bier while listening to DJ Arndt Peltner's rocking German tunes. It's Oktoberfest – “Party on the Roof” with DJ Arndt Peltner from Radio Goethe.

When: Friday, October 1, 2010, from 6pm
Where: Goethe-Institut
530 Bush Street
Roof terrace, 6th floor
San Francisco
Suggested donation: $10 (incl. snacks & beverage)

Here's what the Goethe Institute has to say about this event: On October 1st, 2010, our motto is: “O´zapft is”. Come and celebrate the traditional Bavarian festival in a non-traditional way on the roof terrace of the Goethe-Institut San Francisco. You may want to try some special German delicacies such as Weißwürste, Bretzeln and Bier. But don’t think it is all about tradition: DJ Arndt Peltner from Radio Goethe will play the latest German party hits. Moreover, you will have the chance to try a German Lesson for Beginners. Guests who have never taken a class at the Goethe-Institut are invited to experience a German trial lesson.

Radio D - A Goethe Institute/Deutsche Welle Program for Beginners

What is Radio D? The material is geared towards beginners who have no or very little previous experience with German. Emphasis is placed on listening comprehension and each of the audio episodes is accompanied by a text manuscript. The course was developed in cooperation with the Goethe Institute and covers levels A1 and A2 of the European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF). There is audio, scripts, exercises and solutions to the exercises, so check it out!

Tutoring for Students of German is Available in R-207 (Learning Assistance Center)

Hallo! New and returning students, are you refreshing your German skills after many years? Could you use some help with learning the material? And what about "der", "die" and "das"? The Learning Assistance Center (across the hall from the Language Center in the Rosenberg Library)has tutor available for students of German. The schedule is limited, so plan your visit. And don't forget: learning a language is fun! Viel Spass!

Wilkommen! Some German Classes Are Still Open!

Greetings, new and returning students of German! There are still some German classes open:

German 1B 73582 R 6:30-9:50 CEV 107
German 2A 76364 T 6:30-9:30 CEV 117
German 2B 76697 T 6:30-9:30 CEV 117
German 10A 73390 T 6:00-9:00 DTN 621

Just go to the class and the instructor will give you an add code. Students taking a German 1A class might consider taking German 10A concurrently. This will reinforce your language study and enhance your speaking skills.