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For registration assistance: 608-262-2451

Schedule

Canvas opens on January 16, 2025
Live Sessions on Thursdays, Jan. 23–April 10, 5:30–6:30 p.m. CT
Canvas closes one month after the course ends.

Register through: January 15, 2025

All times shown in central time.

Fee

$269

Instructor

Rose Stephenson

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancel before the class start date (the day materials are made available): and receive a full refund minus a $25 administrative fee.
  • Cancel after the class start date (the day materials are made available) but before the second virtual conversation session: receive an 80% refund minus a $25 administrative fee.
  • Cancel after the second virtual conversation session: no refund.

Summary

Watch this short video about why our online Language program is one of the best in the country!

This practical beginner's course (A1.1), designed by UW-Madison for adult language learners, explores the cultural richness of German culture while helping you master the basics of German. Learn to talk about life, family and travel with this popular course.

Our proven communicative approach emphasizes speaking competency while also building skills in listening, reading and writing. This practical course will quickly have you conversing in a relaxed atmosphere. Textbook purchase required (used for German 1-3).

Prerequisite: None.

Course format

You will practice speaking in weekly 30-minute online sessions led by an experienced instructor, with a maximum of 3-6 other participants. In order to get to know all of your classmates, your conversation time will vary between the first or second 30-minute time slot of the hour you registered for. You should be available for either.

The live online sessions begin one week after the scheduled course start date to allow time to work through the first unit of learning material in preparation for the live conversation practice.

Online course materials introduce new grammar and vocabulary and teach pronunciation, listening, and reading skills through videos, audio and interactive exercises. Budget 3-4 hours a week to work through the online asynchronous content.

Course materials become available online on the scheduled course start date and remain accessible for one month after the course ends.

Want to know more about learning a language online? Read Dr. Julie Dahl's blog post about our online course format.

The required textbook, "Themen aktuell 1" is sold by many online vendors. Make sure to look for ISBN number 9783190016907. It is generally available on Amazon.

Want an in-person version of this course in Madison, WI? Check our course listing for availability.

Sections anticipated for spring 2025 (See Upcoming Dates for open sections and more detail):

Thursdays, Jan. 16–April 10, 5:30–6:30 p.m. CT (No virtual conversation on March 27)

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Earn Continuing Education Hours

By participating in this class you will earn:

Instructional Hours 35
University of Wisconsin Continuing Education Units 3.5

Explanation of Continuing Education Hours

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Program Questions?

Contact Chris Moore at christopher.moore@wisc.edu or 608-262-7389

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Meet your instructors

Alla Schwartz

(MA, Cherkasy National Bohdan Khmelnytsky University) has been teaching German language and culture for more than 10 years. Her diverse background and rich experience help her students better understand themselves and the world. She is passionate about creating a welcoming environment for her learners and enthusiastic about sharing her experiences with them.

Rose Stephenson

(MA, Middlebury College) lived for many years in Germany. She has taught Continuing Studies courses in German for more than 20 years. She brings enthusiasm and passion into her classes. She loves working with adult learners of all ages.

What Attendees Are Saying

"Ms. Stephenson's enthusiasm and passion for German is contagious!"
Jaime Dorfman
"The enthusiasm of the instructor made the class enjoyable."
James Fortier