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Session
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Session Dates
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Holidays (No Class)
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Holiday Make Up Classes
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Winter
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1/27 - 4/7
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Monday, February 17th, President’s Day
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Monday, April 7th
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Spring
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4/14 - 6/24
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Monday, May 26th, Memorial Day
Thursday, June 19th, Juneteenth
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Monday, June 23rd
Tuesday, June 24th
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Summer
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7/7 - 9/15
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Monday, September 1st, Labor Day
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Monday, September 15th
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Fall
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9/29 - 12/11
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Monday, October 13th, Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Tuesday, November 11th, Veteran’s Day
Thursday, November 27th, Thanksgiving
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Monday, December 8th
Tuesday, December 9th Thursday, December 11th |
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Schedule
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Time
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Beginner I
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Tue/Thu 6:00 – 7:40 pm
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Beginner II
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Tue/Thu 6:00 – 7:40 pm
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Intermediate I
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Mon/Wed 6:00 – 7:40 pm
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Intermediate II
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Mon/Wed 6:00 – 7:40 pm
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Contemporary Topics
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Mon/Wed 6:00 – 7:40 pm
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This summer we run only Beginner I & II levels. All times are listed in the Washington, DC Eastern Time Zone.
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Program
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Price
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Tuition 10-week session
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$450
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Registration fee (per course)*
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$25
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Materials**
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Visit the knowledge base for detailed information on ICLS's refund policy.
Class cancellationICLS reserves the right to cancel a class due to lack of enrollment. In the case of lack of enrollment, the registration fee will be refunded.
Student Learning Outcomes, Online German Group Classes
Text used: Lernmedien Wolkenkratzer
Prerequisite: None
Designed for learners who have either completed German Beginner 1 or have basic prior knowledge of the German language, this course builds on the topics and communication skills taught in Beginner I. The emphasis of Beginner 2 is on continued development of learner’s speaking proficiency, this course will continue to expand on more elaborate basicgrammar concepts and listening comprehension skills. Upon completion of the course students will be able to participate in more elaborate basic conversations about work, travel and holidays, and the weather. Students will also be able to understand basic information intended to hold simple conversations with German speakers.
Learners signing up for this class should be able to understand the following text:
Anna trifft Max und fragt ihn, was er am Wochenende macht. Max sagt, dass er am Samstag Zeit hat. Er möchte ein Buch lesen und ins Kino gehen. Anna erzählt, dass ihre Schwester Geburtstag hat. Es gibt eine Party, und sie lädt Max ein. Max möchte kommen, aber er muss zuerst in seinen Kalender schauen. Er hofft, dass er kann. Die Geburtstagsfeier beginnt um acht Uhr und Anna bittet Max, einen Kuchen mitzubringen. Am Ende freuen sich beide auf die Feier und sagen: „Wir sehen uns am Samstag!“
Text used: Lernmedien Wolkenkratzer
Prerequisite: Beginner I
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View Knowledge BaseKey Benefits
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Small Group Classes
Between 4-8 students on average. Maximum of 12.
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Best Value In Washington, D.C.
2 hours; 2 classes per week; 20 classes total; less than $12/hour.
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Highly-Qualified Teachers
Classes taught by experienced and trained teachers with native-level proficiency.
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Emphasis on Speaking and Listening
Lively, task-based exercises.
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Four Sessions Per Year
You can progress from beginner to intermediate in one year.
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Over 50 Years' Experience
Over 50 years' experience in providing engaging foreign language teaching.
"Great instructor. Focuses more on realistic conversation, speaking, and current/relevant topics than on book work or prewritten lesson plans. This is my favorite learning style. Incorporated history, culture, and etymology into instruction. Jens was a good contrast with other teachers who were more book focused. We were able to dive deep into relevant cultural and political topics in Germany and it allowed me to expand my vocabulary outside of certain book themes. This also kept my soul from melting by providing a little more excitement."
Intermediate I Student"The staff at ICLS was the picture of professionalism. I feel they do a wonderful job organizing the courses and they do it in a way to ensure maximum success. The German teachers in particular were outstanding. The teamwork between them was very reflective in the organization of the classes. They balanced cultural lessons with grammar, speaking, listening, reading and writing."
Intermediate II Student"All around excellent and provided extremely valuable insight into Germany. He would always take the time to answer our questions about Germany and the German people, which deepened our understanding of German politics, international relations, culture, economics, and military affairs. We learned so much from Sue."
Beginner I Student