To provide German language and cultural instruction to children and adults, which will enable them to more fluently communicate in German and to better understand and appreciate German culture and traditions.
LEARNING GERMAN OPENS THE DOORS TO:
OVERVIEW:
The Immanuel German School, a not-for-profit,
non-sectarian and non-discriminatory organization, was founded in 1975 to offer German
language instruction to the children of the Immanuel
Ev. Lutheran Church congregation. Over the years, the program has grown in its
dimension and scope and now attracts pupils from Greater Philadelphia and South Jersey, as
well as the German-American community. In 1991, the first adult classes were offered in
response to numerous requests. Beginner and intermediate level courses are available.
The school places children into classes according to their age and knowledge of German.
State-of-the-art teaching materials, computer programs, and resource library are used by
the professional and native speaker faculty, which attends workshops through the year to
become better acquainted with the newest techniques, methodologies and aids available.
Adult classes emphasize developing conversational skills, as well as learning German
vocabulary and grammar. Cultural and social topics, especially as they differ from
American customs, are also addressed.
The Immanuel German School is a member of the German
Language School Conference and the German
American Chamber of Commerce - Philadelphia.
The Immanuel German School acknowledges with gratitude the generous financial support of the:
CURRENT ENROLLMENT (2006/2007):
127 children enrolled in 13 classes
30 adults enrolled in 4 classes
Total enrollment to date: 3,735 students
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