Since 1990

Exploring the German Language & Lifestyle

YORKVILLE, WAS ONCE AN INTERNATIONALLY FAMOUS SECTION IN NEW YORK CITY FROM THE 30s THROUGH THE 60s. KNOWN AS YORKVILLE/KLEINDEUTSCHLAND. SETTLED BY A POPULATION OF MIDDLE AND EASTERN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES, ITS LARGEST ETHNIC GROUP WAS GERMAN-SPEAKING. IN KEEPING WITH TRADITION AN EFFORT WAS STARTED IN 1990 BY THE YORKVILLE KLEINDEUTSCHLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO PRESERVE SOME OF YORKVILLE'S HERITAGE - NOW LOST FOREVER.

The German Language Learning Club wishes to keep alive, the language and culture of the lost Yorkville/Kleindeutschland in New York City.  Started in 1990 by the Yorkville/Kleindeutschland Historian, Kathy Jolowicz, born and raised in the "Little Germany" of the Upper East Side of German born Parents, the German Language Learning Club has been a catalyst in connecting with the German American populations in the Tri-State area.  Some over century-old establishments still thrive in our area and come together via their festivals, balls, and other educational and social ethnic events.

WE ARE A 34-YEAR-OLD COOPERATIVE OF STUDENTS AND TEACHERS WHO WISH TO PRESERVE THE STUDY OF THE GERMAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE IN AN INFORMAL ENVIRONMENT.

THE FEE IS $400.00 FOR THE 15 WEEK, 30 HOUR COURSE. 

WE OFFER A SMALL PERSONAL  ADULT INTERMEDIATE CLASS AT THE B1 AND B2 LEVELS

Kaffee & Kuchen Pause

 WE MEET WEDNESDAYS FOR 15 WEEKS

 6:00 TO 8:00 PM ON THE UPPER EAST SIDE

 SPRING AND FALL SEMESTERS ONLY

OUR RELAXED PRESSURE-FREE INTERMEDIATE CLASS COMPRISES STUDENTS WHO HAVE HAD SOME PRIOR GERMAN STUDY.

THIS CLASS IS TAILORED TO THE NEEDS OF THE STUDENTS. REVIEWING AND STUDYING GRAMMAR WITH SOME GERMAN CONVERSATION WITH COLLATERAL MATERIAL

Students may join mid-semester at a pro-rated rate.

OUR CLUB MAKES NO PROFIT. WE ARE SUPPORTED SOLELY BY OUR MEMBERS. AND WE OFFER GERMAN LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, SOCIAL, AND CULTURAL EVENTS. WE ALSO MARCH IN THE GERMAN/AMERICAN STEUBEN PARADE EVERY SEPTEMBER. FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF STUDENTS AND TEACHERS ARE INVITED TO JOIN IN THE PARADE AND ALL THE FESTIVITIES DURING GERMAN/AMERICAN MONTH.

For further information: kaj133@aol.com  or 212/249-0125

Teachers Welcome To Apply!