PA Dutch Classes, Spring 2025 - Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced (In-Person and Online)

Schedule

Mon, 24 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

940 Centre Ave, Reading, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19601 | Reading, PA

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Berks History Center is pleased to continue offering in-person and online classes that explore the language and culture of the Pennsylvania Dutch. The Spring 2025 Semester will begin the week of February 24th and conclude the week of April 14th.
Enrolling in a Pennsylvania Dutch class at the Berks History Center offers a fun opportunity for students to enjoy the fellowship of other Pennsylvania Dutch enthusiasts, but more importantly, it allows an opportunity to celebrate and preserve this rich cultural heritage.
During the Spring of 2025, the Berks History Center will offer in-person and online classes, and we will offer three different course levels. All classes will be eight weeks in length. Classes cost $90 for BHC Members (Individual Level Members and above) and $175 for Non-Members. Participants can become a BHC member by signing up online at https://www.berkshistory.org/membership/.
~Beginner Course~
Our Beginner Course is perfect for students with little knowledge of the language, or for more experienced speakers who would benefit from a review. The beginner course introduces students to vocabulary, common phrases, and very basic grammar. This course also includes weekly culture lessons which provide students with a better understanding and appreciation of the people and the communities that speak Pennsylvania Dutch. This course uses a workbook, “A Pennsylvania Dutch Beginner’s Guide,” by instructor, Bradley Smith, which will be provided to all students before the start of class (online students will receive an electronic version).
**Mondays (ONLINE) - 7:00PM to 8:30PM
https://berkshistory.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F11809
**Wednesdays (IN-PERSON) - 1:00PM to 2:30PM
https://berkshistory.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F11810
**Thursdays (ONLINE) - 7:00PM to 8:30PM
https://berkshistory.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F11820
~Intermediate Course~
Our Intermediate Course is ideal for graduates of the Beginner Course or for students with a basic understanding of the language. This course features less discussion of culture and entails a deeper dive into grammar and vocabulary. This eight-week course covers chapters 1-6 of the textbook “Schwetz mol Deitsch!” by Douglas J. Madenford and Joshua Brown, with two weeks for practice and review. Students are required to purchase this textbook on their own, either online or through the BHC's Museum Store.
**Tuesdays (ONLINE) - 7:00PM-8:30PM
https://berkshistory.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F11822
**Wednesdays (ONLINE) - 7:00PM-8:30PM
https://berkshistory.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F11826
~Advanced Course~
Our Advanced Course builds upon its predecessor, continuing the deep dive into grammar and vocabulary, and covering chapters 7-12 of the textbook “Schwetz mol Deitsch!” by Douglas J. Madenford and Joshua Brown. Similar to the Intermediate Level, this eight-week course will include two weeks for practice and review. Students are strongly encouraged to take the Intermediate Course prior to the Advanced level, since the two are closely connected. Students are required to purchase this textbook on their own, either online or through the BHC's Museum Store.
**Wednesdays (ONLINE) - 7:00PM-8:30PM
https://berkshistory.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F11827
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