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German Courses in North America

German courses in North America with Cactus Language Training

Being able to speak German is an extremely valuable asset in the world of both work and play. Learning German will enable you to enjoy not only Germany but also Switzerland, Austria and Luxembourg. It will also make you a relatively rare commodity in the competitive international job market of today.

Cactus offers group evening courses, private tuition and corporate language training in New York. Choose from a wide range of languages, course formats and ability levels to suit you.

Course Summary

  • Small Classes
  • Lively course format
  • Native-speaker qualified teachers
  • Includes course book / materials

Cactus Level 1 German Courses

Is this your level? I have no knowledge or understanding of the language, other than perhaps a few key words and expressions. I have no real idea about the grammar, and have a very limited vocabulary.
I know more German or take our level test.

10-week Courses

Locations AvailableDay TimesStart DatesPrice
BostonTue
6:30-8:30pm
10 Apr$269
New York 32nd and 5thMon
6:15-8:15pm
16 Apr$299
TorontoTue
6:30-8:30pm
10 Apr$269
New York 32nd and 5thThu
6:15-8:15pm
26 Apr$299

5-week Fast Track Courses

Locations AvailableDay TimesStart DatesPrice
New York 32nd and 5thMon+Wed 6:15-8:15pm19 Mar, 7 May$299

1-week Intensive Courses

Locations AvailableDay TimesStart DatesPrice
New York 32nd and 5thMon-Fri 6:00-9:00pm 2 Apr$239

Cactus Level 2 German Courses

Is this your level? I have some knowledge of the language, which I would like to consolidate and extend. I can introduce myself and can describe the immediate world around me. I have come across different grammatical structures, but am not confident of using them. I have a limited ability to communicate and find it difficult to understand the spoken language.
I know more German or take our level test.

10-week Courses

Locations AvailableDay TimesStart DatesPrice
BostonTue
6:30-8:30pm
10 Apr$269
New York 32nd and 5thThu
6:15-8:15pm
26 Apr$299
TorontoTue
6:30-8:30pm
10 Apr$269

5-week Fast Track Courses

Locations AvailableDay TimesStart DatesPrice
New York 32nd and 5thMon+Wed 6:15-8:15pm19 Mar, 7 May$299

1-week Intensive Courses

Locations AvailableDay TimesStart DatesPrice
New York 32nd and 5thMon-Fri 6:00-9:00pm 2 Apr$239

Cactus Level 3 German Courses

Is this your level? I can produce simple sentences and can formulate and respond to simple questions. I have a basic knowledge of grammatical structures, including different tenses and word order, and have enough vocabulary to "survive" in predictable situations.
I know more German or take our level test.

10-week Courses

Locations AvailableDay TimesStart DatesPrice
New York 32nd and 5thTue
6:15-8:15pm
10 Apr$299
TorontoTue
6:30-8:30pm
10 Apr$269

5-week Fast Track Courses

Locations AvailableDay TimesStart DatesPrice
New York 32nd and 5thMon+Wed 6:15-8:15pm19 Mar, 7 May$299

Cactus Level 4 German Courses

Is this your level? I can understand and use simple structures fairly consistently, and can ask and respond to a wide range of simple questions. I have a reasonable idea of how the tense system works, and have an active vocabulary of around 700 words. I can express myself in familiar contexts, although I still make a quite a lot of mistakes.
I know more German or take our level test.

10-week Courses

Locations AvailableDay TimesStart DatesPrice
New York 32nd and 5thTue
6:15-8:15pm
10 Apr$299
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