Welcome to the Tacoma German Language School! We are glad you have found us online and hope to see you in one of our classrooms soon. TGLS has provided high-quality language and cultural programs for studenst of all ages.

Our classes are held on Saturdays, with evening summer classes and a week-long summer camp during June/July.

 For information about upcoming events please scroll down.

Summer Day Camp 2012 for children ages 4 - 12

Monday, July 23, 2012 - Saturday, July 28, 2012

Monday - Friday: 9 am - 2 pm, Saturday 9 am - 12 noon.

Please call (360) 438-6528 to receive a brochure or send an e-mail to: tgls.tacoma@comcast.net or click on the link below to download a registration brochure.

To download the summer camp brochure click on the link below:

Summer Day Camp 2012 Registration brochure

Summer Evening Classes for adult students

June 5 - July 17 (no school July 3), Tuesday nights 6.00 pm - 8.30pm.

Please call (360) 438-6528 to receive a brochure or send an e-mail to: tgls.tacoma@comcast.net or click on the link below to download a registration brochure.

To download the summer camp brochure click on the link below:

Adult Classes Summer 2012 Registration brochure

Maifest (May festival) April 28, 11am - 1pm.

For more information please scroll down or check the Calendar

Snow make-up day is scheduled for May 12, 2012.

The primary focus is on conversation, although reading and writing area also part of the curriculum. The curriculum gives review/reinforcement and is spiraled for development. Children rotate from age-based homerooms to proficiency groupings for part of each session. All of our adult classes use a communicative approach, emphasizing conversation and include reading, writing, and grammar.

Tacoma German Language School is supported by:

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Maifest (May festival)

 At 11 am in the Community Center at Christ Lutheran church.

Admission free

featuring the Enzianer Schuhplattler (German folk Dancers), craft tables and games for children.

Refreshments will be served.

Summer Day Camp 2012 (children ages 4-12)

July 23 - July 28, 2012