Cultural & Cooking Classes

German Cooking  (4 weeks, 3-hour classes)

Experience the heart of German cuisine right here at the GLS! From crispy Schnitzel and homemade Spätzle to flaky Apfelstrudel, you’ll master beloved dishes from German-speaking countries in our hands-on cooking classes.

Led by one of our talented German language teachers who’s also a passionate cook, these classes take place in our fully-equipped STV kitchen. You’ll learn to create authentic dishes from scratch – and of course, enjoy eating your culinary creations!

No German language skills? No problem! While cooking, you’ll naturally pick up relevant German food vocabulary, adding a cultural dimension to your culinary adventure. Just bring your enthusiasm to the first class; for subsequent sessions, you’ll be asked to contribute specific ingredients.

Due to variable demand, we don’t offer these classes on an ongoing basis. However, if you are interested in attending a cooking class, please use the link below to contact us! We keep a list, and once we have enough people to fill a class, we will schedule one. We expect to do 1-2 of these per year.

German for Travelers

We are happy to announce that we are offering a German for Travelers Course again, starting in January 2025. In this 8-week course you will learn German survival vocabulary and cultural tips for your trip to a German speaking country.

After the course you will be prepared for your trip to a German-speaking country and you will know enough German to successfully navigate situations such as ordering food and drinks in restaurants, obtaining and spending euros, getting help if needed, and much more. 

You will also learn about some “must-see” activities and sights when visiting any given city or town. Learning just these bits of the language can be the magic that makes your visit to Germany truly memorable.

January 13-March 10, 2025
Mondays, 7:45-9:15pm