Learn German in Seattle, WA

Washington Academy of Languages, Seattle:
The Washington Academy of Languages in Seattle, is a language school offering day and evening classes to students of all levels and abilities. Our German classes emphasize modern spoken German. From the first class meeting, students and instructors alike speak as much German as possible. Grammar is studied not as an exclusively abstract system, but as a reference base for active language use.

The majority of classroom time is used speaking German, as opposed to talking about German in English. Culture is also an integral component of all our language courses and is presented through role play and activities while students are learning the language in communicative situations.

At Washington Academy of Languages we follow the natural sequence for acquiring a language: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Class time concentrates primarily on the first two elements. Videotapes are sometimes used in the classroom to enhance listening and speaking instruction. Reading and written homework are assigned on a regular basis and discussed and/or corrected in class. WAL students are usually able to communicate easily with native speakers at the level of grammar and vocabulary they have attained.

What is the age range of students in a typical language class at Washington Academy of Languages?
Classes at Washington Academy of Languages are comprised mostly of university students and adults. While classes at Washington Academy of Languages are generally designed for people of this age range, motivated high school students (juniors and seniors) have successfully completed foreign language group classes. We require that students under the age of 18 first speak with our Director of World Languages prior to enrolling to determine if the class would be appropriate to their needs.

Student Testimonials:
"WAL met all my needs and more.Class sizes were small, providing ample opportunity to ask questions and receive individual attention.WAL is a great institution that fosters interest in and respect for other cultures.”
- Ansel

“I liked the integral and all around exposure to reading, writing, and speaking with a large amount of class interaction and participation.”
- Pam

German I - German VI:
- 30 hours of instruction
- 5 weeks

Intermediate German Conversation:
- 12 hours of instruction
- 3 weeks

German Cinema:
- 30 hours of instruction
- 5 weeks

Washington Academy of Languages is located in Seattle next to Seattle Pacific University and along the beautiful Lake Washington Ship Canal. Downtown Seattle is 10 minutes south, so you can enjoy the area's many attractions.