PA Dutch Classes, Spring 2024- Tuesdays 7:00PM Intermediate Online

This selection is for an Online Intermediate class on Tuesdays from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. These courses will be held on the following Tuesdays: 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, and 4/23. Online students will be emailed class Zoom link details at a later date.

Berks History Center is pleased to continue offering in-person and online classes that explore the language and culture of the Pennsylvania Dutch.

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 2024, the Berks History Center will offer both online and in-person classes, and we will offer three different course levels. All classes will be eight weeks in length. Classes cost $70 for BHC members (Individual Level Members and above) and $140 for non-members. Participants can become a BHC member by signing up online at https://www.berkshistory.org/membership/.

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 Deitch by Douglas Madenford and Joshua Brown, with two weeks for practice and review. Students are required to purchase this textbook on their own, but the Berks History Center can provide links to vendors.