The following small group Skype classes have been organized by the Luxembourg American Cultural Society & Center (LACS) in Wisconsin, in collaboration with Learn Luxembourgish.
The Luxembourg American Cultural Society is a nonprofit organization located in Belgium, Wisconsin, with the mission to preserve the roots of our heritage and nurture the leaves of ongoing relationships between Luxembourg and America. The LACS sponsors the Luxembourg American Cultural Center, which includes the Roots & Leaves Museum and the Dooley-Wagner Research Center, the largest research center for Luxembourg studies and genealogy in North America. While preserving Luxembourg American heritage through educational and cultural opportunities; preserving historic artifacts and archival materials; and hosting the annual Luxembourg Fest Weekend, the LACS continues ongoing relationships by collaborating with the Luxembourg government and officials; promoting tourism between Luxembourg and America; and hosting Luxembourg and Luxembourg American visual and performing arts. For more information or questions about the Luxembourg American Cultural Society, please visit the website: www.lacs.lu
Currently available Skype classes to learn Luxembourgish for complete beginners:
Class level: A1 Basics Skype Course for Beginners
Start date: March 3, 2020
Timing: on Tuesdays from 7pm-8pm Luxembourg time (convert to your timezone here)
Lessons of 60 minutes each
Once/week for 8 weeks
5 students in total in this class
Teacher: Sean
SOLD OUT
Class level: A1 Basics Skype Course for Beginners
Start date: March 8, 2020
Timing: on Sundays from 8pm-9pm Luxembourg time (convert to your timezone here)
Lessons of 60 minutes each
Once/week for 8 weeks
5 students in total in this class
Teacher: Sean
SOLD OUT
This is an absolute beginner’s class based on the Learn Luxembourgish book.
How do I know this class is for me: If you don't know any Luxembourgish words yet and have no idea how to construct a Luxembourgish sentence, this class is for you.
How is the class taught: The class takes place online through Skype with a teacher once a week for 8 weeks in a row. Each lesson is 60 minutes long and is taught in English. After each lesson you will have access to online notes that summarize the activities of that day’s class.
How much work is involved: Our goal at Learn Luxembourgish is to advance you in your language learning as quickly as possible, so you will have one class per week and in between classes you will be given preparation material for the next class.
How many people are in each class: There is a maximum of 5 students in each class. You can reserve your spot in a class by clicking on a “reserve your spot” button above.
What is the preparation for each lesson: For each lesson and in their own time, participants study one chapter of the Learn Luxembourgish book (available online here) so in preparation for lesson 1, you’ll need to read chapter 1 of the book and study the vocabulary pertaining to that chapter. Shipping to the US can take between 2 and 6 weeks - please order the book as soon as possible to make sure it arrives in time for the start of your course.
As a group on Skype you will then review the most important grammar/vocabulary topics and get a chance to speak and practise the material learned in that chapter. Participants learn how to form their own basic sentences to communicate at an A1 level for all 8 book topics (which are also the topics of the A1 level as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
What are the requirements in order to participate in the course: if you don’t have it at home already, you’ll need to buy the Learn Luxembourgish book so you can prepare for your lessons. During your lessons, you’ll need access to a computer with internet, and Skype installed. You’ll be viewing lesson material on a web browser on your computer as well as being on a call with your teacher during your lessons. We recommend wearing a headset with microphone to reduce the background noise (the white cable that comes with most smart phones is sufficient). When travelling, some students also view the lesson material on a tablet while running Skype on their smart phone.
What are the topics covered in the course: greeting someone, and making basic small talk; introducing yourself and someone else; telling someone more about yourself; describing a person or a thing; talking about your job and daily routine; talking about your recreational activities and making appointments; asking for something; situating yourself and asking for directions.
This class creates awareness of how the Luxembourgish language works and provides a first introduction.
Special considerations regarding the timing of classes: please note that the US changes to Daylight Savings Time on March 8, and Luxembourg only on March 29, 2020. Our classes always take place in the Luxembourg timezone but you can easily convert that time into your timezone here.
Important Details about our Classes (please click for details)
FAQ - What if you miss a lesson?
Some people are able to join the class even when traveling for work or for pleasure as all you need is an Internet connection and a computer or tablet. Sometimes people only connect on Skype through a mobile phone to listen to the class if they don't have a computer to access the virtual classroom. Our policy is that missed classes cannot be rescheduled or reimbursed. If you’ve missed a lesson, you can ask the teacher if they can meet you 5 minutes before the next lesson to answer any questions you might have about the notes of the lesson you missed. If you require more flexibility, we recommend booking a private one-on-one course, that way, you can custom schedule your lessons with the teacher.
FAQ - What if you change your mind and want to cancel your lessons?
There is a 50€ non-refundable deposit on this A1 Basics class in order to reserve your spot. Cancellations are accepted until immediately after the first lesson.
