I prefer learning in a group so hopefully I can meet others I can practice with. The New School and Geothe Institute/DH run $500 for 10 weeks and Berlitz was something like $1450 for 20 weeks (ouch!). Since I'm paying out of my own pocket I need it to be reasonably priced to see if I can get the hang of it.

I'd consider seeking out German-American friendship clubs and/or high school German teachers and college professors. They could probably point you in a few lower-cost directions.

A couple of links for you...

German Learning Opportunities Website

The German-American Community Project, Inc. founded / supported by the German-American community of New York, the German Consulate General, the Goethe Institute, major German cultural institutions and a growing number of corporations, groups and people.

Viel Glück!

I am also looking to learn German in NYC, my job has requested that I gain some basic knowledge and will pay for the course. Any new recommendations or comments?

Geothe Institute or Berlitz.

Private / Immersion = amazing, but higher cost

So just go with group classes, at either or both.

Geothe Institute v. Berlitz. Either one better for individual lessons? Group?

Little Germany :rolleyes:

Deutsches Haus at NYU has terrific courses in conversational and reading courses auf Deutsch. As an adult, I had my choice of Tuesday evening or Saturday morning classes and the fee was very reasonable (~$250) for 10 weeks. The course materials weren't that expensive either and were used for the first three levels.