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    German course for beginners

    Acquire a solid foundation in the German language with the German course for beginners. Get guidance through 1-on-1 personalised lessons tailored by the perfect tutor for you.

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    5-star tutor reviews

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    Subjects taught

    180+

    Tutor nationalities

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    What you will learn in the German course for beginners

    Prepare to embark on an exciting journey with our German course for beginners. A skilled tutor will be there to guide you, customising the learning plan to suit your individual needs and pace. Isn't it great to have a learning experience tailored just for you?

    Skills that you will develop in the German course for beginners

    • Understanding of German grammar rules
    • Expansion of your German vocabulary
    • Ability to engage in everyday German conversations
    • Skills to read and understand German texts
    • Confidence to write in German with clarity

    How Preply German courses work

    1. Select your ideal tutor for your German course for beginners. Then, book a trial lesson of either 25 or 50 minutes before signing up for the course.
    2. You’ll receive a tailored learning plan based on your goals and get a feel for the tutor’s teaching methods. Don’t worry if you’re not completely satisfied. You have the option to switch to a different tutor for free, or claim a full refund.
    3. Once you’ve completed your trial lesson, you’re all set to subscribe! At this stage, you can decide how many lessons you’d like to schedule per week or month. Even after finishing the course, you can continue your learning journey. Feel free to cancel your subscription at any time as per your convenience

    Course mode

    Online, with your favourite tutor

    Course rating

    4.9 (2,934 reviews)

    Course level

    Beginner

    Course duration

    15 hours (Estimated 8 weeks, 2 lessons/week)

    Course price

    Starting at $8 per lesson

    Subscription based

    Once you finish the course, keep learning or cancel your subscription anytime.

    Choose your tutor to start the German course for beginners.

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    165 German teachers available

    • Emi S.

      $

      17

      50-min lesson

      • German

        Speaks

      Emily, German Tutor specializing in German for beginners, Conversations and Exams 🌍 Native German speaker and tutor who specializes in German for beginners, Conversations and Exams. +2 Years of experience.
      🌍 I will mainly teach in English and German.
      🌍 You don't need to prepare learning Materials, I have them. If you would like to use your own learning Materials, you are welcome to do so 😉

      Why choose Emi S.
      "Emi is a great teacher! She is very encouraging and very well organized. She is always prepared for our lessons, provides relevant and helpful homework, and communicates promptly outside lesson time. I highly recommend her! "
      Ioana

      Ioana

      November 20, 2022

    • Hend Z.

      $

      18

      50-min lesson

      • German

        Speaks
      +2

      german teacher for beginners and intermediate Hello there. My name is Hend . I am 36 years old. I am married and I have two Children. I have been learning German for 5 years and teaching German since 2 years. . I can teach you spoken German and teach lessons for beginners and intermediate . I love traveling and learning languages and meeting new people .

      Why choose Hend Z.
      "She is awesome turtor and organized and she answered everything your asking about as well she is friendly and flexible with her shedule i highly recommend her "
      Mohamed

      Mohamed

      August 11, 2022

    • Aldin M.

      $

      25

      50-min lesson

      • German

        Speaks
      +1

      Super tutor for the 5th time in a row! Experienced German Tutor! Are you a newcomer(beginner)? I'm waiting for you! Hello, I'm Teacher Aldin. I'm a native German teacher. Teaching German has been my profession for over 4 years, and I'm here to help you learn the language quickly and easily, especially if you're just starting out as a beginner. 🚀 I have a variety of resources to make your learning experience smooth.

      Why choose Aldin M.
      "Aldin is an amazing tutor. He is very patient, friendly and disciplined. My 9 year old is learning German from him for about a month and i can already see her starting to enjoy the language. She is always looking forward to the next class. We have already got positive feedback from her class teacher. My only regret is not finding him earlier. "
      Farha

      Farha

      January 19, 2024

    • Nikolaus D.

      $

      22

      50-min lesson

      • German

        Speaks
      +1

      Learn German with a native speaker: For beginners (A0) to advanced learners (C1) Hello!
      I come from the beautiful city of Kiel, the capital of Schleswig-Holstein - right in the north of Germany. Besides my mother tongue German, I also speak English (at level B2) and a bit of Spanish (at level A1). In my spare time, I enjoy chess and sailing and I am always interested in learning new languages.

      Why choose Nikolaus D.
      " Niko is a perfect choice for learning Deutsch. I studied with him for over a month. He is the most dedicated and hardworking teacher I have ever known. Danke Niko!"
      Nghĩa

      Nghĩa

      March 10, 2023

    • Ditas A.

      $

      50

      50-min lesson

      • German

        Speaks
      +2

      Professional and certified German teacher, 20 years experience, A1 to C2 Beginners to highly advanced levels. Exam preparation for ÖSD, EPD, TestDaf; IB German etc. Hello,
      my name is Ditas, I am a professional German teacher working at an international school in Europe, with a passion to teach and pass knowledge on to others.
      I am a German native speaker and fluent in French, English and Spanish. I hold a Masters degree and Teacher Certification in German from the University of Vienna, Austria.

      Why choose Ditas A.
      "Ditas is a detail oriented teacher. She always helps me to reach my goals! Highly recommend! "
      Lisa

      Lisa

      September 12, 2021

    • Serafima C.
      Super Tutor

      $

      35

      50-min lesson

      • German

        Speaks
      +3

      With me, German will seem to you the most beautiful and melodious language that you speak! Preparation for A1-B1 exams and interactive lessons for beginner and intermediate level students 🤓:) Hello, my name is Sima. As someone who is deeply in love with the German language, I would be delighted to assist you in learning it.
      📍Please, before you continue reading, I do NOT teach children.
      📍Additionally, don't book a class by me, unless you have a MINIMUM of 2 class sessions time per week 🙏

      Why choose Serafima C.
      "Serafima is a great teacher! She is a very dedicated teacher and seems to do everything in her will to help you if german "
      Bruno

      Bruno

      March 9, 2024

    • Klementyna S.

      $

      30

      50-min lesson

      • German

        Speaks
      +1

      Nauczycielka niemieckiego z praktycznym doświadczeniem Cześć,
      jestem Klementyna. Mieszkam i pracuję we Wrocławiu w małym startupie z Berlina, gdzie na codzień pracuję z klientami z Niemiec, Szwajcarii, Austrii oraz innych krajów.
      Mieszkałam przez 4 lata w Niemczech, gdzie studiowałam medioznastwo oraz spełniałam moje małe marzenie z dzieciństwa pracując jako stewardessa w niemieckich liniach lotniczych
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    • Matthias H.

      $

      20

      50-min lesson

      • German

        Speaks
      +2

      Private tutor with over two years of experience I got an A-Level degree in Germany. I started to study linguistics at Leipzig University in Germany. I have great knowledge of German grammar and advanced knowledge of the English language. I also have a great knowledge of different European and non-European grammar which makes it easy for me to ...

      Why choose Matthias H.
      "matthias is one of the best teachers. he is patient and understanding. I really recommend him to anyone who wants to learn a new language. I get b1 with him in just 6 months. "
      ali

      ali

      March 27, 2023

    • Vedad H.

      $

      20

      50-min lesson

      • German

        Speaks
      +1

      Deutschunterricht für Anfänger und Fortgeschrittene Hallo mein Name ist Vedad und ich komme aus Bosnien und Herzegowina. Ich habe 4 Jahre in Berlin gelebt und dort meine Deutschkenntnisse perfektioniert. Ich bin zur zeit Student der Deutschen Sprache und Literatur.
      Ich habe 6 Jahre Erfahrung als Deutsch Tutor.

      Why choose Vedad H.
      "Der Unterricht mit Vedad ist immer sehr interessant gestaltet. Er erklärt alles verständlich, ist sehr geduldig, verständnisvoll und kommunikativ. Ich freue mich auf jede Stunde, die ich mit ihm habe und kann ihn auf jeden Fall weiterempfehlen. "
      Lara

      Lara

      March 17, 2024

    • Jennifer L.

      $

      24

      50-min lesson

      • German

        Speaks
      +1

      Practice Conversation with me! I'm a native German speaker and fluent in English due to my university studies and work experience in England and Australia. I have travelled quite a few countries and am a good conversation partner.
      I am working as a multiple language teacher for various language institutions and can say that I am a passionate fun teacher.

      Why choose Jennifer L.
      "Jennifer is helping me with improving my german skills. We talk a lot during the lessons and they are never boring. It feels like talking to a friend! She also gives me homework, so that I can excersise more during the day (which I like) and every lesson is organized in order to achieve my goal. I highly reccomend her!"
      Greta

      Greta

      February 1, 2021

    Why Preply is the best site to learn german online

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    Luiz

    Luiz

    with Nane

    Excellent! Her patient, knowledge and interest in teaching German is gorgeous and definitely makes the difference. These characteristics are fundamental to make us feel comfortable in the learning process and get better in the language. Vielen Dank!

    Enrique

    Enrique

    with Theresa

    Was a quick but great introduction to know how are we gone structure our sessions. Eager to have my next session with Theresa.

    Julia

    Julia

    with Ляман

    Lyaman creates a great atmosphere for a student to learn such a hard language as German. Always very supportive, she guided me through A1, A2, and B1 and now I am doing Berufssprache. I highly recommend her as a tutor! It is always joyful to learn with her.

    Damian

    Damian

    with Jennifer

    she was very kind and explained everything in a really good way and answering all my questions with patience.

    Areeb

    Areeb

    with Sebastian

    Sebastian is the most patient man I have ever met, and he is really helpful in getting the basics of german language right. I would highly recommend him.