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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 (3,022 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.

    Price per lesson
    $1$40+
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    169 German teachers available

    • Emi S.

      $

      17

      50-min lesson

      First lesson is free
      First lesson is free
      • 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.
      "Nice teacher with explanations very clear "
      Danillo

      Danillo

      November 2, 2023

    • Aldin M.

      $

      25

      50-min lesson

      First lesson is free
      First lesson is free
      • 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 a good tutor with flexibility in his teaching method. He is following student`s educational needs and goals and is giving his best to assist the student through creativity and fun. Frank recommendation. "
      Milan

      Milan

      August 28, 2023

    • Nikolaus D.

      $

      22

      50-min lesson

      First lesson is free
      First lesson is free
      • 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.
      "Nikolaus is a very kind person and a great tutor. I just started my german lessons with him and i already feel an improvement in conversation skills. I feel like it was a great decision to choose him and i recommend him to everyone who wants to improve their german skills. "
      Julia

      Julia

      February 14, 2023

    • Matthias H.

      $

      20

      50-min lesson

      First lesson is free
      First lesson is free
      • 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 an excellent teacher. He does not neglect any aspect of learning German. He understands your needs and level perfectly and encourages you to speak right away, while explaining the rules of grammar with great precision. In this way, improvements are fast and solid. He provides a lot of material (exercises, vocabulary lists) and is very willing to create new material according to your needs. He is also very kind and patient and is pleasant to chat with. Finally, he tries his best to meet your time requirements for lessons. After starting with other teachers, I came to Matthias and after 2 months of weekly lessons I feel I have made a lot of progress. I strongly recommend him ! "
      Lorenzo

      Lorenzo

      May 1, 2023

    • Marija M.

      $

      12

      50-min lesson

      First lesson is free
      First lesson is free
      • German

        Speaks
      +2

      German for beginners (A1), Goethe preparation (A1) Hello,
      I am Maria and I teach German beginners (A1), Goethe preparation (A1), English and Serbian.
      I look forward to sharing my knowledge of languages with you!
      Welcome!
      German- I teach beginners (A1)
      The textbook will be used as base, but other materials and methods will be used also.

      Why choose Marija M.
      "I'v been taking several classes with her and I am always looking forward to talking with her. Not only I can improve my English but also I can share about her thoughtful thinking through talking with her. I think she is a real teacher. If you wanted to share various topics in English, she would be the only best choice. As always thanks a lot teacher Marijia."
      홍승민

      홍승민

      December 13, 2019

    • Oxana B.

      $

      14

      50-min lesson

      First lesson is free
      First lesson is free
      • German

        Speaks
      +1

      Tutor for Beginners and Seniors, German Native! Hello! I am native from Germany with a broad range of experience in teaching.
      I teach business, professional and academic German.
      I design my lessons using coursebooks, diaporamas or videos.
      I really enjoy teaching and German is my passion!
      I have many years of teaching experience (face - to -face and online)

    • Jennifer L.

      $

      25

      50-min lesson

      First lesson is free
      First lesson is free
      • 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.
      "Hi everyone!☺️ I'd like to say that Jennifer is very encouraging tutor and a nice person, who has a lot of experience to share. The process of learning is well-organised and relaxed, the materials are selected beforehand. Jennifer has a light and easy way of explaining the grammar rules. Lessons run very smoothly, and we discuss some up-to-date insights on life in Germany and the way people use language these days. She always starts our classes with a smile and encourages to speak German since the beginning. She is very patient and pays attention to the parts of the lesson you need to practice more and help you to correct it and do better. I started to feel the progress right after a couple of lessons with Jennifer. I would recommend anyone who is trying to perfect and improve their German to schedule a lesson with her. "
      Stanislava

      Stanislava

      August 31, 2020

    • Olga K.

      $

      25

      50-min lesson

      First lesson is free
      First lesson is free
      • German

        Speaks

      Practice-oriented teaching of the German language with four years of industry experience Hello, my name is Olga. I live in southern Germany and have several years of industry experience in teaching German for beginners and advanced learners. I also cover regional studies and culture of German-speaking countries in my lessons. I am looking forward to teaching you the German language in a practice-oriented way.

      Why choose Olga K.
      "Olga is an excellent educator. She is an excellent German teacher. She comes down to the student's level in order to better comprehend and teach him/her. She is someone I wholeheartedly endorse to anyone looking to learn German. "
      muhammad

      muhammad

      February 21, 2024

    • Robin D.

      $

      35

      50-min lesson

      First lesson is free
      First lesson is free
      • German

        Speaks
      +1

      Native German Coach🏠💼: Working & Living Successfully in 🇩🇪 | Speaking confidently 🗣with an experienced Teacher!🌟 Welcome to your journey towards confident German speaking and work success in Germany! :) 👔🏠
      It's fantastic to have you here! I'm Robin, your teacher and coach, supporting you in getting a German job and feeling confident your new everyday life in germany.

      Why choose Robin D.
      "Robin has been a great tutor. He creates a very comfortable environment for learning. Since learning with him I've become much more confident in my conversational skills. I am not afraid to ask questions and he's very attentive with where I can improve. "
      Brad

      Brad

      April 28, 2023

    • Lucy Birgit M.
      Super Tutor

      $

      28

      50-min lesson

      First lesson is free
      Super Tutor
      First lesson is free
      • German

        Speaks
      +2

      Mit Begeisterung Deutsch lernen - für Anfänger und Fortgeschrittene Guten Tag, liebe Deutschschüler,
      ich heiße Lucy und lebe abwechselnd im Senegal/ Westafrika und Deutschland.
      Auf meinen Reisen um die Welt habe ich Englisch und Französisch viel besser gelernt als durch irgendwelche Bücher. Gerne kann ich Dir Zusammenhänge, wenn nötig, auch in diesen Sprachen erklären.

      Why choose Lucy Birgit M.
      "Lucy is so great to work with. She is so patient and creative with her teaching. You can tell she really wants to see her students succeed. I have been working with her for about 4 months and have seen a major improvement in my German!"
      Leah

      Leah

      May 16, 2024

    Why Preply is the best site to learn german online

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    Our German students love us

    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.