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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 (2,852 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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    163 German teachers available

    • 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 has been teaching my 11 year old son to improve his German. He is an excellent teacher, my son loves his lessons with him. I can highly recommend him!"
      Viktoria

      Viktoria

      September 28, 2023

    • Natalia M.

      New

      tutor

      $

      30

      50-min lesson

      • German

        Speaks
      +3

      Over 15 years' experience in teaching German language, including preparation for international certifications and business communications from beginners to advanced levels. My name is Natalia and I am a German teacher with over 15 years' experience in teaching the German language to children and adults, including preparation for international certifications and business communications from beginners to advanced levels.

    • David J.
      Super Tutor

      $

      39

      50-min lesson

      • German

        Speaks
      +3

      Full-time online tutor / German native speaker / Master's degree in Business Administration / Conversation / German for beginners & advanced learners Hello, my name is David. I have a Master's degree in Business Administration. I love to meet new people, cultures and languages. I am an open-minded person and I love adventure. So, together with my family, I emigrated from Germany to South America in September 2022 and I have also changed my career.

      Why choose David J.
      "Very thoughtful in his approach and always prepared. He gets me to speak and corrects my frequent mistakes appropriately, with a good balance of examples and explanation. Highly recommend and I can’t say enough good things about David. He helped me make great progress!"
      Sally

      Sally

      April 20, 2023

    • 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

    • 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.
      "Patient teacher who is able to explain complex grammar in simple terms. Really seen progress over the past 6 months and would highly recommend."
      Ameen

      Ameen

      April 14, 2023

    • Marija M.

      $

      12

      50-min lesson

      • 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.
      "Marija is a friendly, helpful and knowledgeable teacher. Her method of teaching is very effective and practical. I enjoyed every classes that I had and learned a lot, I would definitely recommend it to my friends and family. "
      Farshad

      Farshad

      September 17, 2019

    • Oxana B.

      $

      14

      50-min lesson

      • 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)

    • Olga K.

      $

      25

      50-min lesson

      • 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

    • Florian E.
      Super Tutor

      $

      25

      50-min lesson

      • German

        Speaks
      +2

      German tutor for beginners and advanced students alike! The skills I can teach reach from basic day-to-day German to profound grammatical explanations as needed. Whether you want to chat with friends or seek to gain knowledge on professional or academic German, there is almost nothing, that I can't help you with.

      Why choose Florian E.
      "Not one of. But THE best german tutor/teacher i have ever seen. Florian is a very nice and funny teacher that engages with me many times to make the learning more easy. Definitely recommend!"
      Walid

      Walid

      April 23, 2024

    • Robin D.

      $

      35

      50-min lesson

      • 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

    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.