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Our professional German tutors provide online one-on-one lessons and courses to improve your language skills in a fun and interactive way. Learn German from home, at your own pace and schedule, with beginner to advanced level classes and courses to choose from.

Learn German with the teacher Michal.
5.0

370 Lessons

Michalid verified
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Professional Teacher
Speaks :German
C2
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Polish
Native
·French
C1
·English
B2
+2

I've been teaching German for over 10 years. During this time I have helped many people to learn the language from the beginning or to further develop their existing language skills. Many of my students successfully take the German certificates such as Goethe Certificate or ÖSD. Others work in different professions in the German language in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

USD 15.00/trial
Available 17:00 Today
Learn German with the teacher Kareem Alaswar.
5.0

4 Lessons

Kareem Alaswarid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :German
C2
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Arabic
Native
·English
B1

Friendly German Tutor | Start Speaking German Today I specialize in teaching German for absolute beginners (A1 level). I am patient, friendly, and organized. I understand that starting a new language can feel difficult, so I focus on building confidence step by step. I help my students understand grammar in a simple way and practice speaking from the first lesson.

USD 5.00/trial
Learn German with the teacher Dragana.
5.0

1,744 Lessons

Draganaid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :German
C2
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Serbian
Native
·Bosnian
C2
·Croatian
C2
·Montenegrin
C2
·English
C1
+1

👩🏻‍🏫👩🏻‍💻I have eight years of experience in teaching German (in person and via Skype, Teams, Zoom, Google Meet...). The language goals I specialize in are: daily life conversations, work interactions, cultural norms/politeness, speaking confidence, job interviews, writing improvement, immigration language tests, language proficiency tests etc. I am very organized, adaptable, friendly, reliable and patient. 🤝You can book an informal lesson with me so we can get to know each other better and I can understand your needs.

USD 10.00/trial
Available 14:00 Today
Learn German with the teacher Celine Eckwright.
5.0

4,933 Lessons

Celine Eckwrightid verified
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Community Tutor
Speaks :German
Native
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English
Native
·French
C2
·Japanese
C2
·Spanish
C2

An FBI-inspired method to help you speak sooner I was born in Germany and moved to the United States when I was twenty. I have been teaching while pursuing my acting career in New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Germany. I have taught adults and children from many backgrounds for more than 25 years. I teach German and English at all levels, and beginners in French and Japanese. My teaching is clear, encouraging, and structured. Students describe me as patient, positive, and easy to understand. I want you to feel safe speaking, making mistakes, and improving step by step. What makes my approach special is that I use language-learning principles inspired by how institutions such as the CIA and FBI train languages: quick recall, immediate sentence building, and active speaking from the beginning. The key is not just memorizing words, but using them instantly. We practice vocabulary through interval recall while forming real sentences, so your brain learns to retrieve the language naturally. I also use pictures for simple prompt-and-response conversations. This helps even beginners speak from the start: I show or describe something, ask guided questions, and help you answer in complete sentences. CANCELLATION POLICY I have a 24-hour cancellation policy. Please use the italki system to reschedule or cancel lessons with more than 24 hours’ notice. Please do not request rescheduling within 24 hours. If you cannot attend, let me know and schedule a new lesson online. I appreciate you and value your time.

USD 29.00/trial
Available 18:00 Today
Learn German with the teacher Beyza.
5.0

3,304 Lessons

Beyzaid verified
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Community Tutor
Speaks :German
Native
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English
C2
·French
B1
·Turkish
B1
+1

✨ Hey nice to meet you , Hallo schön dich kennenzulernen 🤗 As a German living in France, I understand firsthand how challenging — yet rewarding — learning a language can be. With me, you’ll have a friendly, sincere, and patient teacher by your side. 😊 I encourage you to make mistakes, no matter how often, because making mistakes is essential to improving and growing stronger every day. #German B1 preparation #Conversation training #Business German #Exam preparation

USD 10.00/trial
Learn German with the teacher Kimon.
5.0

454 Lessons

Kimonid verified
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Community Tutor
Speaks :German
Native
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English
Native
+1

Native German teacher delivering authentic, engaging lessons. - Can't wait to meet you :) In my classes, there are no dry lessons with endless grammar rules – I teach German naturally, adapting to your level and goals, whether you're starting out or already have some knowledge. I’m open, patient, and here to support you, so you feel comfortable and confident speaking. Mistakes are part of learning, and together we make German a language you can truly use.

USD 22.00/Hour
Learn German with the teacher Jack ADONG.
5.0

2,687 Lessons

Jack ADONGid verified
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Community Tutor
Speaks :German
C2
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French
Native
·English
C1
+1

J’enseigne l’allemand au lycée comme Langue Vivante II et aussi le français. J' enseigne le français en ligne depuis 7 ans.

USD 6.00/trial
Available 16:45 Today
Learn German with the teacher Nastassia Safrankova.
5.0

400 Lessons

Nastassia Safrankovaid verified
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Community Tutor
Speaks :German
C2
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Belarusian
Native
·Russian
Native
·English
B1
+1

Сертифицированный преподаватель немецкого языка с опытом преподавания 5+ лет! Я предлагаю высококачественные занятия по немецкому языку, ориентированные на ваши цели и уровень подготовки. Моя программа включает в себя улучшение произношения, использование актуальных учебных материалов и индивидуализированный подход к каждому ученику. I offer high-quality German language classes, taking into account your goals and level of knowledge. My program includes work on pronunciation, the use of modern educational materials and an individual approach to each student.

USD 9.00/trial
Learn German with the teacher Benjamin.
5.0

117 Lessons

Benjaminid verified
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Community Tutor
Speaks :German
Native
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English
C2
·Japanese
C1
+1

German teacher speaking Japanese and English Ich liebe Sprachen zu lernen und anderen Leuten beizubringen. Nach der Uni lernte ich Japanisch durch Sprachaustausch. Dabei unterstützte ich Japaner in Deutschland beim Deutschlernen – vom Anfänger bis Fortgeschrittene. Ich weiß, wie schwer der Anfang ist: Sprechen fällt oft schwer, Grammatik verunsichert. 大学卒業後、言語交換を通して日本語を学びました。その中でドイツに住んでいる多くの日本人と出会い、初心者から上級者までドイツ語学習をサポートしてきました。 最初は難しく感じることがあるのを、私はよく分かっています。話すのが怖かったり、文法に自信がなかったりしますよね。レッスンでは、たくさん話してもらうことと、安心して学べる雰囲気を大切にしています。 I love learning languages and teaching them to others. After university, I learned Japanese through language exchange. During that time, I supported learners in Germany, from beginners to advanced.

USD 7.50/trial
Available 04:30 Tomorrow
Learn German with the teacher Anastasia.
5.0

435 Lessons

Anastasiaid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :German
C2
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Russian
Native
·Ukrainian
Native
·French
C2
·Norwegian
C2
·English
C1
·Italian
C1

I mainly apply the communicative, audio-lingual, and direct methods which make lessons more interactive. All lessons are tailored to the learning preferences of a particular student to increase motivation and make the lesson more engaging. I also prepare for high level language exams (C1 Goethe Zertifikat for German and French DALF)

USD 25.00/Hour
Available 22:30 Today
Learn German with the teacher Katharina Kurth.
5.0

33 Lessons

Katharina Kurthid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :German
Native
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English
C2
+2

Native German tutor — patient, flexible, conversational I don't have a fixed method I impose on every student. Some people want to jump straight into conversation; others want to work through a text or build up their reading first. I'm happy either way — my job is to figure out what actually works for you and go from there. What I do bring is patience, and a learner's perspective. Having picked up several languages myself, I know how disorienting the early stages can feel, and I know that progress isn't always linear. I won't rush you, and I won't make you feel bad for revisiting something you thought you'd already nailed. If you're a complete beginner or somewhere in the middle and feeling a bit stuck, I'd love to work with you.

USD 10.00/trial
Learn German with the teacher Joerg Berlin Deutsch.
5.0

4,160 Lessons

Joerg Berlin Deutschid verified
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Community Tutor
Speaks :German
Native
·
English
B2

Let's expand together your german language comfort-zone for more speaking confidence! Hello, I'm Jörg, born in Germany and living in Berlin. For over 14 years, I’ve been helping others improve their German. It all started with an invitation to Warsaw, Poland, to work as a native-speaking assistant. I gradually began teaching my own students and classes, and for the past few years I’ve also been teaching online, such as here. Since a few years now, I have been accompanying language learners here with great joy and view learning as an exchange of language, culture, and knowledge. Thank you for the many opportunities. It is a pleasure for me to take a few steps together with you into the German language. My focus is to develop your german skills for to be ready to use. Flexible learning options for all purposes: - whether you're visiting Germany, - studying, working, - new to the country, - or planning to stay permanently. Tell me your specific needs. My focus is to develop your german understanding/listening/speaking/reading/writing skills for to be ready to use. From day one we communicate in German and move on naturally. - In our trial lesson we can talk about your needs and wishes for your personal progress. - In our conversation classes we will talk about almost everything and how to talk about it. - In our exam preparation classes we will consistently prepare primarily the oral exams. Of course English is a transmitting language for us. Because sometimes is German not enough yet.

USD 7.00/trial
Learn German with the teacher Nikolina.
5.0

807 Lessons

Nikolinaid verified
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Community Tutor
Speaks :German
C2
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Croatian
Native
·English
C2
+1

Personalized, effective lessons with encouragement, motivation and support 🚀 🌟 As a teacher I’m supportive, adaptable and patient. My approach is focused on building your confidence, so you feel inspired to practice (on your own as well) and improve. Speaking is like any other skill – the more you practice it - the better you become at it. I help students understand grammar clearly, and use natural vocabulary and expression. Many of my students say they feel confident speaking after just a few lessons.

USD 13.00/trial
Learn German with the teacher Anne H..
5.0

254 Lessons

Anne H.id verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :German
Native
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English
C1
·Spanish
C1

German with Mindfulness – Language Coaching Ich habe einige Erfahrung im Unterrichten von Deutsch und Spanisch für Lernende aller Altersgruppen – von Kindern bis zu Erwachsenen. Ein besonderer Schwerpunkt meiner Arbeit liegt auf dem Unterrichten von Kindern und Jugendlichen. Durch meine Erfahrung als Sozialarbeiterin habe ich viele Schüler*innen mit Neurodiversität (z.B. ADHS, Autismus-Spektrum-Störung) begleitet, die schulische Schwierigkeiten hatten. In dieser Arbeit ist es mir wichtig, jedes Kind dort abzuholen, wo es steht, realistische Ziele zu entwickeln, Stärken zu entdecken und Lernblockaden zu überwinden.

USD 26.00/Hour
Learn German with the teacher velina.
5.0

10 Lessons

velinaid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :German
Native
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Bulgarian
Native
·English
C1
·Greek
C1
·Russian
C1

Speak German with Confidence (A1- B2)/ Overcome Speaking Fear/ 18 Years Expierence Do you feel nervous when speaking German? I help you speak German calmly and with confidence (A1–B2) – even if you freeze, overthink, or are afraid of making mistakes. I’m Velina – a psychologist, certified DaZ teacher, and licensed German language examiner. With 18 years of teaching experience, I don’t just teach grammar. I help you actually speak. My lessons are structured, calm, and adapted to your pace. You don’t need to be perfect. We work step by step, so you feel safe and start speaking more naturally. I focus on: - reducing speaking anxiety - building confidence and fluency - improving pronunciation and vocabulary - preparing for real-life situations and exams As a professional teacher, I combine psychological expertise with extensive teaching experience. I have taught DaZ and orientation courses and regularly work in vocational schools and high schools. This gives me deep insight into language learning, exam preparation, and real-life communication. In the trial lesson, we focus on calm, structured speaking. I guide you step by step and adapt the pace to your needs. This lesson is especially suitable for learners who feel nervous, blocked, insecure, or afraid of speaking German.

USD 19.50/trial
Available 16:45 Today
Learn German with the teacher Gesa.
5.0

19 Lessons

Gesaid verified
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Community Tutor
Speaks :German
Native
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English
C2
·Spanish
B1

German for professionals – structured, practical, personal I teach adults who want to improve their German for work or everyday life – with a focus on conversation and real-life communication. I also have experience preparing medical professionals for the FSP exam. In my professional life, I’ve helped people from many countries get started in Germany: writing emails and applications, using typical business expressions, and improving spoken German for the workplace or job interviews. Mein Unterricht ist praxisnah, klar strukturiert und auf deine beruflichen Ziele abgestimmt.

BusinessKids
USD 43.00/Hour
Available 16:45 Today
Learn German with the teacher Jan.
5.0

100 Lessons

Janid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :German
C2
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Polish
Native
·English
C2
+4

Certified TELC-examiner and professional German teacher with 6 years+ experience and C2 exam passed. My classes are 100% tailored to YOU. I do not teach according to any one-size-fits-all scheme. I try to understand YOU and your individual learning style. I do not take on too many students so that I can fully focus on the needs of a smaller number. Quality goes over Quantity. I expect my students to be open to my methods and to be honest with me if they feel something is not to their liking. As a teacher I make sure that my students feel respected and comfortable. There is no space for ANY kind of discrimination in my classes and I will never ever give you the feeling you are being judged.

Test Preparation
USD 10.00/trial
Available 17:00 Today
Learn German with the teacher Tanja.
5.0

828 Lessons

Tanjaid verified
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Professional Teacher
Speaks :German
Native
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English
C1
·Spanish
B2
+2

German for clear, confident and precise communication I am a German language teacher and native speaker, specialising in adult learners who want to use German precisely and confidently – not just to get by, but to express themselves clearly in professional and complex situations. My teaching combines over ten years of professional experience in communications and public relations with an internationally recognised qualification: a university certificate in German language teaching from Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, awarded in cooperation with the Goethe-Institut. I work in a focused, learner-centred way – guiding the learning process actively while maintaining a calm and supportive atmosphere. My teaching emphasises clarity, precision of expression and conscious language use, supported by targeted grammar work where helpful. At the start, we clarify your goals, preferences and current needs. This may include conversation, grammar, exam preparation or specific communicative situations. Your objectives form the basis of our work together. Experience has shown that language develops most effectively when used meaningfully. Topics you are genuinely interested in therefore often play a central role in our lessons. Building on this, I guide the learning process with structure and clear orientation – so that your German develops in a purposeful and sustainable way.

USD 27.00/trial
Learn German with the teacher Marie Weicke.
5.0

192 Lessons

Marie Weickeid verified
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Professional Teacher
Speaks :German
Native
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English
C2
·Portuguese
C2
·Spanish
C2

Certified Goethe-Institute teacher and examiner with 9 years of experience With nearly a decade of experience at the Goethe-Institut, in addition to my private teaching practice, I specialize in guiding students from their first 'Guten Tag' to advanced, fluent conversations. I am also a certified examiner for all official Goethe-Institut levels (A1 through C1), which means I can provide you with expert guidance and structured preparation if you are aiming to succeed in a certification exam.

Test Preparation
USD 15.00/trial
Learn German with the teacher Anja Z..
5.0

13 Lessons

Anja Z.id verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :German
Native
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English
C2
+1

Certified teacher with over 6 years of teaching experience. Hallo, ich bin Anja, gebürtige Norddeutsche mit einer Leidenschaft fürs Reisen und Sprachen. Nach acht Jahren als Physiotherapeutin habe ich die Welt erkundet: Australien, Neuseeland, Cook Islands, Kreuzfahrtschiffe, Europa und den Nahen Osten. Heute lebe ich in British Columbia, Kanada, und leite im Sommer ein Wassersportzentrum. Im Winter unterrichte ich Deutsch in Mexiko. Durch meine internationalen Erfahrungen bringe ich einen besonderen Blick auf die deutsche Sprache mit. Ich unterstütze besonders Menschen, die Deutsch für Alltag, Reisen oder Arbeit brauchen und Wert auf authentische Kommunikation legen. Wenn du praxisnahes Deutsch lernen möchtest, das dich wirklich weiterbringt, bist du bei mir richtig.

USD 12.00/trial
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Frequently asked questions about learning German on italki

How do I find the right German teacher for me?

When searching for the right German tutor, there are a few factors to consider.

First, look for a teacher who specializes in teaching German to learners at your level, whether you’re a beginner or advanced. Consider your learning style and the teaching methods used by the teacher.

It’s also important to find a teacher who is a native German speaker and has experience teaching German to students with similar goals as you. You can read reviews and ratings from other students and try a trial lesson to see if the teacher is a good fit.

By taking these factors into consideration, you can find the right German teacher for your needs.

Are the German classes suitable for beginners?

Yes, the German classes offered on italki are suitable for beginners. In fact, there are many German tutors who specialize in teaching beginner-level students. These tutors are experienced in teaching the basics of the German language, such as grammar rules, vocabulary, pronunciation, and sentence structure. They use a variety of teaching methods to help beginners learn German quickly and effectively, including interactive activities, exercises, and games. Moreover, the one-on-one nature of the online lessons allows the tutor to tailor the teaching approach to the specific needs and learning style of the student. With consistent practice and guidance from a qualified tutor, even complete beginners can make significant progress in learning German.

Can I learn German at my own pace?

Yes, with italki’s online German classes, you can learn at your own pace. Our teachers are available at flexible hours, allowing you to schedule your lessons when it is convenient for you. You can take as many or as few lessons as you need to meet your language goals. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced learner, our teachers will tailor their lessons to suit your needs and help you progress at a comfortable pace. Additionally, our online platform allows you to access your lesson materials and review them at your own pace, giving you the flexibility to learn German on your own schedule.

How do I pay for the online German lessons and classes?

At italki, we offer a variety of payment methods to make it easy and convenient for you to pay for your online German lessons. You can use major credit and debit cards such as Visa, Mastercard, and American Express, as well as PayPal and other e-wallets. All transactions are processed securely through our payment system, so you can rest assured that your personal and financial information is protected. If you have any questions about payment options or need help with the payment process, our customer support team is always available to assist you.

What kind of online German courses are available on italki?

italki offers a variety of online German courses to suit different learning styles, levels, and goals. You can choose from private lessons with a professional teacher, group classes with other students, or self-study courses. Private lessons are tailored to your specific needs and can cover a wide range of topics, including grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and conversation. Group classes provide a more interactive and social learning experience, and cover a range of topics from beginner to advanced levels. Self-study courses offer flexibility and convenience, allowing you to learn German at your own pace and on your own schedule. Some courses also offer certification upon completion, which can be useful for professional or academic purposes.

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