Trial lessons are for getting to know each other. We can have a relaxed conversation to find out the way you want to improve, what goal you want to reach etc. Looking forward to meet you.

Probestunden sind für ein erstes Kennenlernen gedacht. Bei einer entspannten Unterhaltung finden wir heraus, welche Ziele Du hast. Deine Wünsche und Vorstellungen über das Wie werden sicher thematisiert. Ich freue mich darauf, Dich kennenzulernen.

Dear student, thank you for your interest!

Practicing oral German, sometimes it's that simpel! 
Let's have a conversational class to practice your German! Talking freely is the goal, so let's have a small talk! I am up to date about recent news in Germany, politics, culture or history. Do you plan to travel or are living in Germany actually? I can help on all of these topcs. I promise we will have a lot to talk about my home country Germany or about Japan where I am currently living. 

I am a very emphatic teacher, well educated teaching online. I have many years of teaching experiences and a mother of three multilangual kids. Looking forward having you in my class. 

ACTUAL LESSON LENGTH: app. 25/40/50 minutes (so that I have time to take some notes and get ready for the next student)

Free Talk - General German without Material and Homework ++ A2 and higher ++

This lesson focuses on improving pronunciation for students at the B1 level and above. The primary goal is to help learners refine their spoken German, making their speech clearer and more natural. The lesson focuses for example on introducing and polishing common German sounds that are challenging for non-native speakers, such as the "ch" sound in "ich" versus "ach," and the different vowel sounds like "ü," "ö," and "ä." 

I am using a variety of practice exercises to train the tongue and vocal cords, focusing on minimal pairs (words that only differ in one sound, such as "viel" vs. "fiel") to highlight subtle differences in pronunciation. Students are encouraged to repeat these words aloud, paying close attention to their mouth position and breath control. Audios and videos of native speakers provide a model for correct pronunciation, allowing students to compare their attempts with the target sounds.

"The Sound of German" covers intonation and stress patterns in German. Emphasis is placed on the rise and fall of pitch, especially in questions versus statements. I explain how stress on different syllables can change the meaning of a word (e.g., "umfahren" as a verb vs. noun) and provide practice sentences for students to repeat. 

To further solidify your skills, you will read short dialogues or texts aloud, followed by comments or corrections in a supportive and empathic environment. Phonetic symbols may also be introduced to familiarize students with the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) to aid in accurate pronunciation.

By the end of the lesson, students will have practiced key sounds, intonation patterns, and stress rules, leaving with a deeper understanding of how to pronounce German more confidently and correctly. Continuous practice is encouraged to make pronunciation improvements a permanent part of your spoken German.

+++ The Sound of German +++

The course is perfect if you would like to learn German from scratch or even starting German or if you reached already a certain level of German. 
For Beginners we will use a book called Schritte international NEU which is available for both the A1 and the A2 level. For intermediate students at level B1/B2 we will use the book called Sicher! If you already know some German or if you already use another book, please tell me. 

You will benefit most from this course if you review what we did during the lesson, and if you do homework. During our sessions, we will read and discuss texts, do grammar exercises and a lot of conversation. You always will get a informative feedback. 
Looking forward seeing you in my lesson soon.

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT MY LESSONS: 

ACTUAL LESSON LENGTH: 40/55 minutes (so that I have time to take some notes and get ready for the next student).
I do not offer short 30 min lessons for structured courses. Checking and reviewing the homework and doing other learning content is like rushing through in my experience.