A1 to C1 language level according to Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)
German for everyday life, work and study.
Learn to communicate in German!
Why should you choose my online lessons?
- Communicative learning method:. At my school, you actively use the German language. You practice speaking by applying everything you learn in theory through innovative exercises, role-plays, presentations, discussions, and dialogues with me and other students in the group. This allows you to continuously improve your language skills. Mistakes are accepted as an important part of the learning process.
- Small groups: In a group of 4 to 5 students, you will have plenty of opportunities to practice speaking, and I can give each student individual attention. I will monitor your progress and advise you on the most efficient way to learn German. Together, we will find the best learning method for you, one that will help you to approach German vocabulary and grammar with ease and enjoyment.
- I am qualified to teach German as a foreign language and have extensive experience in this field. Thanks to my many years of professional experience and teaching skills, I know how to encourage you to speak. I will also make learning easy for you by developing simple but effective exercises and tasks that you can do even when you’re short on time.
- If you would like to take a language exam, (Goethe-Certificate – TestDaF, ÖSD (Österreichisches Sprachdiplom Deutsch = Austrian Language Diploma in German), Telc (The European Language Certificates)), you will be prepared as well as possible, as the learning content is designed in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. You will also receive additional exercises and worksheets free of charge to prepare for the exam. Of course, you can take additional lessons for this purpose.
- Convenient learning from anywhere via Zoom.
- Depending on how much time I have available, I offer free conversation sessions, which can be arranged individually for each course participant.
Why should you choose my online lessons?
Dear German learners,
I welcome you to my online school!
I would like to briefly introduce myself and tell you a few words about my work. I was born in Bavaria (southern Germany) and studied German and English language and literature at Heinrich Heine University in Düsseldorf, where I also lived for a long time. I currently live between Germany and Serbia. My first experience in teaching German I gained during my studies. Later, however, I completed training as a teacher of German as a foreign language at the Goethe-Institute. Five years ago, I started teaching online.
My teaching concept is based on an approach that is as individual as possible, which is why I generally teach small groups of students, which in turn benefits the participants. But I am not the only one contributing to my students’ progress. I could see time and again how they supported each other. After all, it is not always possible to be motivated and eager to learn. Therefore, the support of fellow learners is sometimes crucial for continuing.
Learning German is often a way to get ready for a new chapter in life: better chances on the job market, moving to a German-speaking country, or something like that. Sometimes, however, knowledge of German is the missing piece of the puzzle in this new home, where English as a language of communication is not applicable in every situation. Because even though “everyone” can speak English, at some point you will have to communicate with your colleagues in German and speak to the bakery saleswoman in German. And then I often hear them say: ‘If only I knew the language.’ Just the language. Well, in the beginning was the word, wasn’t it? Okay, maybe not necessarily the German word, but let me help you with that. Complete your whole.
Yours, Tatjana
Options for online courses
Any level from A1 to C1
Group size: from 4 to 5 people
Number of lessons and course duration: 50 / 8 or 12 weeks / A different number of lessons is possible by arrangement.
Schedule: 3x per week or 2x per week
Days: Monday to Friday, in the evenings from 5.30 pm to 8.30 pm. CET (Central European Time) Under certain circumstances, also by arrangement.
Price: Each half-level 500 Euro
I organize the groups according to the needs of the students and their desired lesson dates. Once the group is complete, we’ll set the date for the first lesson.
Payment for the course can be made via PayPal or bank transfer after you have sent your registration or contacted me by email, telephone or text message.
Courses
50 lessons/ 4-5 students
This is ideal for those who prefer a more thorough approach and are not in a hurry.
Extension Course
Of course, it is possible to cover half a level within 50 lessons. All the planned topics and grammar will be covered and what you have learnt will be practised. However, if you would like to practise even more intensively in order to develop routine in speaking, there is another concept for you.
This concept is the result of my experience working with groups whose participants repeatedly expressed a desire to practise more in class. This was not only because they had little or no time to practise at home, but also because they felt the need to practise more intensively in order to become more confident in using the language.
This is the Advanced Course, in which the basics for the transition to the next level are consolidated. This means that we will exceed the planned 50 lessons by an additional 6, 10 or 20 lessons, which are also subject to a charge.
The exact number of additional lessons is not fixed cannot be fixed in advance, as it depends on the pace of the respective group and the language level. It is not uncommon for the group to decide on this concept during the course. However, you can already indicate this wish in the ‘Message’ field when registering.
FAQ
What do you need to participate in the class?
- Stable internet access
- A Computer, laptop or tablet with webcam and microphone
- Headphones
- Internetbrowser
- You’ll receive the learning material for free by email.
The method I use and its advantages
In my online courses, you will acquire language, reading, listening and writing skills, with the learning process focusing on the communicative learning method, which enables you to speak German actively and independently right from the start. As the groups are small, you will have plenty of opportunities to practice speaking.
The course material serves as the basis for various conversation exercises, such as dialogues, discussions, role-plays, etc. For example, you can practice fictional telephone conversations in the workplace. This exercise is suitable for partner work, where you can use new words, expressions and grammatical constructions.
You can have everyday conversations about neighbourhood issues as part of group work by trying to solve a problem in your apartment building. You can also give a short presentation on communication behaviour in the past and present, or lead a discussion about aptitude tests. This allows you to practise new words, expressions and grammar and develop a speaking routine. Don’t worry about making mistakes — they’re an important part of the learning process!
Study groups
Since you learn in small, fixed groups, I can get to know your strengths and weaknesses and address them specifically. Another major advantage of learning in a group is that students support and motivate each other, which contributes to their faster progress. At the beginning, students may be a little reserved, but once they get to know each other, their inhibitions disappear and they begin to express themselves freely. The atmosphere in the classroom is always pleasant and friendly, which is reflected in the performance of the course participants.
And one more thing:
If you miss a session, there is no need to worry. We always repeat everything we did in the last lesson. You will also receive all the necessary documents to catch up on what you missed.
Free consultation on choosing a course
If you are unsure of your language level and which course is right for you, I offer a free consultation. To this end, I will invite you to a short interview and ask you to take a placement test. This will enable me to determine your current level and recommend the most suitable course.
How do I participate in the lesson?
Classes take place via Zoom. You will receive a link and login details by email. To join the session via your web browser, click on the link provided. You will then be asked to download and fill out a file. Once you have completed the form, you will be taken to your classroom.
Overview of language levels of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)
Basic User
A1 (Beginner): At this language level you can understand and use familiar every day and vary basic phrases. You can introduce yourself and ask and answer simple questions.
A2 (Elementary): You can understand and use frequently used expressions and can handle simple, direct exchanges of information. You can also describe in simple terms things around you.
Independent User
B1 (Lower intermediate): You can understand the main points of clear speech or text on familiar matters and write simple connected text on familiar topics. You can also deal with most situations likely to arise while traveling in a language speaking area.
B2 (Upper intermediate): You can understand the main ideas of complex text and you can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity. You can also produce clear, detailed text an a range of subjects.
Proficient User
C1 (Advanced): You can understand a wide range of demanding, long texts and you can express yourself fluently and spontaneously. You can also produce clear, well-structured, detailed text an complex subjects.
C2 (Mastery): You can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. You can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently, and precisely, conveying finer shades of meaning.
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Mark Twain
The Awful German Language
from A Tramp Abroad
Harris and I had been hard at work on our German during several weeks at that time, and although we had made good progress, it had been accomplished under great difficulty and annoyance, for three of our teachers had died in the meantime. A person who has not studied German can form no idea of what a perplexing language it is.
Surely there is not another language that is so slip – shod and systemless, and so slippery and elusive to the grasp. One is washed about in it, hither and hither, in the most helpless way; and when at last he thinks he has captured a rule which offers firm ground to take a rest on amid the general rage and turmoil of the ten parts of speech, he turns over the page and reads, “Let the pupil make careful note of the following exceptions.” He runs his eye down and finds that there are more exceptions to the rule than in stances of it. So overboard he goes again, to hunt for another Ararat and find another quicksand.
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