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At italki, we offer personalized TestDaF lessons designed to meet your specific needs and goals. Our expert tutors focus on all sections of the TestDaF, including reading comprehension, listening, writing, and speaking.

Learn German with the teacher Diana.
5.0

6,048 Lessons

Diana

Professional Teacherid verified
Test Preparation
Speaks :German
Native
English
+1

Certified online language teacher with over 15 years of experience in teaching German. As a life-long language learner myself, I know learning a new language is a challenging journey, requiring a different rhythm and dynamic based on your individual needs and learning styles. That's why I created different courses to assist you in every step of your German learning journey. I speak four languages, and I’m currently learning the fifth one. My experience in learning languages has a significant impact on my teaching style – I know what works and what doesn’t.

USD 15.00/trial
Learn German with the teacher Ermin.
5.0

8,776 Lessons

Ermin

Professional Teacherid verified
Test Preparation
Speaks :German
Native
English
Bosnian
Italian
French
+3

Learn from a language nerd, speak like a native and ace your exams! I've been teaching German as an online private tutor since 2017. This experience helped me improve my overall teaching skills, creativity, spontaneity and patience. I'd say my teaching style is relaxed and friendly. I know how hard it can be to pick up a new language. That's why I always encourage my students and try to make the lesson enjoyable and fun. I have worked with students of all ages and levels. No matter where you're currently at on your learning journey, you've come to right place. I will help you to improve your German! For each lesson we'll be using a document in which I take notes on new words, grammar, pronunciation and more.

USD 20.00/trial
Learn German with the teacher Ségolène Bulot.
5.0

1,453 Lessons

Ségolène Bulot

Professional Teacherid verified
Speaks :German
French
Native
English
Italian
+1

Certified Jury and Examiner DELF/DALF with 4 years experience teaching French and German Je suis flexible et m'adapte à vos envies et vos besoins. Ich bin sehr flexibel und pass mich an eure Wünsche und Bedürfnisse an.

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

5,875 Lessons

Michaela

Professional Teacherid verified
Test Preparation
Business
Speaks :German
Native
Basque
English
French
Spanish
+1

Graduate Degree + Master in German as a foreign language, 25 years teaching Native teacher who knows how to learn languages as well as to teach: - Experience in all aspects of the German language of all levels gives me the ability to know what you need now. - Very patient and understanding - I enjoy teaching people and seeing students achieve their goals. - High level speaking skills - My German is very clear and easy to understand. Most of my clients are Sales Managers, Consultants, Technical Engineers, Doctors, Nurses, Web Designers, Teachers, Journalists, Scientists ... but of course - any other profession is welcome!

USD 20.00/trial
Learn German with the teacher Anni.
5.0

2,947 Lessons

Anni

Professional Teacherid verified
Test Preparation
Business
Speaks :German
Native
English
Spanish
Catalan
Dutch
+2

PhD in Linguistics with +15 years of teaching experience I strongly believe that everyone can learn languages, so I always try to encourage my students to get the best out of them. As I have learnt many languages myself I know exactly the struggles you might have. Thanks to my solid background in Linguistics I can help you overcome problems of any kind and make you fit in all language skills. Oh, and I love to include a little portion of humour in my classes, because learning languages is fun!!!

USD 30.00/trial
Learn German with the teacher Anna (Kids & Adults).
5.0

10.2k Lessons

Anna (Kids & Adults)

Professional Teacherid verified
Business
Kids
Test Preparation
Speaks :German
Russian
Native
Chinese (Mandarin)
English
Italian
+4

✹Packages with a 50% discount✹ I believe that foreign languages develop not only memory, erudition, but also tolerance and respect for each other. The world is our home and knowledge of the language allows you to erase the boundaries in it. I have students of all ages, both children and adults!. I’m a mom of two daughters, so I have a knack for inspiring children's curiosity in learning languages.

USD 10.00/trial
Available 08:15 Tomorrow
Learn German with the teacher Anna.
5.0

7,947 Lessons

Anna

Professional Teacherid verified
Test Preparation
Speaks :German
Native
English
Italian
Russian
+1

Übung macht den Meister / Повторенье - мать ученья 😊 I am a professional full-time German teacher, who has already gained a lot of teaching experience. I am very patient and accurate, I can explain well, and I love to challenge people. I support grammar especially on the levels A1, A2 and B1 with pictures. I usually give explanations in German, but I want to make sure that you understand me, which is why you can speak with me in Italian, English or Russian. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: - I work only with adults (18+). - Please first book a trial lesson or a single lesson, before you book a package. - Please follow Italki's rescheduling/cancellation terms. Both should be done at least 24 hours in advance, otherwise your class will be charged 100%.

USD 21.50/trial
Learn German with the teacher ANA POLYGLOT ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.
4.9

9,498 Lessons

ANA POLYGLOT ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Professional Teacherid verified
Test Preparation
Kids
Business
Speaks :German
English
Serbian
Native
Bosnian
Croatian
Montenegrin
Italian
Japanese
+1

⭐ Premium German coaching • speaking-first • direct feedback • exams + interviews 🎓 University-trained German teacher🎓 MA Media Studies — Humboldt University of Berlin Dipl. (MA-equivalent) German Language & Literature — University of Belgrade BFA Film (Auteur Filmmaking) — HFBK Hamburg (mentored by Wim Wenders) 🏛️ Teaching roles University of Hamburg — Adjunct Lecturer & Teaching Assistant Berlitz + Goethe-certified school — Goethe exam prep + standard courses 🗣️ My style: speaking-first · plain-language grammar · structured lessons · measurable progress I build my own learning systems (templates & structures). 🌟 Known for: honest feedback · fast clarity · real progress 🧭 Your mistakes are my roadmap: the faster you speak, the faster you improve.

USD 29.00/trial
Available 11:00 Tomorrow
Learn German with the teacher Christina Ewald.
5.0

10.5k Lessons

Christina Ewald

Professional Teacherid verified
Business
Test Preparation
Speaks :German
Native
French
English
Native
Spanish
Arabic

New offer: mini groups (2 people), if you can find someone to learn with you. I like to adapt my lessons to the student’s interests and needs. If you are a beginner, I will teach you the basics with material from the internet and give you tips on how to learn more quickly and effectively if this is of your interest. If you are an intermediate or advanced learner I can guide you by giving your precise instructions or if you know exactly what's your strategy I am happy to go with your flow.

USD 20.00/trial
Learn German with the teacher Daniel.
5.0

1,919 Lessons

Daniel

Professional Teacherid verified
Medical
Technology
Kids
+1
Speaks :German
Native
English
Spanish
+1

Test preparation, beginners of all ages, scientifically & culturally interested advanced students. BEGINNERS: We will use the excellent DEUTSCHFUCHS learning platform to together solve interactive exercises and learn everyday vocabulary as well as grammar in easy steps. You will gain free round the clock access to your materials. ADVANCED STUDENTS: We will expand your vocabulary by talking/writing about everyday topics or specific issues of your choice, or by discussing short articles that we read before the lesson. EXAM/INTERVIEW PREP: We will be doing official practice exams together or prepare for and hold mock job interviews. Since my lessons are tailored to the needs of individual students, the clearer your idea of what you want to achieve in what timeframe is, the better :)

USD 20.00/trial
Learn German with the teacher Jennifer.
5.0

21.9k Lessons

Jennifer

Professional Teacherid verified
Medical
Business
Test Preparation
Speaks :German
Native
Russian
Native
English
+1

Professionelle Lehrkraft mit 8 Jahren Unterrichtserfahrung und Testvorbereitung Ich arbeite in Deutschland in verschiedenen Sprachschulen. Ich unterrichte allgemeines und berufsbezogenes Deutsch. In meinem Unterricht benutze ich Bilder, Fotos, Zeitschriftartikel und Videos. Wichtige Informationen: - Ich unterrichte Deutsch in der kommunikativen Methode. Der Unterricht erfolgt auf Deutsch, sogar bei Anfängern (Sie dürfen mir aber immer Fragen auf Englisch stellen). - Um den Lernprozess effizienter zu gestalten, stelle ich im ersten Unterricht Ihr Sprachniveau gemäß dem GER (Common European Framework of Reference) fest.

USD 12.00/trial
Learn German with the teacher 🎓Kathy.
5.0

8,033 Lessons

🎓Kathy

Professional Teacherid verified
Test Preparation
Business
Speaks :German
Bulgarian
Native
Russian
Native
Austrian German
English
French
+1

✅ TELC Examiner & Rater with 10 years of teaching and translation experience ➡️ Professional Teaching Services I offer: •Language learning heavily focused on creating your Vocabulary and feeling comfortable to speak ✅You'll learn various listening technics how to understand German language spoken at speed. •(Digitaler) TestDaf, TELC, Goethe Zertifikat, ÖSD Vorbereitung ➡️What you should EXPECT from my class: •Your PERSONAL Deep language needs analysis and PLAN to achieve YOUR goal. •No matter what your language goal is, be assured that you will achieve it with me.

USD 9.00/trial
Available 11:00 Tomorrow
Learn German with the teacher Alex 알렉스.
5.0

13.2k Lessons

Alex 알렉스

Professional Teacherid verified
Kids
Test Preparation
Speaks :German
Native
Austrian German
Native
English
Korean
+3

Learning with fun & structure - 21 years experience - Specializing on KIDS, EXAMS & CONVERSATIONS BECOME CONVERSATIONAL WITHIN A FEW LESSONS! University certified teacher! Look at my profile, I have many long time students! I like teaching languages, because it always means cultural exchange. Learning languages should be fun and every lesson is tailor-made according to the needs of the student. I had several ADHD students with special needs and could help them to achieve their learning goals. I teach German in an integrated way, grammar, conversation, reading and writing. I will give you homework and motivate you to learn as well at home. My motto: There is no inapt student, only teachers who do not know how to teach individual students effectively!

USD 28.00/trial
Learn German with the teacher 👩🏼🏫MAGDALENA.
5.0

4,436 Lessons

👩🏼🏫MAGDALENA

Professional Teacherid verified
Test Preparation
Kids
Business
Speaks :German
Native
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
+2

🇩🇪✨DEUTSCH IST TOLL (A1–C2) 🗣️encouraging conversation training|✏️ test preparation|👩‍🏫🎓 German/English info below: 👩‍🏫Das ist Maggies Unterricht: This is Maggies teaching: 🇩🇪Ich ermutige dich (durch Konversationen, Übungen, etc.), dein Deutsch aktiv anzuwenden 🇬🇧In our lessons I encourage you (with conversations, different tasks, etc.) to use your German skills in an active way. 🇩🇪Während der Stunde kannst du mich natürlich immer fragen und ich wiederhole alles gerne für dich. 🇬🇧Of course you can always ask me and I can repeat topics several times.

USD 34.99/trial
Learn German with the teacher ⭐ Max ⭐.
5.0

1,876 Lessons

⭐ Max ⭐

Professional Teacherid verified
Speaks :German
Native
English
French
Spanish
+4

Certified Native German Tutor | Exam Prep, Business, Conversation | 18+ Years Experience I’ve prepared hundreds of students for Goethe, TELC, TestDaF, and other exams—with a 99.5% pass rate. My students include adults, children, business professionals, and newcomers to the language. Other examples for subjects: German for Kids I make German fun and accessible for children through games, stories, songs, and creative activities. Each lesson is playful yet structured, designed to build strong language foundations and a love for learning. Conversational German Build speaking confidence from your first lesson! My conversation classes use real-life topics, cultural insights, and lots of speaking practice to help you sound natural and make friends wherever you go.

USD 23.68/trial
Learn German with the teacher Gesine Mc Gregor.
4.9

194 Lessons

Gesine Mc Gregor

Professional Teacherid verified
Business
Test Preparation
Speaks :German
Native
English
Native
+1

Hi :) I am a certified IELTS & Business English & German teacher with extensive teaching experience! I have a TEFL-certificate of 168 hours & a 40-hours exam preparation certificate. My teaching experience is based on many years of sports coaching in canoeing as well as 5 years of online teaching. I am open, friendly, patient and well-organized. I take my profession seriously and love seeing my students develop and improve!

USD 13.00/trial
Available 11:00 Tomorrow
Learn German with the teacher Stefanie.
5.0

909 Lessons

Stefanie

Professional Teacherid verified
Business
Test Preparation
Speaks :German
Native
English
Spanish
+1

Goethe-certified German teacher, accredited by German Migration Ministry I love learning languages and have experimented a lot over the years with different methods and approaches to learning, so I do have quite an idea about what works for different types of learners and what doesn't. I am here to present you knowledge and opportunities for practice that cater to your specific needs. You are more of a visual type? Or you memorize best through a combination of listening and repetition? Or you are already somewhat a pro and want to learn about nuances of meaning and broaden your vocabulary? You name it, I got it!

USD 29.00/trial
Learn German with the teacher Deutsch mit Davi.
5.0

2,046 Lessons

Deutsch mit Davi

Professional Teacherid verified
Test Preparation
Speaks :German
Native
English
Spanish
Portuguese
French
Italian
+4

Professionelle Deutsch-Lehrkraft mit über 1500 Stunden Erfahrung im Online-Unterricht! I went to university in Frankfurt Germany, where I was trained to be a professional teacher in German, Spanish, Italian and Physical Education. In a team I also coach teachers and organize nationwide events involving several schools in Latin America. - In Frankfurt wurde ich zum Lehrer in den Fächern Deutsch, Spanisch, Italienisch und Sport ausgebildet. Ich habe bereits auf verschiedenen Kontinenten und in unterschiedlichen Sprachen unterrichtet. Zudem coache ich Lehrer und organisiere in einem Team landesweite Veranstaltungen in Chile. - En Frankfurt me formé como profesor en alemán, español, italiano y deportes. Usar herramientas digitales para perfeccionar mi enseñanza es mi pasión.

USD 19.00/trial
Available 12:30 Tomorrow
Learn German with the teacher Jasmina.
5.0

12.5k Lessons

Jasmina

Professional Teacherid verified
Kids
Test Preparation
Business
Speaks :German
Native
Swiss German
Native
Bosnian
Montenegrin
Spanish
English
French
Italian
Galician
+1

Professional and Native German and Swissgerman Teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience I like the idea of not being a traditional teacher in a classroom, but a teacher meeting her students online. Together we can discover new innovative methods how to learn new languages in a fast and efficient way. Especially for German, there is plenty of material online. Contact me and request a trial session or book a first lesson so we can check your goals and make a plan. I am looking forward to seeing you soon.

USD 19.00/trial
Available 07:00 Tomorrow
Learn German with the teacher Deutschlehrer.
5.0

3,435 Lessons

Deutschlehrer

Professional Teacherid verified
Speaks :German
Native
English
+1

Business-Deutsch | Sprechen, Schreiben & Grammatik A1-C2 | Schülerhilfe | Fit für Goethe-Telc Test My goal is always to get the student talking german right away. We start with basic small talks that you can use everywhere in real life. Reading german textes to improve your german, working with textbooks, pdfs, online sources and videos. I like using always different materials to keep the lesson interesting and challenging for you! Business German My background as a Journalist and doing Press-Work helped me, to teach german to clients in Ministries (Ministry of Culture Prague, Ministry of Industry and Trade Prague). I also teached Head of Communications and Marketing Pro's in Companies like Kaufland and Lidl, giving advice & coaching for meetings and presentations in the german language.

USD 24.00/trial
Available 11:00 Tomorrow
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Frequently asked questions

What is the TestDaF exam?

The TestDaF (Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache) is an advanced-level German language proficiency exam designed for non-native speakers who wish to study at German universities or need proof of language proficiency for academic and professional purposes. The exam assesses four key language skills: reading comprehension, listening comprehension, written expression, and oral expression.

TestDaF is recognized by all German universities and is often required for admission into higher education programs. It is scored at three levels: TDN 3, TDN 4, and TDN 5, with TDN 4 generally being the minimum requirement for most university courses. The exam is designed to reflect real-life language use in academic contexts, making it a critical step for students and professionals planning to study or work in Germany.

What level of German do I need to prepare for the TestDaF?

To prepare for the TestDaF exam, you should have a German proficiency level of at least B2 to C1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). A B2 level indicates that you have an intermediate understanding of German, which is necessary to start focusing on the advanced language skills required for the TestDaF.

Having a C1 level or working toward it is ideal, as it reflects a higher degree of fluency and comprehension, better preparing you for the exam’s academic context. The TestDaF evaluates your ability to understand complex texts, engage in detailed discussions, and express your ideas clearly in writing, so having a solid foundation in German grammar, vocabulary, and communication is essential for effective preparation.

How long should I study for the TestDaF?

The amount of time you should study for the TestDaF depends on your current German proficiency and your target score. On average, students with an intermediate level (B2) might need three to six months of dedicated preparation to reach the C1 level required to perform well on the exam. This preparation period includes structured lessons, consistent practice, and self-study.

If your proficiency is lower (A2 or early B1), you may need additional time to build up your language foundation before focusing on exam-specific strategies. Regular lessons with a qualified tutor and comprehensive study plans can significantly enhance your progress. During this time, you should engage in activities that develop all four tested skills: reading, listening, writing, and speaking.

To maximize your study efforts, set a consistent schedule and incorporate practice exams to familiarize yourself with the test format and time constraints. This targeted approach will help ensure you are thoroughly prepared for each section of the TestDaF.

Can I take TestDaF lessons if I only want to improve my speaking skills?

Yes, you can absolutely take TestDaF lessons focused solely on improving your speaking skills. TestDaF tutors on italki offer personalized lessons tailored to your individual needs, so if speaking is your primary concern, they can help you strengthen this area. During speaking-focused lessons, your tutor will provide conversation practice, exam-style speaking prompts, and feedback on pronunciation, fluency, and accuracy. They’ll also guide you in developing strategies to respond confidently and clearly to typical TestDaF speaking tasks.

By concentrating on speaking, you can enhance your ability to discuss various topics, present arguments, and engage in structured dialogues, which are essential skills for the TestDaF.

Are online TestDaF lessons as effective as traditional in-person classes?

Yes, online TestDaF lessons can be just as effective as traditional in-person classes. With digital tools and interactive platforms, online lessons offer the same high-quality instruction, allowing you to work closely with your tutor on TestDaF-specific skills like reading, listening, writing, and speaking. Tutors can share study materials, administer practice tests, and provide real-time feedback, ensuring you’re fully engaged in each lesson.

Online lessons also provide flexibility, letting you choose a tutor who fits your schedule and learning style, regardless of location. This personalized approach makes online TestDaF preparation convenient, accessible, and highly effective for achieving your goals.

Ready to start your German learning journey? Book a trial lesson with one of our experienced German tutors today and take your first step towards fluency.

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