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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 Gesine Mc Gregor.
5.0

206 Lessons

Gesine Mc Gregorid verified
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Professional Teacher
Speaks :German
Native
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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!

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USD 13.00/trial
Available 09:00 Tomorrow
Learn German with the teacher Anna (Kids & Adults).
5.0

10.3k Lessons

Anna (Kids & Adults)id verified
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Professional Teacher
Speaks :German
C2
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Russian
Native
·Chinese (Mandarin)
C2
·English
C2
·Italian
C2
+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.

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USD 18.00/trial
Available 17:15 Today
Learn German with the teacher Bijan.
5.0

2,706 Lessons

Bijanid verified
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Professional Teacher
Speaks :German
Native
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English
C1
+2

You are keen to learn German, but you are also aware that learning a language can be sometimes frustrating. With my 25 years of experience and enthusiasm for teaching German, I can provide you with a positive and productive learning atmosphere that will keep you motivated throughout the learning process. My lessons are time and cost effective because I am familiar with the common problems students encounter in learning German. Moreover, I am able to customize and adapt proven language training techniques to your particular learning style. I have specialized in instruction for advanced levels (academic, business, law, engineering) and preparation for language exams A1 - C1, DSH, TestDaF, tel

Test PreparationBusiness
USD 30.00/trial
Learn German with the teacher Anna.
5.0

8,017 Lessons

Annaid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :German
Native
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English
B2
·Italian
B2
·Russian
B2
+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%.

Test Preparation
USD 21.50/trial
Learn German with the teacher Alex 알렉스.
5.0

13.4k Lessons

Alex 알렉스id verified
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Professional Teacher
Speaks :German
Native
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Austrian German
Native
·English
C2
·Korean
B2
+3

Learning with fun & structure UNIVERSITY CERTIFIED 21 yrs EXPERIENCE Specializing on KIDS & EXAMS 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!

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USD 30.00/trial
Learn German with the teacher Christina Ewald.
5.0

10.5k Lessons

Christina Ewaldid verified
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Professional Teacher
Speaks :German
Native
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French
C2
·English
Native
·Spanish
C1
·Arabic
B2

Special offer: mini groups (2 people), if you can find someone to learn with you. Certified translator and interpreter for French, Spanish, and German, I bring 14 years of teaching experience and a true passion for languages. As a native German speaker who has lived in Mexico and now Lebanon, I love sharing my multicultural perspective with students. Let’s explore new languages together and open doors to the world!

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USD 20.00/trial
Learn German with the teacher Angela.
4.9

6,204 Lessons

Angelaid verified
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Professional Teacher
Speaks :German
Native
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Greek
C2
·English
B2

Erfolgreiches Deutsch Lernen – Flexibel, motivierend und auf dich abgestimmt Du suchst gezielte Prüfungsvorbereitung (Goethe, Telc) oder authentische, lockere Konversation auf Deutsch? Als erfahrene Muttersprachlerin mit griechischem Lebensmittelpunkt biete ich dir mehr als klassischen Unterricht: Bei mir erlebst du Deutsch lebendig, praxisnah und mit kulturellem Tiefgang – immer mit einer Prise Humor! Meine Leidenschaft für Sprachen, Reisen und Kulinarik fließt in jede Stunde ein. Egal, ob du Prüfungen bestehst oder einfach entspannt sprechen möchtest: Gemeinsam finden wir deinen individuellen Lernweg. Starte jetzt – ich freue mich auf unsere erste Stunde!

Test Preparation
USD 10.00/trial
Learn German with the teacher Ségolène Bulot.
5.0

1,459 Lessons

Ségolène Bulotid verified
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Professional Teacher
Speaks :German
C2
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French
Native
·English
C2
·Italian
B2
+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 Simon.
4.9

3,051 Lessons

Simonid verified
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Professional Teacher
Speaks :German
Native
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English
C2
·Spanish
C2
·Portuguese
C1
·Italian
B2
+1

Business German Coach for Busy Professionals: Meetings, Verhandlungen & Karriere in D / CH Ich coache internationale Führungskräfte und Expats, die in Deutschland oder der Schweiz beruflich erfolgreich sein wollen. Du lernst bei mir Business-Deutsch, das du sofort anwenden kannst – für Meetings, Präsentationen oder Vorstellungsgespräche. Mit über 3.000 Lektionen helfe ich dir, sprachliche Unsicherheiten abzulegen und selbstsicher aufzutreten. Dabei bekommst du maßgeschneiderte Übungen, Feedback und Tipps, die wirklich wirken. Starte jetzt mit einer Probestunde und teste dein Executive-German-Coaching.

USD 65.00/Hour
Learn German with the teacher 🎓Kathy.
5.0

8,055 Lessons

🎓Kathyid verified
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Professional Teacher
Speaks :German
C2
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Bulgarian
Native
·Russian
Native
·Austrian German
C2
·English
C2
·French
C1
+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.

Test PreparationBusiness
USD 9.00/trial
Available 04:00 Tomorrow
Learn German with the teacher Henry.
5.0

7,200 Lessons

Henryid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :German
C2
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English
C2
·Czech
Native
·Slovak
Native
+2

Premium courses / 10 000+ classes / 1000+ students / Professional teacher and linguist I am patient, calm and friendly. I use mostly my own specialized materials for teaching, but also many books and online material to explain any topic as clean and effective as possible. I teach since I was 18(now it is 16 years with over 1000 of students): I taught kids, adults or managers in many companies in classes up to 16 people or face-to-face with only one student. Currently I am working in the Goethe Institute in Bratislava. Why Choose Me: -Extensive teaching experience. - A deep understanding of the language and its cultural context. - Tailored lessons to suit individual needs and goals. - A commitment to creating an engaging and interactive learning experience

Test Preparation
USD 5.00/trial
Available 09:00 Tomorrow
Learn German with the teacher Jennifer.
5.0

22.1k Lessons

Jenniferid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :German
Native
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Russian
Native
·English
C2
+1

Professionelle Lehrkraft mit 9 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.

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USD 12.00/trial
Learn German with the teacher Diana.
5.0

6,111 Lessons

Dianaid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :German
Native
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English
C2
+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.

Test Preparation
USD 15.00/trial
Learn German with the teacher Thomas Latogo.
5.0

4,254 Lessons

Thomas Latogoid verified
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Professional Teacher
Speaks :German
Native
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English
C1
·Spanish
B1
+1

Speak German with Confidence – Exams, Real-Life Practice & Conversation! As soon as you enter my virtual classroom, you will feel a positive energy that fills the space. I understand that learning a new language can be intimidating, but I strive to create an environment that promotes growth and enjoyment. My ultimate goal is to help you excel in your language skills while having fun. I firmly believe that learning a new language is about being able to express oneself and communicate effectively with others. I have designed a comprehensive course that provides a fun and straightforward approach to learning German.

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USD 21.00/trial
Learn German with the teacher Jürgen.
5.0

3,684 Lessons

Jürgenid verified
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Community Tutor
Speaks :German
Native
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Austrian German
Native
·English
C2
+2

*8 years of teaching experience*personalized & fun lessons*TEST-Prep for language institutes and FSP Ich verfolge als Tutor in italki in jedem Unterricht 3 Ziele. Zunächst möchte ich eine angenehme und lockere Lernatmosphäre schaffen, in der du ungehemmt Fragen stellen, Ideen und Argumente teilen, und natürlich auch Fehler machen kannst, um in der Konversation ähnlich wie Wasser in einem Fluss frei und ohne Barrieren fließen zu können. Ich möchte außerdem deine Ziele möglichst genau erfassen, denn so kann ich einen individualisierten Lernplan erstellen. Lückenhaftes Wissen in Wortschatz und Grammatik nimmt dir viel Bewegungsfreiheit in der Konversation, ich werde diese Lücken aufspüren, danach wirst du sie mit meiner Unterstützung füllen und so deine Kenntnisse verbessern.

Test Preparation
USD 8.00/trial
Learn German with the teacher Daniel.
5.0

6,634 Lessons

Danielid verified
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Professional Teacher
Speaks :German
Native
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English
C2
+3

NEW STUDENTS please message before booking! Let me know your level and goals. :) (B1 and up) During my university studies I functioned as a tutor for other students. I started passing on my knowledge, which is how I started loving to teach languages. As a former Communications Director and spokesperson for an international company I'm also very familiar with the business world as well business English and business German. If you are going to have a job interview in German or English please take a look at my mock interview class, you will feel better prepared and more confident after this type of coaching. - You would like to take a lesson today? Please send me a message and request instant tutoring, I can send a "Lesson Invitation" for the same day.

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USD 25.00/trial
Learn German with the teacher Deutschlehrer.
5.0

3,462 Lessons

Deutschlehrerid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :German
Native
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English
C1
+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
Learn German with the teacher Matthias.
5.0

3,612 Lessons

Matthiasid verified
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Professional Teacher
Speaks :German
Native
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English
C2
·Italian
C1
·Portuguese
C1
·Spanish
C1
+1

Native German teacher, 9+ years of experience in the areas pronunciation, test preparation/ business ✔ If you are beginner, we will start with pronunciation first and then build grammar from there - that is the only way to sound native-like and avoid mistakes in the long run! ✔ If you are intermediate, I'll also give you a basic understanding of the German sounds to increase your awareness, with a special focus on the sounds you don't have in your native language ("sound gaps"). ✔ Throughout my lessons, I like to refer back to the individual sounds /aka "building blocks" of the German language - this has lead to great results for many of my students! ✔ I like you to find and correct your own (pronunciation) mistakes before I correct you (silent way approach)

USD 55.00/Hour
Learn German with the teacher Daniel.
5.0

1,940 Lessons

Danielid verified
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Professional Teacher
Speaks :German
Native
·
English
C2
·Spanish
C2
+1

Test preparation, beginners of all ages, scientifically & culturally interested advanced students. I am a NASM certified personal trainer, classical musician, language and literature teacher, translator and editor. I first taught at the private Colegio Humboldt Caracas in Venezuela, where I was living to work with musicians from the El Sistema orchestras. In addition to preparing students for their DSD I & II, I was an examiner for the speaking segments of these tests. Since then, I taught pupils of all age groups and proficiency levels – currently students of Nanchang University, for whom I give courses in German culture, literature and linguistics. I closely follow scientific and technological developments out of pure interest, but as a side effect, we will never be short of topics ;) BEGINNERS: We will learn useful everyday vocabulary and grammar in easy steps by solving interactive exercises on DEUTSCHFUCHS. ADVANCED STUDENTS: We will improver your fluency by talking/writing about topics that interest you, and by discussing short articles that we read to prepare for more advanced lessons. EXAM PREP: We will practice with official exams and learn how to save time and brainpower while completing them. Time is money – as is language proficiency. My lessons aren`t the cheapest, but they offer great value. My students pass their exams. Upon request and free of charge, I will open a premium DEUTSCHFUCHS account for you, which you can access 24/7 even after we complete our course. My lesson times are priced equivalently; choose according to your preference :)

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USD 30.00/trial
Learn German with the teacher Michaela.
5.0

5,893 Lessons

Michaelaid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :German
Native
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Basque
C1
·English
C1
·French
C1
·Spanish
C1
+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!

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USD 20.00/trial
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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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