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Learn German with the teacher Diana.
5.0

5,953 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
Available 19:00 Today
Learn German with the teacher Anna (Kids & Adults).
5.0

10.1k 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 10:00 Today
Learn German with the teacher Daniel.
5.0

1,874 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 Verena N.
5.0

3,557 Lessons

Verena N

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

Thailand based native speaker teaching German from beginner to advanced, including test preparation. Are you a bit nervous about booking an online class? Don't be! In my classes I try to put my students at ease, so they feel comfortable and relaxed. For me, every student is special and I prepare every lesson based on their individual needs and goals. I also pride myself on my listening skills and put a lot of work into my students’ confidence to speak. Because in my experience, if you really want to learn a new language, you have to speak it as much as possible!

USD 15.00/trial
Learn German with the teacher ANA POLYGLOT ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.
4.9

9,416 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 16:45 Today
Learn German with the teacher Henry.
5.0

7,118 Lessons

Henry

Professional Teacherid verified
Test Preparation
Speaks :German
English
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

USD 5.00/trial
Available 16:45 Today
Learn German with the teacher Irina Meißler.
4.9

2,225 Lessons

Irina Meißler

Professional Teacherid verified
Kids
Test Preparation
Business
Speaks :German
Russian
Native
English

Als diplomierte Deutsch-und Englischlehrerin sowie Übersetzerin unterstütze ich meine Schüler bei der Vorbereitung auf Sprachprüfungen aller Stufen von A1 bis C2 vor. Besonderen Wert lege ich auf Grammatik, Konversation, den schriftlichen Ausdruck und eine klare, präzise Aussprache (Phonetik).

USD 15.00/trial
Available 16:45 Today
Learn German with the teacher Ségolène Bulot.
5.0

1,420 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
Available 16:45 Today
Learn German with the teacher Jerome L.
5.0

3,612 Lessons

Jerome L

Professional Teacherid verified
Business
Speaks :German
Native
English
Native
+2

Professional Language Trainer for German & English - 20+ years of teaching international students! I have a lot of experience in teaching languages! I've taught many thousands of hours in both English and German, I've worked for several companies that provide language learning tools and courses (Babbel, SpeakEasy, Nova and British Council) and I'm an expert in accent reduction and vocabulary memorization techniques.

USD 39.00/Hour
Learn German with the teacher Marius.
5.0

3,305 Lessons

Marius

Professional Teacherid verified
Speaks :German
Native
English
French
+1

>>Goethe-Certified Teacher with over 5 Years of Teaching Experience<< Seit über 5 Jahren unterrichte ich Deutsch in privaten Sprachschulen, in öffentlichen Schulen und jetzt schon seit über einem Jahr hier auf italki! Ich unterrichte klassische Deutschkurse, Kommunikationskurse und auch Kurse zur Testvorbereitung für Tests wie dsh, Goethe, TestDaf und besonders telc! For over 5 years now I teach German in private language schools, in public schools and now since over one year here on italki! I teach classic German courses, communication courses and also test preparation courses for tests like dsh, Goethe, TestDaF and specially telc!

USD 7.00/trial
Learn German with the teacher Lea K..
5.0

10.3k Lessons

Lea K.

Community Tutorid verified
Test Preparation
Speaks :German
Native
English
+1

As your tutor I will help you: 1. to feel comfortable in everyday conversations in German. 2. to maintain motivation and to enjoy the process of acquiring a new language. 3. to become "your own best teacher" so you can make the most of learning on your own. I see value in a lot of different methods of language learning. However, the best method is useless if you lose motivation halfway, and even with a less efficient method you can be successful in learning a language if you have fun doing it. That is why I am convinced that maintaining passion and motivation should be on top of our priority list.

USD 16.00/trial
Learn German with the teacher 🎓Kathy.
5.0

7,920 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
Learn German with the teacher Jürgen.
5.0

3,467 Lessons

Jürgen

Community Tutorid verified
Test Preparation
Speaks :German
Native
Austrian German
Native
English
+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.

USD 8.00/trial
Learn German with the teacher Thomas Latogo.
5.0

4,096 Lessons

Thomas Latogo

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

USD 21.00/trial
Learn German with the teacher Klaus Zwirner.
5.0

912 Lessons

Klaus Zwirner

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

GERMAN TEACHER with 7 years experience in school and university + examiner for the Goethe-Institut I am a responsible-minded, enthusiastic and flexible teacher with a good sense of humour. I participated in many different language courses, which gave me the possibility to see the things from the student's perspective. I know how challenging it is to learn a new language. I got to know which contents and methods I want to include in my teaching approach and which contents are improvable. It makes a lot of fun to teach German to other people. It is always interesting to see students improving their skills. To learn a new language can mean also to share interests, cultural facts (music, food,...), actual topics or other moments with people. Communication and interaction!

USD 20.00/trial
Learn German with the teacher Verena Kandler.
5.0

488 Lessons

Verena Kandler

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

Professional certified German teacher with over 5 years teaching experience I have over 5 years of teaching experience at different institutions (university, adult education, high school), from absolute beginners to nearly natives, teaching both group and individual classes, in person as well as online. I am a certified Academic expert of German as a foreign/second language (University of Graz, one year university course) and hold a Bachelor's degree in German philology and one in English and American Studies, as well as a Master's Degree in English and American Studies. I am a certified ÖSD examiner (Austrian German certificate) from levels A1-B2.

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

6,480 Lessons

Daniel

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

USD 25.00/trial
Available 06:45 Today
Learn German with the teacher Haris.
5.0

1,331 Lessons

Haris

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

Licensed teacher | 10+ yrs German/Serbian/Bosnian | Works in a school and at a university Teaching is more than just a profession for me it’s a passion. With over a decade of experience in language instruction, I have worked with students of all backgrounds, levels, and learning styles. My priority is you your progress, your confidence, and your ability to truly use the language in real-life situations. I don’t believe in simply selling lessons; I believe in helping people learn in a meaningful way. My approach is student-centered, adaptable, and focused on practical application. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an advanced learner, my goal is to make sure you leave each lesson feeling more confident and capable.

USD 15.00/trial
Available 07:00 Today
Learn German with the teacher 👩🏼🏫MAGDALENA.
5.0

4,387 Lessons

👩🏼🏫MAGDALENA

Professional Teacherid verified
Test Preparation
Kids
Business
Speaks :German
Native
English
+4

😉 🇩🇪DEUTSCH IST TOLL (A1–C2) 🗣️ conversation training | test preparation ✏️ |👩🏼‍🏫🎓 👩‍🏫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. 🇩🇪Wir konzentrieren uns auf deine Ziele und thematisieren nur Inhalte, die für dich persönlich relevant sind. 🇬🇧efficient: We focus on your goals and just do tasks that are relevant for you. 🇩🇪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
Available 00:00 Tomorrow
Learn German with the teacher Janine.
5.0

3,740 Lessons

Janine

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

Professional teacher with over 10 years experience I have a university degree (Bachelor and Master) in teaching languages and I have been teaching German, English and Spanish for over 5 years to students of different ages. My oldest student was 80 and I think he is a good example that it is never too late to start learning a new language or enhancing your language skills and taking your language learning to the next level. I'm a very patient and empathetic teacher who thinks mistakes are an important part of the learning process and whose goal it is to create a comfortable learning atmosphere for you.

USD 24.00/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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