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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 Lars.
5.0

7,181 Lessons

Lars

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

✔ Take your German to the next Level I’ve started private teaching in 2014. I have no accent, and I teach in standard German. In the beginning I taught people from East Asia, but today my students are coming from all over the world. I'm particularly interested in languages like Japanese, Chinese and Korean. Right now I'm trying to master Japanese. Understanding how these languages are structured gives me the opportunity to teach you German in a more understandable way. In addition, I can help you, to pass the TestDaF, which is the general German language test for foreigners, who want to start studying at a German University. I've also experience in preparing students for the DSH language test and the Goethe-Zertifikat.

USD 21.00/trial
Available 02:45 Tomorrow
Learn German with the teacher ⭐ Max ⭐.
5.0

1,649 Lessons

⭐ Max ⭐

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

Certified Native German Tutor | Exam Prep, Business, Conversation | 17+ Years’ Experience I’m a certified native German teacher with 17+ years’ experience helping students of all ages unlock their potential. Whether you’re preparing for exams, your next job, or a move to Germany, my fun and structured approach delivers fast, lasting results. I offer customized classes—speaking practice, grammar deep-dives, and real-life materials—so you’ll speak confidently in no time. Book a trial to see how quickly you can progress!

USD 21.82/trial
Available 16:45 Today
Learn German with the teacher Jerome L.
5.0

3,483 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 15.00/trial
Learn German with the teacher Julia.
5.0

4,033 Lessons

Julia

Professional Teacherid verified
Speaks :German
Native
English
+2

Top 1% teacher on italki! Working with world leading companies. All levels. Effective, fun, engaging About me: ⭐️ 15+ years experience in 1:1 and group language training (on- and offline) ⭐️ corporate trainings in international, world leading companies (e.g. Amazon, Google, Bosch GmbH, Landrover, SAP, Materion Brush GmbH, Koch Neff & Volckmar GmbH) ⭐️ Teaching all levels (beginners, advanced master A1-C2) ⭐️ Individual languages learning according to ones professional background (e.g. medicine, business, sales, IT, engineering etc.) ⭐️ Preparing students for international language certificates (e. g. Goethe, TELC, Swiss Fide, TestDaf, DTZ, Fachsprachprüfung Medizin) ⭐️ Linguistic coaching sessions for goal-oriented leadership trainings (C2 and above)

USD 18.00/trial
Learn German with the teacher ANA POLYGLOT ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.
4.9

9,286 Lessons

ANA POLYGLOT ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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

⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐ ⭐Premium German coaching: clear strategy, direct feedback, measurable results.⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐ I’m a university-trained teacher (MA German Studies, MA Media Studies, pedagogy certification) — not a community tutor. I taught at the University of Hamburg and have worked with learners from all continents. My style: clear grammar in plain language, structured lessons, measurable progress and a lot of speaking. My teaching is based on integrity: I’m kind, but honest. You get clear, direct feedback so you really improve – not just hear “everything is fine”. If you want German that finally makes sense, exam success, or confident daily communication, you’re in the right place. If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you.

USD 29.00/trial
Learn German with the teacher Angela.
4.9

5,993 Lessons

Angela

Professional Teacherid verified
Test Preparation
Speaks :German
Native
Greek
English

Erfolgreiches Deutsch Lernen – Flexibel, motivierend und auf dich abgestimmt Ich unterrichte seit mehr als 10 Jahren Deutsch als Fremdsprache und habe viel Erfahrung sowohl im Anfänger- als auch im Fortgeschrittenenunterricht gesammelt. Ich möchte dir helfen dein Deutsch zu verbessern, ganz gleich auf welchem Niveau du dich befindest. Als Lehrerin bin ich sehr geduldig und ein aufmerksamer Zuhörer

USD 10.00/trial
Learn German with the teacher Jennifer.
5.0

21.1k 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 Michael Seitz.
5.0

2,956 Lessons

Michael Seitz

Professional Teacherid verified
Test Preparation
Speaks :German
Native
English
Greek (Ancient)
Latin
Croatian
Italian
+1

In den Jahren 2015/16 habe ich eine zusätzliche Ausbildung zum Trainer für Deutsch als Fremd- bzw. Zweitsprache gemacht. Ich habe dann zuerst in Österreich Deutschkurse für Asylwerber abgehalten. Seit 2016 unterrichte ich zunehmend auch im Internet. In 2015/16 I completed additional education as a trainer for German as a foreign or second language. Then I first taught German for asylum seekers in Austria. Since 2016 I have been teaching more and more online.

USD 20.00/Hour
Learn German with the teacher Laura Hauser.
5.0

1,925 Lessons

Laura Hauser

Professional Teacherid verified
Kids
Test Preparation
Speaks :German
Native
English
+2

Native Speaker – Personalized Lessons, Fun Learning with Creative Materials, Grammar & Test Prep! In Germany, I studied Art, Theater and Biology to become a teacher for high school students in these subjects. While living in Germany, I worked at different schools and I happened to teach more than what I studied for. For example, I gained experience as a German teacher for children with migration background and was head of class at a Montessori School. All wonderful experiences. I always tried to find suitable teaching methods for the different types of learning and individual needs to achieve the learning goals with the students together. And I'm always happy to learn more myself, too.

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

7,022 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
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Learn German with the teacher Krisztina.
5.0

7,307 Lessons

Krisztina

Professional Teacherid verified
Test Preparation
Speaks :German
Hungarian
Native
English
+2

Hungarian: citizenship interview preparation/general teaching, German: grammar/communication/exams I am an open-minded and curious teacher who is eager to learn as much as possible about people and the world. This means that I will be genuinely interested in whatever interests you! :) For me, communication is key when learning a language, so I will encourage you to speak as much as possible - if that is what you want. If you'd rather focus on grammar, listening, or anything else, of course, we can do that. In our first meeting, we’ll discuss your goals, and we will work towards them. In my video, I describe in detail how I teach. However, I am quite flexible regarding my teaching style, so if you think that another approach would benefit you more, I'm open to other methods as well!

USD 17.00/trial
Learn German with the teacher Lea K..
5.0

10.2k 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 Jürgen.
5.0

3,254 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 Deutsch mit Davi.
5.0

2,021 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 12:00 Tomorrow
Learn German with the teacher Matthias.
5.0

3,573 Lessons

Matthias

Professional Teacherid verified
Speaks :German
Native
English
Italian
Portuguese
Spanish
+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 15.00/trial
Learn German with the teacher Verena N.
5.0

3,474 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
Available 07:00 Tomorrow
Learn German with the teacher Simon.
4.9

3,030 Lessons

Simon

Professional Teacherid verified
Speaks :German
Native
English
Spanish
Portuguese
Italian
+1

Native German teacher/translator specialized in business German for busy professionals in GER/CHE ✔ I'm an expert for students from an upper beginner to an advanced level (A2-C2) ✔ You'll receive a detailed feedback and homework after every lesson ✔ You'll get a list with every mistake you made during the lesson in a Google Document ✔ I start with pronunciation first - my main goal is to help you to just sound "good" to a German's ears. ✔ Once your pronunciation is on point, the rest (grammar, writing..) comes automatically! ✔ I would like you to find and correct your own (pronunciation) mistakes before I correct you ✔ That way you can avoid repeating the same mistake and your German becomes automatic ✔ That's the "Silent Way Approach": Book a lesson with me and try it out!

USD 60.00/Hour
Learn German with the teacher Michaela.
5.0

5,801 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 10.00/trial
Learn German with the teacher Stefanie.
5.0

3,052 Lessons

Stefanie

Professional Teacherid verified
Speaks :German
Native
English
Spanish

Goethe zertifizierte Muttersprachlerin mit Freude am Unterrichten Als Lehrerin achte ich darauf, dass du viel Zeit zum Sprechen und für deine Fragen hast. Wiederholst du einen Fehler öfter, korrigiere ich dich und erkläre dir, wie es richtig ist. Grammatik erkläre ich einfach und anschaulich, oft auch mit Vergleichen zu anderen Sprachen. So wird die Grammatik verständlicher und greifbarer. Ich richte mich ganz nach deinen Zielen, damit du sicher und selbstbewusst lernst. Ich unterrichte NUR Erwachsene (18+), KEINE Kinder oder Jugendliche. // I only teach adults. I don't teach kids nor teenagers.

USD 15.00/trial
Learn German with the teacher Anna Sehal.
5.0

1,049 Lessons

Anna Sehal

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

Professional University Teacher with a PhD and 16+years teaching experience My teaching experience comprises 16 years: university tutor and a private language trainer one-on-one and in-group classes. I taught around 1000 students worldwide and helped them pass international exams, be more confident in speaking, get ready to write an essay or gain linguistic skills, and succeed in academic studies. I'm passionate about my profession, love it immensely, and devote myself to what I do helping my students master their language skills. I'm always in search of the most efficient methods, techniques, and ways to make it better for my students, so I'm sure the best way you can teach someone is when you don't give up learning yourself all the time.

USD 19.00/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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