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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 Daniel.
5.0

6,568 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
Learn German with the teacher Krisztina.
5.0

7,555 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 19.00/trial
Learn German with the teacher Haris.
5.0

1,393 Lessons

Haris

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

🎓 Licensed Teacher | 12+y Exp | German‱Serbian‱Bosnian | Works in a School & at a University Teaching is more than a profession for me it’s a passion. With 12+ years of experience across all levels of the education system, from schools to universities, I’ve helped students worldwide pass their exams and reach fluency. Working with diverse professional spheres and mentalities, I’ve learned that everyone needs a strictly individual approach. In this era of AI, I prioritize true human connection. My teaching is guided by empathy, patience, and intuitive education. I believe a true professional makes the complex simple. Whether preparing for exams or real-life goals, I adapt to your unique rhythm to ensure natural progress. Join me for engaging lessons tailored to you!

USD 15.00/trial
Available 06:45 Today
Learn German with the teacher Laura Hauser.
5.0

1,948 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 Bijan.
5.0

2,698 Lessons

Bijan

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

USD 30.00/trial
Available 12:45 Today
Learn German with the teacher Matthias.
5.0

3,609 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 55.00/Hour
Learn German with the teacher Stephan.
4.9

5,348 Lessons

Stephan

Professional Teacherid verified
Speaks :German
Native
English
Chinese (Mandarin)

âœčPROFESSIONAL NATIVE GERMAN TEACHER WITH PASSIONâœč I started teaching German to international students in 2009 as a private tutor during my university studies. During that time I realized that this is my true passion, because I love to work with people and seeing progress in my students makes me feel proud and truly happy. After graduation I took several courses to become a professional teacher and soon got a job at a reputable high school in Taiwan. Besides teaches classes, I still tutor private students and currently I am on a temporary leave to travel the world, while still tutoring online and funding my dream through italki.

USD 59.90/trial
Available 17:00 Today
Learn German with the teacher Thomas Latogo.
5.0

4,190 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 Jerome L.
5.0

3,663 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 Michael Seitz.
5.0

3,053 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 zusĂ€tzliche Ausbildung zum Trainer fĂŒr Deutsch als Fremd- bzw. Zweitsprache gemacht. Ich habe dann zuerst in Österreich Deutschkurse fĂŒr 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 23.00/Hour
Learn German with the teacher Marius.
5.0

3,334 Lessons

Marius

Professional Teacherid verified
Speaks :German
Native
English
French
+1

>>Goethe-Certified Teacher with over 5 Years of Teaching Experience<< Seit ĂŒber 5 Jahren unterrichte ich Deutsch in privaten Sprachschulen, in öffentlichen Schulen und jetzt schon seit ĂŒber einem Jahr hier auf italki! Ich unterrichte klassische Deutschkurse, Kommunikationskurse und auch Kurse zur Testvorbereitung fĂŒr 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 JĂŒrgen.
5.0

3,581 Lessons

JĂŒrgen

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. ZunĂ€chst möchte ich eine angenehme und lockere LernatmosphĂ€re schaffen, in der du ungehemmt Fragen stellen, Ideen und Argumente teilen, und natĂŒrlich auch Fehler machen kannst, um in der Konversation Ă€hnlich 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. LĂŒckenhaftes Wissen in Wortschatz und Grammatik nimmt dir viel Bewegungsfreiheit in der Konversation, ich werde diese LĂŒcken aufspĂŒren, danach wirst du sie mit meiner UnterstĂŒtzung fĂŒllen und so deine Kenntnisse verbessern.

USD 8.00/trial
Learn German with the teacher Robert.
5.0

6,604 Lessons

Robert

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

I am a certified TestDaF and telc examiner. I specialise in test preparation. Language lessons can be fun, but language-learning is certainly time-consuming and occasionally frustrating. I am therefore aiming at establishing a collaborative relationship with you and keeping you motivated and inspired along the way. I look forward to working together with you!

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

5,095 Lessons

Nikolija

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

Native German teacher with Master's degree in German language (more than 8 years experience) I have 5 years of experience in teaching from beginners to advanced learners. First I was a classroom teacher in a primary school, but later I found that teaching one-on-one is both, more efficient for students and more interesting for the teacher. I am patient, friendly and reliable. You can book an informal tutoring lesson so I can get to know you better and understand what your strengths and weaknesses are, so I can make a personalized plan for you which fits your needs.

USD 8.00/trial
Learn German with the teacher Verena Kandler.
5.0

557 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 Lars.
5.0

7,487 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 27.00/trial
Available 12:45 Today
Learn German with the teacher Naomi Heller.
5.0

646 Lessons

Naomi Heller

Professional Teacherid verified
Test Preparation
Speaks :German
Native
English
Greek (Ancient)
Latin
Spanish
Dutch
French
+1

MASTER- / CELTA- / SVEB-1 / FIDE- / PH-Bern SEK II certified teacher with 13 years experience I’m an Eurolta/SVEB-1 and FIDE qualified teacher and have also got the higher teaching qualification for Spanish and Classics (Latin and Greek) in Switzerland. Apart from teaching online, I work at a college and an adult educational centre. At the moment, I'm taking my second degree - Masters in English at Bern. I got the CELTA with a pass A at International House in London and launched my English profile on italki! I'm looking forward to getting to know you :-D!

USD 30.00/trial
Learn German with the teacher Nico Jacob.
5.0

3,216 Lessons

Nico Jacob

Professional Teacherid verified
Speaks :German
Native
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Japanese
Polish
+2

I have taught German and English in several different circumstances. During my early internships in China I organized basic German and business level English trainings. In the German Chamber of Commerce, I was also involved in editing a yearly bi-language training brochure for special trainings in Shanghai. But I also taught English and German for a year in kindergarten, where I focused on fun in acquiring a new language. In Germany I mainly taught German privately, mainly focusing on the Testdaf-exam but also the German high school-diploma Abitur. Occasionally, I also prepared students for the TOEFL-Exam.

USD 19.00/trial
Available 12:45 Today
Learn German with the teacher Beatrisa.
4.9

1,494 Lessons

Beatrisa

Professional Teacherid verified
Test Preparation
Speaks :German
English
Austrian German
Serbian
Croatian
+2

Certified Telc Examiner | 10+ Years Experience | German for Exams, Work & Everyday Life đŸ’« As a teacher, my goal is to make every lesson enjoyable and rewarding. Whether you’re new to German, building fluency for daily life and work, or preparing for an important exam. I’m very open, approachable, and flexible, always adapting to your needs and learning style. Everyone learns differently, so I use personalized approaches to help you speak confidently, progress quickly, and of course, enjoy the process. I specialize in helping beginners gain confidence and guiding learners through exam preparation (Goethe, Telc, ÖSD, ÖIF, TOEFL, Duolingo, Cambridge). With my experience as a certified examiner, you’ll receive clear insiderÂŽs strategies and expert support tailored to your goals.

USD 11.00/trial
Available 07:30 Today
Learn German with the teacher Elena Uliantceva.
5.0

1,669 Lessons

Elena Uliantceva

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

WĂ€hrend meines Studiums in Russland habe mehrmals Praktika in staatlichen Schulen und in einem Kinderferienlager absolviert. Nebenan habe ich einige Jahre in Sprachschulen und als Privatlehrerin gearbeitet. Ich habe viele Erfahrungen mit verschiedenen Altersgruppen gesammelt. Heute studiere ich an der LMU in MĂŒnchen an der FakultĂ€t fĂŒr Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaften im Studiengang Deutsch als Fremdsprache, um meine Kenntnisse im Lehrbereich weiter zu vertiefen.

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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