Unsure which of my lesson types is the best for you? Want to assess your level in German? Feel like vibing conversationally before committing to a lesson package? 

During the trial lesson, we'll get to know each other a bit, talk about your interests, wishes, goals, needs, and any materials you may already be working with, as well as your background with learning German, then I'll demonstrate my teaching style with a mini-lesson, and finallay I'll set you up with tips to find the right lesson type for you.

Book a low-stakes, informal trial lesson with me to get you started on your German language journey!

Do you have language learning materials you work through on your own? Do you feel confused about things you encounter in German class or while learning independently? Do you want to practice grammar, vocabulary, or cultural topics you’ve encountered elsewhere?

In these lessons, I’m happy to be your personal German tutor to help you along in your motivated self-study of German, from grammar to vocabulary in any or all of the four skills (reading, listening, writing, speaking)! We will aim to stay in German as much as possible. 

(If you aren't learning with your own materials or enrolled in a course, but want me as your primary instructor, see my Teach me German lessons. If you're only interested in conversation practice, see my Confidence in Conversation lessons. If you want to geek out solely on grammar, see my For the Grammar Geeks lessons. )

I won’t assign any homework except that you bring questions about your own materials or topics you’d like to practice and discuss.

Suitable for all levels of German (A1-C2).

Practice your own learning A1-C2 (guided self-study)

Are you interested in learning German but have no idea where to start? Does your mind go blank when you hear words like “conjunction” and “preposition”? Are you happy with the progress you’ve already made but don’t know how to continue and/or want to be guided further along the way?  

My “Teach me German” courses will guide you through the topics and materials that are of interest to you and lead you to the next stages of language proficiency. We'll cover grammar and vocabulary in any or all of the four skills (reading, listening, writing, speaking). We will aim to stay in German as much as possible. 

(If you're only interested in conversation practice, see my Confidence in Conversation lessons. If you want to geek out solely on grammar, see my For the Grammar Geeks lessons.)

I will assign a small amount of homework to keep you thinking about and practicing between classes.

Suitable even for the earliest beginners (A1). 30 minutes is too short!

Teach me German A1-C1

Are you interested in a fast-paced, intensive course in German and motivated to commit to a significant amount of time and high frequency of meetings? Are you willing to put in a good amount of work on your own between lessons to accelerate your progress? 

Whether you come with your own materials or I suggest or provide you with some (digitally), I will coach, motivate, and teach you through the especially challenging adventure of intensive language learning. We will aim to stay in German as much as possible. 

(If you're only interested in conversation practice, see my Confidence in Conversation lessons. If you want to geek out solely on grammar, see my For the Grammar Geeks lessons. If you want a more leisurely learning pace, see my Teach me German lessons.)

These lessons will involve a fair amount of homework to accelerate your progress.

For you to have a greater chance at success in this endeavor, I require *at least* two meetings per week - frequency is key in language learning!

*THE MORE FREQUENTLY WE MEET, THE LOWER I WILL SET MY PRICE* 
(current price set for 2x per week)

Suitable even for the earliest beginners (A1).

Intensive Instruction A1-C1 (fast paced and high frequency)

Do you think a lot (too much) before speaking in German? Do you sometimes not speak for fear of making mistakes? Are you less interested in grammar and simply want to speak more quickly and easily?

My confidence in conversations lessons will put the entire focus on speaking as much as possible in German on topics that are interesting, relevant, and important to you, at a level adapted to your current abilities. No homework, no drills, no writing or reading, just the freedom to practice speaking with no stakes and no pressure.

Suitable starting at A2-level. Preferrably shorter than 60 minutes.

Confidence in Conversation A2-C2

To me, grammar is a living puzzle. Find the patterns, crack the codes, and open up a whole new world of language possibilities.

If you, too, find grammar thrilling rather than overwhelming, join me for these grammar-based lessons, where we will focus on recognizing and practicing grammar topics, with greater emphasis on translation (if interested). The primary language of instruction can be English (or German, if you prefer).

Suitable also to accompany or substitute for college-level "For reading knowledge" courses.