German for beginners, any age, but also for advanced students

From 55 £ /h

I can teach you German, from the basic to the advanced level.
My native language has been German for more than 55 years.
Send me a copy of your book and lessons. Alternatively, I can prepare a fun lesson on my own.

Between Geneva and Lausanne, I can come to your home. But via ZOOM or at my private location is also possible.
My goal is to keep students challenged, but not overwhelmed.
I can assign homework after every lesson and provide periodic progress reports.

Extra information

Bring your own laptop

Location

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At student's location :

Around Trélex, Switzerland

At teacher's location :

Rue des Fontaines, La Rippe, Switzerland

Online from Switzerland

About Me

My name is Richard and I am happy to provide you with a sound German language class.
Send me your sheets or homework, I am happy to prepare any of your wishes for any topic and teach you good skills in the German language. We can do oral exercises but also written work. If you want to, I can give you some homework for the next lesson, too.

Education

Elementary school and grammar school.
Lived for more than 30 years in different (Swiss) German-speaking parts; I speak every day with my son (14 years) in German and his grades are at the best level.

Experience / Qualifications

I teach with enthusiasm and not with diplomas; my target is completed when you have fun and enjoy my teaching. Your German will become fluent and easy to use.

Age

Preschool children (4-6 years old)

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

French

English

German

Skills

German

School

German for adults

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

At teacher's location and via webcam

At student's home

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Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

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Sun

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04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Christian

5.0

(11)

Experienced teacher, having lived a year in Lüneburg, I am enthusiastic about the idea of helping anyone wishing to learn German or improve their level by enjoying reading and speaking it.

The objective of this course is to offer a pleasant environment to anyone wishing to learn or improve their German, in order to enable them to gain self-confidence. We seek to create an atmosphere where the learner will enjoy coming back and seeing the progress made.

I have experience in teaching and tutoring, I appreciate the contact with the students, but especially their smiles when they regain self-confidence and feel capable of progressing.

It is a privilege to experience these moments that allow students to open up, express themselves and discover new perspectives.

Aïlen

5.0

(11)

This course allows for fun learning adapted to the student's level.
It also allows support, an upgrade or simply help with homework. In addition, the lesson touches on different aspects of learning and stimulates writing, reading, speaking and creativity so that the language is learned in a pleasant way.

Denis

5.0

(11)

Teacher with great experience and particularly motivated, I have always advanced my students and brought them successfully to their exams.

After completing a full education in Germany and advanced training in Swiss law in Geneva, I want to put my skills at the service of students or students of any level in Geneva.

Kevin

5.0

(11)

I offer you a new learning experience.

The focus is on practical application and theory is only introduced where intuition reaches its limits.

Whether you are a beginner or an advanced learner, my tailor-made lessons will accelerate your language acquisition in a positive learning environment.

You can book a complete course with regular sessions or individual lessons to overcome a specific problem, such as pronunciation or a particular point in grammar.

Learning a foreign language is not a linear process that consists of memorising a list of words, and speaking a foreign language is not an oral translation exercise.

There are two types of approaches to acquiring knowledge:

When asked what year follows 1999, you can immediately answer 2000 without having to think for a long time and, above all, without having memorised each number individually, starting with 1, 2, 3 ... You know that numbers are formed according to a certain pattern. With only ten digits, you can form an infinite number of numbers and always know which number comes next.

When it comes to the alphabet, words and sentences, it's more or less the same, but school pedagogy, school textbooks and regular lessons still follow the rote learning approach. In the lessons I propose, you will learn to use patterns because this is more efficient and faster.

Learning is easy, but unlearning bad habits is extremely difficult. This makes it all the more important to learn the right reflexes as early as possible.

My offer is aimed at both young people and adults who want to learn German or improve their knowledge without wasting time on nonsensical school methods.

I offer individual or group lessons for German. The methods are based on cognitive science and, in particular, comparative linguistics. My flexible programme can be tailored to your individual needs. The programme focuses on your independence in spontaneous conversations in real life.

What is particularly important to me:

motivating my students and help them establish a learning rhythm;
encouraging their creativity;
helping them become more familiar with the language;
teaching them the letters and their sounds;
strengthening their memory by training their phonological loop;
teaching sentence building plans instead of memorising sentences;
explaining how language works so that my students can become independent as quickly as possible.

I look forward to meeting you.

Ophelia

5.0

(11)

Hello everyone and welcome to my English and or German lessons taught in group. I organise English and German lessons for children and teenagers and separately adult English group lessons (beginners to advanced). For children and teenagers, interactive activities are used as a way to motivate them, help them remember what they have learned in class and make sure they will be able to apply their language skills in real life context.
For the adults lessons, depending on what the students are willing to learn, we can have discussions based on the news, some grammar, writing... I am open to any suggestions, just tell me your needs and I am going to adapt the next lessons for you. If you wish to invite your friends and make a group with them, just let me know and I will allocate you a time slot.

For private English lessons, please have a look at my other advertisements. The German lessons are usually for beginners/ intermediate (exceptionally advanced levels in German can be organised only if there is a high-demand).

Don't hesitate to contact me should you have further questions. It would be a huge pleasure to integrate you in one of my classes. :-) Lessons usually last 50 minutes.

William

5.0

(11)

I offer repetitive English and German lessons, according to your school program or simply by wanting to develop in these languages.
Having obtained my gymnasium maturity certificate in June 2020, I have an intermediate level B1 in these two languages with a small advance on English. I have vocabulary in both languages very favorable for improvement in the language we work.

Valentine

5.0

(11)

Hello!

I have been giving German lessons for 9 years now.

I help students with grammar, conjugation, and written comprehension, to improve their speaking skills and to give them more confidence in the language.

I obtained level B2+ in German when I obtained my commercial professional baccalaureate in 2017.

I help in the following areas:

- Adults wishing to discover the German language
- Students in the orientation cycle
- Middle school students (1st and 2nd year)
- Students in post-CFC commercial vocational baccalaureate
- Students at the business school
- Children in primary school and wanting to prepare for the orientation cycle
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I offer classes at my home, at the student's home, and via Zoom. I have a vehicle for easy transportation.
* I also offer back-to-school preparation courses, refresher courses and courses for beginners during the summer of 2025 during the following weeks:

- The week of June 23 to 29
- The week of June 30 to July 6
- The week of July 7 to 13
- The week of July 21 to 27
- The week of August 4 to 10
- The week of August 11 to 17
- The week of August 18 to 24
- The week of August 25 to 31

Lara

5.0

(11)

Dear students in search of success,
My name is Lara, and I have a lifelong passion for learning and teaching. If you are looking for a dedicated, competent tutor ready to guide you towards success, you are in the right place!
With 3 years of experience as a tutor, I have had the privilege of helping many students overcome their academic challenges and excel in their studies. My main goal is to provide you with individualized support that meets your unique needs.
What sets me apart is my ability to make learning fun, interactive and effective. I take a personalized approach to each student, adapting to your learning style and creating an encouraging environment where you will feel comfortable asking questions and exploring new ideas.
I will help you develop strong skills, build your self-confidence and achieve your goals. Whether it's preparing for exams, improving skills in math, science, languages or other areas, I'm here to support you every step of the way.
So, if you are ready to invest in your future, work hard and achieve your goals, I am here to guide you. Please feel free to contact me to discuss your specific needs and schedule our first tutoring sessions.

Antia

5.0

(11)

I am here to help you progress and learn this subject with enthusiasm and energy. I support your learning and success with an active learning approach, in which you will learn your lessons in a friendly atmosphere.

Corentin

5.0

(11)

Know the language of Goethe.
German is a language that is thought of as harsh and aggressive. It is quite the opposite, and I would be delighted to demonstrate this to you.

At least to make you want to through free, varied learning, outside of the school and academic framework

Yannic

5.0

(11)

Is your child experiencing difficulties in French, German, or economics?
Are homework assignments becoming difficult? Are results not reflecting effort? Is an exam approaching?

I offer personalized academic support to help each student regain confidence, fill in their gaps and make lasting progress.

My goal: to transform obstacles into successes through a clear, structured method adapted to the student's pace.

Materials offered

French

reading comprehension
writing and written expression
grammar, spelling, conjugation
preparation for tests and exams
improvement in the quality of written responses

German

basics
essential vocabulary
grammar explained simply
written and oral expression
preparation for assessments

Economy

understanding of important concepts
guided exercises
preparation for the controls
economy level cycle, learning, gymnasium

Why choose me?

✓ Doctor of Economic and Social Sciences
✓ Extensive experience in mentoring and teaching
✓ Calm, structured method adapted to each student
✓ Simple explanations with concrete examples
✓ Work on confidence, organization and motivation
✓ Step-by-step progression

I don't just give answers: I help the student understand how to think and become more independent.

My method

During the initial sessions, we identify:

✔ the main difficulties
✔ misunderstood concepts
✔ working methods to improve
✔ the objectives to be achieved (test, exam, average to improve)

Next, we move on to:

✓ Simple explanations of the course
✓ adapted exercises
✓ Evaluation-style training
✓ Methods for better learning and retention

For who ?

I provide support to, among others:

✔ primary school students
✔ Geneva orientation cycle
✔ secondary/gymnasium
✔ CFC apprentices
✔ Students wishing to prepare for an exam or regain confidence

📍 Home lessons available: Geneva / Nyon area
💻 Courses also available online

Every student can progress when they find the right method and regain confidence in their abilities.

Feel free to contact me, indicating the school level, subject, and desired objective.

Elisa

5.0

(11)

German is a complex yet beautiful language. It's a pleasure for me to teach it. I completed a language immersion program that allowed me to perfect my German, and I am available to teach it. During lessons, I can: help with German homework, prepare a lesson at home and present it to you (at your level), and create exercises tailored to your specific difficulties.

Elisa

5.0

(11)

Dynamic and attentive to the student's needs, I guide them with listening and adaptability to help them overcome their difficulties and progress with confidence.
My approach is based on encouragement, patience and pedagogical innovation, in order to make learning accessible and motivating for everyone.
When concepts are not understood, I review them rigorously and kindly, offering alternative explanations and targeted exercises until they are mastered.
I encourage the student to dare, to make mistakes and to persevere, because it is by making mistakes that we learn!
Finally, my courses are aimed at primary, middle, and secondary school students.

Elena

5.0

(11)

I have been enjoying tutoring students in need for two years now. So far, I have tutored three students, two in middle school and one in elementary school.

Motivated and dedicated, my goal is to help each student acquire the tools and confidence necessary to progress independently.

And above all, it is essential for me to remind my students that they should never be ashamed to ask questions and to make mistakes: that's how we learn!

Amandine

5.0

(11)

I believe that having the opportunity to learn is something we should make the most of. As students, we do not always feel motivated to study, but learning and developing good working habits can open so many doors for the future. I would love to help children not only understand their subjects better, but also gain confidence, perseverance and, hopefully, a genuine interest in learning.

I am still a student myself, so I understand the difficulties and frustrations that can come with studying. I want my lessons to be adapted to each student, their needs and the way they learn best. I am flexible with the subjects and topics they would like to work on, and my goal is to create a positive environment where they feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes and improving at their own pace.

For me, tutoring is not just about getting better grades, but about helping students realise that the effort they put in today can give them many more opportunities tomorrow.