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German tutor Nina S

Nina S

4.95
546 Lessons
From
$38.60 / h
From
Germany
Speaks
Dutch, English, and German
"Nina is a great teacher. I can see her passion for teaching through every class with her. She always pays..."
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German tutor Igor D

Igor D

5.0
1173 Lessons
From
$33.08 / h
From
Germany
Speaks
English, German, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish
"Great teatcher, explains things easily and structured. "
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German tutor Stefanie L

Stefanie L

5.0
782 Lessons
From
$49.62 / h
From
Germany
Speaks
English and German
"Stefanie clarifies concepts, grammar, and many other things I have been confused about for years. Thank you Stefanie. "
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German tutor Peter P

Peter P

5.0
1 Lesson
From
$20.95 / h
From
Canada
Speaks
Bulgarian, English, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, and Russian
"He is an excellent teacher with depth of knowledge and patience. I am already looking forward to our next class!"
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German tutor Sarah E

Sarah E

5.0
2756 Lessons
From
$35.95 / h
From
Germany
Speaks
English, French, German, and Russian
"My son loves learning German with Sarah! She makes learning fun! "
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German tutor Melanie A

Melanie A

5.0
1257 Lessons
From
$37.49 / h
From
Austria
Speaks
Arabic, Mandarin, English, French, German, and Greek
"Omar Awad, a secondary school student, learning German as a foreign language with teacher Melanie Abod since January 2022. During..."
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German tutor Katharina H

Katharina H

5.0
1803 Lessons
From
$38.60 / h

Katharina H

From
Germany
Speaks
English, German, and Portuguese
"The lesson was great! Really good split of speaking, grammar, reading abs writing "
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German tutor Maria F

Maria F

5.0
535 Lessons
From
$38.60 / h
From
Germany
Speaks
English, German, Russian, and Spanish
"Super nice person to practice your german with. She is super nice and will help you with everything you need...."
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German tutor David N

David N

5.0
12 Lessons
From
$33.08 / h
From
Germany
Speaks
Dutch, English, French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish
"David is an outstanding tutor. He blends conversational learning with more formal assistance (e.g., grammar, syntax, cases, etc.) in a..."
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German tutor Carmen D

Carmen D

5.0
862 Lessons
From
$35.29 / h
From
Germany
Speaks
English, French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish
"Absolutely enjoyable and fun learning German with Carmen. Today's class was fantastic. We follow the theme of "Art" - a..."
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German tutor Daniel A

Daniel A

5.0
167 Lessons
From
$35.29 / h
From
Germany
Speaks
English and German
"Had a great first lesson with Daniel. He speaks clearly and is easy to understand as well as had a..."
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German tutor Jeffrey L

Jeffrey L

5.0
744 Lessons
From
$43.01 / h
From
Germany
Speaks
English, French, and German
"I look forward to every session with Jeffrey - he not only understood quickly my interests but he tailored the..."
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German tutor Eda G

Eda G

5.0
147 Lessons
From
$27.57 / h
From
Germany
Speaks
English, German, and Turkish
"Had a great session discussing my holiday and learned a lot of new vocabulary. Very productive and fun session."
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German tutor Sandra K

Sandra K

5.0
191 Lessons
From
$43.01 / h
From
Germany
Speaks
English and German
"Sandra is a kind and considerate teacher, always making the lessons interesting and challenging. "
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German tutor Luca-Curtis G

Luca-Curtis G

5.0
99 Lessons
From
$35.29 / h

Luca-Curtis G

From
Germany
Speaks
English, German, and Spanish
"Luca is very good and upbeat teacher. He has a lot of patience and makes sure the pace is good..."
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German tutor Hilda R

Hilda R

5.0
608 Lessons
From
$38.60 / h
From
Germany
Speaks
English, German, and Spanish
"The lesson was very good and informative. Really enjoyed Hilda."
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German tutor Jotham B

Jotham B

5.0
297 Lessons
From
$18.75 / h
From
Switzerland
Speaks
English, French, German, and Spanish
"Informative and well prepared lessons! "
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German tutor Lea Kathinka M

Lea Kathinka M

5.0
45 Lessons
From
$30.88 / h

Lea Kathinka M

From
Germany
Speaks
English, German, and Spanish
"Die Unterrichten mit Lea waren besonders interessant. Wir haben uns über verschiedene Themen unterhalten und dabei viel Spaß gehabt. Leas..."
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German tutor Elmar S

Elmar S

5.0
60 Lessons
From
$49.62 / h
From
Austria
Speaks
English, French, and German
"Elmar is an excellent teacher. He's professional in that he understands my expectation and cater to my needs with well-prepared..."
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German tutor Marie B

Marie B

5.0
1772 Lessons
From
$41.90 / h
From
Germany
Speaks
English, French, and German
"Wonderful lesson, as always!"
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Frequently Asked Questions

On LanguaTalk, you can find exceptional tutors for 1-on-1 German lessons tailored to your goals and learning preferences. Here’s how to try it for yourself:

1 - Find your ideal tutor by browsing videos, reviews, pricing and availability.

2 - Book a trial. Many tutors offer a 30-minute trial for free; others charge a discounted price.

3 - Take personalised lessons with your new tutor via video call. Or try someone else.

No card is required to book a free trial session. Please only book if you’re considering taking lessons. Pricing varies by tutor and you can use the filter to find someone who fits your budget. You can pay one lesson at a time, or buy in bulk for a discount (open a tutor's profile to see their pricing options).

We’re confident you’ll love learning via LanguaTalk. We're trusted by students all over the world because we're transparent. We ask students to rate each lesson, and we display reviews on tutors’ profiles.

99.8% of lesson ratings are 5 stars. Why? Because unlike other platforms, we accept only the top 10% of tutor applications.

To see our full FAQs or get help from our friendly team, click the 'Help' button in the bottom-right. You can also watch students talking about their experiences learning via LanguaTalk below.

1-on-1 lessons are perhaps the best way to improve speaking skills, and because of this many students use LanguaTalk to learn to speak German fluently. That said, some students have other, more specific goals. Tell your tutor what your goals are and they'll tailor the lessons to your needs. Most tutors can help with any of the following:

  • Practical German for travelling or integration
  • Business German
  • DaF / Goethe exam preparation
  • Preparation for school exams – A Levels / Baccalaureate etc.
  • Improving specific skills: speaking, reading, listening & writing
  • Grammar (for all levels)
  • Improving pronunciation

New to LanguaTalk? You'll have one credit for a free trial. Most tutors offer a trial for free. If they do not, they’ll offer a trial session at a discount compared to their usual hourly rate.

Trial sessions last 30 minutes. They allow you to assess whether the tutor is a good fit for you, and get a feel for learning online. The tutor will assess your level and aim to understand your needs and interests so that they can customise any lessons you decide to take. You'll be encouraged to speak in German as much as possible, but of course you can speak in English too!

After your session, if you feel that the tutor isn’t quite right for you, you can simply book a trial with someone else.

Most of the German tutors on our site are able to teach students of all levels. When you click on a tutor's profile you'll see if certain levels are not supported. For example, certain tutors cannot teach complete beginners.

Likewise, you can also see on the tutor's profile whether they're suitable for all ages. Online German lessons are sometimes taken to support school/college studies. Usually, the tutor will be able to customise the lessons to follow the material and topics covered in the student's exams. Please note that as per our Terms & Conditions, students who are under 18 must get permission from a legal guardian before booking.

Lessons are taught 1-on-1 so that you receive your tutor’s full attention and can make fast progress. Communicating via video call, you’ll be able to talk to your tutor and share learning materials as if you were in the same room.

The tutors vary in terms of their teaching methods, resources, experiences, and personalities. So we suggest you look at several profiles to choose the best tutor for you. Whichever German tutor you pick, they'll aim to tailor the lessons to your individual needs.

The vast majority of students take 55-minute lessons. But some tutors also provide the option of 30-minute lessons. If they do, you’ll see this noted on their profile (below their pricing and above the ‘Buy Lessons’ button).

55-minute lessons are recommended for most students. In general, we only suggest considering 30-minute lessons if they’re for your child, or you have an intermediate level and only want conversation practice.

We want students to have an exceptional learning experience on LanguaTalk, so we only accept the very best tutor applications. Though we consider qualifications and experience, we place equal value on communication skills, personality and reviews from previous students. Almost all tutors are native speakers of the language they teach, and we require that they can speak English too.

Each tutor is different - they have different backgrounds, strengths, teaching methods and personalities. So we suggest you browse several profiles to find the right German tutor for you.

The beauty of taking lessons online is that you can learn anytime, anywhere. To see tutors who are likely to fit your weekly schedule, use the availability filter at the top. Then when you see a tutor you like, check their profile calendar to make sure their time slots work for you. Some tutors have limited availability as they already have lots of students.

Our booking system is designed to be incredibly easy to use. You can see tutors' available hours in your local time zone. If you choose to book lessons with a tutor, you'll be able to purchase them one at a time, or buy in bulk with a volume discount. You can pay securely by card on our website.

You can manually add bookings to your personal calendar, or if you use Google calendar, you can add bookings automatically with our syncing feature. You'll also be able to receive email reminders to help ensure you don't forget to turn up.

You can reschedule or cancel lessons in a couple of clicks. Note that this can only be done up to 24 hours before the lesson time. This rule is required to protect tutors, who lose income when lessons are cancelled at the last minute.

How does learning with a German teacher online differ from learning face-to-face?

Sometimes students feel uncertain about learning German online because they think it’ll be totally different to learning face-to-face. But usually when they try it, they find that the experience is almost the same and they often build a strong relationship with their tutor.

Once you start a video call with your chosen German tutor online, you’ll be able to communicate with them as if you were in the same room. They’ll usually also share learning resources with you (using Google Docs, YouTube etc.) and you’ll be able to collaborate in real-time.

How long does it take to become fluent in German?

According to the Foreign Service Institute, if you already speak English, German is one of the easiest languages to learn. The exact amount of time it will take you to become fluent will depend on many factors, such as your current level, your knowledge of similar languages, your capacity to learn, how you study, and how intensively you study. Some will be able to go from beginner to conversational fluency within a couple of months through intensive study. Others will take longer. Combining 1-on-1 lessons with an online German tutor with regular self-study is an effective way to learn German fast.

How much do online German tutors typically charge per lesson?

If you live in the US or Europe, face-to-face German lessons may cost anywhere between $20 and $60 (USD) per hour. Online tutoring tends to be cheaper than face-to-face because the tutor doesn't need to travel to you. An online German tutor could cost anywhere from $13 to $50 per hour, but be aware that very cheap tutors may lack experience. On LanguaTalk, German tutors typically charge between $14 and $40 per hour.

Of course, learning 1-on-1 with an experienced German tutor is not the cheapest way to learn; you could learn via a free app instead. But if you're serious about learning, nothing beats 1-on-1 German lessons with a great teacher.

What's the best way to study German?

There is no 'best way' to learn a language - it depends on your needs, level and budget. If you can't afford to take lessons, you can use a free app such as Duolingo to build your vocabulary. And to improve your listening skills, you can watch TV and listen to podcasts in German. But to learn how to actually speak a language, you need to talk to a native speaker on a regular basis and receive accurate feedback so that you improve. If you want to make fast progress, it's best to take 1-on-1 lessons that are tailored to your needs by an experienced online German teacher.

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