Learning German for the first time might be a daunting prospect, but a Buffalo German course offered by Varsity Tutors might give you the confidence you need to master this language. Many university students choose to study German in order to meet the language requirements of certain university programs, such as those offered by the University of Buffalo. Many high school students choose to get a head start on their German education while taking classes at Tapestry Charter School or City Honors School in Buffalo. Having a deep understanding of a language can help when applying for acceptance into various post-secondary institutions. Working professionals might also want to learn German, out of personal interest or as a smart career move.
Over 90 million people speak German as their native language, and you never know what kind of networking opportunities might arise if you can speak this language fluently. Outside of Germany, German is spoken throughout Europe in many different nations, including Belgium, Luxembourg, Austria, and even parts of Italy. If you're involved in trade or business dealings with European nations, then an understanding of German could be a major asset.
Learning German could also be helpful if you're planning on traveling through these various European nations. Keep in mind that as you travel to different German-speaking areas, you might encounter a wide variety of unique German dialects. For the most part, German is divided into two types: High German and Low German. But across all German dialects, the German writing system is universal and unchanged.
What Might A Buffalo German Course Cover?
Because English is technically considered a Germanic language, you might notice a few familiar features when you learn German. England was occupied by many different cultures over the years, including the Latin-speaking Romans and the French-speaking Normans. The Angles, Saxons, and Jutes had an enormous impact on the English language when they brought with their Germanic language to Britain. But while there are a few key similarities between the two languages, there are also quite a few notable differences, and you'll focus on these difficult concepts as you learn German.
German uses a three-gendered system with masculine, feminine and neuter. Inflections are also very important in the German language, and they depend on gender and the case being used. They also change based on whether the noun is singular or plural.
There are also three classes that you'll use when conjugating German verbs. These are weak, strong, and mixed. There are many other concepts you'll cover in your German course, including unique letters in the German alphabet like the "ezzet". Also known as a sharp S, the ezzet is represented by the "ß" character.
How Does A Buffalo German Course Help You Learn?
All courses take place in a virtual classroom. These virtual classrooms are actually quite similar to normal classrooms, as you'll learn alongside other students and you will be led by an instructor. As you move through your Buffalo German course, you'll always have the opportunity to interact, ask questions, and voice your opinion. Your fellow students will be doing the same thing, so you will hear German being spoken all around you. This can help you gain a deeper understanding of German, and you'll also benefit from the power of a collaborative learning environment.
Of course, your instructor is also an important part of the equation. Your German instructor will be a highly qualified German professional who has been picked based on their strong communication skills and their overall knowledge of the German language. If you need extra clarification at any point, you can always contact your friendly and helpful instructor to request time to review any tricky concepts on a one-on-one basis.
How Do You Sign Up For A Buffalo German Class?
One of the major benefits of these classes is their flexibility. You can take classes almost whenever you want, even if you only have a few hours free each week. For example, you could take a Buffalo German class during your lunch break, if that's the time period that works best for you. Of course, there are night classes and weekend classes available as well. Whatever your unique needs may be, we have classes that fit. You can also choose between a two-week class and four-week class, and there are new classes starting up every month.
If you want to invest in your German education, call Varsity Tutors. Our educational consultants can match you up with a Buffalo German class that works for you.
Alexander: Buffalo German course instructor
...Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Music in Music Theory (summa cum laude) and wrote a thesis developing new approaches in music theory to acquiring improvisation skills at the keyboard for 17th-century styles. During my studies, I spent extensive time in Germany (Munich) enrolled at the city's Musikhochschule and conducted research on preserved historical organs throughout the country. I have a diverse array of teaching experiences including giving flute lessons to middle/high school students, tutoring...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Music Theory and Composition
Subject Expertise
- German
- Organ
- German 1
- Flute
- +13 subjects
J. David: Buffalo German course instructor
I eagerly look forward to helping you learn! The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled. "Of high ideals and virtue was her speech, and gladly would she learn and gladly teach." - Chaucer Learning Math, Physics, Astronomy, Computer Science is challenging, useful, and can be fun.
Education & Certification
- University at Buffalo - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
- University at Buffalo - Master of Arts, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- German
- Data Structures
- Geometry
- Social Sciences
- +93 subjects
Iven : Buffalo German course instructor
I am a Ph.D. student at the University at Buffalo, studying English literature. My research is in nineteenth and twentieth-century, American literature, and my teaching experience is mostly in English composition and writing, in particular essay writing, making arguments, conducting humanities research, as well as providing solid instruction in writing mechanics and grammar. I have tutored and consulted writers for seven years, and I have taught writing for five.
Education & Certification
- University of North Texas - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
- University at Buffalo - Current Grad Student, English
Subject Expertise
- German
- American Literature
- College English
- GED Social Studies
- +35 subjects
Andrew: Buffalo German course instructor
...long German 101 course, where I designed the lesson plans, and graded homework, quizzes and tests. I am a great tutor because of my broad experience in tutoring many different subjects, so that I have a wide variety of approaches to help all types of students master the material. I also believe that, in my German tutoring especially, I'm very systematic, so that my students have a strong grammar foundation on which to build further...
Education & Certification
- Oberlin College and Conservatory - Bachelors, German Studies and Voice Performance
- DePaul University - Masters, Voice Performance
Subject Expertise
- German
- Greek
- ACT
- Conversational German
- +26 subjects
Jacob: Buffalo German course instructor
...help my teacher explain topics to other students and review material with them. I always enjoyed teaching simply because I enjoyed and was passionate about the material itself. But I enjoyed it even more when I heard about all the success other students were having as a result of my teaching. I was recruited to Brown University for rowing, and am officially undeclared but plan on graduating with a dual degree in biology and German...
Education & Certification
- Brown University - Current Undergrad, Biology and German
Subject Expertise
- German
- ACT Reading
- Biology
- Algebra 2
- +21 subjects
Joel: Buffalo German course instructor
...on their strengths. I think it's important to allow students time to think about problems and try to approach them on their own before giving them guidance so that they can develop confidence in their own ability to approach similar challenges independently. I have many hobbies outside of my academic pursuits. I enjoy reading a variety of genres especially science fiction, fantasy, weird fiction, and all sorts of non-fiction. I sometimes try my hand at...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Physics
Subject Expertise
- German
- SAT Math
- AP Psychology
- English
- +60 subjects
Sophia: Buffalo German course instructor
...York City-- and I'm happy that I've been able to continue to tutor a wide range of ages in a wide variety of subjects throughout college. My passion for languages shapes my preferred tutoring realm; I especially enjoy teaching others the languages I am familiar with and fluent in, which include English, German, Italian, and Spanish. I also enjoy assisting in science-related fields, mostly for school-aged children and teens. Lastly, in my fifteen years of...
Education & Certification
- Barnard College - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science
Subject Expertise
- German
- Italian
- Spanish
- German 4
- +97 subjects
David: Buffalo German course instructor
...philosophical education because it has also sowed within me a deep commitment to teaching, teaching that aims not only for understanding, but also for creating and encouraging interest in specific topics and in learning itself. While I agree that the goal of teaching is to help someone learn a certain topic, the greatest achievement in teaching I have experienced is giving someone the ability to reason, and the drive and ability to begin teaching themselves....
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- Calculus
- MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills
- +55 subjects
Thomas: Buffalo German course instructor
...a study plan? Or do you simply want straightforward, content-based prep and study help? In either case, I'm excited to help you achieve your academic and standardized test goals. My academic credentials consist of a BA in Political Science and German from the University of Rhode Island, and a Master's degree in Environmental Management from Duke University. I speak German and Spanish. I'm confident tutoring several standardized tests, including SSAT, ISEE, SAT, ACT, and GRE.
Education & Certification
- University of Rhode Island - Bachelors, Political Science & German
- Duke University - Masters, Environmental Economics and Policy
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- German 1
- ISEE-Upper Level Writing
- +47 subjects
Zach: Buffalo German course instructor
...a physics major, I know the importance of understanding the fundamentals of a subject before trying to focus on specifics, especially in math and science. I try to have a very flexible teaching style, as I know not everybody learns in the same way, and I will always come prepared to teach a subject in multiple ways depending on the student's way of learning. I am outgoing, encouraging and patient, and I will always push...
Education & Certification
- Colorado School of Mines - Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics
Subject Expertise
- German
- Conversational German
- German 1
- AP Physics 1
- +31 subjects
Alexander: Buffalo German course instructor
...with students grades 1-4). I've worked in environments ranging from a charter school in the South Bronx to a prep school in Connecticut. In mathematics in particular I have strong experience working with students who have learning disabilities. I'm near-fluent in German and Spanish, have a year of Chinese under my belt, and have introductory familiarity with Turkish, Korean, French, Italian, and Japanese. If you ever need a conversation practice partner for German/Spanish, let me...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- German 1
- High School Level American Literature
- +81 subjects
Eric: Buffalo German course instructor
...for me to tutor German and writing because I am incredibly passionate about the German language and culture, and from my perspective bettering one's writing is also a process in bettering one's thinking. I find it rewarding to help students overcome many of the same challenges and hurtles that I and my peers overcame. Tutoring is a way for me to repay a debt I feel I owe to my own teachers by helping others...
Education & Certification
- Juniata College - Bachelors, Philosophy and German (Double Major)
Subject Expertise
- German
- IB Language B HL
- IB Language B SL
- IB Language B
- +38 subjects
Kristin: Buffalo German course instructor
...U of I in college Physics, Chemistry, and German. I also volunteer at a local high school in all levels of the German classes as sometimes a pull out and after school tutor. I am a very passionate person, and one of my major passions is school and I want to spread that passion around and get people as excited for school as they were when they were younger. The most rewarding thing to me...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Language Teaching Education
Subject Expertise
- German
- Algebra 2
- SAT Subject Tests
- Conversational German
- +33 subjects
Elyse: Buffalo German course instructor
...to improve their language skills. Now that I am back in the United States, I teach beginning English to refugees in Durham, North Carolina. Given my varied professional and academic background, I tutor a broad range of subjects, from GRE Verbal test prep to Psychology. Of these subjects, I am most enthusiastic about ESL and German, as I believe learning another language is a wonderful way to open yourself up to new opportunities and experiences....
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelors, Psychology, Anthropology
Subject Expertise
- German
- Adult ESL/ELL
- IB Psychology HL
- English
- +35 subjects
Monica: Buffalo German course instructor
...all over the US. I've also traveled overseas and spent six years living in Germany. I studied Photography at the Cleveland Institute of Art and have a Master's of Fine Art in Public Art and New Artistic Strategies from the Bauhaus in Weimar, Germany. Working as a fine artist is an excellent way to indulge my interest in a variety of subjects from the role of free speech in society to the history of suburban...
Education & Certification
- Cleveland Institute of Art - Bachelors, Photography
- Bauhaus-University Weimar - Masters, Public Art and New Artistic Strategies
Subject Expertise
- German
- SAT Mathematics
- Languages
- Homework Support
- +52 subjects
Sarah: Buffalo German course instructor
...I believe in tailoring creative learning strategies to each individual student's needs. I specialize in ISEE, PSAT, and SAT prep, English, History, and German tutoring, and college essay coaching. Having worked in undergraduate admissions at a top 50 research university for 3 years, I know exactly what top colleges are looking for, and I'm ready to help you get into the school of your dreams. Whether you need tutoring in the Humanities, test prep strategies,...
Education & Certification
- Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
- Universitaet fuer Musik und darstellende Kunst - Certificate, Music Performance
Subject Expertise
- German
- Mandarin Chinese
- Greek
- Latin
- +89 subjects
Will: Buffalo German course instructor
...The ability to communicate authentically is the overarching goal of my teaching. I want students to have the ability to use what they learned in real-life situations. I want my students to be intrinsically motivated when it comes to German language and culture. Essentially, I want them to go to Germany, Austria, Switzerland, or Liechtenstein, etc and succeed. I am always friendly with my students. I want learning to be immersive and authentic. I want...
Education & Certification
- University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelors, German/Secondary Education
- Towson University - Current Grad Student, School Administration
Subject Expertise
- German
- German 1
- English
- AP German Language and Culture
- +8 subjects
Jackie: Buffalo German course instructor
...the University of Arizona with my BA in Linguistics. My minors are Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. I was born in Germany, and speak fluent German. I have always had a love and interest for languages, and my goal is to encourage students to also embrace foreign languages, and hopefully ignite a spark for second-language learning all kinds of different people. Learning a second, third, or even fourth language can be an extremely fun and rewarding...
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelors, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- German
- Mandarin Chinese
- Spanish
- German 4
- +10 subjects
Meghan: Buffalo German course instructor
...the ways in which you learn best and allowing yourself to have what you need, even if it isn't seen as average. Too often, our schools value data over students and forget that education is about discovery and personal growth. As a teacher and tutor, I strive to understand my students individually as whole, complex people. In doing so, I am able to better reach the person in front of me, utilizing their unique interests...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Boston College - Master of Arts, Education
Subject Expertise
- German
- Greek
- AP English Literature and Composition
- ESL/ELL
- +33 subjects
Maria: Buffalo German course instructor
...I help my students learn to understand, speak and produce texts in context, while using hands-on activities with music, literature and film to explore grammatical concepts and get a strong understanding of German culture. During our lessons, the focus lies not only on those areas that the student needs to improve upon to have academic success, but also provides them with the information they need to explore their own favorite subjects in the German language....
Education & Certification
- Loyola University Maryland - Bachelors, German, Writing Minor
Subject Expertise
- German
- Greek
- German 2
- Comparative Literature
- +14 subjects