A Cleveland German course offered by Varsity Tutors could be a great choice if you want to develop a deep understanding of the German language. Learning German isn't always easy, and there are some major challenges you'll face along the way, especially coming from an English-speaking background.
Many students must learn a language to satisfy certain language requirements of their school programs. Perhaps you're a student at Case Western Reserve University. Maybe you're a high school student who wants to get started with German at a relatively young age. If you start learning German while taking regular courses at schools like James Ford Rhodes High School or John Adams High School, you could have a major advantage. When it comes time to apply for college, you might find that your knowledge of German helps apply to many advanced programs and respected universities.
Of course, learning German might also help in your professional career. With over 90 million native German speakers across numerous European nations, who knows what kind of networking opportunities might arise?
German is an official language in many different countries. These include Luxembourg, Austria, Belgium, Liechtenstein, and a few others. Across these various German-speaking communities, you might encounter slightly different German dialects. The two main dialectic groups within the German language are High and Low German. High German is used in mass media, administrative purposes, academics, and education, and it is what most classes focus on. While there are some differences between the various German dialects, they all rely on the same universal German writing system.
What Might A Cleveland German Course Cover?
You'll learn many important German concepts in your German course. As you start to delve deeper into the German language, you might notice that it's similar to English in many ways. English is technically considered a Germanic language, and this all stems back to the strong presence of Germanic tribes in England thousands of years ago. That being said, modern English and German languages are very different, and they rely on very different underlying structures.
German is a gender-based language, and nouns might be masculine, feminine, or neuter. Inflections are also very important in the German language, and you'll need to memorize and understand how this system works. Inflections change based on case, gender, and number. There are four different cases to memorize: nominative, accusative, dative, and genitive.
German also uses very strict rules for conjugating verbs. Each verb might be conjugated according to one of three classes. These classes are weak, strong, and mixed. There are many other important concepts you'll learn in your German course, including pronunciation, common phrases, vocabulary, and more. You might also encounter letters in the German language which you've never seen before, such as the "ezzet". Also known as the "sharp S," this letter is represented by the "ß" character.
How Will I Learn With A Cleveland German Course?
Your Cleveland German course will be taught in a virtual classroom. These are fully online learning environments, and they are quite similar to a regular, traditional classroom setting. Just like a physical classroom, you'll learn alongside other students, with an instructor at the head of the classroom. As your instructor goes through the various German concepts in your learning sessions, you'll interact with the rest of the class and the instructor. You'll ask questions, voice your opinion, and practice your spoken German with your classmates. As you learn, you'll hear your fellow classmates asking their own questions and providing their own thoughts and opinions. They'll often be speaking in German. Research has shown that highly collaborative, group-based learning systems like this have proven benefits. Each instructor goes through a rigorous vetting and interview process. This process ensures that you'll be learning from German experts with amazing communication skills. And of course, you can always request time with your instructor on a one-on-one basis if If you're ever having trouble with tricky subjects.
How Do You Sign Up For A Cleveland German Class?
You can choose from two-week classes or four-week classes, with new classes starting every single month. You can also choose from a wide variety of flexible scheduling options, including weekend classes, night classes, and classes that take place during your lunch break. We understand that you're busy, and that's why we provide a wide range of options.
Enroll in a Cleveland German Class today for a highly efficient learning experience. Connect with fellow students, work as a group, and gain a deep understanding of the German language. Call Varsity Tutors today, and we'll provide you with all the information you need to book your first Cleveland German class.
Liam: Cleveland German course instructor
I am a current Business Economics Major at the College of Wooster. I specialize in mathematics and sciences ranging from the elementary level all the way up to differential calculus. I love finding new ways to get students excited about learning, either with special games or activities. I've been in your shoes before, and I know how hard certain topics can be, but I promise we can get better together!
Education & Certification
- The College of Wooster - Bachelor in Arts, Business and Managerial Economics
Subject Expertise
- German
- Math
- Graduate Level Biology
- ESL/ELL
- +76 subjects
Justin: Cleveland German course instructor
...receiving a BA in German Language and Literature and an MA in Linguistics. Learning a new language can not only open new doors for students, but it can teach them valuable lessons about other cultures and introduce them to places, people, and experiences they would never have the opportunity to encounter otherwise. I'm honored to be able to share my knowledge of language, whether German or English, so that students may be able to have...
Education & Certification
- Eastern Michigan University - Bachelor in Arts, German Studies
- Eastern Michigan University - Master of Arts, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- German
- Adult ESL/ELL
- English Grammar and Syntax
- German 1
- +9 subjects
Nicholas: Cleveland German course instructor
I am a graduate of Kent State University, where I received my Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology and Audiology. I tutor a variety of subjects, with a passion for social studies, humanities, and English, including ESL. I believe education is the door to some of life's most rewarding opportunities, and my goal as a tutor is to help my students unlock their potentials, and to help equip them to be lifelong learners.
Education & Certification
- Kent State University - Bachelor, Speech Pathology and Audiology
Subject Expertise
- German
- High School World History
- US Constitutional History
- ESL/ELL
- +44 subjects
Kornelia: Cleveland German course instructor
...in the field of Psychology. I tutor German, Study Skills and SAT German test preparation. I can also help students to overcome test anxiety, procrastination or other testing performance issues. In addition to my license, I hold the equivalent of a Bachelor's and a Master's in Psychology, including a Minor in Educational Psychology. I have 2 years of experience tutoring students of all ages. I have successfully worked with highly trained professionals who plan on...
Education & Certification
- Potsdam University, Germany - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
- Humboldt University Berlin - Master of Arts, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- German
- Psychology
- German 3
- SAT Subject Test in German with Listening
- +13 subjects
Amee: Cleveland German course instructor
...your journey! In this field, it's about quality of experience. I am a lifelong learner but here are some things you may be looking for in your tutor's background: My master's is in Special Education with an emphasis on Applied Behavior Analysis. Before I earned my four letters as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). I completed my experience hours with school-age to adult residential and community individuals with high-intensity unsafe behaviors. I also have...
Education & Certification
- DeVry University - Bachelor of Science, Multimedia
- Brandman University - Master of Arts, Special Education
Subject Expertise
- German
- Greek
- Personal Finance
- Social Networking
- +64 subjects
Education & Certification
- University of Notre Dame - Bachelor, Human Resource Development
Subject Expertise
- German
- Korean
- Spanish
- Latin
- +39 subjects
Petra: Cleveland German course instructor
...the material at hand. With my youngest of 4 currently in high school, I started tutoring again, first at Tri-C as a Science and Math Instructional Assistant and now as a Varsity Tutor as well. At Tri-C, I do more than just science and math though. Social Studies, Psychology, basic IT, and English are some of the other subjects I help students conquer. I firmly stand by the statement that every person has the ability...
Education & Certification
- Cleveland State University - Bachelors, German1985/Chemistry
- Cleveland State University - Masters, Chemistry1989/Education
Subject Expertise
- German
- GED Math
- Writing
- ACT Writing
- +53 subjects
Matthew: Cleveland German course instructor
I am in a constant state of learning. I try to absorb as much information as I can and then pass on what I've learned to others. I try to get them to feel my passion about learning about a subject and to help them get excited.
Education & Certification
- Herzing University-Madison - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
Subject Expertise
- German
- High School Level American Literature
- Languages
- English
- +37 subjects
Jay: Cleveland German course instructor
...as a teacher's aide at my local community theatre when I was thirteen. I continued that work until high school graduation, but throughout high school, I tutored geometry and algebra. In college, I was privileged to volunteer at the Columbus Literacy Council, helping adults learn how to read and write English. While working as an undergraduate research assistant, I trained new assistants in the maintenance and function of laboratory equipment. After graduation, I volunteered at...
Education & Certification
- The Ohio State University - Bachelors, Microbiology
Subject Expertise
- German
- Greek
- High School Biology
- Geometry
- +71 subjects
Education & Certification
- Cleveland State University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- Cleveland State University - Master of Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- German
- Business
- Microeconomics
- Marketing
- +23 subjects
Andrew: Cleveland German course instructor
...for four years at the college level in both German and Music Theory/Aural Skills. I have also twice co-taught an intensive one-month 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...
Education & Certification
- Oberlin College and Conservatory - Bachelors, German Studies and Voice Performance
- DePaul University - Masters, Voice Performance
Subject Expertise
- German
- Greek
- PSAT Critical Reading
- SAT Writing and Language
- +26 subjects
Joel: Cleveland German course instructor
...science. In the past, I have tutored middle school and high school students, mostly in mathematics, but I also helped with middle school science and English as well as ACT preparation. I look forward to tutoring students in computer science, especially object-oriented programming; mathematics, from middle school mathematics to multivariable calculus and differential equations; preparation for the ACT, SAT, and AP tests; and topics in literature and history. My favorite subject to tutor is probably...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Physics
Subject Expertise
- German
- Algebra 3/4
- Algebra
- AP Physics 1
- +60 subjects
Ilana: Cleveland German course instructor
...and Masters degree in Voice and Opera Performance. I tutor test prep for the SATs and ACTs, as well as math for all ages. I excel particularly in writing and editing and love tutoring in the humanities. My teaching philosophy is one of guidance rather than direct instruction, helping students to discover answers on their own. I am very patient and understand that sometimes all it takes to understand a difficult concept is to explain...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- Greek
- Algebra
- +80 subjects
Alexander: Cleveland German course instructor
...mostly helped students with mathematics (middle-school level through SAT prep), computer science (introductory web development and object-oriented programming), and English-Language Arts (reading comprehension 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,...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- Spanish 4
- High School Computer Science
- +81 subjects
Natalie: Cleveland German course instructor
...students, and I have worked with a number of educational programs, from boarding schools to Americorps. I specialize in languages (English, French, German, Latin, and Ancient Greek) and test prep. I seek to help my students make connections between new material and things that are familiar to them, breaking down higher concepts with accessible examples that can help foster creativity. I care deeply about my students and their success, and I look forward to working...
Education & Certification
- Princeton University - Bachelors, Philosophy
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- German
- Latin
- French
- Public Speaking
- +59 subjects
Zachary: Cleveland German course instructor
...As a current college junior at the University of Pennsylvania, I am familiar with the competitiveness of seeking admission to top-tier universities and can use my personal experience in my tutoring. Most relevant, I have been recognized by the University of Pennsylvania for my writing ability and am employed at our Critical Writing Center. Here, I advise both undergraduate and graduate students on their academic and professional writing, editing and proofreading for grammar, logical coherence,...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- German
- SAT Math
- Reading
- Geometry
- +39 subjects
Monica: Cleveland German course instructor
...to my students regardless of which direction their academic pursuits take them. I grew up in Toledo, Ohio and have lived and traveled 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...
Education & Certification
- Cleveland Institute of Art - Bachelors, Photography
- Bauhaus-University Weimar - Masters, Public Art and New Artistic Strategies
Subject Expertise
- German
- SAT
- ACT Science
- ACT Math
- +52 subjects
Eric: Cleveland German course instructor
...three years as an undergraduate student for Juniata and have the most experience tutoring writing, math, and German. It is most exciting 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...
Education & Certification
- Juniata College - Bachelors, Philosophy and German (Double Major)
Subject Expertise
- German
- IB Language B
- IB Language B HL
- IB Language B SL
- +38 subjects
David: Cleveland German course instructor
...pursue an MA in German and continental philosophy. While this area is fascinating in itself, I am very thankful for my 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...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- Geometry
- Ethics
- +55 subjects
Zach: Cleveland German course instructor
...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 my students to...
Education & Certification
- Colorado School of Mines - Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics
Subject Expertise
- German
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Reading
- Anatomy
- +31 subjects