Whatever your reason for wanting to learn the German language, Varsity Tutors can help you begin with a Nashville German course. Whether you are a student at Glencliff High School or Hunters Lane Comprehensive High School who's looking to supplement your studies, you're studying German at Lipscomb University, or if you just like the idea of learning German outside of a traditional classroom setting, this course can help.
Whether you are a beginner to German or you're someone who has learned some of the language already, it is important that you use German regularly. A Nashville German course can provide you with this type of practice as well as the opportunity to study with an expert German instructor.
German has over 90 million native speakers. There are several dialects, including High and Low German. High German is the primary dialect used in both German schools and in the media. Therefore, most language learners will be studying High German.
German is one of the three spoken languages used in Switzerland. It is also the only official language spoken in Austria and Germany. Additionally, there are several other countries around the globe that use German, including Luxembourg, Belgium, and Liechtenstein.
There are several benefits to enrolling in a Nashville German class. You can get the necessary aid you might need to master new language skills, learn a second language to use in a world that is becoming more globalized, and practice the language consistently.
What sort of material will a Nashville German class cover?
If you are a native English speaker, you may recognize that there are some words in the German language that seem similar to English. This is because they are both Germanic languages and have some things in common. For example, the German word "gut" means "good" in English. This can help you pick up vocabulary a lot quicker.
In your German class, you will learn about nouns and how they are inflected by number, case, and gender. The cases include dative, genitive, accusative, and nominative. The numbers are words that are either singular or plural. The genders are masculine, feminine, and neuter. Genders are important to the nouns and can usually be figured out by the article that comes before them. Masculine nouns will use the article "der", feminine nouns will use "die", and neuter nouns will use "das".
More topics that your class may cover include verb conjugations and how they conjugate differently, as well as the different conjugation classes, including weak, strong, and mixed verbs. You may also learn about German grammar and its sentence structure, pronunciation, and common phrases. If this all sounds very complex, don't worry. Your German instructor will be there to help guide you through the nuances and intricacies of the German language.
How might a Nashville German course help me learn?
If you're looking for a virtual classroom that's fully interactive, then a Nashville German class could be just the thing for you. It provides you with the opportunity to talk about everything you learn, as well as participate in activities and conversations with both your instructor and your other classmates.
Sometimes a teacher may choose to teach the class fully in German to give you an immersive experience. This type of teaching can go a long way towards helping you make sense of the language structure and word order in sentences. Don't worry, though. This type of teaching will be used depending upon your skill level and comfort with the language.
A Nashville German class will also give you the ability to request someone-on-one time with your expert German instructor. This can really help if you run into a subject that's proving tricky for you to comprehend.
Since the class is virtual, there is no need for a commute. You have the advantage of being able to study in your living room or wherever you find most comfortable. Additionally, you can decide what type of class best fits you, whether that's a class over the weekend, a class taught during the day, or a class that's taught at night.
How can I get started?
When you decide to begin the adventure of learning German, you can contact Varsity Tutors to begin a Nashville German course. You can get more details about what kinds of materials are covered in the course, as well as what courses are available and how and when you get can begin. Soon enough, through classroom activities and the aid of an expert instructor, you'll be ready to learn all about the German language.
Jonah: Nashville German course instructor
...in Germany, where I shadowed and assisted teachers at German secondary schools. Since then, I have planned and taught EFL lessons to non-native English speaking students (for which I am certified), and taught German lessons to kids at the German Saturday School in Knoxville. While my primary experience is with foreign language instruction, I am also well-versed in English writing and reading, history, and geography. I believe so much of teaching is getting to know...
Education & Certification
- University of Tennessee, Knoxville - Bachelor's, German and Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- German
- French
- English
- AP US History
- +13 subjects
Nathaniel: Nashville German course instructor
As a passionate tutor with over two years of experience, I strive to create a supportive and engaging learning environment for my students. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy and Political Science at the University of Chicago, I excel in subjects including ACT prep, AP English Language and Composition, and writing. My previous experience includes teaching at a summer camp for immigrant and refugee kids and tutoring high schoolers in several subjects. As an...
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelor's (in progress), Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- German
- PSAT Critical Reading
- ACT English
- SAT Math
- +32 subjects
Jennifer: Nashville German course instructor
...me! Third grade thru high school, and college thru adult students benefit greatly from simple, straightforward methods of building words, sentences, paragraphs, and essays. Foreign language learning is a critical key of humanity's interdependent growth. While attending the University of Vienna, Austria, I had my first contracted tutor job with a group of soldiers from the Austrian army, teaching English as a second language. All these concepts lead seamlessly into the grammar needed for foreign...
Education & Certification
- Middle Tennessee State University - Bachelor in Arts, Germanic Languages, General
- Middle Tennessee State University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- Latin
- Writing
- +47 subjects
Sarah: Nashville German course instructor
...helping students become more confident in their Public Speaking abilities. I came into Sewanee as a math major and love helping students up to Pre-Calculus learn to love math just as I did from elementary school to high school! I also remember struggling with standardized tests such as the ACT and cannot wait to help students improve their score in the Reading Comprehension section which was always my favorite! I believe true connection between students...
Education & Certification
- Sewanee, University of the South - Bachelor's, International and Global Studies/ Politics
Subject Expertise
- German
- AP US History
- Social Studies
- Substitute
- +16 subjects
Christopher: Nashville German course instructor
My name is Christopher and I've been tutoring for just around two years. My first tutoring experience was working with some of the girls and boys clubs around Nashville. I eventually started branch out and help classmates with things like the ACT or SAT. I hope to help you or your child succeed with the subjects where they need assistance.
Education & Certification
- Vanderbilt University - Bachelor of Science, Economics
Subject Expertise
- German
- Middle School
- Elementary School
- Algebra 2
- +29 subjects
Micha: Nashville German course instructor
...process and grow personally. I am a native German speaker, but I grew up in Thailand and attended both a German and an English international school. I've had the privilege to grow up and study in a multilingual environment, where I developed a passion for languages early on. I have been able to share my passion teaching and tutoring students in both Thailand and Germany. As a native German speaker, I am especially excited to...
Education & Certification
- Coburg University of Applied Sciences - Bachelor in Arts, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- German
- French
- CLEP German
- AP German Language and Culture
- +25 subjects
Education & Certification
- Vanderbilt - Bachelor in Arts, European Studies
Subject Expertise
- German
- French
- High School English
- AP U.S. Government & Politics
- +25 subjects
LaDonna: Nashville German course instructor
Making language and history real and relevant is my passion. I've studied both since as long as I can remember and have taught both for half as long as that. I speak six languages fluently and know the struggles an English speaker has in coming to grips with grammar and pronunciation that are foreign. I've helped many get over those hurdles. I majored in Political Science and Spanish in undergrad, Latin American Economics and History...
Education & Certification
- Gonzaga University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
- Georgetown University - Master of Arts, Latin American Studies
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- Italian
- Portuguese
- +36 subjects
Ricky: Nashville German course instructor
My name is Ricky and I am a current graduate student in the Human Development Counseling program at Vanderbilt University. Before moving to Nashville, I attended college at Ohio State University where I majored in Psychology and minored in creative writing. I spent a year serving with AmeriCorps where I worked full-time tutoring children who were working as many as 2 grade levels behind the state's standard. With my help, they improved their understanding of...
Education & Certification
- Ohio State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Current Grad Student, Urban Studies
Subject Expertise
- German
- Algebra 2
- History
- College English
- +65 subjects
Markus: Nashville German course instructor
I'm born and raised in Munich, Germany and reside in Nashville, TN since 1999. I hold a masters degree in graphic design and a associate degree in offset printing. I started my professional music career in 1985 playing guitar, banjo, mandolin, dobro (resophonic guitar) and bass. Music is pure, it is real. It heals, it communicates and does a lot of incredible things.
Subject Expertise
- German
- Conversational German
- Guitar
- German 2
- +9 subjects
Andrew: Nashville German course instructor
...grammar foundation on which to build further skills and concepts. I have also lived in Germany for a year, and am able to bring world-life experiences into tutoring sessions, so that I can instill in my students a desire to learn more of the German language through a glimpse of what is possible once one has a basis in the language. I also have taken German Diction classes because of my background in vocal performance,...
Education & Certification
- Oberlin College and Conservatory - Bachelors, German Studies and Voice Performance
- DePaul University - Masters, Voice Performance
Subject Expertise
- German
- Greek
- ACT Writing
- Geometry
- +26 subjects
Ilana: Nashville German course instructor
...an individualized approach for each student in order to make the most of our time together. While I am not being a tutor, I am a musician. In addition to singing, I play the violin and viola and dabble in everything from Bach to bluegrass to covers of pop songs. As an opera singer, I have studied Spanish, Italian, French and German and am accordingly fascinated by the etymology of words in my own cobbled-together...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
Subject Expertise
- German
- Greek
- Spanish
- SAT Subject Test in United States History
- +80 subjects
Eric: Nashville German course instructor
...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 succeed where my teachers helped me succeed. Education is necessary for personal growth and human flourishing as a whole, and...
Education & Certification
- Juniata College - Bachelors, Philosophy and German (Double Major)
Subject Expertise
- German
- IB Language B
- IB Language B SL
- IB Language B HL
- +38 subjects
Philipp: Nashville German course instructor
I'm an undergraduate at Columbia College. I love tutoring students in math, German, SHSAT, and SAT. I believe that I have good communication and pedagogical skills, and a firm understanding of the subject matter. Having come from Germany at the age of eleven, I know the frustration that can come with feeling overwhelmed by coursework. I performed well on standardized exams like the SHSAT and the SAT and can teach test-taking skills that will ultimately...
Education & Certification
- Columbia College - Current Undergrad, East Asian Studies
Subject Expertise
- German
- German 1
- College English
- SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2
- +28 subjects
Natalie: Nashville German course instructor
I am a Ph.D. student at Columbia, and I just moved to New York City this fall! I love tutoring and teaching 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...
Education & Certification
- Princeton University - Bachelors, Philosophy
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- German
- French
- Latin
- High School Writing
- +59 subjects
Jamison: Nashville German course instructor
I am a very patient and understanding person. I speak clearly and always make sure I can help the student find a way to understand the material, even if it means deviating form normal techniques. I have tutored both kids and peers in the past. I have found that for kids, especially in mathematics, relating to something they enjoy makes the experience more enjoyable. Regarding peers/college level students, I can relate to them very well,...
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering/German Studies
Subject Expertise
- German
- Test Prep
- Math
- Languages
- +20 subjects
Sophia: Nashville German course instructor
...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 violin-playing, I have been part of a number of ensembles, including the Columbia University Orchestra, and have taught violin to...
Education & Certification
- Barnard College - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- Italian
- AP Calculus BC
- +97 subjects
Meghan: Nashville German course instructor
Learning is about more than the subject at hand; it's about finding 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...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Boston College - Master of Arts, Education
Subject Expertise
- German
- Greek
- Creative Writing
- Middle School Reading
- +33 subjects
Sarah: Nashville German course instructor
...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, or individualized essay assistance, I know that I can help you achieve your goals and reach academic success. Thanks for...
Education & Certification
- Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
- Universitaet fuer Musik und darstellende Kunst - Certificate, Music Performance
Subject Expertise
- German
- Latin
- Mandarin Chinese
- Greek
- +93 subjects
Kristin: Nashville German course instructor
I am currently a student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I tutor for living learning communities while at 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...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Language Teaching Education
Subject Expertise
- German
- Algebra 2
- Honors Chemistry
- High School Chemistry
- +33 subjects