If you are seeking support in your efforts to learn German, Varsity Tutors can sign you up for New York City German lessons. There is a broad range of reasons you might want to learn a foreign language like German. Not only is it the official language of Germany and Austria, but it is also one of the official languages in Switzerland. Many high schools and colleges include a foreign language requirement in order to graduate. Whether you're having trouble keeping up with your instructor or you'd like to challenge yourself by studying beyond the syllabus, German lessons can be a convenient and reliable way to supplement your classes.
What are the advantages of different types of New York City German lessons?
There are two types of German lessons that we can set you up with: private instruction and online classes. Some students even choose to combine the two options. Each offers a variety of unique advantages that can help you build your skills. New York City German tutors and class instructors can offer thorough instruction with ample opportunities to practice. Both options are led by expert speakers who understand the language deeply.
While there are many pitfalls you may face as you work to learn a new language, German lessons can assist you as you navigate them. One of the more common challenges is finding the time to get enough exposure and practice. Listening to and speaking German is vital to building and maintaining strong pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar skills. Participating in German classes or private learning can give you the opportunity to practice your skills. More advanced classes and personal mentors may even lead entire lessons in German.
If you enjoy working with other students, you may benefit from enrolling in an online German class. Classes are conducted from a virtual classroom that allows you to collaboratively study with your peers and teacher. Alongside your fellow classmates, you can participate in engaging discussions and group activities designed to help you develop your grasp of the language. Working in groups can allow you to gain a deeper understanding of the language. You can gain a unique perspective of the language by learning with others. If you have trouble with any topic, your instructor can set aside time to work with you independently.
Alternatively, if you'd rather work entirely one-on-one, you can connect with a New York City German tutor for a thoroughly engaging experience. A private mentor can provide a custom-tailored learning plan that focuses solely on the areas in which you have the most room for improvement. Your instructor can get to know your learning personality, extracurricular interests, skills, and language goals to identify the ideal approach to your study sessions. You can spend as much time as you need on any issue, whether you want to nail your pronunciation of the common German phrases you need to know or you want to memorize the different verb conjugation classes.
How can I get started with New York City German lessons?
Whether you enroll in a class, study with a private tutor, or even both, you won't have to struggle to fit the extra help into your life. Every month, new classes start up in different sections at a variety of different times to ensure that any student can get the support they need. Since classes are held online, you won't have to worry about traveling anywhere. You can just set your laptop up where you're comfortable and join in.
One-on-one learning doesn't have to include traveling, either. You can meet with your New York City German tutor online across our Live Learning Platform. This unique platform features a whiteboard and video chat, so you and your mentor can interact freely. You can choose to meet with your instructor in person as well. You can work with your mentor anywhere that works for you, including home, school, or the library.
Students of all ages and skill levels can benefit from the additional support offered by these types of German lessons. Working with an expert instructor can give you the opportunity to practice the speaking, reading, and writing skills necessary to make progress in German. Whether you're entering your first college-level German course at Columbia University or you're learning the language to earn a graduation requirement at Fort Hamilton High School, Varsity Tutors can help you get set up with New York City German lessons in the form of tutoring, classes, or both. Give us a call today to get started.

Matthew: New York German lesson instructor
...best with visual thinkers. Very recently graduated from Stanford University, I majored in Human Biology with a concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science. Technical though my background may be, I am currently gigging as a singer/songwriter/composer in NYC and tackle even the most hard-science of problems with a top-down, big-picture, holistic approach. If you have a propensity to look at problems in a cross- or inter-disciplinary manner (or want to learn how to do...
Education & Certification
- Stanford University - Bachelors, Human Biology: Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science
Subject Expertise
- German
- SAT
- Trigonometry
- IB Chemistry SL
- +67 subjects

Danielle: New York German lesson instructor
...both as a German Teaching Assistant in the German department and as a Writing Tutor at the Hamilton Writing Center. As a T.A., I helped my students develop study skills, complete homework, and improve their German language skills. As a writing tutor, I worked with peers to strengthen their essays, develop writing techniques, and explore their ideas on paper. These experiences helped me learn the importance of patience, encouragement, and flexibility while tutoring. I feel...
Education & Certification
- Hamilton College - Bachelors, English Literature, German Studies
Subject Expertise
- German
- German 2
- Literature
- ACT Writing
- +24 subjects

Dirk: New York German lesson instructor
...completed the degree in 2001. Since then I held multiple academic research appointments at UIC in Chicago, Washington University in St. Louis, and the University of Washington in Seattle. In January of 2008 I was offered a position as a Senior Research Chemist with Merck, which I accepted. At Merck my responsibilities focus on the physical characterization of potential drug candidates in the early development phase. I greatly enjoy working in the highly interdisciplinary and...
Education & Certification
- TU Braunschweig, Germany - Diploma, Chemistry
- University of Utah - Doctor of Philosophy, Chemsitry
Subject Expertise
- German
- Elementary School Math
- Pre-Calculus
- Physics
- +17 subjects

Jamie: New York German lesson instructor
...University, studying TV and Playwriting. Before that, I attended high school at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North in Princeton, New Jersey. I tutor English and German and most love teaching a new language because it's exciting and fun. My favorite thing about tutoring is helping a student figure out how to do things by himself/herself. It's super rewarding! I am an excellent tutor because I am enthusiastic and generous. I do not punish mistakes, but...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Current Undergrad, Dramatic Writing
Subject Expertise
- German
- German 2
- Languages
- College Essays
- +12 subjects

Anthony: New York German lesson instructor
...statistics, epidemiology), and writing prose. I am the philosophical type of student-motivator, which to me means that I place the highest value in transforming difficult concepts into simpler, understandable processes. It is my desire to evoke a detailed, precise, imaginative explanation, opening up our minds in the session to true learning... not just the easy facts you'd attain for free a Google search away. After sessions I've had previously, students find the hardcore memorization much...
Education & Certification
- George Washington University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Science, Human Nutrition
Subject Expertise
- German
- Arabic
- High School Writing
- Medicine
- +86 subjects

Sabine: New York German lesson instructor
...from the Hamburg University of Technology (Germany). Since then I tutored math, chemistry, and physics in Germany before coming to the US. Here, I have taught for 14 years in private schools. My subjects ranged from middle school sciences, chemistry, physics to many different thematic classes. I can tutor a wide range of subjects but I'm most passionate about tutoring chemistry, physics, and my native language German. I love the precision of the science and...
Education & Certification
- University of Hamburg, Germany - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
- Hamburg University of Technology - Doctor of Science, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- German
- German 2
- Physics
- Chemistry
- +17 subjects

Ethan: New York German lesson instructor
...manager of a tutoring company in Berkeley, California. There, I tutored students of all ages in reading, writing, French, German, test preparation, and executive functioning. From there, I moved to Austria for a year under Fulbright Austria as an English language teaching assistant; I worked in two Austrian high schools, learning from a number of skilled local teachers, and developing and teaching my own English lessons. As a tutor, I am a strong believer that...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Santa Cruz - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- German
- Latin
- Greek
- French
- +54 subjects

Addie: New York German lesson instructor
...its forms. Whether in a classroom or one-on-one setting, I love the sense of discovery and creativity that goes along with learning. My favorite thing about teaching is watching the "aha!" moment as children finally understand a concept that may have been challenging for them. I hold a Masters in Education (EdM) from Columbia University as well as a Masters in Music (MM) in vocal performance from the Manhattan School of Music. I like to...
Education & Certification
- University of Georgia - Bachelors, Music Education and German
- Teachers College at Columbia University - Masters, Education
Subject Expertise
- German
- Pre-Algebra
- AP German Language and Culture
- Other
- +18 subjects

Zachary: New York German lesson instructor
...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, and persuasiveness. I love my job at the Writing Center...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- German
- PSAT Critical Reading
- Calculus 3
- Advanced Placement
- +39 subjects

Jordan: New York German lesson instructor
...to express thoughts in multiple languages. Often times there is no translatable comparison, and it's through these discoveries that I have been able to truly understand a seemingly foreign culture. I am also an accomplished pianist with a classical background, and very much enjoy teaching piano to students of any level. As an undergraduate teaching assistant for college level Music Theory and Keyboard Harmony courses over multiple semesters, I am also happy to teach musical...
Education & Certification
- Utah State University - Bachelor in Arts, German
Subject Expertise
- German
- IB Classical Languages SL
- IB Classical Languages HL
- Latin
- +36 subjects

Jeremy: New York German lesson instructor
Though my primary career is as a web developer, I am also an experienced, personable tutor with expertise in a wide variety of subject areas. During my ten years of experience as a teacher and tutor, I've displayed a consistent ability to engage with students to make learning enjoyable and rewarding.... I resolutely favor critical-thinking skills over rote learning. I believe humans have a natural desire and ability to learn, and my experience has shown me that there is a fairly direct correlation between how interested a student is in a subject and how well she is able to master the material. My primary role as a teacher is to help spark that interest.
Education & Certification
- Western Carolina University - Bachelors, History / German
Subject Expertise
- German
- High School Political Science
- Conversational German
- College Political Science
- +78 subjects

Amina: New York German lesson instructor
...in any way I can. I am here to help you. I will do my utmost best guiding you to succeed in academia through my tutoring methods. On top of this, I am very friendly! I enjoy reading, questioning, thinking, and exploring the world. I have been to Europe twice and went to summer school there to study German Language. Something interesting about me is that I really love avocados! It might sound cliche, but...
Education & Certification
- CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- German
- Greek
- Evidence
- Inorganic Chemistry
- +175 subjects

Katherine: New York German lesson instructor
...lead academic tutor in test prep and multiple subjects. I was recruited by an online tutoring firm to write and perform their ACT prep video series. I currently assist students in Liberal Arts Studies through the Writing Center at the Juilliard School, and I continue to teach lessons in music. My enthusiasm for working with students continues to grow as I meet more capable, intelligent young people who often just need insight into how to...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Music
- San Francisco Conservatory of Music - Masters, Vocal Performance
Subject Expertise
- German
- Graduate Test Prep
- ACT English
- Biology
- +60 subjects

Vina: New York German lesson instructor
...Rutgers University and have worked within the financial industry as a financial analyst as well as as an accountant for over ten years. Nevertheless, I have always carried a profound interest in teaching and tutoring throughout my career while working on Wall Street and within the financial industry. In particular, I enjoy English literature, mathematics, the sciences as well as learning and teaching languages. With time, I increasingly became aware of my fondness for tutoring...
Education & Certification
- Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor of Science, FINANCE / ECONOMICS
Subject Expertise
- German
- Latin
- Spanish
- ESL/ELL
- +53 subjects

Sarah: New York German lesson instructor
...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 reading, and I look forward to working...
Education & Certification
- Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
- Universitaet fuer Musik und darstellende Kunst - Certificate, Music Performance
Subject Expertise
- German
- Latin
- Greek
- Mandarin Chinese
- +89 subjects

Alexis: New York German lesson instructor
...adults) in a private institute in Daejeon, Korea to help improve their conversational English. In my experience, helping struggling students prepare for the EIKEN (an English Proficiency Standardized Test), we always seem to have the most fun prepping for the interview stage of the exams. While I can tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Spanish, French, History and Linguistics. My passion and discipline for learning foreign languages were the driving...
Education & Certification
- CUNY Lehman College - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- Canadian French Language Proficiency
- Introduction to Japanese
- +49 subjects

Johannes: New York German lesson instructor
...production, collaborating with some of the world's finest musicians. In Boston, I built my own creative consulting company, bringing the power of musical thinking to organizations. Through many management consulting projects, I developed a deep understanding of corporate leadership and development. I have worked for a leading think-tank in general management solutions and I taught marketing at the University of Graz, Austria. As a lifelong musician (singer, pianist, violin player), I pursued a life-changing Berklee...
Education & Certification
- University of Graz Austria - Doctor of Business Adminstration, Business Administration and Management
- Berklee College of Music - Bachelor in Arts, Music Theory and Composition
Subject Expertise
- German
- Greek
- High School Business
- Art
- +59 subjects

Andreas: New York German lesson instructor
...to help students learn both the language and the culture of Germany. Whether helping beginners with problems or grammar questions, or training advanced students in their language skills through conversation, I like to tailor my tutoring to the needs and preferences of the student. This could mean providing additional exercises to the ones you have already, or discussing German newspaper or magazine articles. I can help prepare for a trip to Germany by talking through...
Education & Certification
- Professional College of Library and Information Studies, Hamburg, Germany - Bachelors, Library and Information Science
Subject Expertise
- German
- Conversational German
- German 1
- German 4
- +3 subjects

Ben: New York German lesson instructor
...that makes learning and living a truly enjoyable experience. In the past, I have worked with students from 4th grade through high school and am sensitive to individual needs and developmental levels, making sure to fit my teaching style to best assist any given student. I also have experience working as a teacher's assistant through a post-grad fellowship program where I worked with professors and students in the classroom for the studio art department at...
Education & Certification
- Dartmouth College - Bachelor in Arts, Studio Arts
Subject Expertise
- German
- High School Biology
- Python
- Middle School Writing
- +47 subjects

Kevin: New York German lesson instructor
...of the Holy Cross and the University of Virginia. I received my BA from Holy Cross in Economics and German and my Masters in German from UVa. While at University of Virginia I taught introductory and intermediate German to undergraduate students and also tutored students in essay writing and grammar in both English and German. This past year I taught an undergraduate seminar in Germany at Ruhr University Bochum on German Film. Outside of teaching...
Education & Certification
- College of the Holy Cross - Bachelor in Arts, Economics and German
- University of Virgina - Master of Arts, German
Subject Expertise
- German
- Public Speaking
- Comparative Literature
- English Grammar and Syntax
- +27 subjects