FAQs

A lesson is a lot like a sport training:

• Warm-up: We will talk about familiar topics so that you can use vocabulary and phrases you have previously learned.
• Stretching: Correction of your written homework.
• Training: Using different material, we will talk about new topics and add vocabulary, expression, and phrases to your list.
• Cool-down: Summary and agreeing on your homework

If you have booked a 1-1 class, you can decide with your teacher if you want to structure the lesson differently.

Lessons can be very personal, therefore, most students do not like to be recorded. Nevertheless, a student – Sarah once asked us to record a part of her lesson for a challenge she was participating in and allowed us to publish the recording. Please note this recording was for another project and not a typical lesson; therefore, the teacher did not correct mistakes.

You also have the option to book a trial class for as little as 99 cents. In the trial class:

• the teacher will get to know you
• test your German and give feedback (if you are not a total beginner) or give you tips on how to start learning German
• explain the lessons
• answer all your questions.

To book a trial lesson, please follow the instructions in this video tutorial: How to book a trial lesson

It depends on how fast you want to learn but also on how much time you can spend on learning German each week. In general, we advise you to have at least one lesson per week and no more than three.

If you have fewer than one lesson per week the time between lessons will be too long thus you will forget much (if you do not learn intensively by yourself). If you have more than three lessons per week, you will most likely not have enough time to do your homework appropriately, learn the new vocabulary, and repeat everything you have been taught.

But, as always, we are flexible and if you want to have more or fewer lessons please consult with your teacher.

This depends on many factors. One of the main factors being: What is your goal? If you want to have a nice chat with a German neighbor, you will need a B1 or solid A2 level. If you want to study in Germany you are advised to have a solid C1.

But there are also many factors depending on you:

• What is your native language?
• Do you speak other languages and are they related to the German language?
• Do you learn regularly, thus is your brain trained?
• Do you know how to structure your learning (we will give you tips but you will need to do the work)?
• and much more!

One piece of information we can provide is the minimum hours we see on average. Please note that the levels according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages are not equal like the steps of a stair but rather circles, which get bigger the higher the level.

There is just one way to learn a language: Bit by bit!

Again, it very much depends on your goals, your time frame, and many other factors. We advise students to plan for some time to learn the new vocabulary. The additional homework will not take more than 30 minutes. If you want to exercise more, please consult with your teacher.

Note: You will need to learn more, if you want to make quick progress.

You have three options:

1) Prepare and take official exams.

• Pro: You do not only know your progress but have a certificate to show.
• Time consuming and expensive.

2) Get personal feedback from your teacher.

Although we are happy to provide it, you might find it less motivating.

3) Start a video diary:

Record lessons in regular intervals and compare yourself. It is a simple but very effective method. We are happy to help you with timing and recording.