51Թ can help you out if you are looking for Chicago German lessons. Taking German lessons is a great way to improve your language skills. Students at the University of Chicago or any other school in the Chicago area who are interested in the German language, history, or culture can benefit from German instruction. If you are considering traveling to Germany, Austria, or Switzerland, either for pleasure, for work, or to study, you can also benefit from studying German.
German belongs to the Indo-European language family, but also to the West Germanic group, like English and Dutch. There are a number of different dialects of spoken German. High German dialects are usually spoken in the central and southern highlands of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. High German is also used in literature, higher education, and in the media. Low German dialects, on the other hand, are usually spoken in the lowlands of northern Germany. Unlike spoken German, written German is generally the same in all places.
What skills might I learn when taking Chicago German lessons?
German lessons can help you improve your understanding of the language. You can either study together with other students in a virtual classroom or choose to sign up for private mentoring with a German tutor. Both can help you with your language studies.
When you sign up for Chicago German lessons, you can get the opportunity to study with other students in a collaborative environment. Since the classes take place online, there is no need to endure a commute in order to take them. Taking a virtual class provides great value. It allows you to save money while giving you flexibility and convenience at the same time.
German has many rules that are different than in English. Your instructor can focus on these rules. For example, your instructor might cover noun inflection based on gender, case, or number. A noun can have different inflections that are dictated by whether it is a masculine noun, a feminine noun, or a neutral noun.
Studying in a class can provide a great opportunity for practicing your German language skills. Many students studying German will not have many opportunities to practice the language. This is especially true if you are studying alone. When you study in a class, you can speak German with the instructor and with other students during class discussions. Your instructor may opt to teach sections of the classes entirely in German, depending on your skill level.
During class, you can ask questions, and they can be answered by the instructor in real time. Alternatively, the instructor may pass the question on to the other students so as to encourage a group discussion. If you feel as if you need some private time to ask your instructor your questions, you can request that as well.
Some students opt to go with private instruction from a Chicago German tutor. You can get one-on-one language instruction either online or in person. When studying with your private instructor online, you can take advantage of our Live Learning Platform and our virtual whiteboard in order to interact with the instructor. As long as you have an internet connection, you can take these lessons regardless of whether you are at home, at school, or at work. Alternatively, for those who prefer getting instruction in person, you can meet at the same place as your Chicago German tutor. In-person tutoring sessions can be arranged at your home or at another location that works for you. If you are studying German at Acero Schools Chicago, Taft High School, or another high school in Chicago, getting private German instruction can help supplement your in-class learning.
How can I sign up for Chicago German lessons?
Signing up for German lessons is simple and easy; all you have to do to get started is make a call to 51Թ. Different students have different needs. Some might want to quickly review what they are studying in their German classes at school by taking a supplemental online German course. Others might be adult learners who have a busy schedule but want to set up private sessions with a Chicago German tutor in order to build their command the language and pursue fluency. Our educational consultants can help you figure out which kind of German language instruction is best for you. They can either help you enroll in a class or connect you with a private language instructor who can work with you one-on-one and give you individualized attention.

Andrew: Chicago German lesson instructor
...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 skills and concepts. I...
Education & Certification
- Oberlin College and Conservatory - Bachelors, German Studies and Voice Performance
- DePaul University - Masters, Voice Performance
Subject Expertise
- German
- Greek
- Algebra
- ACT
- +26 subjects

Ilana: Chicago German lesson instructor
...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 it in a few different ways. We all learn differently, so I aim to develop an individualized approach for each student in order to make...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
Subject Expertise
- German
- Greek
- Spanish
- SSAT
- +80 subjects

Kristin: Chicago German lesson instructor
...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 and get people as excited for school as they were...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Language Teaching Education
Subject Expertise
- German
- Science
- German 3
- Pre-Calculus
- +33 subjects

Elsbeth: Chicago German lesson instructor
...in this area I decided that I would like to be a teacher and continued by studying my Master's in Business and Economics Education with the minor subject of English. I enjoy teaching, and throughout my studies at University I taught private lessons to junior high school students in various subjects. Since my minor subject for teaching is English, I know how to teach languages. I understand challenges and struggles of language acquisition and it...
Education & Certification
- Universitiy of Applied Sciences, Giessen, Germany - Bachelors, Business Administration and Management
- Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany - Current Grad Student, Business and Economics Education
Subject Expertise
- German
- Macroeconomics
- German 1
- ESL/ELL
- +13 subjects

Miles: Chicago German lesson instructor
...volunteered as a classroom aid, and worked with young children on literacy skills through a program called Jumpstart. I love teaching, which is why I pursued a position as a counselor at a German immersion summer camp. It is currently my third summer, and I have learned so much about immersive teaching and learning language through games and activities. I mostly teach German to children, but I have worked with people of all ages including...
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
Subject Expertise
- German
- Greek
- College Application Essays
- SAT Subject Test in German with Listening
- +35 subjects

Jack: Chicago German lesson instructor
...beyond. I strive to do all I can to give students the confidence, skills and knowledge they need to be the best versions of themselves they can be. I have taken classes in teaching and taught, in classrooms, Reading and Writing, Social Studies, Science, and, my personal favorite, Math, at the Elementary and Middle School levels. In addition, I have experience teaching music, study skills, public speaking, and, as a fluent Spanish speaker, varying levels...
Education & Certification
- Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Education, Bilingual Education
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- Middle School Science
- Spanish 1
- +38 subjects

John: Chicago German lesson instructor
...Studies Gender Studies, and Social Work. I believe in the potential for any student to achieve an A in every course and in every assignment. More so than a grade, my goal is to help students fall in love with the process of learning. Feedback from successful students has allowed me to recognize how effective the approaches toward tutoring mine have been for all learning types in various academic subjects. While my tutoring students gain...
Education & Certification
- Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
- Loyola University-Chicago - Master of Social Work, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- German
- Dutch
- Foreign Language
- Arabic
- +455 subjects

Iwona: Chicago German lesson instructor
Part-time professor of German and Polish, researcher, published author with a PhD in Educational Psychology and MA in Germanic Studies and Second Language Acquisition. I have 20+ years of teaching and course design experience, building tailored courses for individual needs, and creating learning and teaching materials. I am also a teacher and student mentor and coach.
Education & Certification
- Jagiellonian University of Krakow - Master of Arts, German Teacher Education
- Northern Illinois University - Doctor of Education, Educational Psychology
Subject Expertise
- German
- Polish
- Russian
- High School Writing
- +20 subjects

Priyanka: Chicago German lesson instructor
...me with the requisite skills to assist students as they grow as academics and researchers. I tutor for mathematics and graduate level statistics. I have worked with students of all ability levels, including those with specific learning needs and gifted learners. My philosophy on education and tutoring is student-centered; my goal is to support students in not only learning and understanding, but in developing work ethic, studying and note-taking skills, and self-advocacy. I have a...
Education & Certification
- PESIT - Bachelor of Engineering, Biotechnology
- University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Current Grad Student, Biostatistics
Subject Expertise
- German
- Greek
- Statistics
- Probability
- +24 subjects

Michael: Chicago German lesson instructor
...us, I can make the world a smaller place. With my experience, I have more than what it takes to excel in whatever workplace I may find myself, wherever it may be and for whomever I may be working. I am steadfast and never deterred by adversity; if these qualities sound even remotely appealing, do not hesitate to send me a private message expressing your interest in working with me. Additional notes: Certified Goethe Institute...
Education & Certification
- Marquette University - Bachelors, German Language
Subject Expertise
- German
- English
- Writing
- Languages
- +8 subjects

Amber: Chicago German lesson instructor
...University, and will begin teaching high school biology in Chicago this upcoming fall. I completed my undergraduate degree at Northwestern University in 2019, majoring in both Biological Sciences (concentrating in Genetics and Genomics) and in German. I have experience working with students of all ages, including elementary, middle, and high school. I am consistently energized by the opportunity to see students grow and develop! I also love to run, travel, and write!
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
- Northwestern University - Master of Science, Biology Teacher Education
Subject Expertise
- German
- German 2
- Algebra 2
- ACT Science
- +49 subjects

Irene: Chicago German lesson instructor
...favorite subjects of math and science. Born and raised in Germany going through the higher education there provided me with the skill to teach German at a private K-8 school and to raise my three children bilingual in English and German. I love teaching students and help them develop their skills and achieve their goals. I am patient, flexible, supportive and encouraging. My goal is to make students feel comfortable and open to learning.
Education & Certification
- university of Tuebingen - Doctor of Science, Microbiology
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- Latin
- UK A Level German
- +49 subjects
Education & Certification
- Valparaiso University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- German
- High School Economics
- Law
- ACT 8-Week Prep Class
- +67 subjects

Martin: Chicago German lesson instructor
Learning a foreign language is one of the most rewarding and difficult challenges you can take. I use my extensive theoretical and personal knowledge of language acquisition and my understanding of learner profiles to help my learners reach their goals.
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelors, German
- Northwestern University - Current Grad Student, Education
Subject Expertise
- German
- Summer
- German 1
- College English
- +9 subjects

Miguel: Chicago German lesson instructor
...student advisor for several non-profits dedicated to educational advocacy and academic enrichment. I thus have extensive experience working with middle and high schoolers in a variety of educational environments - including public, charter, and private schools throughout New York City. My individual-driven approach to tutoring has been shaped by working with students with diverse needs and educational backgrounds. In addition to standardized test preparation, I enjoy tutoring a variety of academic subjects spanning the humanities,...
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, History and Science; Comparative Literature (French, German)
Subject Expertise
- German
- French
- Spanish
- Pre-Calculus
- +44 subjects

Mike: Chicago German lesson instructor
...thinking abilities and to encourage them to utilize these abilities in interpreting and interacting with the world around them. I believe that liberal education is one of the great pillars of democracy and civil society. If I can help young people understand and assess academic material, achieve their academic goals, and appropriate what they learn to apply it to their own lives and the world around them, I will be well satisfied.
Education & Certification
- The University of San Francisco - Bachelors, European History
- The University of Chicago - PHD, History (History of Ideas and Modern German History)
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- IB Philosophy SL
- CAHSEE English
- +85 subjects

Alyssa: Chicago German lesson instructor
...Counselor for the Wisconsin Southeast Girl Scout Branch in both their offices and residential summer camps, as well as spent time as an Assistant Director with the Forest Park Drama Club. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and Drama. I am a strong believer in the importance of education, and I truly strive to instill a genuine curiosity and desire to learn in my students. In...
Education & Certification
- Columbia College Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Early Childhood Education
Subject Expertise
- German
- Middle School Reading
- Study Skills and Organization
- Elementary School Reading
- +53 subjects

Birgit: Chicago German lesson instructor
...up why I feel it is important to learn foreign languages. I believe that everybody is capable to learn a foreign language. I am passionate about teaching German, the language and the culture. I have a strong desire to help students to reach their fullest potential. I am adaptable to different needs and skill levels, I don't think 'one size fits all' methods are much help. A student-centered approach seems most useful and effective. I...
Education & Certification
- School of Social Work, Vienna, Austria - Bachelors, Social Work
- Erikson Institute - Masters, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- German
- Conversational German
- German 4
- German 3
- +3 subjects

Dan: Chicago German lesson instructor
...also be able to articulate robust reasons for favoring a specific approach to finding the answer or solution to a problem. A good instructor can make these reasons intelligible and abstract from them lessons that students can then apply independently. Since there are usually at least two ways of finding the right answer to a multiple-choice problem, it is important to be able to provide in-depth, theoretical solutions for those who want to go into...
Education & Certification
- University of Bucharest - Bachelors, Comparative Literature
- University of Chicago - Masters, Comparative Literature
Subject Expertise
- German
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Languages
- +42 subjects

Tarrajna: Chicago German lesson instructor
...learning languages, and have also studied Spanish and German for several years. In the past I have tutored Chinese students looking to improve their conversational English skills as well as American elementary school students in basic reading and reading comprehension skills. My favorite subject to tutor is reading and writing because I am passionate about sharing the rich heritage and nuances of my native tongue with others. Outside of languages, I enjoy traveling, reading, swimming,...
Education & Certification
- Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies
Subject Expertise
- German
- Mandarin Chinese
- Spanish
- Public Speaking
- +54 subjects