German Lessons & Classes in Park Slope

What is my approach? First of all, I listen carefully, very carefully. I believe it is important for an excellent job to know precisely what my client wants to accomplish. Understanding this is the prerequisite to give good advice, guidance and then, of course, a plan, a kind of strategy to follow in order to reach these goals. There will be a permanent interaction between my client and myself to monitor the progress, eventually speed up the tempo or, if necessary, to slow down.
There is no dogma; there is only one main criterion: success.

Wie geht's (what's up! How's it going)? If you're looking for a German tutor to help you get through your studies in school, your music as a singer, or as a casual speaker, look no further. We'll practice writing skills, conversation skills, and improve pronunciation (so that your German is "Hoch Deutsch," or what the Germans call "High German" pronunciation).

I teach a dialect of German that some call Pennsylvania Dutch which is spoken by the Amish and Mennonites in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and Holmes County, Ohio. My parents were born Amish but have since left and I was raised learning this dialect as well as English.

For the sake of clarity, there is a difference between Pennsylvania Dutch and what I call Holmes County German. The difference is mostly in the accent and some words. I am from Holmes County, Ohio and would be teaching you basic vocabulary, phrases and helping perfect your pronunciation of the dialect.

I don't have any experience other than teaching the some useful phrases and vocabulary to some friends who wanted to learn. But I love teaching and especially enjoy teaching the language of my heritage!

I teach (and have learned languages) through a non-traditional approach, which emphasizes immersion, reading, and developing a love for the culture of the language. I will not make students sit down with grammar tables and conjugations, but rather will teach in a conversational approach

As a native German speaker and native English speaker, students will quickly learn German proficiency and lessons will be focused on the goals of the particular student.

Sarah has 3+ years of teaching experiences at a German Language School from as little as 9 months old to adults. Her goal is it to teach with fun, therefore she provides many different materials and methods to understand and learn to love the language. Her lessons are catered to each individual needs. Sarah is getting training through the Goethe Institute and the GLSC (German Language School Conference)

Learn German the fun, easy way! With me, you'll get comprehensive, in-depth instruction. You'll learn the language really well. You'll come out able to understand and communicate in all kinds of situations, in speech and writing. That's a promise. But more than that, you'll have a lot of fun along the way!

I have a BA in German Studies. I have been studying and practicing the German language for over a decade, and I spent a year living and studying in Stuttgart, Germany. I am excited to teach you the language as well as modern German culture.

I’m a passionate teacher who loves Austrian and German culture and i’m thrilled to join you on your journey. Ich bin so aufgeregt!