If you are interested in learning German and think you could benefit from Albany German lessons, reach out to Varsity Tutors. Students at Albany High School or another high school who are studying German in order to fulfill their general education requirements can take German lessons in order to review what they learn in class. Students at the University of Albany who are interested in learning an additional language or adult learners who are interested in challenging themselves can also benefit from German lessons in Albany. Studying a new language is a great hobby to take on and can help keep your mind stimulated.
German is the native language of more than 90 million people. There are two different dialects of German: High German is used in the media and in schools, while Low German is spoken in certain lowlands in Germany. This applies to spoken German; written German is generally the same across all dialects.
What might I learn when taking Albany German lessons?
German is not the most difficult language to learn. However, if you have never learned a foreign language before (or even if you have), it can be a frustrating process. There are a lot of rules that are different than in English. When taking Albany German lessons, regardless of whether you take a class or you get private online or in-person mentoring, you can learn about these rules. For example, your language instructor can focus on noun inflection rules. Nouns are inflected based on their gender, case, or number. Your instructor can teach you about verb conjugation rules as well.
Being able to practice your German is one of the main benefits of taking German lessons. When you take a virtual German class, you can get an opportunity to converse with the other students in German. This can help you improve your fluency. It can help you remember German phrases better so that you do not have to think as long about the right words to use when you are conversing in German.
German classes in Albany are administered over the internet, in our virtual classrooms. Your instructor will teach the class through the use of video chat. Everyone in the virtual classroom will be able to see, hear, and interact with each other just as they would in a real classroom.
Many students opt to get lessons from a private Albany German tutor. There are many reasons why you might prefer this option. You can study with your private teacher online or in person. Your mentoring sessions can take place without the distractions that are present in a classroom. Your instructor can focus on you alone without having to give any of their attention to other students. You can also place more of your attention on what your private instructor is teaching you. Private language mentoring can help you avoid non-productive behaviors that slow down the learning process.
When studying with a private Albany German tutor, you can benefit from learning with someone who you can develop a rapport with. Your private mentor can help you increase your motivation by setting small goals and helping you achieve them one by one. If you are a high school student studying German, your private language instructor can help make the material that you have encountered in your classes seem more accessible to you. They can do this by presenting the material to you in a simpler and easier to understand manner. They can also use materials that are suited to your learning style. For example, they can use flashcards or physical objects, if that's what you prefer.
How can I get started with Albany German lessons?
Getting started with your Albany lessons is easy. You can enroll in a new class as early as this month, as new sections start each month. Alternatively, we can help connect you with a private Albany German tutor. You can meet your tutor online and use our Live Learning Platform and our virtual whiteboard to study with them. You can also arrange to meet your private instructor in person if that is what you prefer. You can meet at your home or another location that's convenient.
Reach out to Varsity Tutors for more information. Our educational consultants can help you figure out which kind of instruction works best for your needs and your schedule. We can help you enroll in a class that is on par with your level, or we can connect you with a private educational mentor who is a good fit for you.
Corinna: Albany German lesson instructor
I'm a former NYC high school teacher with a master's degree from Pace University's School of Education. I have also worked as a college tutor, a high school mentor, and a teaching assistant in New Orleans. I have experience with a wide range of ages and abilities and am passionate about getting to know the strengths and challenges of each student. In my spare time, I love to read, bike, and try new recipes.
Education & Certification
- Bard College - Bachelors, Human Rights and Written Arts
- Pace University School of Education - Current Grad Student, Adolescent Special Education
Subject Expertise
- German
- LSAT Logical Reasoning
- German 1
- Writing
- +44 subjects
Alexandra: Albany German lesson instructor
Hi! I am a recent Outstanding Graduate of SUNY New Paltz, where I double-majored in Linguistics and Philosophy, minored in Deaf Studies, and was an active member of the Honors Program. During my time at SUNY New Paltz I worked at the Center for Student Success as a Peer Academic Success Coach and later a Peer Advisor. I hope to apply the skills that I gained from these experiences to our lessons through Varsity Tutors,...
Education & Certification
- SUNY New Paltz - Bachelor of Philosophy, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- German
- Russian
- American Sign Language
- AP Psychology
- +34 subjects
Hani: Albany German lesson instructor
...from Northeastern University with my degree in mechanical engineering with a minor in economics. All of methods and study habits I teach my students are ones I have personally used and found to work, either in test prep or in math, science, and engineering courses. In addition to tutoring, I am always more than happy to give no nonsense advice to any student interested in going to engineering school. I look forward to getting to...
Education & Certification
- Northeastern University - Current Undergrad Student, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- German
- Other
- SAT
- Statistics
- +84 subjects
Elena: Albany German lesson instructor
...studying German at age 12 in middle school and went on to complete a BA degree at the State University of New York at Oswego. I subsequently completed a Masters degree through Middlebury College and was able to study in Berlin, Germany during this time. I believe in taking an academic as well as cultural approach to language learning, so that the language can truly "come alive" in the mind of the student.... I believe that a complex and multifaceted subject such as foreign languages require a unique approach that is tailored to the needs of each student.
Education & Certification
- SUNY College at Oswego - Bachelors, German
- Middlebury College - Masters, German
Subject Expertise
- German
- German 3
- Languages
- German 2
- +3 subjects
Kim: Albany German lesson instructor
...I and II, differential equations) and physics (general physics I and II, modern physics, astrophysics), with the subjects I enjoy teaching most being astro-related. The ability to introduce students to the awe of the cosmos and its mechanisms is one of the most valuable fruits I have obtained from this hat. My hobbies include Rocket League, soccer, science-fiction novels, and gazing into the heavens with my modest refractor telescope (living in upstate New York, however,...
Education & Certification
- Siena College - Current Undergrad Student, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Subject Expertise
- German
- Algebra
- SAT
- Cosmology
- +93 subjects
Andrew: Albany German lesson instructor
...for four years at the college level in both German and Music Theory/Aural Skills. I have also twice co-taught an intensive one-month long German 101 course, 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...
Education & Certification
- Oberlin College and Conservatory - Bachelors, German Studies and Voice Performance
- DePaul University - Masters, Voice Performance
Subject Expertise
- German
- Greek
- PSAT Mathematics
- SAT
- +26 subjects
Ilana: Albany German lesson instructor
...and Masters degree in Voice and Opera Performance. I tutor test prep for the SATs and ACTs, as well as math for all ages. I 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...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
Subject Expertise
- German
- Greek
- Spanish
- Violin
- +80 subjects
Rachel: Albany German lesson instructor
Hi! I'm Rachel. I have a pretty relaxed teaching style and adapt well to all kinds of students. I really aim for students to understand concepts rather than make great test scores. However, great test scores are a good side effect of understanding concepts better.
Education & Certification
- Middle Tennessee State University - Current Undergrad, International Relations
Subject Expertise
- German
- Japanese
- ACT English
- Summer
- +46 subjects
David: Albany German lesson instructor
...equally value the successful communication both of elementary topics, such as algebra 1 or German word order, and complex ones, such as deontological critiques of utilitarian ethics. By valuing all levels of difficulty, I am able to give students a firm foundation, with which they can grasp truly complex ideas in the topic at hand and in their future learning. While my interests in the areas described are powerful and abundant, I also enjoy painting,...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- Public Speaking
- Math
- +55 subjects
Kristin: Albany German lesson instructor
...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 when they were younger. The most rewarding thing to me is when someone is able to say "Oh! I get it,"...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Language Teaching Education
Subject Expertise
- German
- Trigonometry
- College Physics
- Statistics
- +33 subjects
Elyse: Albany German lesson instructor
...and traveling around Europe. My focus was on Business English, training professionals who wanted to improve their language skills. Now that I am back in the United States, I teach beginning English to refugees in Durham, North Carolina. Given my varied professional and academic background, I tutor a broad range of subjects, from GRE Verbal test prep to Psychology. Of these subjects, I am most enthusiastic about ESL and German, as I believe learning another...
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelors, Psychology, Anthropology
Subject Expertise
- German
- College English
- IB Psychology SL
- SSAT- Elementary Level
- +35 subjects
Zach: Albany German lesson instructor
...of a subject before trying to focus on specifics, especially in math and science. I try to have a very flexible teaching style, as I know not everybody learns in the same way, and I will always come prepared to teach a subject in multiple ways depending on the student's way of learning. I am outgoing, encouraging and patient, and I will always push my students to achieve to the best of their abilities.... My teaching philosophy is that it is most important for a student to have a firm understanding of the basics of a subject before he/she focuses on specific parts. Once the fundamentals are well-grasped, it makes learning more focused topics in that subject significantly easier.
Education & Certification
- Colorado School of Mines - Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics
Subject Expertise
- German
- Conversational German
- College Algebra
- Physical Science
- +31 subjects
Abigail: Albany German lesson instructor
...graduated cum laude from the University of Maryland College Park where I studied Linguistics and Creative Writing. So, I know the English language inside and out! I have been working as a private tutor for two years now. I also spent a semester volunteering with a volunteer based organization which focuses on helping Elementary school children who are reading below grade level get caught up and have worked as a writing tutor for about one...
Education & Certification
- University of Maryland - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- German
- Study Skills
- Other
- Elementary Math
- +32 subjects
Monica: Albany German lesson instructor
...pursuits take them. I grew up in Toledo, Ohio and have lived and traveled all over the US. I've also traveled overseas and spent six years living in Germany. I studied Photography at the Cleveland Institute of Art and have a Master's of Fine Art in Public Art and New Artistic Strategies from the Bauhaus in Weimar, Germany. Working as a fine artist is an excellent way to indulge my interest in a variety of...
Education & Certification
- Cleveland Institute of Art - Bachelors, Photography
- Bauhaus-University Weimar - Masters, Public Art and New Artistic Strategies
Subject Expertise
- German
- Writing
- Conversational German
- Algebra
- +52 subjects
Danielle: Albany German lesson instructor
...a subject. That's when I've truly done my job! I believe it's important to tailor each lesson to the student's personal learning style and interests. That way a subject becomes approachable and intriguing for the student, as opposed to intimidating and stressful. I currently live and work in Germany as the recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship. I work at local middle and high schools, teaching English to students and running an "American Group" in my...
Education & Certification
- Hamilton College - Bachelors, English Literature, German Studies
Subject Expertise
- German
- ACT English
- Literature
- Summer
- +24 subjects
Sarah: Albany German lesson instructor
...my students leaves our sessions with greater knowledge and a deeper love of learning. I believe in tailoring creative learning strategies to each individual student's needs. I specialize in ISEE, PSAT, and SAT prep, 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...
Education & Certification
- Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
- Universitaet fuer Musik und darstellende Kunst - Certificate, Music Performance
Subject Expertise
- German
- Mandarin Chinese
- Greek
- Latin
- +93 subjects
Eric: Albany German lesson instructor
...and have the most experience tutoring writing, math, and German. It is most exciting for me to tutor German and writing because I am incredibly passionate about the German language and culture, and from 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...
Education & Certification
- Juniata College - Bachelors, Philosophy and German (Double Major)
Subject Expertise
- German
- IB Language B SL
- IB Language B HL
- IB Language B
- +38 subjects
Sophia: Albany German lesson instructor
...study environmental science and art history at Barnard College of Columbia University in New York City-- and I'm happy that I've been able to continue to tutor a wide range of ages in a 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...
Education & Certification
- Barnard College - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- Italian
- Writing
- +97 subjects
Abhijith: Albany German lesson instructor
...will begin residency in Neurosurgery this coming July. Throughout my extensive educational career, I was fortunate to be guided by numerous mentors that played a key role every in every aspect of my journey thus far. For this reason, I have been tutoring since before I graduated high school and will continue to do so. I want to pass on the knowledge and skills instilled in me to future students. I can tutor in virtually...
Education & Certification
- Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
- Drexel University - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine
Subject Expertise
- German
- College Biology
- Test Prep
- Languages
- +21 subjects
Heather: Albany German lesson instructor
...as one of my summer internships in college was to start an SAT tutoring company in my hometown of Ephrata, PA. My students improved their test scores an average of 200 points after meeting for 6-8 sessions with me! Aside from that I've always helped my babysitting charges and younger siblings with countless hours of homework. I love helping all levels and I enjoy the challenge of matching my teaching style to the needs of...
Education & Certification
- Villanova University - Bachelors, Economics, Spanish
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- Geometry
- SAT Mathematics
- +20 subjects