A Cleveland German course offered by Varsity Tutors could be a great choice if you want to develop a deep understanding of the German language. Learning German isn't always easy, and there are some major challenges you'll face along the way, especially coming from an English-speaking background.
Many students must learn a language to satisfy certain language requirements of their school programs. Perhaps you're a student at Case Western Reserve University. Maybe you're a high school student who wants to get started with German at a relatively young age. If you start learning German while taking regular courses at schools like James Ford Rhodes High School or John Adams High School, you could have a major advantage. When it comes time to apply for college, you might find that your knowledge of German helps apply to many advanced programs and respected universities.
Of course, learning German might also help in your professional career. With over 90 million native German speakers across numerous European nations, who knows what kind of networking opportunities might arise?
German is an official language in many different countries. These include Luxembourg, Austria, Belgium, Liechtenstein, and a few others. Across these various German-speaking communities, you might encounter slightly different German dialects. The two main dialectic groups within the German language are High and Low German. High German is used in mass media, administrative purposes, academics, and education, and it is what most classes focus on. While there are some differences between the various German dialects, they all rely on the same universal German writing system.
What Might A Cleveland German Course Cover?
You'll learn many important German concepts in your German course. As you start to delve deeper into the German language, you might notice that it's similar to English in many ways. English is technically considered a Germanic language, and this all stems back to the strong presence of Germanic tribes in England thousands of years ago. That being said, modern English and German languages are very different, and they rely on very different underlying structures.
German is a gender-based language, and nouns might be masculine, feminine, or neuter. Inflections are also very important in the German language, and you'll need to memorize and understand how this system works. Inflections change based on case, gender, and number. There are four different cases to memorize: nominative, accusative, dative, and genitive.
German also uses very strict rules for conjugating verbs. Each verb might be conjugated according to one of three classes. These classes are weak, strong, and mixed. There are many other important concepts you'll learn in your German course, including pronunciation, common phrases, vocabulary, and more. You might also encounter letters in the German language which you've never seen before, such as the "ezzet". Also known as the "sharp S," this letter is represented by the "ß" character.
How Will I Learn With A Cleveland German Course?
Your Cleveland German course will be taught in a virtual classroom. These are fully online learning environments, and they are quite similar to a regular, traditional classroom setting. Just like a physical classroom, you'll learn alongside other students, with an instructor at the head of the classroom. As your instructor goes through the various German concepts in your learning sessions, you'll interact with the rest of the class and the instructor. You'll ask questions, voice your opinion, and practice your spoken German with your classmates. As you learn, you'll hear your fellow classmates asking their own questions and providing their own thoughts and opinions. They'll often be speaking in German. Research has shown that highly collaborative, group-based learning systems like this have proven benefits. Each instructor goes through a rigorous vetting and interview process. This process ensures that you'll be learning from German experts with amazing communication skills. And of course, you can always request time with your instructor on a one-on-one basis if If you're ever having trouble with tricky subjects.
How Do You Sign Up For A Cleveland German Class?
You can choose from two-week classes or four-week classes, with new classes starting every single month. You can also choose from a wide variety of flexible scheduling options, including weekend classes, night classes, and classes that take place during your lunch break. We understand that you're busy, and that's why we provide a wide range of options.
Enroll in a Cleveland German Class today for a highly efficient learning experience. Connect with fellow students, work as a group, and gain a deep understanding of the German language. Call Varsity Tutors today, and we'll provide you with all the information you need to book your first Cleveland German class.

Matthew: Cleveland German course instructor
I am in a constant state of learning. I try to absorb as much information as I can and then pass on what I've learned to others. I try to get them to feel my passion about learning about a subject and to help them get excited.
Education & Certification
- Herzing University-Madison - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
Subject Expertise
- German
- Study Skills and Organization
- Finance
- Conversational German
- +37 subjects

Justin: Cleveland German course instructor
Learning and studying language has been one of the biggest passions in my life. I followed that all the way to university, receiving a BA in German Language and Literature and an MA in Linguistics. Learning a new language can not only open new doors for students, but it can teach them valuable lessons about other cultures and introduce them to places, people, and experiences they would never have the opportunity to encounter otherwise. I'm...
Education & Certification
- Eastern Michigan University - Bachelor in Arts, German Studies
- Eastern Michigan University - Master of Arts, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- German
- AP German Language and Culture
- German 4
- English Grammar and Syntax
- +9 subjects

Jay: Cleveland German course instructor
...algebra. In college, I was privileged to volunteer at the Columbus Literacy Council, helping adults learn how to read and write English. While working as an undergraduate research assistant, I trained new assistants in the maintenance and function of laboratory equipment. After graduation, I volunteered at the Homework Help Center at the Whetstone Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library. In 2015, I worked at the HHC as their Homework Help Associate, requiring me to work...
Education & Certification
- The Ohio State University - Bachelors, Microbiology
Subject Expertise
- German
- Algebra 2
- Reading
- SAT Subject Test in Chemistry
- +71 subjects

Petra: Cleveland German course instructor
...as a Varsity Tutor as well. At Tri-C, I do more than just science and math though. Social Studies, Psychology, basic IT, and English are some of the other subjects I help students conquer. I firmly stand by the statement that every person has the ability to learn, just in different ways. I have experienced this on a day to day basis not only with my own siblings and children, but the students at Tri-C...
Education & Certification
- Cleveland State University - Bachelors, German1985/Chemistry
- Cleveland State University - Masters, Chemistry1989/Education
Subject Expertise
- German
- Algebra
- Writing
- ACCUPLACER Arithmetic
- +53 subjects
Education & Certification
- Cleveland State University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- Cleveland State University - Master of Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- German
- Math
- Macroeconomics
- German 1
- +23 subjects

Kornelia: Cleveland German course instructor
...know the pitfalls and I know which strategies work best. The adaptation of teaching materials is based on the individual needs of my students, including their learning goals, learning styles and current proficiency level. Instructions can be given in German and English. During my freetime, I love to explore. I am an avid traveler. I like being out in nature; going on long walks, hikes or bike tours. I am interested in art, literature, photography...
Education & Certification
- Potsdam University, Germany - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
- Humboldt University Berlin - Master of Arts, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- German
- German 3
- Study Skills and Organization
- Study Skills
- +13 subjects

Andrew: Cleveland German course instructor
...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 have also lived in...
Education & Certification
- Oberlin College and Conservatory - Bachelors, German Studies and Voice Performance
- DePaul University - Masters, Voice Performance
Subject Expertise
- German
- Trigonometry
- Algebra
- SAT Verbal
- +26 subjects

Ilana: Cleveland German course instructor
...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 the most of our...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
Subject Expertise
- German
- SAT Writing and Language
- Summer
- Social Sciences
- +80 subjects

Meghan: Cleveland German course instructor
Learning is about more than the subject at hand; it's about finding the ways in which you learn best and allowing yourself to have what you need, even if it isn't seen as average. Too often, our schools value data over students and forget that education is about discovery and personal growth. As a teacher and tutor, I strive to understand my students individually as whole, complex people. In doing so, I am able to...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Boston College - Master of Arts, Education
Subject Expertise
- German
- ACT English
- Writing
- Test Prep
- +33 subjects

Jamison: Cleveland German course instructor
...form normal techniques. I have tutored both kids and peers in the past. I have found that for kids, especially in mathematics, relating to something they enjoy makes the experience more enjoyable. Regarding peers/college level students, I can relate to them very well, because I have been through exactly what they're going through and I believe the number one trait is patience. I never rush a student and treat them with the utmost respect.... I like to teach with patience above all else, because I think there is nothing more troublesome to a student than frustration. Taking a problem slowly is sometimes the best option to fully developing their understanding of the issue.
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering/German Studies
Subject Expertise
- German
- Geometry
- Elementary Math
- ACT
- +20 subjects

Kristin: Cleveland German course instructor
...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," and understand...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Language Teaching Education
Subject Expertise
- German
- College Algebra
- Algebra 2
- Languages
- +33 subjects

Thomas: Cleveland German course instructor
...Math anxiety, specifically? Is it difficult for you to create, organize, and execute a study plan? Or do you simply want straightforward, content-based prep and study help? In either case, I'm excited to help you achieve your academic and standardized test goals. My academic credentials consist of a BA in Political Science and German from the University of Rhode Island, and a Master's degree in Environmental Management from Duke University. I speak German and Spanish....
Education & Certification
- University of Rhode Island - Bachelors, Political Science & German
- Duke University - Masters, Environmental Economics and Policy
Subject Expertise
- German
- Conversational German
- ISEE-Middle Level Quantitative Reasoning
- Spanish 2
- +47 subjects

Jacob: Cleveland German course instructor
...students and review material with them. I always enjoyed teaching simply because I enjoyed and was passionate about the material itself. But I enjoyed it even more when I heard about all the success other students were having as a result of my teaching. I was recruited to Brown University for rowing, and am officially undeclared but plan on graduating with a dual degree in biology and German studies. My favorite subjects to tutor are...
Education & Certification
- Brown University - Current Undergrad, Biology and German
Subject Expertise
- German
- ISEE- Middle Level
- ACT Math
- Science
- +21 subjects

Zachary: Cleveland German course instructor
...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 and enjoy the one-on-one time I have with recurring tutees. These skills would give me specific insight into the...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- German
- German 1
- PSAT Writing Skills
- Literature
- +39 subjects

Eric: Cleveland German course instructor
...peers overcame. Tutoring is a way for me to repay a debt I feel I owe to my own teachers by helping others succeed where my teachers helped me succeed. Education is necessary for personal growth and human flourishing as a whole, and I try to embody this attitude while working with students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading philosophy and novels, writing, meditating, slacklining, and playing the occasional video game.
Education & Certification
- Juniata College - Bachelors, Philosophy and German (Double Major)
Subject Expertise
- German
- German 4
- IB Theory of Knowledge
- German 3
- +38 subjects

Zach: Cleveland German course instructor
...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
- Anatomy
- AP Calculus AB
- Science
- +31 subjects

David: Cleveland German course instructor
...me a deep commitment to teaching, teaching that aims not only for understanding, but also for creating and encouraging interest in specific topics and in learning itself. While I agree that the goal of teaching is to help someone learn a certain topic, the greatest achievement in teaching I have experienced is giving someone the ability to reason, and the drive and ability to begin teaching themselves. I enjoy teaching certain topics because of their...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- German
- Public Speaking
- Ethics
- PSAT Critical Reading
- +55 subjects

Sarah: Cleveland German course instructor
...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 school of your dreams. Whether you need tutoring in the Humanities, test prep strategies, or individualized essay assistance, I know that...
Education & Certification
- Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
- Universitaet fuer Musik und darstellende Kunst - Certificate, Music Performance
Subject Expertise
- German
- Middle School Reading
- Middle School Science
- SAT Subject Test in World History
- +89 subjects

Alexander: Cleveland German course instructor
...environments ranging from a charter school in the South Bronx to a prep school in Connecticut. In mathematics in particular I have strong experience working with students who have learning disabilities. I'm near-fluent in German and Spanish, have a year of Chinese under my belt, and have introductory familiarity with Turkish, Korean, French, Italian, and Japanese. If you ever need a conversation practice partner for German/Spanish, let me know! Talking again about math, I have...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- German
- Chemical Engineering
- Conversational German
- High School Level American Literature
- +81 subjects

Natalie: Cleveland German course instructor
I am a Ph.D. student at Columbia, and I just moved to New York City this fall! I love tutoring and teaching students, and I have worked with a number of educational programs, from boarding schools to Americorps. I specialize in languages (English, French, German, Latin, and Ancient Greek) and test prep. I seek to help my students make connections between new material and things that are familiar to them, breaking down higher concepts with...
Education & Certification
- Princeton University - Bachelors, Philosophy
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- German
- GRE Analytical Writing
- PSAT Mathematics
- Math
- +59 subjects