Choose a Dayton German course offered by Varsity Tutors, and you'll have the chance to learn German in a highly efficient, structured way. There are many reasons why someone might want to learn German. Maybe you're a university student at the University of Dayton, and you need to meet certain language requirements in your specific program. A German course could help you meet those requirements. Learning German might also be a great idea for high school students. Maybe you're a student at Stebbins High School or Belmont High School, and you want to get a head start on this interesting language. Learning German during your high school years could help immensely when the time comes to apply to various universities. And of course, working professionals might benefit from an understanding of German, especially if you do business in any of the many German-speaking nations.
While many people assume that German is only spoken in Germany, it's actually a widespread language, with over 90 million native speakers across numerous nations. Luxembourg, Austria, and Belgium all use German as an official language, and you might also find German speakers in unexpected areas, such as parts of Argentina and Italy. With German being spoken by so different people in different areas, it should come as no surprise that many different German dialects exist. But even with this considerable variation, all the various dialects use the same universal German written language. German is mostly split into two main dialects: High German and Low German. High German is used predominantly in academics, media, and other formal applications.
What Might A Dayton German Course Cover?
While German is certainly challenging, it might be somewhat familiar to English speakers. That's because German and English are technically part of the same family of languages, along with Dutch and Frisian. After all, the Angles, Jutes, and Saxons were all Germanic tribes, and these tribes established the basis for what would become the English language. While these two languages are related, there are also some major differences, and these differences may pose a challenge for English speakers learning German.
One example is the gender-based system of the German language. German uses a distinct three-gendered structure, comprising of masculine, feminine, and neuter nouns. These nouns are also highly varied based on inflections. This system of inflections might be one of the most complex features of the German languages, and there's a lot to memorize. Inflections may change based on the gender, case, or whether the noun is singular or plural. You'll also learn about how verbs are conjugated in German. Three conjugation classes are used: weak, strong, and mixed. In addition, you'll also learn many other important German concepts, such as pronunciation, common phrases, and vocabulary. You'll also encounter unique letters in the German alphabet such as the "eszett", which is also known as the "sharp S". In the German alphabet, this letter is represented by the "ß" character.
How Does A Dayton German Course Help You Learn?
When you join your course for the first time, you'll enter into an innovative virtual classroom. You might discover that these virtual classrooms are quite similar to traditional classrooms. Just like a regular classroom, you'll learn alongside other students with an instructor at the head of the class. You'll have opportunities to ask questions, voice your opinion, and interact with your classmates. Interacting with your classmates and practicing your conversation skills with one another is an essential part of learning German. Group-based, collaborative learning systems have proven benefits, and you might find this approach helpful. Instructors are qualified German experts, and they've been handpicked for their excellent communication skills. You'll also have the chance to work with your instructor on a one-on-one basis outside of your Dayton German course if need be.
How Do You Sign Up For A Dayton German Class?
Due to their online nature, classes are accessible wherever you are in the world, whenever it's convenient for you. You can choose from night classes, weekend classes, or even classes during your lunch break. This could be perfect for busy working professionals or students with full course loads. You can also choose between a four-week and a two-week Dayton German class, and there are new classes starting up every single week.
German might be challenging, but don't let this subject discourage you. When you're learning in a group filled with other like-minded students, learning German can be fun, interesting, and productive. Call Varsity Tutors today and talk to our educational consultants. They can help you find a Dayton German class that fits your unique needs.

Corey-Levi: Dayton German course instructor
Hello, I am a recent college graduate from the University of Cincinnati. I have a BA in German Studies, with a minor in English Literature, and a certificate in Creative Writing. I am a passionate scholar, having just received a prestigious Fulbright Fellowship to attend graduate school at the University of Gttingen in Germany. I am a former Army Ranger, and my hobbies include competing in martial arts and power lifting tournaments.
Education & Certification
- University of Cincinnati-Raymond Walters College - Bachelor in Arts, German Studies
Subject Expertise
- German
- Greek
- High School World History
- AP World History
- +38 subjects

Eric: Dayton German course instructor
...a Bachelor's of arts in German from Bowling Green State University in the spring of 2014. During my undergraduate program, I spent a year studying abroad in Salzburg, Austria, where I took college classes in German and effectively interacted in German in my daily life. As a tutor, I am trained in current teaching methods and have experience adapting lesson structures to student strengths, weaknesses, and learning styles. I am trained in lesson planning, instruction,...
Education & Certification
- Bowling Green State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, German
Subject Expertise
- German
- Greek
- Earth Science
- High School Chemistry
- +26 subjects

Laura: Dayton German course instructor
...and I am a rising senior at Earlham College, which is a small liberal arts school in Indiana. I am majoring in two interdisciplinary programs--one called Peace and Global Studies, and the second called Women's, Gender, Sexuality Studies. Through these majors I have a background in English, Spanish, Arabic, history, philosophy, politics, and anthropology. I have strong reading and writing skills that I have gained from my academic career and that I have applied in...
Education & Certification
- Earlham College - Bachelors, Peace and Global Studies; Women's, Gender, Sexuality Studies
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- Phonics
- Other
- +21 subjects

Audrey: Dayton German course instructor
...degree in Shakespeare and classical acting from George Washington University and a bachelor's degree in theatre with honors from Butler University. I have been a teaching playwriting, theatre skills, and literacy through the arts and working with students and children for almost ten years. I also teach English as a second language online to students in China! My goal as a teacher is not just for my students to master the necessary skills, but to...
Education & Certification
- Butler University - Bachelor in Arts, Theater Arts
- George Washington University - Master of Fine Arts, Acting
Subject Expertise
- German
- Public Speaking
- Phonics
- Other
- +45 subjects

Bri: Dayton German course instructor
I am a senior in college studying Information systems with a background in chemical engineering. My current major requires a vast statistical knowledge and I have many years of chemistry experience. I've been tutoring for 5 years and I've been volunteering in classrooms for 6 years. I'm a certified substitute teacher with experience in lesson planning and learning styles
Education & Certification
- Ohio University-Main Campus - Chemical Engineer, Chemical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- German
- Elementary School Math
- High School Physics
- Composition
- +66 subjects

Jacob: Dayton German course instructor
...small Quaker school in center city Philadelphia, where I learned to love learning, particularly math and science classes. I began tutoring my younger siblings in these subjects when they had trouble themselves. I even began attending Biology review sessions to help my teacher explain topics to other 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...
Education & Certification
- Brown University - Current Undergrad, Biology and German
Subject Expertise
- German
- Pre-Calculus
- High School Biology
- ISEE
- +21 subjects

Andrew: Dayton German course instructor
...since high school, when I tutored students in Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Chemistry. Since then, I have tutored 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...
Education & Certification
- Oberlin College and Conservatory - Bachelors, German Studies and Voice Performance
- DePaul University - Masters, Voice Performance
Subject Expertise
- German
- Greek
- SAT
- Algebra
- +26 subjects

Ilana: Dayton German course instructor
...of Northwestern University, where I completed a BA in Cognitive Science (Neuroscience concentration) as well as a BMus 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...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- Greek
- SAT Writing and Language
- +80 subjects

Alexander: Dayton German course instructor
...Columbia University, living in Morningside Heights. I've got six years of teaching/tutoring experience, working with kids K-12. I've mostly helped students with mathematics (middle-school level through SAT prep), computer science (introductory web development and object-oriented programming), and English-Language Arts (reading comprehension with students grades 1-4). I've worked in 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...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- Coding
- SSAT- Middle Level
- +81 subjects

Abhijith: Dayton German course instructor
...of Johns Hopkins University with a double major in Neurosciences and German Literature, both with honors. I attended medical school at Drexel University immediately after and 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...
Education & Certification
- Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
- Drexel University - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine
Subject Expertise
- German
- Biochemistry
- College Biology
- Geometry
- +21 subjects

Zach: Dayton German course instructor
...Polonsky, and I am a junior at Colorado School of Mines, studying Engineering Physics. As a physics major, I know the importance of understanding the fundamentals 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...
Education & Certification
- Colorado School of Mines - Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics
Subject Expertise
- German
- AP Calculus AB
- College Physics
- German 3
- +31 subjects

Elyse: Dayton German course instructor
...of Arts in Psychology and Anthropology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After graduating, I spent two years teaching English in Frankfurt, Germany, 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...
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelors, Psychology, Anthropology
Subject Expertise
- German
- Other
- SSAT- Elementary Level
- TOEFL
- +35 subjects

Monica: Dayton German course instructor
...extension of having a natural curiosity about the world, and I hope to communicate the importance of this to my students regardless of which direction their academic 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...
Education & Certification
- Cleveland Institute of Art - Bachelors, Photography
- Bauhaus-University Weimar - Masters, Public Art and New Artistic Strategies
Subject Expertise
- German
- Algebra
- SAT
- Literature
- +52 subjects

Philipp: Dayton German course instructor
...Columbia College. I love tutoring students in math, German, SHSAT, and SAT. I believe that I have good communication and pedagogical skills, and a firm understanding of the subject matter. Having come from Germany at the age of eleven, I know the frustration that can come with feeling overwhelmed by coursework. I performed well on standardized exams like the SHSAT and the SAT and can teach test-taking skills that will ultimately lead students to institutions...
Education & Certification
- Columbia College - Current Undergrad, East Asian Studies
Subject Expertise
- German
- SAT Mathematics
- German 2
- SAT Subject Tests
- +28 subjects

Danielle: Dayton German course instructor
...my freshman year at Hamilton College, during which I volunteered at the local refugee center in Utica, NY. As an English tutor, I worked with the refugees to improve their written and oral language skills. This opportunity exposed me to the exciting and rewarding world of tutoring and motivated me to continue down this line of work. During my junior and senior years at Hamilton, I worked both as a German Teaching Assistant in the...
Education & Certification
- Hamilton College - Bachelors, English Literature, German Studies
Subject Expertise
- German
- Comparative Literature
- AP German Language and Culture
- Languages
- +24 subjects

Sarah: Dayton German course instructor
...students of all ages for over 10 years. From SAT prep to algebra, critical reading skills to ISEE tips, I'm dedicated to ensuring that each of 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...
Education & Certification
- Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
- Universitaet fuer Musik und darstellende Kunst - Certificate, Music Performance
Subject Expertise
- German
- Greek
- Mandarin Chinese
- Latin
- +89 subjects

Natalie: Dayton German course instructor
...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 accessible examples that can...
Education & Certification
- Princeton University - Bachelors, Philosophy
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- German
- French
- Latin
- High School Level American Literature
- +59 subjects

Adesuwa: Dayton German course instructor
...learning as I am about teaching and kick-started my tutoring career many years ago while volunteering at a refugee home in Berlin. It's been an amazing journey ever since! Between teaching 4th grade and solely instructing an accredited freshman-level sociology course at Rutgers University during my senior year of college, I've been fortunate enough to help students adequately connect with the necessary material (school work, prep courses, etc) in ways that suit their maturity level,...
Education & Certification
- Rutgers University-Camden - Bachelor of Science, Sociology
Subject Expertise
- German
- Graduate Test Prep
- German 2
- GRE Analytical Writing
- +28 subjects

Eric: Dayton German course instructor
...College with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in German and Philosophy. I've tutored for three years as an undergraduate student for Juniata 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...
Education & Certification
- Juniata College - Bachelors, Philosophy and German (Double Major)
Subject Expertise
- German
- IB Language B HL
- IB Language B SL
- IB Language B
- +38 subjects

Flynn: Dayton German course instructor
As an ME student at MIT, I've learned a lot about math and science, and I'd love to share that knowledge with students here. I've taught over thirty students in standardized test preparation, English, German, and various kinds of math and science. It's very important to find teaching methods that meet students' individual needs,so the first meeting will usually be largely about finding the perfect learning strategy for a student.
Education & Certification
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- German
- Test Prep
- German 2
- Languages
- +46 subjects