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.

Audrey: Dayton German course instructor
...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 truly engage with the material and have fun with the learning process! I work with students...
Education & Certification
- Butler University - Bachelor in Arts, Theater Arts
- George Washington University - Master of Fine Arts, Acting
Subject Expertise
- German
- Middle School Reading
- SAT Subject Tests
- Test Prep
- +45 subjects

Eric: Dayton German course instructor
...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, assessment, and using assessment data to guide further lessons through City Year,...
Education & Certification
- Bowling Green State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, German
Subject Expertise
- German
- Math
- High School Physics
- Psychology
- +26 subjects

Laura: Dayton German course instructor
...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 two years of tutoring experience in the Earlham College Writing Center. I am especially interested in...
Education & Certification
- Earlham College - Bachelors, Peace and Global Studies; Women's, Gender, Sexuality Studies
Subject Expertise
- German
- AP English Language and Composition
- Public Speaking
- Comparative Literature
- +21 subjects

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
- Creative Writing
- World Literature
- Technology and Coding
- +38 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
- Bass Clarinet
- MATLAB
- Materials Science
- +66 subjects

Jacob: Dayton German course instructor
...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 I heard about all the success other students were having as a result of my teaching....
Education & Certification
- Brown University - Current Undergrad, Biology and German
Subject Expertise
- German
- ACT
- ACT Science
- ISEE
- +21 subjects

Andrew: Dayton German course instructor
...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 a wide variety of approaches to help all types of students master the material. I also...
Education & Certification
- Oberlin College and Conservatory - Bachelors, German Studies and Voice Performance
- DePaul University - Masters, Voice Performance
Subject Expertise
- German
- German 4
- College Algebra
- Algebra
- +26 subjects

Joel: Dayton German course instructor
...in computer science. In the past, I have tutored middle school and high school students, mostly in mathematics, but I also helped with middle school science and English as well as ACT preparation. I look forward to tutoring students in computer science, especially object-oriented programming; mathematics, from middle school mathematics to multivariable calculus and differential equations; preparation for the ACT, SAT, and AP tests; and topics in literature and history. My favorite subject to tutor...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Physics
Subject Expertise
- German
- AP Calculus AB
- Gifted
- Literature
- +60 subjects

Thomas: Dayton German course instructor
...motivate, lead, inspire, and mentor my students. Do you have test anxiety? 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...
Education & Certification
- University of Rhode Island - Bachelors, Political Science & German
- Duke University - Masters, Environmental Economics and Policy
Subject Expertise
- German
- SAT Writing and Language
- GRE
- ISEE
- +44 subjects

Sophia: Dayton German course instructor
...years. I'm now in my last year of college-- I 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...
Education & Certification
- Barnard College - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science
Subject Expertise
- German
- SAT Subject Test in Italian with Listening
- Elementary School English
- AP Environmental Science
- +97 subjects