If you'd like to learn German, then a Detroit German course offered by Varsity Tutors could be a smart choice. Perhaps you want to learn an interesting language in order to satisfy your language requirements for certain university programs. Maybe there's a program at Wayne State University with specific language requirements. Or maybe you're a high school student at Mumford High School or Detroit Service Learning Academy, and you'd like to learn German in addition to your regular studies. Starting your German education early could be a great move, as it might make university applications easier when the time comes.
You may be a working professional with a personal interest in the German language. Maybe you're going to travel to the various German-speaking nations in Europe, such as Belgium, Austria, Luxembourg, and others. Travelers will find pockets of German speakers in surprising areas, such as the South Tyrol region of Italy. With over 90 million native German speakers, learning this language could open the door for all kinds of business connections and networking opportunities in your career.
What Might A Detroit German Course Cover?
As you first start learning German, you might notice some notable similarities with English. After all, these two languages come from the same basic language family. But as you progress through your learning sessions, you'll face some unique challenges in your German education. There are many different German dialects, but the language is generally divided into two main types: High German and Low German. High German is used for administrative, educational, and media purposes. The various German dialects also use a universal writing system.
German relies on a triple gendered structure, comprised of masculine, feminine, and neuter genders. These genders impact verb inflections, but they're not only the only factors to consider. Inflections also depend on four cases: nominative, accusative, genitive, and dative. Inflections also depend on whether or not the noun is singular or plural. Learning this complex system of inflections might be one of the hardest parts of learning German.
There are also very specific rules when it comes to conjugating verbs in German. You'll use three conjugation classes: weak, strong, and mixed. While grammar and sentence structure is important, you'll also learn many common German phrases that will help you converse in German in a natural way. When it comes to spoken German, the correct pronunciation is also very important, and this is something else your course will focus on. You'll also learn about completely new and unique letters within the German language. You've probably never seen an "ezzet" before, and this is represented by the "ß" character. You can also build up a strong German vocabulary as you progress through the learning sessions.
How Does A Detroit German Course Help You Learn?
When you sign up for a Detroit German course, you'll attend classes in a fully online, virtual classroom. Although these virtual classrooms are accessed via computer, they'll feel very similar to a real classroom setting. You'll learn alongside other students, ask questions, and interact with everyone around you. Your instructors will be at the head of the class, teaching you various German concepts and addressing you in the same way a traditional teacher would. These instructors are all German experts with amazing communication skills, and they've been handpicked from a large pool of possible candidates. While learning from a professional definitely helps, you'll also benefit from the collaborative, group-based approach of these courses. This approach has proven benefits, and you might find that learning German is much easier when you have classmates to practice German with. You'll also hear people around you speaking and asking questions in German, and this can help you understand German on a much deeper level.
How Do You Sign Up For A Detroit German Class?
These classes have been specifically designed to fit in with a wide variety of different scheduling constraints. Whether you're a working professional or a busy student, you can choose from all kinds of different options. From night classes and weekend classes to classes that take place during your lunch break, the possibilities are almost endless. You can also choose between two-week classes and four-week classes, and new classes starting every month.
If learning German is your goal, you should consider investing in an education system with proven benefits, an organized structure, and highly qualified instructors. Reach out to Varsity Tutors today, and our educational consultants will help you choose a Detroit German class that fits in with your unique needs.

Audrey: Detroit German course instructor
I have been an educator most of my life. My goal as a teacher is to assess what the student's learning goals are and to cater curriculum to help achieve those specific goals. I am most passionate about teaching German and English composition. I have helped many students test out of college level German.
Subject Expertise
- German
- Pre-Reading Super Skills Class
- Conversational German
- Kindergarten Readiness
- +26 subjects

Evan: Detroit German course instructor
...improve ones self. This is why much of my teaching strategies center around having the student teach the material back to me. When I'm not tutoring German I'm usually reading. I have a passion for literature of all kinds, and once I get talking about a good book it's hard for me to stop! Another hobby of mine is music, I play bass guitar and clarinet in my free time. I hope to be a...
Education & Certification
- Wayne State University - Bachelors, German
Subject Expertise
- German
- Reading
- Conversational German
- German 4
- +9 subjects

Scott: Detroit German course instructor
...to complete my MA in German Studies at Michigan State University. In 2009, I became certified to teach German and English at the secondary level. I have been a tutor since my acceptance into the National Honor Society in high school. I have tutored at Alma College and have worked as a teaching assistant at Michigan State, where I helped design assessments as well as teaching at the beginner and intermediate levels. German has been...
Education & Certification
- Alma College - Bachelors, German
- Michigan State University - Masters, German
Subject Expertise
- German
- Conversational German
- German 4
- German 1
- +3 subjects

Kerry: Detroit German course instructor
...a large law firm in Washington, D.C., primarily representing television stations. I also speak German, having learned it as a high school exchange student, majored in it in college, and having spent a summer working in a Berlin law office. As much as I love the law--and I really do!--I also love teaching. I recently spent a semester teaching as an Adjunct Professor of Law at a law school; that experience confirmed for me that...
Education & Certification
- University of Georgia - Bachelors, German
- University of Michigan Law School - Juris Doctor, Law - JD
- Yale University - PHD, Law
Subject Expertise
- German
- Study Skills and Organization
- Java
- Law
- +71 subjects

Zuzanna: Detroit German course instructor
...background and love for languages, my passion is rooted in martial arts. I have a 3rd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, and black belts in Choi Kwang Do and Hup Kwon Do. Additionally, I have trained in other styles. In my 12 years of martial arts training, I have taught students ages 3-63 and enjoy every minute of it! If anyone is ever interested in martial arts, whether it be simple self defense...
Education & Certification
- Oakland University - Bachelors, German Language & Literature; International Relations
Subject Expertise
- German
- Homework Support
- German 3
- Other
- +15 subjects

Austin: Detroit German course instructor
Hi, I'm Austin. I'm currently a senior at the University of Michigan studying math and German with a minor in computer science. I'm passionate about mentorship, and in my free time I like to read, play guitar, and watch baseball.
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Financial Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- German
- Geometry
- Multivariable Calculus
- German 1
- +48 subjects
Education & Certification
- Purdue University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Materials Engineering
Subject Expertise
- German
- German 3
- AP German Language and Culture
- German 2
- +4 subjects

Alex: Detroit German course instructor
I have some tutoring and teaching experience. I have taught friends to read music, play musical instruments, and recording techniques. I have helped classmates study for various subjects. I am working on a degree in German. Information is not knowledge Knowledge is not wisdom Wisdom is not truth Truth is not beauty Beauty is not love Love is not music Music is the Best... Assess abilities, formulate goals.... Organizing and habituating study habits.... Periodically return to said difficulty.
Subject Expertise
- German
- Study Skills
- Other
- Languages
- +5 subjects

Carolyn : Detroit German course instructor
...state and national seminars and I have co-authored 2 instruction manuals on various aspects of real estate. I've never met a microphone I didn't like! My 33 years in real estate include title insurance and mortgage experience, and I've been a licensed Michigan Realtor since 2012. Born and raised in the South, I'm known for sharing my Southern hospitality and kindness with all of my students. I've lived in more cities and states than most...
Education & Certification
- Randolph College - Bachelor in Arts, History
- University of Virginia-Main Campus - Master of Philosophy, Religious Studies
- Harvard University - Master of Philosophy, Theology
Subject Expertise
- German
- German 3
- Social Studies
- Real Estate License
- +17 subjects

Megan : Detroit German course instructor
...highest scores for student satisfaction on my teaching evaluations. I majored in Biology and German as an undergraduate at the University of Michigan. I believe it is a teacher or tutor's responsibility to determine a student's individual learning style and tailor her lessons accordingly. I do a brief interview with each client to ascertain whether he or she is a visual, auditory or combination learner and teach with these results in mind. I look forward...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan - Bachelor of Science, German, Biology
- Princeton University - PHD, German Literature
Subject Expertise
- German
- GRE Quantitative Reasoning
- GRE Subject Test in Literature in English
- GRE
- +28 subjects

Timothy: Detroit German course instructor
...new possibilities. Therefore, in striving to be the best you can be, you can open yourself up to the possibility of who you will be. Belief in oneself inspires the passion to consider the self as a means of your own transformation. Therefore, when striving to follow my passion for mathematics, the arts or the sciences, I use a multifaceted approach to learning. Whether more traditional or more progressive, I can lecture and lead or...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Dearborn - Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- German
- Technology and Coding
- Econometrics
- Middle School
- +146 subjects

Aaron: Detroit German course instructor
...to "their world" and try to bring parallels to how their own personal interests can correlate or help describe the subject at hand. Additionally my main goal is not to teach but to help lead to understanding. If the student truly understands the material at hand the brute force method of pure memorization is not needed. Outside of Academia, I have an interest within video games, nature and the Japanese martial art Aikido. An unusual...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Dearborn - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Master of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Subject Expertise
- German
- College Chemistry
- College Biology
- Biology
- +14 subjects
Education & Certification
- University of Bamberg Germany - Bachelors, English, Spanish, (German)
- University of Bamberg Germany - Masters, English, Spanish, (German) Teaching
Subject Expertise
- German
- AP German Language and Culture
- Spanish 4
- German 2
- +15 subjects

Jacob: Detroit German course instructor
...oneself the tools to make informed decisions about the world around them and better themselves and their communities. I make this belief a cornerstone of my approach as a tutor. At the same time, I believe being cognizant of the fact that every student is an individual and learns the best in their own way, is crucial to lesson planning. I always, where appropriate, incorporate students interests into my teaching. This lays the groundwork for...
Education & Certification
- Michigan State University - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
- Wayne State University - Master of Arts Teaching, Social Studies Teacher Education
Subject Expertise
- German
- Social Studies
- Spanish 1
- ACT
- +30 subjects

Jane: Detroit German course instructor
...language) to clients of all age groups. Jane spent three years living in Germany in Frankfurt and Recklinghausen where she studied the German language. Jane worked for eighteen years in the Telecommunications industry, where she provided leadership to Fortune 500 companies throughout Michigan. Janes experiences in the Telecommunications industry have prepared her to be a goal-oriented tutor. In recognition of her volunteer work Jane is the recipient of the 2007 Outstanding Volunteer and Certificate of...
Education & Certification
- Wayne State University - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- German
- Essay Editing
- ESL/ELL
- Other
- +11 subjects

Bryan: Detroit German course instructor
...been active in Europe - primarily in Germany - for over 30 years. I have extensive and profound knowledge of German culture and everyday life, superb command of the language and deep insights into current trends in German society, and very specifically, into the current state of the educational system. I look forward to being able to guide young people by passing on my knowledge in music and the arts, German culture, languages and literature,...
Education & Certification
- Kalamazoo College - Bachelor in Arts, Music
- University for Music and the Performing Arts - Diploma, Music Theory and Composition
Subject Expertise
- German
- High School Physics
- Biochemistry
- Animation
- +104 subjects

Oksana: Detroit German course instructor
...at the University of Windsor. When I'm not teaching or Coaching, I'm studying and learning more about Psychology and the intriguing nature of humanity and social science. I have a background in Psychology, Sociology, Nutrition, Health and Wellness, Personal Training, as well as Military Training. My mission is to teach students, working with them to overcome their struggles and difficulties, and gain confidence, knowledge, and overall success in their academic careers and life. I believe...
Education & Certification
- University of Windsor - Bachelor in Arts, Criminology
Subject Expertise
- German
- Criminology
- High School Writing
- Social Sciences
- +13 subjects

Bola: Detroit German course instructor
...dass ich die Entscheidung getroffen habe, Deutsch weiter in der Universitt zu studieren. Ich habe 1987 ein Bachelors in Jura und Germanistik bekommen und danach konzentrierte ich mich vllig auf meine Karriere als H.R Beraterin bis am Anfang 2019, wenn ich fr den B2 Kurs im Goethe Institut, Lagos, Nigeria angemeldet habe. Hier habe ich meine 'Vorbilder' endlich gefunden. Ich wusste ohne Zweifel, dass ich Deutschlehrerin werden mchte. Ich bin deshalb September 2019 nach Deutschland...
Education & Certification
- Keele University, UK - Bachelor in Arts, German Studies
- Cranfield School of Management, UK - Master of Science, Human Resources Management
Subject Expertise
- German
- Microsoft Excel
- College Economics
- Human Resources
- +13 subjects

Andrew: Detroit German course instructor
...a year, and am able to bring world-life experiences into tutoring sessions, so that I can instill in my students a desire to learn more of the German language through a glimpse of what is possible once one has a basis in the language. I also have taken German Diction classes because of my background in vocal performance, and this means that I am especially adept at dealing with difficulties in pronunciation, or when students...
Education & Certification
- Oberlin College and Conservatory - Bachelors, German Studies and Voice Performance
- DePaul University - Masters, Voice Performance
Subject Expertise
- German
- Languages
- Greek
- German 2
- +26 subjects