Thanks to Varsity Tutors, you can sign up for a Madison German class and and get help as you begin mastering German. Whether you're a freshman at West High School or a doctoral student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, enrolling in a Madison German course could be a great way for you to invest in your success.
Today, the economy is increasingly globalized. Whether you're hoping to move overseas for a job opportunity or seeking success where you are, learning a new language can be an excellent way to set yourself apart from other candidates. Recruiters now recognize the value of employees who are interculturally competent, so becoming proficient in two or more languages could help you advance in your career.
So, whether you've opted to take German I at La Follette High School or spend time poring over Heidegger as a Ph.D. student, enrolling in a Madison German course and deciding to learn German could turn out to be a rewarding step to take. Among the thousands of languages spoken in the world today, German is one that has both historical and contemporary significance, and German culture continues to wield considerable influence in diverse international capitals.
German is part of the Indo-European family of languages. It is an official language in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, but is also spoken among smaller populations in Russia, Poland, Italy, and more. There are roughly 90 million native Germanophones in the world today.
If you're interested in mastering German for all of the benefits it can offer you, a Madison German course presents a tantalizing way forward. You don't have to worry about finding time in your schedule to commit to studying, because a Madison German class is entirely online and offered at many different times. So, you can fit German into your schedule without the inconvenience of an added commute.
Registering for a Madison German course also provides you with access to the Live Learning Platform. Although many may be skeptical of the efficiency of an online class, the Live Learning Platform used for every Madison German class comes with a host of handy virtual tools built to simulate the standard classroom experience for students. As a student, you can have access to all of your coursework remotely. You can also have conversations with your fellow German learners and speak with your instructor just as you would in a brick-and-mortar setting.
Finally, with the added benefit of being able to request one-on-one time with your instructor, you can clarify your doubts and move forward with a greater sense of confidence. A Madison German course offers you the best of both worlds: a collaboration-focused learning environment that doesn't demand that you bend over backward to attend.
What kind of skills might an instructor help students build?
German and English belong to the same language family, and the two languages share many cognates. In addition, English contains a variety of German loanwords that English speakers may be able to readily identify. This means that German may not feel as foreign and unfamiliar to English speakers.
However, German can be frustrating to learn because it contains a rather elaborate system of gendered nouns and cases. German pronunciations are also notoriously difficult to grasp at first, so students may want to spend extra time refining not only syntax and grammar but also practicing their spoken German.
To keep the process of learning German chugging along, knowledgeable instructors will work with students to first master the basics, such as handy phrases and essential vocabulary, and then move to more advanced coursework.
What are the advantages of enrolling in a class?
One of the most challenging aspects of learning any new language is simply finding the time in your hectic schedule to practice. With a Madison German course, you can stop stressing out about that, because the class is held completely online. Furthermore, with classes are offered in the evening and over the weekend, it's no longer a mammoth task to find a class time that makes sense for you.
In addition, all levels of German proficiency are welcome in a Madison German class. You can learn from and with your peers with the handy Live Learning Platform, and receive comments from your instructor when need be. Individualized time isn't difficult to access either. You can request one-on-one time when you require it and focus on your growth as you progress in your German learning adventure.
How can I register and start taking classes?
You should get in touch with the educational consultants at Varsity Tutors today in order to register for a Madison German class.
New sections open on a monthly rolling basis and classes are offered at various times. Whether you're looking to gain extra practice ahead of a tough semester of German philology or applying for a teaching position in the Czech Republic, Varsity Tutors can help pave your way to German proficiency.

Joel: Madison German course instructor
...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 is probably calculus because calculus really opens students' options...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Physics
Subject Expertise
- German
- Calculus 2
- ACT Science
- Algebra 3/4
- +60 subjects

Adam: Madison German course instructor
...one can have. I am a recent graduate from UW-Whitewater where I double majored in History and Political Science and Minored in German. Throughout the last three years of my undergraduate career I worked for the on-campus tutoring service. During this time I was a supplemental instructor for Historical Perspectives and College Literacy. I believe that tutoring is truly the most effective method by which to master subjects that are difficult. I understand the challenges...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater - Bachelors, History and Political Science
Subject Expertise
- German
- German 2
- US History
- Languages
- +8 subjects

Jonas: Madison German course instructor
...a lengthy stint as a grad student and editor in the U.K. I finally ended up in Wisconsin. I suppose I am well on my way to becoming a cheesehead by now. I have taught and tutored in the U.S., England and Sweden -- ranging from elementary phonics to postmodern literature and Elizabethan revenge tragedy. But irrespective of whether I am teaching pre-K or college, I want to convey a sense of how amazing language...
Education & Certification
- Lund University (Sweden) - Bachelors, English Literature, Comparative Literature, Classical Greek
- York University (UK) - Masters, MA in Victorian Literature (with distinction)
Subject Expertise
- German
- Latin
- GRE Subject Test in Literature in English
- Graduate Test Prep
- +12 subjects

Vinod: Madison German course instructor
...from the University of Maryland, graduating Magna Cum Laude. I also have an MBA from New York University specializing in Marketing and Strategy. I have previously tutored economics at the University of Maryland, was a statistics TA at NYU, and taught GMAT courses for KAPLAN. I enjoy tutoring SAT, GMAT, Economics, and Math. I am passionate about helping students achieve their goals and passing along my knowledge and insights. I truly believe that anyone can...
Education & Certification
- University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- New York University - Masters in Business Administration, Marketing
Subject Expertise
- German
- SAT Reading
- Languages
- Other
- +40 subjects

Elizavetta: Madison German course instructor
...8th grade level, and will be happy to provide guidance to creative writers of any age! As for Russian, learning a foreign language is a gargantuan task if you want to do it well, but it's fascinating to think that so much of it can be defined with just an alphabet, a dictionary, and a list of grammar rules. Seeing these three elements come together into full-fledged ideas from students who had no knowledge of...
Education & Certification
- Vassar College - Bachelor in Arts, English
- New York University - Master of Arts, Humanities
Subject Expertise
- German
- Russian
- Latin
- Greek
- +45 subjects

George: Madison German course instructor
Recent college graduate (B.S. Aerospace Engineering, with a couple minors). I enjoy tutoring/mentoring students as it is a fun, exciting challenge that can hold huge rewards for all involved. My primary focus for tutoring is in the STEM relevant fields, as I have the strongest familiarity with them and most experience with tutoring those subjects.
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering
Subject Expertise
- German
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- German 3
- German 4
- +42 subjects

Richard: Madison German course instructor
...for a subject area. My favorites are math, physics and music. I grew up Spanish bilingual and can teach in both languages having TA'd college level Spanish courses. I also lived in Germany for a year and can help students with that. I have a B.S. in Math, B.S. in Physics and a masters degree in Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space sciences. I also work as a professional musician and am a very organized and dedicated...
Education & Certification
- Duke University - Bachelor of Science, Physics
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Master of Science, Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- Science
- German 1
- +48 subjects

Adam: Madison German course instructor
...junior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, majoring in Materials Science & Engineering with a certificate in German. I graduated in 2017 from Sartell High School in Sartell, Minnesota. I've been working as a camp counselor teaching German for two years, which has given me a lot of experience teaching others. I have always been especially proficient in foreign languages and look forward to tutoring language students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, petting dogs,...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Current Undergrad Student, German
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- Greek
- ACT Writing
- +30 subjects

Ben: Madison German course instructor
Graduate from the University of Wisconsin, Madison with degrees in Political Science and Communication Arts, as well as a certificate in German. Along with these subjects, I'm brushing up to be able to tutor algebra, and potentially chemistry and biology.
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- German
- ACT Math
- German 2
- ACT
- +10 subjects

Rachel: Madison German course instructor
...culture at the university level. However, I have also worked with learners of all ages, from 3rd grade to senior citizen, in both school and tutoring settings. I tutor a wide range of subjects (English, French, German, Spanish), but what links them all is language as a tool for connection and personal growth. Learning someone else's language shows that you respect their culture and want to understand it. At the same time, learning a new...
Education & Certification
- Grinnell College - Bachelor in Arts, French
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Doctor of Philosophy, French
Subject Expertise
- German
- Canadian French Language Proficiency
- French
- Spanish
- +25 subjects

Clark: Madison German course instructor
...-- spoken and for research. My work in finance has required skills with mathematics. I have taught university classes in finance and international economics. Another area of much interest, related to my background in history and public policy, is US constitutional law. I published a book on monetary history (*Gold, France, and the Great Depression*) , and a more recent book of essays on topics in economics and diplomatic history (http://books.ksplibrary.org/978-625-7501-75-0/ ) .... I have...
Education & Certification
- University of Massachusetts-Boston - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
- Yale University - Doctor of Science, History
Subject Expertise
- German
- Canadian French Language Proficiency
- French
- Writing
- +47 subjects

Richard: Madison German course instructor
...traveled to Ireland where I earned my MPhil in Medieval History at Trinity College Dublin. I recently completed my formal studies at the University of California, Riverside, where I earned my PhD in Ancient Mediterranean History. While I have spent considerable time in academia, I have not forgotten my roots on a farm in New Mexico, where I was raised. In my research I combine my love of the land with my professional interest in...
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, History
- Trinity College Dublin - Master of Philosophy, Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- University of California-Riverside - Doctor of Philosophy, Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies
Subject Expertise
- German
- Latin
- CLEP Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648
- History
- +61 subjects

Andrew: Madison German course instructor
...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 my German tutoring especially, I'm very systematic,...
Education & Certification
- Oberlin College and Conservatory - Bachelors, German Studies and Voice Performance
- DePaul University - Masters, Voice Performance
Subject Expertise
- German
- Greek
- PSAT Mathematics
- Conversational German
- +26 subjects

Ilana: Madison German course instructor
...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 it in a few different ways. We...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- Greek
- History
- +80 subjects

Samantha: Madison German course instructor
...the value of your own thoughts, ideas, and critical abilities can be one of the most animating and communicatively effective tools. My area of expertise is in composition, essay-writing, and critical analysis. I have been teaching undergraduate classes since 2014; I have taught one semester at the graduate level. I am currently in the final stages of my doctorate, which I am completing at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. My dissertation focuses on life writing,...
Education & Certification
- Marlboro College - Bachelor in Arts, General Literature
- University of Chicago - Master of Arts, General Literature
- Georgetown University - Doctor of Philosophy, General Literature
Subject Expertise
- German
- French
- Elementary School Reading
- Graduate Test Prep
- +38 subjects

Jamison: Madison German course instructor
...it means deviating 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...
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering/German Studies
Subject Expertise
- German
- Algebra 2
- Chemistry
- Pre-Algebra
- +20 subjects

Kristin: Madison German course instructor
...also 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...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Language Teaching Education
Subject Expertise
- German
- Test Prep
- Calculus 2
- ACT Science
- +33 subjects

Philipp: Madison German course instructor
...at 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...
Education & Certification
- Columbia College - Current Undergrad, East Asian Studies
Subject Expertise
- German
- Essay Editing
- SAT Mathematics
- English
- +28 subjects

Eric: Madison German course instructor
...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 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...
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

Danielle: Madison German course instructor
...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 German department and as a Writing Tutor at the Hamilton Writing Center. As a T.A., I helped my students develop study skills, complete homework, and...
Education & Certification
- Hamilton College - Bachelors, English Literature, German Studies
Subject Expertise
- German
- German 2
- Summer
- ACT
- +24 subjects