No matter if you are studying German by yourself, taking German as a college student at St. Thomas University, or you are learning through Coral Reef Senior High School or Miami Senior High School, Varsity Tutors can help provide you with a solid foundation for the language through a Miami German class.
Learning a new language can be difficult for anyone, whether you are already bilingual or you are learning a second language for the first time. Conversing in German is important when studying the language, and a Miami German course can provide you with this opportunity as well as giving you the chance to study with an expert German teacher.
There are over 90 million native speakers of German, and it is one of the three native tongues used in Switzerland as well as being the official language of Germany and Austria. Written German is very uniform and has only some slight differences between the three countries. The German language is a member of the Indo-European family and also belongs to the West Germanic group.
When you decide to learn German through a Miami German class, it can help in various ways. Whether you want to be able to travel abroad and speak with confidence, to dive into German culture and literature, or just need some extra help in order to understand your language class, this course could very well be the thing you've been searching for.
What materials will a Miami German class go over?
One thing you will learn in your German class is nouns. A noun is usually defined as being a person, place, or a thing. However, abstract ideas can also be considered nouns, like happiness, history, and freedom. In German, it can be easier for you to identify what word in a sentence is a noun because all nouns are capitalized. This varies from English, where native speakers only capitalize a proper noun.
Another difference in nouns from English is the way that every German noun has its own gender. These genders will be identified by the definite articles "der" (masculine), "die" (feminine), and "das" (neuter), all of which mean "the" in English. When a noun is referring to a person, the gender of the world will typically correspond to that person's physical gender. An example would be how "Frau" is a feminine word that means "woman", and "Mann" is a masculine word that means "man". This can be tricky, however, because sometimes the physical gender is not always consistent. The word "Kind", which means "child", is a neuter noun, no matter whether the child is a boy or a girl.
Other things that may be covered by your instructor are the essentials of vocabulary, common German phrases, the pronunciation of German words, verb conjugations, and sentence structure. Though it can seem very complex at some points, your teacher will be there for you every step of the way to encourage practice and memorization.
How will a Miami German course teach me?
A Miami German course is fully interactive and completely virtual. The online classroom will allow you to interact with your classmates and your instructor in various discussions and activities. You can practice with another student in order to better your German skills - if you understand something another student is struggling with, helping explain it to them can better both of your speaking and written skills.
You will have the chance to discuss all the different skills you learn in your Miami German course, and sometimes a teacher may opt to teach in German, depending on your skill level, to help promote immersion for you and the other students. If you feel like you need a more personal learning experience, you will be able to reserve some individual one-on-one time with your expert German teacher.
Because the classroom is online, you don't have to worry about commuting to a specific place at a designated time. You can learn right there in your home or anywhere else, for that matter. You can also choose if studying in the daytime is right for you, or if you would prefer night time or weekend classes. Since classes begin on a rolling monthly basis, you can join quickly and efficiently.
How do I begin?
Whether you are a novice needing the basics or someone who wants to brush up on some previous skills, just let Varsity Tutors know and we can help you get enrolled in a Miami German course. With the benefits of an interactive classroom and access to a professional teacher, you will soon be on the road to learning German and all its complexities and nuances.
Liam: Miami German course instructor
I am a journalism major at the University of Miami and the American University of Paris. My expertise lie in academic writing in accordance with AP formats. I have a passion for black culture and various other topics in media across the United States.
Education & Certification
- University of Miami - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism
- American University of Paris - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism
Subject Expertise
- German
- IB Language A: Language and Literature
- PSAT
- ACT Reading
- +31 subjects
Kelsey: Miami German course instructor
...enjoyed tutoring English and Literature the most as I find it very rewarding to help students find material that they not only enjoy, but connect to and use to understand their own lives. In this age, technology has made information freely available to everyone. I think that it is extremely important to teach students how to find, processes and critically reflect on this wealth of resources. I find that it is equally important to nurture...
Education & Certification
- St. John's College - Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts
Subject Expertise
- German
- French
- French 1
- German 1
- +67 subjects
David: Miami German course instructor
...I have tutored in Statistics, Algebra, and Calculus as a graduate assistant at Texas A&M and have done private tutoring in Algebra and Statistics. I lived and worked in Germany for a total of 15 years, raising a family and working as a logistics engineer. My German was mostly self taught, with a couple of community college courses but I used it continuously and while my accent isn't perfect high German it is a well...
Education & Certification
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
- Texas A M University-Kingsville - Master of Science, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- German
- Statistics Graduate Level
- ACT Writing
- AP Calculus BC
- +59 subjects
Francesca: Miami German course instructor
...and went to college in Freiburg i. Brsg. (BA in English / German). In the past I have worked as a German teacher, court interpreter, translator, localization expert and researcher for the State Attorney's office. I now tutor those who would like to get a solid grip on all aspects of the German language, as well as younger students working on building foundations in Reading and Writing. Teaching is a passion for me as I...
Education & Certification
- Kaufm. Berufskolleg Loerrach - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- German
- 5th Grade Reading
- 3rd Grade Writing
- Middle School Writing
- +27 subjects
Caroline: Miami German course instructor
...in comparative literature, English, German, public policy, and economics. I would love to help you succeed in any of these subjects! Here's a bit of information about my qualifications: Education -Master of Public Policy (MPP) from U.C. Berkeley's Goldman School of Public Policy (May 2019) -B.A Comparative Literature with minors in environmental studies and German studies (May 2015) -Studied German at Tbingen University (Spring 2014) Teaching -Graduate student instructor of microeconomics at U.C. Berkeley (fall...
Education & Certification
- Hamilton College - Bachelors, Comparative Literature
Subject Expertise
- German
- Reading
- SAT Reading
- English Grammar and Syntax
- +17 subjects
Joshua: Miami German course instructor
...teacher/professor, I enjoy tutoring more than teaching because it is so personalized. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing "the light bulb turn on" in a student. After a brief hiatus in medical school, I am back to my passion, but now I can tutor even more subjects. A father to two little girls, I enjoy teaching one-on-one or small groups at all levels of Mathematics, the sciences, Philosophy, and foreign languages. I have a...
Education & Certification
- Ave Maria University - Bachelor of Philosophy, Philosophy
- Catholic University of America - Doctor of Philosophy, Philosophy and Religious Studies, General
Subject Expertise
- German
- French
- Spanish
- Latin
- +60 subjects
Zachary: Miami German course instructor
...an English professor and author of two novels based out of New York. I've earned my Masters from Columbia University in Writing and my Bachelors from Emory University in Comparative Literature and Creative Writing. I specialize in technical writing, creative writing, literature and test-taking. As an instructor, I design my tutoring sessions based on my students' interests. My students learn not just to write great essays, but speak confidently on and master the subjects they...
Education & Certification
- Emory University - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Arts, Creative Writing
Subject Expertise
- German
- Creative Writing
- English
- Languages
- +35 subjects
Gergely: Miami German course instructor
...public speech, or reflections on my own encounters with foreign cultures and social contexts. Of course, the Communicative Method we most often use is an excellent tool to actively and physically involve students in the learning process, but going the extra mile always has its rewards, both from the students and my own point of view. To see the raising of the students awareness level, and, consequently, the development of their performance, is the best...
Education & Certification
- ELTE Budapest University of Heidelberg - Bachelor in Arts, German
- University of California-Berkeley - Doctor of Philosophy, German
Subject Expertise
- German
- Hungarian
- German 3
- Elementary School Reading
- +16 subjects
Rik: Miami German course instructor
Tell me, and I forget, teach me, and I may remember, include me, and I will learn. Keywords are: support, empowerment, engagement, care, share, reflect, assessment. ... Tell me, and I forget; teach me, and I may remember; include me, and I will learn. Keywords are: support, empowerment, engagement, care, share, reflect, and assessment.
Education & Certification
- NHL Leeuwarden The Netherlands - Bachelors, Theater and communication
Subject Expertise
- German
- Dutch
- Theatre
- AP Music Theory
- +7 subjects
Leila: Miami German course instructor
I have over 4 years of experience as a tutor and I genuinely hope to have my clients succeed in their studies. I care a lot by giving solid examples, working with developing and mastering complex concepts, as well as creating improvements in test scores.
Education & Certification
- Stanford University - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- German
- Languages
- IB Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- +28 subjects
Jessie: Miami German course instructor
...ways I've helped others become successful academically. Some of my biggest learning experiences took place while studying in Germany and teaching in Ireland. Gaining cultural knowledge through traveling has taught me a lot about perspective and diversity which is important when working with students from all backgrounds. I find it is helpful to get to know a little about the student and their personality to better find an approach that works best for them in...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Platteville - Bachelor in Arts, History: emphasis in Secondary Education, Social Science Comprehensive; emphasis in History, German
Subject Expertise
- German
- SSAT- Middle Level
- Conversational German
- Study Skills
- +22 subjects
Barbara: Miami German course instructor
...people of all ages because there is so much to learn as we work and study together. I have studied and taught at university, particularly the psychology of learning to better understand how we learn things and grow. I speak three languages, French, English and German (plus a little bit of Hawaiian) and this has taught me a lot about how culture, words, and thinking influence each other. Basically, I've been a lifelong student myself...
Education & Certification
- Concordia University-Chicago - Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology
Subject Expertise
- German
- French
- Middle School Reading
- Other
- +31 subjects
Clark: Miami German course instructor
...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 worked extensively on government-related projects, often in the greater Middle East. Effective tutoring should do more than impart techniques -- it should certainly do that -- it should help a student come away with some interest in and enthusiasm for the...
Education & Certification
- University of Massachusetts-Boston - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
- Yale University - Doctor of Science, History
Subject Expertise
- German
- Canadian French Language Proficiency
- French
- Elementary School Reading
- +47 subjects
Rachel: Miami German course instructor
...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 language can lead to insights about your own language and culture. When tutoring, I strive to help students meet their immediate (practical) goals while encouraging them to discover more about learning styles and strategies so they can succeed in all areas...
Education & Certification
- Grinnell College - Bachelor in Arts, French
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Doctor of Philosophy, French
Subject Expertise
- German
- Canadian French Language Proficiency
- Spanish
- French
- +25 subjects
Andrew: Miami German course instructor
...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 Germany for a year, and am able to bring world-life experiences into tutoring sessions, so that I can instill...
Education & Certification
- Oberlin College and Conservatory - Bachelors, German Studies and Voice Performance
- DePaul University - Masters, Voice Performance
Subject Expertise
- German
- Greek
- College Algebra
- Test Prep
- +26 subjects
Samantha: Miami German course instructor
...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, political theory, and trans-national identities in the 20th century. Prior to my time in the Georgetown German Department, I completed my Master's in Comparative Literature at the University of Chicago; and prior to that I completed my undergraduate degree in Comparative...
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
- Languages
- Reading
- +38 subjects
Ilana: Miami German course instructor
...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 time together. While I am not being a tutor, I am a musician. In addition to singing, I play...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
Subject Expertise
- German
- Greek
- Spanish
- ACT
- +80 subjects
Eric: Miami German course instructor
...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 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...
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
Kristin: Miami German course instructor
...the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I tutor for living learning communities while at U of I in college Physics, Chemistry, and German. I 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...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Language Teaching Education
Subject Expertise
- German
- College Algebra
- Test Prep
- Physics
- +33 subjects
Abhijith: Miami German course instructor
...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 and will...
Education & Certification
- Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
- Drexel University - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine
Subject Expertise
- German
- Algebra 2
- High School Chemistry
- High School Biology
- +21 subjects