Whatever your reason for wanting to learn the German language, Varsity Tutors can help you begin with a Nashville German course. Whether you are a student at Glencliff High School or Hunters Lane Comprehensive High School who's looking to supplement your studies, you're studying German at Lipscomb University, or if you just like the idea of learning German outside of a traditional classroom setting, this course can help.
Whether you are a beginner to German or you're someone who has learned some of the language already, it is important that you use German regularly. A Nashville German course can provide you with this type of practice as well as the opportunity to study with an expert German instructor.
German has over 90 million native speakers. There are several dialects, including High and Low German. High German is the primary dialect used in both German schools and in the media. Therefore, most language learners will be studying High German.
German is one of the three spoken languages used in Switzerland. It is also the only official language spoken in Austria and Germany. Additionally, there are several other countries around the globe that use German, including Luxembourg, Belgium, and Liechtenstein.
There are several benefits to enrolling in a Nashville German class. You can get the necessary aid you might need to master new language skills, learn a second language to use in a world that is becoming more globalized, and practice the language consistently.
What sort of material will a Nashville German class cover?
If you are a native English speaker, you may recognize that there are some words in the German language that seem similar to English. This is because they are both Germanic languages and have some things in common. For example, the German word "gut" means "good" in English. This can help you pick up vocabulary a lot quicker.
In your German class, you will learn about nouns and how they are inflected by number, case, and gender. The cases include dative, genitive, accusative, and nominative. The numbers are words that are either singular or plural. The genders are masculine, feminine, and neuter. Genders are important to the nouns and can usually be figured out by the article that comes before them. Masculine nouns will use the article "der", feminine nouns will use "die", and neuter nouns will use "das".
More topics that your class may cover include verb conjugations and how they conjugate differently, as well as the different conjugation classes, including weak, strong, and mixed verbs. You may also learn about German grammar and its sentence structure, pronunciation, and common phrases. If this all sounds very complex, don't worry. Your German instructor will be there to help guide you through the nuances and intricacies of the German language.
How might a Nashville German course help me learn?
If you're looking for a virtual classroom that's fully interactive, then a Nashville German class could be just the thing for you. It provides you with the opportunity to talk about everything you learn, as well as participate in activities and conversations with both your instructor and your other classmates.
Sometimes a teacher may choose to teach the class fully in German to give you an immersive experience. This type of teaching can go a long way towards helping you make sense of the language structure and word order in sentences. Don't worry, though. This type of teaching will be used depending upon your skill level and comfort with the language.
A Nashville German class will also give you the ability to request someone-on-one time with your expert German instructor. This can really help if you run into a subject that's proving tricky for you to comprehend.
Since the class is virtual, there is no need for a commute. You have the advantage of being able to study in your living room or wherever you find most comfortable. Additionally, you can decide what type of class best fits you, whether that's a class over the weekend, a class taught during the day, or a class that's taught at night.
How can I get started?
When you decide to begin the adventure of learning German, you can contact Varsity Tutors to begin a Nashville German course. You can get more details about what kinds of materials are covered in the course, as well as what courses are available and how and when you get can begin. Soon enough, through classroom activities and the aid of an expert instructor, you'll be ready to learn all about the German language.

Jennifer: Nashville German course instructor
...enriched me as witness of the light of knowledge emerging in receptive minds. I can't wait to meet you! For me, tutoring must be more than a lecture session starring *me.* Instead, I seek to thoughtfully engage each student in dialogue, using open-ended questions: "What did you notice about that letter?" or "If you were building a city, what would you do?" or "Why do you think looking at the twinkling stars inspired ancient scientists...
Education & Certification
- Middle Tennessee State University - Bachelor in Arts, Germanic Languages, General
- Middle Tennessee State University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Subject Expertise
- German
- Latin
- Spanish
- Beginner Spanish for Adults
- +47 subjects

Christopher: Nashville German course instructor
My name is Christopher and I've been tutoring for just around two years. My first tutoring experience was working with some of the girls and boys clubs around Nashville. I eventually started branch out and help classmates with things like the ACT or SAT. I hope to help you or your child succeed with the subjects where they need assistance.
Education & Certification
- Vanderbilt University - Bachelor of Science, Economics
Subject Expertise
- German
- SAT Math
- Test Prep
- Elementary School Writing
- +29 subjects

Micha: Nashville German course instructor
...My aim is to assist students in a way that does not only enable them to reach their academic goals, but also to make sure they enjoy the learning process and grow personally. I am a native German speaker, but I grew up in Thailand and attended both a German and an English international school. I've had the privilege to grow up and study in a multilingual environment, where I developed a passion for languages...
Education & Certification
- Coburg University of Applied Sciences - Bachelor in Arts, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- German
- French
- German 3
- Conversational German
- +25 subjects
Education & Certification
- Vanderbilt - Bachelor in Arts, European Studies
Subject Expertise
- German
- French
- Middle School Reading
- Conversational German
- +25 subjects

LaDonna: Nashville German course instructor
...and know the struggles an English speaker has in coming to grips with grammar and pronunciation that are foreign. I've helped many get over those hurdles. I majored in Political Science and Spanish in undergrad, Latin American Economics and History in graduate school, and worked for the U.S. State Department for eight years in Brazil, Germany, Angola, and Panama, using Spanish, Portuguese, and German in a professional context daily. My hobbies are basketball, martial arts,...
Education & Certification
- Gonzaga University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
- Georgetown University - Master of Arts, Latin American Studies
Subject Expertise
- German
- Portuguese
- Spanish
- French
- +36 subjects

Ricky: Nashville German course instructor
...Psychology and minored in creative writing. I spent a year serving with AmeriCorps where I worked full-time tutoring children who were working as many as 2 grade levels behind the state's standard. With my help, they improved their understanding of their school material and met their grade level standards on state tests. In my free time, I like to go hiking and ride my bicycle. I also like to write, and have aspirations to be...
Education & Certification
- Ohio State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Current Grad Student, Urban Studies
Subject Expertise
- German
- Phonics
- High School English
- German 3
- +65 subjects

Markus: Nashville German course instructor
I'm born and raised in Munich, Germany and reside in Nashville, TN since 1999. I hold a masters degree in graphic design and a associate degree in offset printing. I started my professional music career in 1985 playing guitar, banjo, mandolin, dobro (resophonic guitar) and bass. Music is pure, it is real. It heals, it communicates and does a lot of incredible things.
Subject Expertise
- German
- Conversational German
- Bass Guitar
- Guitar
- +9 subjects

Andrew: Nashville German course instructor
...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, so that my students have a...
Education & Certification
- Oberlin College and Conservatory - Bachelors, German Studies and Voice Performance
- DePaul University - Masters, Voice Performance
Subject Expertise
- German
- Greek
- German 3
- Math
- +26 subjects
Joel: Nashville German course instructor
...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 for further exploration in math, science,...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Physics
Subject Expertise
- German
- SAT Verbal
- SAT Math
- Literature
- +60 subjects

Jacob: Nashville German course instructor
...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. I was recruited to Brown University for rowing and am officially undeclared but plan on...
Education & Certification
- Brown University - Current Undergrad, Biology and German
Subject Expertise
- German
- ACT Math
- College Algebra
- Pre-Algebra
- +21 subjects

Danielle: Nashville German course instructor
...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 improve their German language skills. As...
Education & Certification
- Hamilton College - Bachelors, English Literature, German Studies
Subject Expertise
- German
- Test Prep
- Other
- Essay Editing
- +24 subjects

Sarah: Nashville German course instructor
...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 a top 50 research university for 3 years, I know exactly what top colleges are looking for, and I'm ready to help you get into the school of your dreams. Whether...
Education & Certification
- Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
- Universitaet fuer Musik und darstellende Kunst - Certificate, Music Performance
Subject Expertise
- German
- Latin
- Mandarin Chinese
- Greek
- +89 subjects

Rachel: Nashville German course instructor
Hi! I'm Rachel. I have a pretty relaxed teaching style and adapt well to all kinds of students. I really aim for students to understand concepts rather than make great test scores. However, great test scores are a good side effect of understanding concepts better.
Education & Certification
- Middle Tennessee State University - Current Undergrad, International Relations
Subject Expertise
- German
- Japanese
- ACT Reading
- ACT Science
- +46 subjects

Elyse: Nashville German course instructor
...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 range of subjects, from GRE Verbal test prep to Psychology. Of these subjects, I am most enthusiastic about ESL and German, as I believe learning another language is a wonderful way...
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelors, Psychology, Anthropology
Subject Expertise
- German
- ISEE-Lower Level Reading Comprehension
- Psychology
- ISEE-Upper Level Verbal Reasoning
- +35 subjects

Daniel: Nashville German course instructor
...Daniel and I graduated from the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL. I was a Mathematics major with a strength in math. I am pretty flexible when it comes to my availability. I also live in Chesapeake, VA over the summers as that is where my family lives. I used to tutor people for service hours in high school, and even just for fun to help out my friends and siblings. I can learn any...
Education & Certification
- University of Florida - Current Undergrad Student, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- German
- Admissions
- AP Chemistry
- Honors Chemistry
- +81 subjects

Zach: Nashville German course instructor
My name is Zach 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...
Education & Certification
- Colorado School of Mines - Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics
Subject Expertise
- German
- Algebra 3/4
- College Physics
- High School Chemistry
- +31 subjects

Thomas: Nashville German course instructor
...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 degree in Environmental Management from Duke University. I speak German and Spanish. I'm confident tutoring several...
Education & Certification
- University of Rhode Island - Bachelors, Political Science & German
- Duke University - Masters, Environmental Economics and Policy
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- GRE
- ACT Math
- +47 subjects

Philipp: Nashville 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
- English
- ESL/ELL
- SAT Writing and Language
- +28 subjects

Ilana: Nashville German course instructor
...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 all learn differently, so I aim...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
Subject Expertise
- German
- Greek
- Spanish
- ACCUPLACER Arithmetic
- +80 subjects

Eric: Nashville German course instructor
...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 to repay a debt I feel...
Education & Certification
- Juniata College - Bachelors, Philosophy and German (Double Major)
Subject Expertise
- German
- IB Language B HL
- IB Language B
- IB Language B SL
- +38 subjects