Students who have chosen to study the German language can sign up for a New York City German course by reaching out to Varsity Tutors. Whether you are learning a foreign language as a requirement that is part of a Columbia University degree program or simply studying the language for your own personal interests, Varsity Tutors can give you access to a variety of resources that could unlock your full learning potential. Being bilingual can be a benefit for you personally and in the workforce. German is one of the world's major languages and is spoken in several countries as either an official or second language. Over 90 million people speak German, and it is the most commonly spoken language in the European Union.
If you are looking for additional learning avenues outside of a traditional classroom, then joining a New York City German course could be just what you need. When thinking about travel, you should note that German is the official language of Germany and Austria, as well as one of the three official languages of Switzerland. Learning a new language can be difficult, so practicing German writing and speech with the help of a professional can be a good way to increase your retention. Sometimes what makes or breaks your progress comes down to repetition. Courses are set up to present students with an open, encouraging, and collaborative learning environment where you can practice speaking, reading, and writing German regularly.
What are the perks of enrolling in a New York City German class?
Engaging in online lessons could go a long way in helping you improve your confidence when speaking German. Repetition, simulated immersion, and the guidance of an expert can help you address the common challenges faced when learning a language. There are over 30 dialects of German, however the most common are High German or Low German. High German is spoken in the central and southern highlands of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, while Low German is spoken in the lowlands of northern Germany. High German is the dialect you will encounter in literature, higher education, and the mass media. For this reason, the majority of language learners study High German. Taking a New York City German class could be a valuable tool in reaching for your academic, business, or personal goals, whether you are looking for advancement in the workplace or a student at James Madison High School.
Every class will be led by a qualified, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic instructor. These online classes can provide an excellent environment for learning, maximizing potential, and keeping students continuously engaged in German. In classes, you are given the chance to engage in group activities and discussion. You'll have the opportunity to keep your skill set fresh while your instructor covers topics such as pronunciation, formal versus informal conversation, and vocabulary. The constantly evolving world of business and increased globalization is making everyone more interconnected. Speaking a second language can open up opportunities.
Although German is an Indo-European language like English, learning any second language develops new neural pathways in your brain. For some people, a traditional classroom environment may not offer all the focus and attention that they need. Enrolling in a New York City German class can provide you with time and resources that allow you to concentrate on improving your proficiency in German. Perhaps you are a senior at Fort Hamilton High School and dream of traveling to Europe. Building a strong command of the German language can give you the confidence you need when you visit various German-speaking countries across the world.
How do I get started in a New York City German course?
Once you have signed up for a specific section, you can attend a virtual classroom with an educated instructor and fellow students that share similar goals. Students who enjoy working with others may really enjoy the opportunity to share ideas and gain insight from others in a virtual New York City German course. This interactive learning space can foster a deeper comprehension of the German language. You can imagine how easy access to a German discussion class over the internet can boost your abilities to pick up the language quickly. Also, if additional help is needed, it is easy to arrange for one-on-one time with your instructor. New course sections start monthly, and classes are available at multiple times of the day in order to accommodate your schedule. No matter your level of proficiency, you can find a variety of helpful options with the help of Varsity Tutors.
Matthew: New York German course instructor
...creative person who works best with visual thinkers. Very recently graduated from Stanford University, I majored in Human Biology with a concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science. Technical though my background may be, I am currently gigging as a singer/songwriter/composer in NYC and tackle even the most hard-science of problems with a top-down, big-picture, holistic approach. If you have a propensity to look at problems in a cross- or inter-disciplinary manner (or want to...
Education & Certification
- Stanford University - Bachelors, Human Biology: Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science
Subject Expertise
- German
- Statistics
- Algebra
- SAT Writing and Language
- +67 subjects
Danielle: New York German course instructor
...during my freshman year at Hamilton College, during which I volunteered at the local refugee center in Utica, NY. As an English tutor, I worked with 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...
Education & Certification
- Hamilton College - Bachelors, English Literature, German Studies
Subject Expertise
- German
- College Essays
- College English
- High School English
- +24 subjects
Dirk: New York German course instructor
...in northern Germany on my grandparent's farm in a small village. I completed a Gymnasium-level high school education in 1987, which was followed by a University Diploma in Chemistry in 1996. After completing my University education in Germany I took advantage of the opportunity to continue my education in the United States and started in the PhD program at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. I completed the degree in 2001. Since then...
Education & Certification
- TU Braunschweig, Germany - Diploma, Chemistry
- University of Utah - Doctor of Philosophy, Chemsitry
Subject Expertise
- German
- Elementary School Math
- College Physics
- College Algebra
- +17 subjects
Jamie: New York German course instructor
...sophomore at New York University, studying TV and Playwriting. Before that, I attended high school at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North in Princeton, New Jersey. I tutor English and German and most love teaching a new language because it's exciting and fun. My favorite thing about tutoring is helping a student figure out how to do things by himself/herself. It's super rewarding! I am an excellent tutor because I am enthusiastic and generous. I do...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Current Undergrad, Dramatic Writing
Subject Expertise
- German
- German 1
- English Grammar and Syntax
- German 2
- +12 subjects
Anthony: New York German course instructor
...a current MD/MPH student-physician (you might find me in the OR/ER in a few years!), recent Columbia VP&S & GWU grad. (M.Sc in Human Nutrition 21', B.Sc - Honors in Cellular & Molecular Biology 20'), and ardent student building a medical practice engaged in a humanitarian discipline. I love teaching, sharing my passion for health & physiology; biology, and revisiting concepts on anything pertinent to medicine, mathematics (calculus, statistics, epidemiology), and writing prose. I am...
Education & Certification
- George Washington University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Science, Human Nutrition
Subject Expertise
- German
- Arabic
- AP English Language and Composition
- Statistics
- +88 subjects
Sabine: New York German course instructor
...my doctorate of chemistry from the Hamburg University of Technology (Germany). Since then I tutored math, chemistry, and physics in Germany before coming to the US. Here, I have taught for 14 years in private schools. My subjects ranged from middle school sciences, chemistry, physics to many different thematic classes. I can tutor a wide range of subjects but I'm most passionate about tutoring chemistry, physics, and my native language German. I love the precision...
Education & Certification
- University of Hamburg, Germany - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
- Hamburg University of Technology - Doctor of Science, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- German
- AP Chemistry
- Chemistry
- High School Physics
- +17 subjects
Ethan: New York German course instructor
...the University of California in Santa Cruz, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics. During my time at university, I focused on French, German, foreign language education, and applied linguistics; I also had the privilege of completing a year abroad at the Humboldt University of Berlin, where I studied linguistics in German! After graduating, I worked for three years as a tutor, academic coach, and operations manager of a tutoring company in Berkeley,...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Santa Cruz - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- German
- French
- Greek
- Latin
- +54 subjects
Addie: New York German course instructor
...about teaching in all its forms. Whether in a classroom or one-on-one setting, I love the sense of discovery and creativity that goes along with learning. My favorite thing about teaching is watching the "aha!" moment as children finally understand a concept that may have been challenging for them. I hold a Masters in Education (EdM) from Columbia University as well as a Masters in Music (MM) in vocal performance from the Manhattan School of...
Education & Certification
- University of Georgia - Bachelors, Music Education and German
- Teachers College at Columbia University - Masters, Education
Subject Expertise
- German
- Elementary School
- AP German Language and Culture
- Algebra
- +18 subjects
Zachary: New York German course instructor
...and college, I have garnered a wealth of volunteer and paid tutoring experience in a wide variety of subjects. As a current college junior at the University of Pennsylvania, I am familiar with the competitiveness of seeking admission to top-tier universities and can use my personal experience in my tutoring. Most relevant, I have been recognized by the University of Pennsylvania for my writing ability and am employed at our Critical Writing Center. Here, I...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- German
- SAT Subject Test in German with Listening
- PSAT Writing Skills
- English
- +39 subjects
Jordan: New York German course instructor
...2014 with a Bachelor of Arts in German from Utah State University, with minors in Latin, Linguistics and Music Performance. During my studies I began tutoring other university students of all levels in both German and Latin. Assisting language students has been a joy for me since the beginning, and an endeavor I have been eager to continue pursuing. There's something unique and inherently wonderful about the ability to express thoughts in multiple languages. Often...
Education & Certification
- Utah State University - Bachelor in Arts, German
Subject Expertise
- German
- Foreign Language
- Latin
- IB Classical Languages HL
- +36 subjects
Jeremy: New York German course instructor
Though my primary career is as a web developer, I am also an experienced, personable tutor with expertise in a wide variety of subject areas. During my ten years of experience as a teacher and tutor, I've displayed a consistent ability to engage with students to make learning enjoyable and rewarding.... I resolutely favor critical-thinking skills over rote learning. I believe humans have a natural desire and ability to learn, and my experience has shown me that there is a fairly direct correlation between how interested a student is in a subject and how well she is able to master the material. My primary role as a teacher is to help spark that interest.
Education & Certification
- Western Carolina University - Bachelors, History / German
Subject Expertise
- German
- American Literature
- College English
- AP European History
- +78 subjects
Amina: New York German course instructor
...info on myself: I am a mathematics, philosophy, and German major at Hunter College in New York. Besides my studies, I am very passionate towards helping others in school in any way I can. I am here to help you. I will do my utmost best guiding you to succeed in academia through my tutoring methods. On top of this, I am very friendly! I enjoy reading, questioning, thinking, and exploring the world. I have...
Education & Certification
- CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- German
- Greek
- Other
- MAP
- +175 subjects
Katherine: New York German course instructor
...ago, in the highly diverse, academically rich environment of the San Francisco Bay Area, I began my professional tutoring career with one of the national names in test prep. With them I learned the value of working one on one with students to identify how best they learn and help them master their own learning style. I went on to work for another, more individualized company as a lead academic tutor in test prep and...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Music
- San Francisco Conservatory of Music - Masters, Vocal Performance
Subject Expertise
- German
- High School English
- Pre-Calculus
- College World History
- +60 subjects
Vina: New York German course instructor
...Britain and in Germany, I have studied classical music, playing the piano as well as classical voice (opera) at the Conservatory in Munich, Germany as well as in Vienna, Austria and thus, much enjoy the arts. In addition to my artistic background, I also carry an academic background in biology and am hexa-lingual. Upon my arrival in the U.S., I obtained a degree of B.S. in finance from Rutgers University and have worked within the...
Education & Certification
- Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor of Science, FINANCE / ECONOMICS
Subject Expertise
- German
- Latin
- Spanish
- ESL/ELL
- +53 subjects
Sarah: New York German course instructor
...tutoring students of all ages for over 10 years. From SAT prep to algebra, critical reading skills to ISEE tips, I'm dedicated to ensuring that each of my students leaves our sessions 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...
Education & Certification
- Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
- Universitaet fuer Musik und darstellende Kunst - Certificate, Music Performance
Subject Expertise
- German
- Latin
- Greek
- Mandarin Chinese
- +89 subjects
Alexis: New York German course instructor
...graduate of CUNY Lehman College. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics with a double minor in French and Japanese Culture. After receiving my degree, I had the opportunities to travel and live in Japan, South Korea and the Philippines. I taught English at Technical High School in Tokyo to prepare Japanese youth for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and catered to students from all levels (kindergarten to adults) in a private institute in Daejeon,...
Education & Certification
- CUNY Lehman College - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- German
- Hebrew
- Latin
- Japanese
- +50 subjects
Johannes: New York German course instructor
...entrepreneur and management consulting - and my heart beats with music. I look forward to sharing my skills and experience with the students at Varsity! I gained a decade of experience in management education, teaching hundreds of executives in developing their leadership skills. I earned a marketing Ph.D. with a thesis about music and brand management and I'm also graduate from Berklee College of Music in songwriting and music production, collaborating with some of the...
Education & Certification
- University of Graz Austria - Doctor of Business Adminstration, Business Administration and Management
- Berklee College of Music - Bachelor in Arts, Music Theory and Composition
Subject Expertise
- German
- Greek
- Art
- Vocal Training
- +59 subjects
Andreas: New York German course instructor
...national and have been living in New York since September 2015. I graduated with a BA in Library and Information Science from the Professional College in Hamburg. The focus of my studies was on the archival of images which let to a career as a photo researcher and archivist for agencies and publishers. I love tutoring German because I feel as a native German I'm in a unique position to help students learn both the...
Education & Certification
- Professional College of Library and Information Studies, Hamburg, Germany - Bachelors, Library and Information Science
Subject Expertise
- German
- German 3
- Languages
- German 2
- +3 subjects
Ben: New York German course instructor
...and intellectual discourse is something that I find simultaneously stimulating and fulfilling. I love to explore the world through learning about new topics, and acquiring new skills from neuroscience, to juggling and drumming. As a tutor, I not only do my best to help students improve their academic abilities, but also try to share with them the same curiosity about the world and hunger for knowledge and experience that makes learning and living a truly...
Education & Certification
- Dartmouth College - Bachelor in Arts, Studio Arts
Subject Expertise
- German
- English
- ACT
- AP Studio Art: 3-D Design
- +47 subjects
Kevin: New York German course instructor
...graduate of the College of the Holy Cross and the University of Virginia. I received my BA from Holy Cross in Economics and German and my Masters in German from UVa. While at University of Virginia I taught introductory and intermediate German to undergraduate students and also tutored students in essay writing and grammar in both English and German. This past year I taught an undergraduate seminar in Germany at Ruhr University Bochum on German...
Education & Certification
- College of the Holy Cross - Bachelor in Arts, Economics and German
- University of Virgina - Master of Arts, German
Subject Expertise
- German
- Essay Editing
- Literature
- SAT Subject Tests
- +27 subjects