Introduction to German
Deutsch sprechen lernen — learning to speak German starts here.
Starts Thu, Jul 23
12:00 AM UTC · 1h
6 sessions
Aaron
Outcomes, not lecture notes.
Use essential "getting around" phrases to ask for directions, make introductions, and order food and drinks in German restaurants and cafés
Read and interpret common written German, including street signs, transit information, and news headlines
Pronounce and write the German alphabet with accuracy, including its distinctive characters like *ß*, *ä*, *ö*, and *ü*
Count, use numbers in context, and apply the German numeric system to real-world situations like prices and schedules
Build grammatically correct sentences using foundational German sentence structure and word order
Conjugate common German verbs in present tense across different subjects
Deploy vocabulary across everyday topics including transportation, weather, the calendar, sports, and entertainment
Meet Aaron.
Aaron
Aaron holds a PhD and brings over 25 years of experience in education, spanning both traditional and virtual teaching and tutoring environments. In addition to his work in education, he proudly serves in the United States Air Force as a Trainer and Designer for Cyber Command. Aaron specializes in ACT, SAT, and GRE test preparation, German language instruction, and college advising. His tutoring portfolio spans 35 subjects, including algebra, middle and elementary school math, ACT English and Math, SAT Reading, GED, and more.
Deutsch sprechen lernen — learning to speak German starts here. Introduction to German is built for adult beginners who want real, functional language skills: navigating a city, ordering at a café, striking up a conversation, and reading the signs and headlines around them. Over the course of these lessons, you'll move from zero to genuinely conversational, building the grammar foundation and vocabulary you need to feel confident in German-speaking environments and prepared for deeper study down the road. Whether you're planning a trip to Berlin, connecting with heritage, or adding a high-value language to your professional profile, this is the place to start.
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