Choosing a Syracuse German course offered by Varsity Tutors could be a great way to learn German. People might want to learn German for many different reasons, and a well-designed course can help you develop a deep understanding of this amazing language - regardless of why you want to learn.
Maybe you've got your eye on university programs with strict language requirements at Syracuse University. A deep knowledge of German could be exactly what you need to leap over this hurdle. It's never too early to start learning German, and high school students at Henninger High School or Corcoran High School might also want to learn. If you start learning German from an early age, you could develop skills that could benefit you long into adulthood. Working professionals might also want to learn German. After all, there are many German-speaking nations across Europe, and many of them offer interesting professional opportunities.
Luxembourg, Austria, and Belgium are just a few examples of nations that use German as an official language. German is mostly divided into two groups: High German and Low German. High German is mostly used for formal applications, such as education, mass media, and administrative purposes. While these various nations might use slightly different German dialects, they all use the same universal writing system. If you learn this writing system and the basic structure of the German language, and you could travel through these nations with ease. Whether you're traveling for pleasure or business, German could be a major asset.
What Might A Syracuse German Course Cover?
It's worth pointing out that German and English actually have quite a bit in common. They're both part of the same basic language family, along with Frisian and Dutch. In fact, Old English was heavily Germanic in style and structure, largely owing to the Germanic tribes that established the foundations for modern English society. But while English speakers might notice a few similarities between the two languages, there are also some major differences that could be challenging. Just like the Romance languages and Latin, German is a gender-based system. There are actually three genders in the German language, and nouns might be masculine, feminine, or neuter. One example is the gender-based system of German. German uses a distinct three gendered structure, comprising of masculine, feminine and neuter nouns. While this system is certainly a challenging concept to master, so is the German system of inflections. Inflections can transform words based on their gender, case, or number (singular or plural).
Verbs are also conjugated differently in German. Conjugation changes according to three classes, which are weak, strong, and mixed. You'll learn plenty of other interesting German concepts in your Syracuse German course, including pronunciation, grammar, and much more.
How Does A Syracuse German Course Help You Learn?
Although these courses are online, they're also quite similar to regular, traditional classrooms. When you join these virtual classrooms, you'll learn alongside other students who are in the exact same boat as you. As you learn together as a group, you'll have plenty of opportunities to ask questions, voice your opinion, and interact with the rest of the class. You might find that this approach is highly beneficial, especially in the context of learning a new language. Research has shown that collaborative learning environments might help students learn in a more efficient manner. Each course is taught by a German expert with excellent communication skills. These instructors must go through a rigorous interview and vetting process before being ultimately chosen. If you're having trouble with any of the more difficult German concepts, you can always contact your German instructor to request time to speak outside of class on a one-on-one basis.
How Do You Sign Up For A Syracuse German Class?
One of the biggest benefits of these classes is that they're accessible anywhere in the world - as long as you have a computer with internet access. But an even bigger benefit is the fact that you can choose exactly when you want to take your Syracuse German class. We understand that many of our students might be working professionals or busy students. That's why we've designed our classes to be as accommodating as possible, no matter what your schedule might look like. You can choose from weekend classes, night classes, or even classes on your lunch break. Classes start up every single month, and you can choose from two-week or four-week options.
Contact Varsity Tutors today, and our educational consultants will help you book a Syracuse German class that works for you.

Cristiana: Syracuse German course instructor
...wouldn't have had much to learn from without Einstein, nor Einstein without Newton. As a tutor and a student, who had to figure out their own learning style through a lot of trial and error, I aim to make the journey a little easier and provide a map to your destination. While I'll do my best to keep you on the road, the route is yours to choose and my goal lies in ensuring you...
Education & Certification
- Syracuse University - Bachelors, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- German
- French
- Homework Support
- Linear Algebra
- +51 subjects

James: Syracuse German course instructor
...a passion for language and languages, and I've spent a lot of time and effort learning German, Viennese, Dutch, French, and Spanish. My teaching and research interests are intentionally interdisciplinary, ranging from European culture, literatures and languages, to several subfields of linguistics (sociolinguistics, dialectology, linguistic anthropology, internet linguistics). I'm particularly passionate about teaching my students to think about and LOOK AT language in completely mind-bending ways. (If I'm your tutor, you'll see what I mean......
Education & Certification
- Linfield College-McMinnville Campus - Bachelor of Science, Germanic Languages, General
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Master of Arts, Germanic Languages, General
- Globe University��Madison West - Doctor of Philosophy, Germanic Languages, General
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- Dutch
- French
- +37 subjects

Andrew: Syracuse German course instructor
...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 in my students a desire to learn more of the German language through...
Education & Certification
- Oberlin College and Conservatory - Bachelors, German Studies and Voice Performance
- DePaul University - Masters, Voice Performance
Subject Expertise
- German
- Greek
- ACT Reading
- Math
- +26 subjects

Joel: Syracuse German course instructor
...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, economics, and pretty much every other STEM field. When it comes to tutoring, I believe that in order to give useful feedback to a student I need to observe and listen to them just as much they need to listen to me. Only then can I see what they...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Physics
Subject Expertise
- German
- Psychology
- Summer
- AP Psychology
- +60 subjects

Jamison: Syracuse German course instructor
...student find a way to understand the material, even if 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....
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering/German Studies
Subject Expertise
- German
- Elementary School Math
- German 1
- Math
- +20 subjects

Thomas: Syracuse German course instructor
...to motivate, lead, inspire, and mentor my students. Do you have test anxiety? Math anxiety, specifically? 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...
Education & Certification
- University of Rhode Island - Bachelors, Political Science & German
- Duke University - Masters, Environmental Economics and Policy
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- Languages
- Conversational Spanish
- +47 subjects

Eric: Syracuse German course instructor
...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 while working with students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading philosophy and...
Education & Certification
- Juniata College - Bachelors, Philosophy and German (Double Major)
Subject Expertise
- German
- IB Language B
- IB Language B HL
- IB Language B SL
- +38 subjects

Sarah: Syracuse German course instructor
...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 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....
Education & Certification
- Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
- Universitaet fuer Musik und darstellende Kunst - Certificate, Music Performance
Subject Expertise
- German
- Mandarin Chinese
- Latin
- Greek
- +89 subjects

Monica: Syracuse German course instructor
...the Bauhaus in Weimar, Germany. Working as a fine artist is an excellent way to indulge my interest in a variety of subjects from the role of free speech in society to the history of suburban development. I enjoy tutoring because of the opportunity it provides to encourage students' intellectual curiosity. Seeing the joy of learning when a concept "clicks" for someone is one of the perks of the job. I also appreciate the mental stimulation...
Education & Certification
- Cleveland Institute of Art - Bachelors, Photography
- Bauhaus-University Weimar - Masters, Public Art and New Artistic Strategies
Subject Expertise
- German
- German 1
- GRE
- Essay Editing
- +52 subjects

Kristin: Syracuse German course instructor
...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 school as they were when they were younger. The most rewarding thing to me...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Language Teaching Education
Subject Expertise
- German
- General Chemistry
- College Algebra
- College Chemistry
- +33 subjects

David: Syracuse German course instructor
...goal of teaching is to help someone learn a certain topic, the greatest achievement in teaching I have experienced is giving someone the ability to reason, and the drive and ability to begin teaching themselves. I enjoy teaching certain topics because of their power to bring this about, including languages, mathematics, and (of course) philosophy. All of these areas stretch from an elementary to an advanced level, and I consider it of cardinal importance to...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- AP German Language and Culture
- Law
- +55 subjects

Dorian: Syracuse German course instructor
Hi, I'm Dorian and I hope to be your future tutor. I've been tutoring for a good year now with a focus on English as a foreign language and mathematics. My mother language is German and I graduated from a German high school. My strengths include all kinds of German, from grammar to classic novels and business German. ... I want my students to not just memorize things to pass their classes. I want them to genuinely understand the subject matter and to be able to apply their knowledge in their classes to yield the results they deserve.
Education & Certification
- Metropolitan State College of Denver - Current Undergrad, Criminal Justice
Subject Expertise
- German
- German 4
- ACT
- Conversational German
- +12 subjects

Sophia: Syracuse German course instructor
...art history at Barnard College of Columbia University in New York City-- and I'm happy that I've been able to continue to tutor a wide range of ages in a wide variety of subjects throughout college. My passion for languages shapes my preferred tutoring realm; I especially enjoy teaching others the languages I am familiar with and fluent in, which include English, German, Italian, and Spanish. I also enjoy assisting in science-related fields, mostly for...
Education & Certification
- Barnard College - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- Italian
- Physics
- +97 subjects

Zachary: Syracuse German course instructor
...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 advise both undergraduate and graduate students on their academic and professional writing, editing and proofreading for grammar, logical coherence, and persuasiveness. I love my job at the Writing Center and enjoy...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- German
- Literature
- Advanced Placement
- Other
- +39 subjects

Rachel: Syracuse 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
- Math
- AP Comparative Government and Politics
- +46 subjects

Ryan: Syracuse German course instructor
...I have always tutored French and German on the side, and I am most passionate about those languages. The first semester of my senior year in high school was spent living with a host family in Clermont-Ferrand, France, and I also spent a semester studying at La Sorbonne in college. I thus have a strong linguistic and cultural connection with France and Germany due to my time living and studying there. Regarding my teaching philosophy,...
Education & Certification
- University of Vermont - Bachelor in Arts, French
Subject Expertise
- German
- French
- Languages
- French 3
- +10 subjects

Heather: Syracuse German course instructor
...that sounds, it's true!). My primary experience is with SAT prep, as one of my summer internships in college was to start an SAT tutoring company in my hometown of Ephrata, PA. My students improved their test scores an average of 200 points after meeting for 6-8 sessions with me! Aside from that I've always helped my babysitting charges and younger siblings with countless hours of homework. I love helping all levels and I enjoy...
Education & Certification
- Villanova University - Bachelors, Economics, Spanish
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- SAT
- German 1
- +20 subjects

Jackie: Syracuse German course instructor
...in Linguistics. My minors are Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. I was born in Germany, and speak fluent German. I have always had a love and interest for languages, and my goal is to encourage students to also embrace foreign languages, and hopefully ignite a spark for second-language learning all kinds of different people. Learning a second, third, or even fourth language can be an extremely fun and rewarding process, and I want to be a...
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelors, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- German
- Mandarin Chinese
- Spanish
- German 4
- +10 subjects

Scott: Syracuse German course instructor
...school. I have tutored at Alma College and have worked as a teaching assistant at Michigan State, where I helped design assessments as well as teaching at the beginner and intermediate levels. German has been a favorite subject of mine because of my personal connection to the language and culture. I enjoy using games and communicative activities as much as possible to make German interesting and fun to learn. Outside of academia, I enjoy reading,...
Education & Certification
- Alma College - Bachelors, German
- Michigan State University - Masters, German
Subject Expertise
- German
- German 1
- German 4
- Conversational German
- +3 subjects

Danielle: Syracuse German course instructor
...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 a writing tutor, I worked with peers to strengthen their essays, develop writing techniques, and explore their ideas on paper. These experiences helped me learn the importance of patience, encouragement, and flexibility while tutoring. I feel best when I know my student feels more sure and excited about...
Education & Certification
- Hamilton College - Bachelors, English Literature, German Studies
Subject Expertise
- German
- Test Prep
- ESL/ELL
- Study Skills
- +24 subjects