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Why learn German with Lingoda?
Start free 7-day trialWhat are the benefits of CEFR?
Internationally recognised
Created by the Council of Europe, CEFR has become the benchmark for assessing linguistic ability throughout Europe and much of the world.
Standardised and structured
CEFR offers a standardised way of measuring knowledge, regardless of the language in question. It also provides a rounded education, covering learning activities such as listening, reading, speaking and writing.
A clear path to fluency
CEFR learners are divided into 3 levels (A, B, C), with each group divided into 2 sub-levels. So you can manage and track your progress easily.
How it works
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Choose a plan
Select from a choice of monthly, short and intense or long-term plans
2
Take a placement test
Measure your language skills accurately with our quick and easy test
3
Book your class
Choose the topics that interest you and the times that suit your schedule
4
Start learning instantly
Download the materials before class and get the most out of your lesson
1
Choose a plan
Select from a choice of monthly, short and intense or long-term plans
2
Take a placement test
Measure your language skills accurately with our quick and easy test
3
Book your class
Choose the topics that interest you and the times that suit your schedule
4
Start learning instantly
Download the materials before class and get the most out of your lesson
Ready to start learning with Lingoda?
Start free 7-day trial2400+ native-speaking teachers
Our teachers are qualified professionals with an overall student rating of 4.7 out of 5.
Aelia German teacher from Vienna
I really enjoy teaching so much and love to meet my students, who come from so different parts of the world and have diverse backgrounds, needs and interests.
Jay German teacher from Basel
I’ve been teaching German for more than 20 years. I really love teaching and seeing how students progress over time. I’m just excited teaching now as I was then.
Isabelle English teacher from Cornwall
I am from the United Kingdom and have been teaching English in different countries for the past five years. I love getting to know my students.
Haitham English teacher from Milwaukee
I enjoy teaching students with various skill levels and backgrounds in a fun and friendly environment. I am a native speaker of English, from the midwest.
Franck Armand French teacher from Liège
I’ve been teaching French and English for over 10 years. I’m a committed and dedicated teacher who motivates students to their maximum performance.
Agustina Spanish teacher from Buenos Aires
Being able to help people acquire new abilities for better communication is what I most enjoy. I simply love teaching and languages.
Aelia,
German teacher
from ViennaJay,
German teacher
from BaselIsabelle,
English teacher
from CornwallHaitham,
English teacher
from MilwaukeeFranck Armand,
French teacher
from LiègeAgustina,
Spanish teacher
from Buenos AiresAelia,
German teacher
from ViennaI really enjoy teaching so much and love to meet my students, who come from so different parts of the world and have diverse backgrounds, needs and interests.
Jay,
German teacher
from BaselI’ve been teaching German for more than 20 years. I really love teaching and seeing how students progress over time. I’m just excited teaching now as I was then.
Isabelle,
English teacher
from CornwallI am from the United Kingdom and have been teaching English in different countries for the past five years. I love getting to know my students.
Haitham,
English teacher
from MilwaukeeI enjoy teaching students with various skill levels and backgrounds in a fun and friendly environment. I am a native speaker of English, from the midwest.
Franck Armand,
French teacher
from LiègeI’ve been teaching French and English for over 10 years. I’m a committed and dedicated teacher who motivates students to their maximum performance.
Agustina,
Spanish teacher
from Buenos AiresBeing able to help people acquire new abilities for better communication is what I most enjoy. I simply love teaching and languages.
We’re trusted because we care. We’re #1 because we deliver.
Students love us because we provide a convenient and authentic experience that leads to fluency.
Frequently asked questions
Like with any new skill, the more time you’re able to dedicate to learning something, the quicker you’ll master it. According to the US Foreign Service Institute (FSI), German is classified as a Category I language, meaning it takes approximately 480 hours of practice to reach basic fluency. However, your ability to learn German and understand the language does depend on how often you take classes, how much study you put in and whether you’re able to practise speaking outside of class.
Learning with Lingoda provides you with lots of options to fit your schedule and goals. We have intensive courses that will boost your skills in only 3 months. We have monthly options for more flexibility, and we have longer courses that run over 3, 6 and 12-months for the long term, dedicated learners.
Yes and no. If you speak Dutch, you will find many similarities in German. As one of the many Germanic languages, English speakers are also said to find German easier to learn than Spanish or French speakers.
There are aspects to the German language that are sometimes hard to grasp (such as the sentence structure, verb position and the case system). However, German is extremely logical, and despite its seemingly complicated appearance, many parts of the language are easy to understand once you know the rules.
Very useful. German is the second most spoken language in Europe, and there are over 130 million people worldwide speaking it. And you won’t just find them in Germany but in many other countries like Switzerland, Czech Republic, Brazil, Austria, Denmark, Argentina and North America.
Learning German doesn’t just open up your travel opportunities; it’s also a worthwhile language to know for the business world. Many German companies are based internationally, so speaking German is a boost to your CV.
It depends on what you’re planning to study. Most German universities require you to understand German. However, if you’re studying an international course, you will most likely be taught in English. Nevertheless, it is worthwhile to confirm with the school first before enrolling in the course.
There are some key things to bear in mind when you start learning a new language.
- It takes time
Set yourself realistic goals, and remember that you will have good days and bad. It takes time to understand a language and to be able to speak it. So don’t put pressure on yourself to become fluent in an unrealistic time frame.- - Be patient with your communication
Be prepared to listen and read before you feel entirely comfortable speaking and writing in German. We have to absorb a language passively before we can start to communicate. That said, with Lingoda classes, we have you speaking from day 1. We believe in building your confidence with small baby steps while you’re taking the time to listen and learn. - Be open to new ways of speaking
German has undoubtedly a different approach to its sentence structure, grammar and vocabulary and may, at first, feel unnatural to you. However, learning a new language is all about being open to a new way of thinking and speaking. If you can accept German for how it is, quirks and all, you will soon find yourself mastering and enjoying this wonderful language.
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