Virtual German tutors

We started helping people to learn and practice speaking a second language over the internet back in 2006 and we're rated as excellent on Trustpilot. All our tutors are reviewed and approved by us and our standards are high so you'll see that all our teachers are passionate professional language instructors with years of experience in helping people to improve their German conversational skills over the internet. Our tutors can provide virtual German lessons for adults and children and each class can be customized to your level of fluency and language goals.

Whatever your goal we have some amazing German tutors here to help. We've also a friendly customer service team on hand to help with any queries and guarantee an extra trial lesson if you're not completely happy with your German teacher after your first lesson.

Web based German tuition can help you quickly improve all the core skills - listening, writing, reading, speaking, pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary. You can also customize your lessons to focus on goals such as vocabulary building, pronunciation practice, business German, conversational skills, accent reduction or passing official German proficiency tests.

1-to-1 web based lessons can help you improve core language skills in several ways.

1. Our teachers can provide personalized lessons tailored to your study style and goals.
2. Get rapid feedback and correction on pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary, improving your conversational skills.
3. Learn more than just the language. Our tutors can introduce you to cultural nuances and help you to understand the context behind words and phrases.
4. Our virtual German tutors have years of experience and can recommend the best resources, such as books, podcasts, radio channels and movies to help you practice and improve your fluency outside of class.

Overall, German classes over the internet can really give your fluency and confidence a boost and help you to achieve your goals more efficiently and effectively.

Learning German can be particularly challenging due to its complex grammatical system and pronunciation rules. German grammar includes a system of four cases (nominative, accusative, dative, and genitive) that affect the forms of nouns, pronouns, and adjectives, which can be difficult for learners to master. Additionally, German features compound words and a unique word order that can be tricky to understand and apply. Pronunciation poses its own set of challenges, with distinct sounds such as the 'ch' and 'ü' that may not exist in other languages. These grammatical intricacies and pronunciation challenges contribute to the overall difficulty of learning German.

According to the Foreign Service Institute (FSI), German is classified as a Category II language, indicating a moderate level of difficulty for English speakers, typically requiring about 750 hours of study to reach proficiency. The European CEFR guidelines further detail this journey, structuring the learning path from A1 to C2 levels, which helps learners understand their progression steps. This framework demonstrate that whilst German is complex, structured guidance significantly aids the study process.

At Verbalplanet, we connect learners with professional German teachers who can speed up your path to being fluent. Native speakers provide authentic language usage, proper pronunciation, and cultural nuances that are crucial for mastering German effectively. Personalized online German classes with our tutors cater specifically to individual learning styles and goals, making the path to fluency more direct and fulfilling. Whether you’re starting with the basics or refining advanced skills, our native tutors offer the insights and motivation needed to navigate the challenges of learning German.

Our teachers can use all popular video conferencing platforms such as Zoom, Skype or Microsoft Teams so you just need to choose your preferred communication channel when you book. Web based German classes provide a great way for students to engage in live conversation with native speakers and are virtually the same as taking an in person class. During each session, you will have the opportunity to interact with your tutor in real-time, practice your speaking, and receive immediate feedback and guidance.

You will also have access to our bank of resources to enhance your progress between classes.