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Why choose German classes online with Break Into Lingo?

1 to 1 personalized German classes

Master the German language from anywhere in the world with our comprehensive online German classes. Whether you’re a complete beginner learning to say “Guten Tag” and “Wie heißen Sie?” or an advanced learner perfecting complex grammatical structures like the Konjunktiv II, our expertly designed courses provide the structure, support, and flexibility you need to achieve your language goals. 

Our proven methodology combines traditional German language teaching principles with cutting-edge online learning technology, ensuring you receive the same quality education as in-person classes while enjoying the convenience of learning from home.

Our German classes online cater to diverse learning needs and schedules, making German language acquisition accessible to students worldwide. 

From business professionals preparing for meetings in Munich or Berlin to students planning to study at universities like Heidelberg or the Max Planck Institute, our courses are tailored to help you succeed in real-world German-speaking environments across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Learn German Online with Expert Native Instructors

Experience authentic German language learning with our team of certified native German instructors who bring years of teaching experience and deep cultural insight to every lesson. 

Our teachers are not only fluent speakers but also qualified language educators who understand the intricacies of German grammar – from mastering the four cases (Nominativ, Akkusativ, Dativ, Genitiv) to navigating tricky separable verbs like “ankommen” and “aufstehen” – and the cultural context that makes the difference between basic communication and true fluency.

Each instructor in our program holds recognized teaching certifications such as the Goethe Institute certification or university degrees in German as a Foreign Language (Deutsch als Fremdsprache). They have extensive experience in online language education and understand the unique challenges of learning German as a second language, such as mastering the German “der, die, das” article system and perfecting the pronunciation of umlauts (ä, ö, ü) and the sharp ß. 

Our native speakers come from various German-speaking regions – from Hamburg and Berlin to Vienna and Zurich – providing you with exposure to different accents and regional variations of the language.

More benefits of our German classes online

Our instructors are carefully selected native German speakers who hold advanced degrees in linguistics, education, or German language instruction from prestigious institutions like the University of Munich, Humboldt University Berlin, or the University of Vienna.

Each teacher undergoes a rigorous certification process and maintains ongoing professional development to stay current with the latest German language teaching methodologies.

This ensures you receive instruction from qualified professionals who can guide you through the complexities of German grammar – explaining why we say “Ich bin in die Schule gegangen” but “Ich war in der Schule” – help you develop authentic pronunciation of words like “Eichhörnchen” and “Streichholzschächtelchen,” and provide cultural insights that textbooks cannot offer.

Our native instructors bring firsthand knowledge of German culture, from understanding the importance of “Pünktlichkeit” (punctuality) in German business culture to explaining regional traditions like Oktoberfest in Bavaria or Karneval in Cologne. They understand the subtle differences between formal address (“Sie”) and informal (“du”), regional expressions like “Servus” in Austria versus “Moin” in Northern Germany, and the cultural context that makes communication truly effective in German-speaking countries.

We understand that busy professionals, students, and parents need German language learning solutions that fit their demanding schedules. Whether you’re preparing for a business presentation in Frankfurt, studying for the TestDaF exam, or planning to relocate to Berlin for work, our German classes online offer unprecedented flexibility with lesson times available seven days a week, including early morning, evening, and weekend slots to accommodate various time zones and work schedules.

You can book lessons on a weekly basis to steadily progress through German proficiency levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) according to the Common European Framework, or create an intensive learning schedule based on your availability and specific goals like preparing for the Goethe Certificate or DSH exam. Our scheduling system allows you to reschedule lessons with adequate notice, ensuring you never miss learning opportunities due to unexpected work commitments or personal obligations. For professionals with unpredictable schedules, we offer package deals that provide maximum flexibility without the pressure of rigid timetables.

Whether you prefer consistent weekly sessions to build routine and gradually master German sentence structure, or intensive blocks of study before business trips to Hamburg or Vienna, our scheduling system adapts to your needs rather than forcing you to adapt to ours.

Experience the power of modern videoconference platforms that make learning German online as effective as face-to-face instruction. Our German classes utilize professional platforms including Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Zoom, and Skype, each offering unique advantages that enhance your learning experience and make mastering the German language more accessible than ever before.

Videoconference technology eliminates geographical barriers, allowing you to learn from the best German instructors regardless of your location. Whether you’re in a small town with no German language schools or traveling for business across different time zones, you can maintain consistent access to high-quality German instruction. The convenience of joining classes from your home, office, or any location with internet connectivity saves you commuting time and allows for more frequent learning sessions to practice challenging German concepts like modal verbs (“können, müssen, dürfen”) or perfecting your pronunciation of German consonant clusters.

These platforms provide crystal-clear audio and high-definition video quality that ensures you can hear every nuance of German pronunciation – from the subtle difference between “ich” and “ach” sounds to the precise pronunciation of compound words like “Donaudampfschifffahrtsgesellschaft.” Real-time interaction capabilities mean you receive immediate feedback on your German speaking, whether you’re practicing tongue twisters like “Fischers Fritze fischt frische Fische” or discussing complex topics about German history and culture. The ability to record sessions allows you to review difficult German grammar concepts and practice pronunciation of challenging words at your own pace.

The cost-effectiveness of videoconference learning makes quality German instruction more affordable by eliminating overhead costs associated with physical classrooms. You save money on transportation, parking, and traditional German textbooks while gaining access to a broader selection of specialized German instructors who might not be available locally – including experts in Business German, Technical German, or preparation for specific certifications like the Goethe Zertifikat. This technology democratizes German language learning, making expert instruction accessible to students worldwide at competitive prices.

Every student brings unique goals, learning preferences, and background knowledge to their German language journey. Whether you’re learning German to communicate with relatives in Germany, advance your career in the German automotive industry, or pursue academic studies at a German university, our personalized learning approach begins with a comprehensive assessment that evaluates your current German level, identifies your specific learning objectives, and determines your preferred learning style.

Based on this assessment, we create a customized curriculum that aligns with your goals. Business professionals might focus on formal German correspondence, technical vocabulary for engineering or finance, and presentation skills for German boardrooms. Students planning to study in Germany concentrate on academic German, essay writing techniques, and preparation for language proficiency tests like TestDaF or DSH. Travel enthusiasts learn practical German for navigating German train systems, ordering at traditional “Gasthäuser,” and engaging in conversations about German culture and history.

Your personalized learning path includes targeted exercises for your specific needs – whether that’s mastering German case endings, perfecting your pronunciation of regional dialects, or building vocabulary in specialized fields like German law, medicine, or technology. Regular progress evaluations ensure your learning path evolves with your developing skills, introducing new challenges like advanced German literature analysis or business negotiation techniques at the optimal pace while reinforcing areas that need additional attention, such as the proper use of German subjunctive mood or regional variations in Swiss German.

Finding the right German instructor significantly impacts your learning success and enjoyment. Our teacher matching service considers multiple factors to pair you with a certified German instructor whose teaching style, expertise, and personality align with your learning preferences and goals. We maintain a diverse team of native German speakers from various regions – including instructors from Northern Germany with clear standard pronunciation, Bavarian teachers familiar with Southern German dialects, Austrian instructors who understand regional variations, and Swiss German speakers who can introduce unique linguistic features.

For business German learners, we match you with instructors who have professional experience in your industry sector. Engineers studying German for technical positions are paired with teachers familiar with German industrial vocabulary and workplace culture at companies like Volkswagen, Bosch, or BASF. Healthcare professionals learn from instructors experienced in medical German terminology and patient communication. Academic students are matched with teachers who understand university German requirements and can assist with specific challenges like writing German research papers or preparing for oral examinations.

Personality matching is equally important for sustained German learning motivation. Some students thrive with energetic, conversational teachers who encourage frequent speaking practice and create dynamic lesson environments. Others prefer patient, systematic instructors who provide detailed grammar explanations and structured progression through German language concepts. We consider factors like your comfort level with correction, preference for formal versus casual learning atmospheres, and whether you enjoy cultural discussions versus focused language drilling.

If your initial instructor pairing isn’t perfect, we offer hassle-free teacher changes to ensure you find the ideal German learning partnership. Many students discover that different instructors excel in different areas – perhaps one teacher excels at German pronunciation coaching while another specializes in exam preparation strategies. We can arrange instruction with multiple teachers to optimize your German learning experience across all skill areas.

Master German for your specific professional, academic, or personal goals through our specialized programs designed to meet the unique demands of different industries and educational pathways. Whether you’re preparing for a leadership role at Audi’s headquarters in Ingolstadt, pursuing doctoral studies at the University of Heidelberg, or planning to practice medicine in Austria, our specialized German courses provide the targeted vocabulary, cultural knowledge, and communication skills essential for success in German-speaking environments.

Business German Classes Online

Excel in German-speaking business environments with our comprehensive Business German program designed for professionals at all levels. From entry-level positions at German startups to executive roles at multinational corporations like Bayer, Lufthansa, or Deutsche Bank, our business-focused curriculum prepares you for the specific communication challenges and cultural expectations of German corporate culture.

Master the art of professional German communication through intensive training in the formal language structures, business etiquette, and cultural nuances that characterize German workplace interactions. Our program emphasizes the importance of hierarchical communication, precise language use, and the German business culture’s emphasis on punctuality, thoroughness, and direct communication styles.

Meeting and Presentation Skills

Develop confidence in German business meetings and presentations through practical training in professional vocabulary, formal speech patterns, and presentation techniques. Learn to navigate German board meetings with phrases like “Ich möchte einen Punkt zur Diskussion stellen” (I would like to raise a point for discussion) and “Könnten wir das Thema vertagen?” (Could we postpone this topic?). Practice delivering quarterly reports using precise German financial terminology, presenting strategic initiatives with compelling arguments, and responding to questions with the directness and clarity valued in German business culture.

Our curriculum covers essential presentation skills including structuring arguments with German transitional phrases (“zunächst,” “darüber hinaus,” “abschließend”), using visual aids effectively while explaining charts and graphs in German, and managing Q&A sessions with professional German responses. Students practice real scenarios like presenting market analysis to German executives, pitching new products to potential German partners, and defending budget proposals using persuasive German business language.

Email and Formal Correspondence

Master the intricate rules of German business correspondence, from formal email etiquette to official contract language. German business writing follows strict conventions that differ significantly from English practices – learn the proper use of formal address forms (“Sehr geehrte Frau Dr. Müller”), appropriate closing phrases (“Mit freundlichen Grüßen” vs. “Hochachtungsvoll”), and the complex hierarchy of German business titles and forms of address.

Practice writing various types of German business documents including formal inquiries (“Anfragen”), quotations (“Angebote”), complaints (“Reklamationen”), and follow-up correspondence. Understand the legal implications of German business language, including the precise terminology used in contracts, the formal language required for official notifications, and the cultural expectations surrounding written business communication in German-speaking countries.

Industry-Specific Terminology

Develop specialized vocabulary and communication skills for your specific industry sector, ensuring you can participate confidently in technical discussions, understand industry publications, and communicate effectively with German-speaking colleagues and clients in your field.

German for Finance and Banking

Navigate the complex world of German finance with specialized training in banking terminology, investment language, and financial regulations. Learn essential vocabulary for concepts like “Eigenkapitalrendite” (return on equity), “Risikomanagement” (risk management), and “Wertpapierhandel” (securities trading). Understand the German banking system including the roles of the Bundesbank, commercial banks like Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank, and cooperative banks (“Genossenschaftsbanken”).

Practice communicating about financial products, explaining investment strategies to German clients, and understanding German financial regulations and compliance requirements. Master the language needed for financial presentations, quarterly earnings calls conducted in German, and negotiations with German financial institutions. Learn to read and interpret German financial statements, understand German accounting principles (HGB), and communicate effectively about risk assessment and portfolio management in German financial markets.

German for Engineering and Technology

Excel in Germany’s renowned engineering and technology sectors with specialized vocabulary and communication skills for automotive, mechanical, electrical, and software engineering fields. Germany’s position as a global leader in engineering makes German language skills essential for professionals working with companies like Volkswagen, BMW, Siemens, or Bosch.

Learn technical German terminology for concepts like “Qualitätssicherung” (quality assurance), “Forschung und Entwicklung” (research and development), and “Industrieautomatisierung” (industrial automation). Practice explaining complex engineering processes, discussing technical specifications with German suppliers, and presenting research findings at German engineering conferences. Understand German technical documentation standards, safety regulations, and the precise language used in German patent applications and technical reports.

German for Healthcare Professionals

Prepare for medical practice in German-speaking countries with specialized training in medical German terminology, patient communication skills, and healthcare system navigation. Whether you’re planning to work in German hospitals, establish a medical practice in Austria, or collaborate with Swiss medical institutions, our program provides essential language skills for healthcare professionals.

Master medical vocabulary including anatomical terms, diagnostic procedures, pharmaceutical names, and treatment descriptions in German. Learn to communicate sensitively with German-speaking patients using appropriate formal and informal address forms, explain medical conditions and treatment options clearly, and understand German medical ethics and patient rights. Practice reading German medical literature, understanding German healthcare regulations, and communicating effectively with German medical colleagues in multidisciplinary teams.

German for Career Advancement

Accelerate your career progression in German-speaking markets through targeted training in job search strategies, professional networking, and career development communication skills. Our program prepares you for every stage of the German job market, from initial applications to successful career advancement within German organizations.

Master the German job interview process with comprehensive preparation that covers cultural expectations, common interview questions, and effective response strategies. German interviews often emphasize qualifications, systematic career progression, and cultural fit within the organization. Learn to articulate your Strengths using German professional vocabulary, explain career transitions with appropriate German phrases, and demonstrate your understanding of German workplace culture.

Practice answering typical German interview questions like “Warum möchten Sie für unser Unternehmen arbeiten?” (Why do you want to work for our company?) and “Wo sehen Sie sich in fünf Jahren?” (Where do you see yourself in five years?). Understand German salary negotiation customs, benefits discussions, and the formal language used in German employment contracts. Learn to ask appropriate questions about company culture, professional development opportunities, and work-life balance expectations in German organizations.

Resume and Cover Letter Writing

Create compelling German job application materials that meet the specific expectations of German employers. German CVs (Lebenslauf) follow different conventions than English resumes, including specific formatting requirements, the inclusion of personal information, and detailed educational backgrounds. Learn to write persuasive German cover letters (Anschreiben) that demonstrate your qualifications while respecting German business communication norms.

Understand the importance of German professional references, certification translations, and the specific documents required for German job applications. Master the formal language used in German application materials, including appropriate phrases for describing professional experience, educational achievements, and career objectives. Learn to highlight international experience effectively while demonstrating your commitment to integrating into German workplace culture.

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