If you are interested in learning German and think you could benefit from Albany German lessons, reach out to Varsity Tutors. Students at Albany High School or another high school who are studying German in order to fulfill their general education requirements can take German lessons in order to review what they learn in class. Students at the University of Albany who are interested in learning an additional language or adult learners who are interested in challenging themselves can also benefit from German lessons in Albany. Studying a new language is a great hobby to take on and can help keep your mind stimulated.
German is the native language of more than 90 million people. There are two different dialects of German: High German is used in the media and in schools, while Low German is spoken in certain lowlands in Germany. This applies to spoken German; written German is generally the same across all dialects.
What might I learn when taking Albany German lessons?
German is not the most difficult language to learn. However, if you have never learned a foreign language before (or even if you have), it can be a frustrating process. There are a lot of rules that are different than in English. When taking Albany German lessons, regardless of whether you take a class or you get private online or in-person mentoring, you can learn about these rules. For example, your language instructor can focus on noun inflection rules. Nouns are inflected based on their gender, case, or number. Your instructor can teach you about verb conjugation rules as well.
Being able to practice your German is one of the main benefits of taking German lessons. When you take a virtual German class, you can get an opportunity to converse with the other students in German. This can help you improve your fluency. It can help you remember German phrases better so that you do not have to think as long about the right words to use when you are conversing in German.
German classes in Albany are administered over the internet, in our virtual classrooms. Your instructor will teach the class through the use of video chat. Everyone in the virtual classroom will be able to see, hear, and interact with each other just as they would in a real classroom.
Many students opt to get lessons from a private Albany German tutor. There are many reasons why you might prefer this option. You can study with your private teacher online or in person. Your mentoring sessions can take place without the distractions that are present in a classroom. Your instructor can focus on you alone without having to give any of their attention to other students. You can also place more of your attention on what your private instructor is teaching you. Private language mentoring can help you avoid non-productive behaviors that slow down the learning process.
When studying with a private Albany German tutor, you can benefit from learning with someone who you can develop a rapport with. Your private mentor can help you increase your motivation by setting small goals and helping you achieve them one by one. If you are a high school student studying German, your private language instructor can help make the material that you have encountered in your classes seem more accessible to you. They can do this by presenting the material to you in a simpler and easier to understand manner. They can also use materials that are suited to your learning style. For example, they can use flashcards or physical objects, if that's what you prefer.
How can I get started with Albany German lessons?
Getting started with your Albany lessons is easy. You can enroll in a new class as early as this month, as new sections start each month. Alternatively, we can help connect you with a private Albany German tutor. You can meet your tutor online and use our Live Learning Platform and our virtual whiteboard to study with them. You can also arrange to meet your private instructor in person if that is what you prefer. You can meet at your home or another location that's convenient.
Reach out to Varsity Tutors for more information. Our educational consultants can help you figure out which kind of instruction works best for your needs and your schedule. We can help you enroll in a class that is on par with your level, or we can connect you with a private educational mentor who is a good fit for you.

Elena: Albany German lesson instructor
...am very passionate about the German language and culture and I am eager to ignite this passion in others. I began studying German at age 12 in middle school and went on to complete a BA degree at the State University of New York at Oswego. I subsequently completed a Masters degree through Middlebury College and was able to study in Berlin, Germany during this time. I believe in taking an academic as well as...
Education & Certification
- SUNY College at Oswego - Bachelors, German
- Middlebury College - Masters, German
Subject Expertise
- German
- Conversational German
- German 2
- Languages
- +3 subjects

Jessica: Albany German lesson instructor
Avid public speaker and advocate for financial literacy. I am a full-time financial advisor that uses my free time to help others gain the knowledge necessary to learn more about business and finance or make their own way in the financial services industry. I am also a life-long learner well-versed in a variety of subjects surrounding American History, Global Mythologies, US Government, Economics, Environmental Science, English, Study Skills and German.
Education & Certification
- SUNY College at Oneonta - Bachelor of Science, Economics
Subject Expertise
- German
- High School Writing
- Creative Writing
- High School Business
- +79 subjects

Hani: Albany German lesson instructor
...with my degree in mechanical engineering with a minor in economics. All of methods and study habits I teach my students are ones I have personally used and found to work, either in test prep or in math, science, and engineering courses. In addition to tutoring, I am always more than happy to give no nonsense advice to any student interested in going to engineering school. I look forward to getting to know you and...
Education & Certification
- Northeastern University - Current Undergrad Student, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- German
- AP Physics 1
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- Algebra
- +84 subjects

Corinna: Albany German lesson instructor
I'm a former NYC high school teacher with a master's degree from Pace University's School of Education. I have also worked as a college tutor, a high school mentor, and a teaching assistant in New Orleans. I have experience with a wide range of ages and abilities and am passionate about getting to know the strengths and challenges of each student. In my spare time, I love to read, bike, and try new recipes.
Education & Certification
- Bard College - Bachelors, Human Rights and Written Arts
- Pace University School of Education - Current Grad Student, Adolescent Special Education
Subject Expertise
- German
- High School Writing
- Phonics
- SAT Math
- +44 subjects

Alexandra: Albany German lesson instructor
...I am a recent Outstanding Graduate of SUNY New Paltz, where I double-majored in Linguistics and Philosophy, minored in Deaf Studies, and was an active member of the Honors Program. During my time at SUNY New Paltz I worked at the Center for Student Success as a Peer Academic Success Coach and later a Peer Advisor. I hope to apply the skills that I gained from these experiences to our lessons through Varsity Tutors, by...
Education & Certification
- SUNY New Paltz - Bachelor of Philosophy, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- German
- Russian
- American Sign Language
- Writing
- +34 subjects

Kim: Albany German lesson instructor
...differential equations) and physics (general physics I and II, modern physics, astrophysics), with the subjects I enjoy teaching most being astro-related. The ability to introduce students to the awe of the cosmos and its mechanisms is one of the most valuable fruits I have obtained from this hat. My hobbies include Rocket League, soccer, science-fiction novels, and gazing into the heavens with my modest refractor telescope (living in upstate New York, however, does not award...
Education & Certification
- Siena College - Current Undergrad Student, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Subject Expertise
- German
- Trigonometry
- CLEP
- College Physics
- +93 subjects

Jacob: Albany German lesson instructor
...had trouble themselves. I even began attending Biology review sessions to help my teacher explain topics to other students and review material with them. I always enjoyed teaching simply because I enjoyed and was passionate about the material itself. But I enjoyed it even more when I heard about all the success other students were having as a result of my teaching. I was recruited to Brown University for rowing, and am officially undeclared but...
Education & Certification
- Brown University - Current Undergrad, Biology and German
Subject Expertise
- German
- High School Biology
- Conversational German
- ISEE
- +21 subjects

Ilana: Albany German lesson instructor
...prep for the SATs and ACTs, as well as math for all ages. I excel particularly in writing and editing and love tutoring in the humanities. My teaching philosophy is one of guidance rather than direct instruction, helping students to discover answers on their own. I am very patient and understand that sometimes all it takes to understand a difficult concept is to explain it in a few different ways. We all learn differently, so...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
Subject Expertise
- German
- Greek
- Spanish
- CLEP Introduction to Business Law
- +80 subjects

Kristin: Albany German lesson instructor
...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 is when someone is able to say "Oh! I get it," and understand something...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Language Teaching Education
Subject Expertise
- German
- Pre-Algebra
- Geometry
- Languages
- +33 subjects

Thomas: Albany German lesson instructor
...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 Master's degree in Environmental Management from Duke University. I speak German and Spanish. I'm...
Education & Certification
- University of Rhode Island - Bachelors, Political Science & German
- Duke University - Masters, Environmental Economics and Policy
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- ACT Science
- ISEE-Middle Level Quantitative Reasoning
- +47 subjects

Sarah: Albany German lesson instructor
...our 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...
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

Jamison: Albany German lesson instructor
...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. I never rush a student and treat them with the utmost respect.... I like to teach with patience above all else, because I think there is nothing more troublesome to a student than frustration. Taking a problem slowly is sometimes the best option to fully developing their understanding of the issue.
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering/German Studies
Subject Expertise
- German
- ACT
- Test Prep
- German 3
- +20 subjects

Andrew: Albany German lesson instructor
...Theory/Aural Skills. I have also twice co-taught an intensive one-month long German 101 course, where I designed the lesson plans, and graded homework, quizzes and tests. I am a great tutor because of my broad experience in tutoring many different subjects, so that I have a wide variety of approaches 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...
Education & Certification
- Oberlin College and Conservatory - Bachelors, German Studies and Voice Performance
- DePaul University - Masters, Voice Performance
Subject Expertise
- German
- Greek
- PSAT
- Test Prep
- +26 subjects

Sophia: Albany German lesson instructor
...and 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...
Education & Certification
- Barnard College - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- Italian
- High School Chemistry
- +97 subjects

Philipp: Albany German lesson instructor
...an undergraduate at Columbia College. I love tutoring students in math, German, SHSAT, and SAT. I believe that I have good communication and pedagogical skills, and a firm understanding of the subject matter. Having come from Germany at the age of eleven, I know the frustration that can come with feeling overwhelmed by coursework. I performed well on standardized exams like the SHSAT and the SAT and can teach test-taking skills that will ultimately lead...
Education & Certification
- Columbia College - Current Undergrad, East Asian Studies
Subject Expertise
- German
- Algebra
- Literature
- Test Prep
- +28 subjects

Eric: Albany German lesson instructor
...most experience tutoring writing, math, and German. It is most exciting for me to tutor German and writing because I am incredibly passionate about the German language and culture, and from my perspective bettering one's writing is also a process in bettering one's thinking. I find it rewarding to help 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...
Education & Certification
- Juniata College - Bachelors, Philosophy and German (Double Major)
Subject Expertise
- German
- IB Language B SL
- IB Language B
- IB Language B HL
- +38 subjects

Natalie: Albany German lesson instructor
...am a Ph.D. student at Columbia, and I just moved to New York City this fall! I love tutoring and teaching students, and I have worked with a number of educational programs, from boarding schools to Americorps. I specialize in languages (English, French, German, Latin, and Ancient Greek) and test prep. I seek to help my students make connections between new material and things that are familiar to them, breaking down higher concepts with accessible...
Education & Certification
- Princeton University - Bachelors, Philosophy
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- German
- French
- Latin
- Social Sciences
- +59 subjects

Joel: Albany German lesson instructor
...school students, mostly in mathematics, but I also helped with middle school science and English as well as ACT preparation. I look forward to tutoring students in computer science, especially object-oriented programming; mathematics, from middle school mathematics to multivariable calculus and differential equations; preparation for the ACT, SAT, and AP tests; and topics in literature and history. My favorite subject to tutor is probably calculus because calculus really opens students' options for further exploration in...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Physics
Subject Expertise
- German
- ACT Reading
- AP United States History
- PSAT Writing Skills
- +60 subjects

Danielle: Albany German lesson instructor
...their written and oral language skills. This opportunity exposed me to the exciting and rewarding world of tutoring and motivated me to continue down this line of work. During my junior and senior years at Hamilton, I worked both as a German Teaching Assistant in the German department and as 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...
Education & Certification
- Hamilton College - Bachelors, English Literature, German Studies
Subject Expertise
- German
- Literature
- ACT English
- German 3
- +24 subjects

David: Albany German lesson instructor
...is fascinating in itself, I am very thankful for my philosophical education because it has also sowed within me a deep commitment to teaching, teaching that aims not only for understanding, but also for creating and encouraging interest in specific topics and in learning itself. While I agree that the 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...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- PSAT Mathematics
- European History
- +55 subjects