German language learners can contact Varsity Tutors to sign up for Boston German lessons. We offer online lessons in a virtual classroom setting, one-on-one tutoring, and in-person tutoring. Whether you're learning German as a language requirement at Boston Latin School or Match Charter Public School, you're studying the language at Northeastern or another excellent area university, or you're learning the language on your own for career or personal reasons, we can help you.
German is the first language for around 90 million people worldwide, and it's the official language of Germany and Austria. It belongs to the same West Germanic group as English and Dutch and is one of the more common second languages studied in the United States. It has a reliable structure, but it can be tricky for English speakers to learn. Obtaining extra help to study German is an excellent choice.
What are the benefits of the different types of Boston German lessons?
Whether you choose live, online classes or tutoring, you'll be learning from an expert in German who has been vetted to prove their knowledge and teaching skills. You can expect to receive comprehensive language instruction starting at the fluency level you currently possess, whether you're new to the language or at an intermediate or advanced stage. The choice you make will depend on your circumstances and personality more than anything.
Online classroom German lessons can help you save, as they cost less per session than individual tutoring. Plus, working in a collaborative environment, such as Boston German lessons in an online classroom, has been shown to help enhance learning and retention. If you're energized by working with a variety of other language learners towards a common goal, the classroom setting might be best for you.
You can interact with your instructor and your classmates while you're in the online classroom. This allows you to participate in lively discussions, practice speaking German with one another, and perfect your pronunciation with helpful feedback. At the same time, your instructor can introduce the necessary grammar and sentence structure rules, along with providing vocabulary and common phrases to memorize and use in conversations.
In addition, if you need some one-on-one help with a particular concept or topic or extra speaking, listening, reading, or writing practice, you can arrange to meet individually with your instructor for private lessons outside of class time.
If you're more energized by working with one trusted individual while following your unique path to learning German, enlisting the aid of a Boston German tutor may be the right option for you. This type of private instruction is the most flexible option in that your lesson plans can be changed at any time since there are no other student's needs to be considered.
Tutoring is also a good choice if you're seeking to learn German for a particular purpose, such as working with people in your industry or teaching English in a German school. When you study in a class, you'll follow a pretty traditional syllabus, but with a private Boston German tutor, you can focus on whatever aspects of the language or specialized vocabulary you need to learn.
Individual lessons may be right for you if you learn at a pace that's different from the average student. You can work with your private instructor at your speed, moving through customized lessons that take your learning strengths, individual language goals, and other unique attributes into consideration.
Whichever lesson option you choose, you'll have ample time to practice speaking German, which is the best way to learn any new language. You may even start with short conversations on your first day with just a few introductory vocabulary words.
How can I get started with German lessons?
Varsity Tutors makes it easy to fit German lessons of any type into your schedule. New class sections begin each month and are available at a variety of times, so you can find one that meets your scheduling needs.
There's even more scheduling flexibility when you sign up for individual instruction, as you and your Boston German tutor can work out your schedule on a regular basis when you can both meet on our Live Learning Platform from wherever you are at the time.
To enroll in Boston German lessons, contact Varsity Tutors today, and our educational consultants will use the information you provide to enroll you in a German class or set you up with a private instructor. We look forward to helping you with your German language learning skills.

Thomas: Boston German lesson instructor
...as I see myself as a qualified, knowledgeable tutor, I think it's just as important for me 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...
Education & Certification
- University of Rhode Island - Bachelors, Political Science & German
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Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- ACT Reading
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- +47 subjects

Meghan: Boston German lesson instructor
...about more than the subject at hand; it's about finding the ways in which you learn best and allowing yourself to have what you need, even if it isn't seen as average. Too often, our schools value data over students and forget that education is about discovery and personal growth. As a teacher and tutor, I strive to understand my students individually as whole, complex people. In doing so, I am able to better reach...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Boston College - Master of Arts, Education
Subject Expertise
- German
- Greek
- Elementary School Reading
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- +33 subjects

Alireza: Boston German lesson instructor
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- University of Michigan-Flint - Doctor of Medical Dentistry, Dental Hygiene
Subject Expertise
- German
- Learning Differences
- Art
- German 1
- +87 subjects
Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
- German
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- Algebra 2
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- +81 subjects

Kathrine: Boston German lesson instructor
...and got lots of help. Once I did, my confidence and interest grew to the point I studied it in college. So it's really rewarding for me to help others grow in the subject as well. However, I also enjoy tutoring history, German, and test prep as well. I believe in interactive education and hands-on experience, lots of doing and making. I also believe conversation reflects a deeper level of understanding of the material, so...
Education & Certification
- West Virginia University - Bachelors, History
- Boston University - Current Grad Student, Mathematics Secondary Education
Subject Expertise
- German
- French
- Math
- French 1
- +66 subjects

Abigail: Boston German lesson instructor
I've always had a great love for reading and writing and hope to pass that love along, while also ensuring that students have a good grasp on reading comprehension, grammar, and writing mechanics. I use a combination of several different techniques to enable students to improve in their reading and writing skills, and try to use resources that are not only helpful but also relate to the students' interests.
Education & Certification
- Clemson University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- German
- Greek
- Spanish
- Test Prep
- +38 subjects

Anne: Boston German lesson instructor
I have taught English as a foreign language for 17 years. I tutor people in speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar and pronunciation. I also teach German, AP World History and literature. I look forward to working with you.
Education & Certification
- Dickinson College - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
- American University - Master of Arts, General Literature
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Subject Expertise
- German
- Graduate Test Prep
- Essay Editing
- American Literature
- +37 subjects

Lauren: Boston German lesson instructor
...a current undergraduate student at Tufts University pursuing a double major in economics and history, with a minor in physics. My favorite subjects to tutor are history and english because I love to write, so I really enjoy the analytic facets of these classes. I have been an English tutor for four years, a history tutor for one year, and an ACT tutor for nine months. Some of my other experience includes teaching summer classes...
Education & Certification
- Tufts University - Bachelor in Arts, Applied Economics
Subject Expertise
- German
- IB Language ab initio
- IB Language B
- ACT Math
- +60 subjects

Sam: Boston German lesson instructor
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Education & Certification
- Concordia University Montreal - Bachelor in Arts, English
- University of Massachusetts-Boston - Masters in Education, History Teacher Education
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- Programming Languages
- Essay Editing
- +66 subjects

Brianna: Boston German lesson instructor
I am a graduate student studying nursing at Simmons College. I am also a certified Emergency Medical Technician! During the time that I don't spend studying or working, I enjoy reading fiction novels. I have experience tutoring reading, writing, biology, chemistry, and German! My hope while tutoring is that I can impart some of my passion for learning to my students!
Education & Certification
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Bachelors, Biology, General
- Simmons College - Masters, Nursing-Direct Entry
Subject Expertise
- German
- GRE
- Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- +27 subjects

Lynda: Boston German lesson instructor
...career, both as a tutor and a classroom teacher, has been teaching both the subject matter and aspect of teaching English or German and encouraging students to be receptive to material. To this end I spend my energy crafting the way it is presented which takes time but it is well spent. Working the material or lesson to the needs of the student means including how best to get the material across. I seek any...
Education & Certification
- Hobart William Smith Colleges - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Wesleyan University - Masters in Education, German
Subject Expertise
- German
- Greek
- Writing
- Other
- +17 subjects

Catherine: Boston German lesson instructor
...love being able to help others learn it with me. I started my fascination in the 7th grade (about 11 years ago!), and have been lucky enough to spend time in Germany to continue my studies- for three weeks in high school, and for 6 months in college. I also know German can be very frustrating to learn. I don't think I actually started enjoying my studies until college, when everything just seemed to click....
Education & Certification
- Skidmore College - Bachelor in Arts, German, International Affairs
Subject Expertise
- German
- Other
- College English
- Conversational German
- +11 subjects

Metin: Boston German lesson instructor
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Education & Certification
- Williams College - Bachelors, Economic/German Language
Subject Expertise
- German
- German 2
- Math
- Algebra
- +6 subjects

Elise: Boston German lesson instructor
...Elise Newman and I am a recent graduate of MIT. I will be pursuing a PhD in the fall and have some time off this summer. While at MIT, I came to really enjoy teaching. I have degrees in Physics and Linguistics, and am proficient in a variety of subjects including (but not limited to) math, physics, English, and foreign languages. I am fluent in German (both speaking and reading), and I studied Spanish extensively...
Education & Certification
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Physics/Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- Spanish 3
- Algebra 3/4
- +45 subjects

Zachary: Boston German lesson instructor
...am doing my job. I graduate summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from CUNY Macaulay Honors College in New York City, and started teaching undergraduate and graduate classes during my last year there. At Harvard, I have earned the Derek Bok Certificate for Excellence in Teaching three separate times. I have taught students as young as 14 and as old as 85. German: I studied abroad in Osnabrck, Lower Saxony and Berlin, where I...
Education & Certification
- CUNY City College - Bachelor in Arts, English
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Subject Expertise
- German
- Latin
- IB Classical Languages
- Foreign Language
- +40 subjects

Katherine : Boston German lesson instructor
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Education & Certification
- Connecticut College - Bachelor in Arts, German, English
Subject Expertise
- German
- Russian
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- College Level American History
- +61 subjects

Robert: Boston German lesson instructor
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Education & Certification
- Princeton University - Bachelors, Anthropology
Subject Expertise
- German
- Latin
- Foreign Language
- Study Skills and Organization
- +49 subjects

Elizabeth: Boston German lesson instructor
...is Elizabeth! I'm here to teach you any type or level of German you want to learn! I was brought up in a household that spoke English and German and went to a German school P-K through 12th grade in the US. I love learning new languages (currently intermediate in Japanese and a beginner in Spanish) and would like to impart that love for language and for the German language in particular to you! I...
Education & Certification
- Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, East Asian Studies
Subject Expertise
- German
- Japanese
- AP German Language and Culture
- German 4
- +5 subjects

Amanda: Boston German lesson instructor
...currently a sophomore studying Psychology and German at Carleton College. I have experience working with high school students helping them do homework in various subjects, but I would love to expand my experiences with tutoring and focus on teaching elementary and middle schoolers. I love to write, horseback ride, draw, and my favorite subjects include English, Psychology, Spanish, German, and Biology! I am looking forward to tutoring students in a variety of Elementary School level...
Education & Certification
- Carleton College - Bachelor of Science, Applied Psychology
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- English Grammar and Syntax
- Middle School Writing
- +36 subjects

Maximilian: Boston German lesson instructor
...a graduate of Harvard University and candidate for an MA in American Government from Georgetown who knows firsthand the value of hard work and dedication, especially when it comes to standardized tests. I have grown tremendously through the help of tutors and mentors, and I credit much of my success to their guidance and strategies. When I'm not working on my course work or my research projects, I enjoy biking, hiking, and reading! I look...
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Current Undergrad Student, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- German
- LSAT Reading Comprehension
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- +47 subjects