German for Spouses

It can be hard having a German speaking spouse and not being able to converse with their relatives. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced German speaker after this course it will be so much easier for you to express yourself and understand others in a conversation.


Beginner Level

• learn the 500 most commonly used words
• get fluent on the most common phrases
• learn to hold a simple conversation about different subjects
• read and understand simple German texts
• understand and apply simple sentence structures for speaking and writing
• enhance your comprehension skills
• learn about customs, traditions and holidays

Advanced Level

• expand your vocabulary
• get more self confident in speaking and comprehension
• learn how to express yourself on different topics
• read and understand more complex German texts
• gain competence in German grammar
• learn about customs, traditions and holidays

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Prices:

90 min per week
12-week-package          $1200
24-week-package          $2400

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All of my classes take place online. We meet on Skype or Zoom for our weekly lessons.
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“I am taking German because I am married to a German and none of his family know English.  His mother visits us for three months every year now and we have not been able to really communicate.  Nor can I help her with translation when we are in social situations. It has become a necessity for me to learn.  Fortunately I have also found a perfect teacher.  
Andi is a natural teacher.  She is patient, kind and willing to repeat herself.  She encourages questions - even ones she has answered before.  She is also creative and practical in how and what she teaches making it fun and interesting.  
Obviously our goal as adults is to be able to speak German but she focuses on what our specific needs might be as visitors to German speaking countries such as buying food; getting directions or accomodations; shopping; making conversation with strangers; receiving medical help, and learning about the country and the people, etc.  
She is also from Switzerland and German is her native tongue. That is very helpful with both understanding the language and learning correct pronunciation.  
I couldn’t recommend her more highly.”                  
                                                                                                                                                                                              - Marilyn B.



“Under Andi’s carefully scaffolded instruction and gentle guidance, I have gained confidence to learn and converse in German. Furthermore, getting to know Andi and attending her classes these past two years has been a joyful experience. 
Andi is a very talented teacher. Her professional training and expertise as an educator enriches her German language classes. She introduces new language concepts and ideas by engaging us with creative and novel activities, weaving the concepts skillfully into both conversational and written experiences. She carefully scaffolds and paces the lesson, so that each one of us can build upon our skills in an effortless way. She is able to meet the meets of a very diverse group of students and make us all feel successful. Her classroom reflects her personality; it is always warm and encouraging. 
If you would like to learn German, or improve upon on your previous knowledge of this language, I cannot recommend anyone more highly than Andi. I can guarantee it will be a rewarding and wonderful experience.” 
                                                                                                                                                                                              - Trish D.