Private online German lessons with Stephan
Your German goals. My help, every step of the way.
I'm Stephan, your private German teacher. Tell me what you'd like to do in German, and I'll build our lessons around you - with clear explanations, plenty of practice, and a plan we can adjust as we go.
You bring your goals. I'll help you work out how to get there.
Start with a 45-minute get-to-know lesson for €40. We'll arrange a lesson time after you book. I'm based in Berlin (CET/CEST) and usually reply within two working days. If we can't find a time that works, you get a full refund.
Flexible lesson times · Your pace and priorities · Two learners, same price
What would you like to feel comfortable doing in German?
Maybe you want to manage everyday life in Germany, speak up at work, or finally join in when your partner's family gets talking. Maybe you've learned quite a bit already, but it still feels difficult to put it together.
That's where we start: with you, what you already know, and what you'd like to be able to do next.
Handle everyday conversations
Practice the German you need for appointments, questions, errands, and getting to know people.
Feel more prepared at work
Work on the conversations, vocabulary, and situations that matter in your job.
Make your German click
Untangle the grammar, fill in the gaps, and practice using what you've learned until it feels more familiar.
You don't need to arrive with a curriculum-or even know what your German level is. Working out a useful next step is part of my job.
Hi, I'm Stephan. Let's make sense of German together.
I've been teaching German and English for over 20 years. Along the way, I've taught in the Peace Corps, helped build and run language schools, trained other teachers, and worked with learners from complete beginners to company executives.
I'm bilingual in German and English, so we can talk through the tricky parts in clear English and then practice putting them to use in German.
What I enjoy most is finding the explanation that makes something click for you. Sometimes that means a different example. Sometimes it means taking a step back. And sometimes it means going through it again. That's absolutely fine.
Understand what you're doing
I'll explain how something works and help you recognize it when you use it. Corrections should help you understand the language, too.
Practice what matters to you
We'll spend our time on German you can actually use, with exercises and conversations built around your goals.
Get guidance as you go
I'll notice where you're getting stuck, adjust our approach, and help you see the progress you're making.
Get a feel for how I teach.
These recordings show my teaching style. Your private lessons will be live and built around you.
Your lessons should fit your life.
A schedule we work out together
My teaching hours are flexible. Tell me when you're available, and we'll look for lesson times and a rhythm that work for both of us.
Room for life to happen
Need to change a lesson? Get in touch and we'll rearrange it. Occasional short-notice cancellations are possible without a penalty. Please give 24 hours' notice when you can; see the Terms & Conditions for details and the policy on repeated last-minute changes.
Time to let things sink in
We can slow down, repeat something, or spend longer on a topic. When you're ready for more, we'll move forward. You get a say in the pace all the way through.
You're the boss
Your goals set the direction. Want to focus on speaking, revisit the basics, or prepare for a particular situation? Tell me. I'll bring the structure and guidance, and we'll shape the lessons together.
Bring someone along. The price stays the same.
Learn with your partner, a friend, or a colleague. Two people can share the same private lessons for the same total price as one. Split the cost equally and you each pay half.
We'll check that your levels and goals work well together, so the lessons are useful for both of you.
Two learners attend the lessons together and share the booked lesson time.
Compare the lesson packagesLet's start by getting to know each other.
Tell me a little about yourself.
Email me about your German, your goals, and the times that might work for you. It's fine if you're still figuring some of that out.
Try a lesson with me.
Book a 45-minute get-to-know lesson for €40. We'll arrange a time together, look at where you are, and talk about a useful way forward.
Make a plan together.
If we'd both like to continue, I'll help you choose a lesson package and a realistic rhythm. You can also book a package directly below.
You can take the introductory lesson before deciding on a larger package.
Start with one lesson, or choose a package.
All prices cover private online lessons with me, for one learner or two learning together. One lesson unit is 45 minutes.
Start here
Get-to-know lesson
€40 total
1 × 45-minute lesson · For one or two learners together
Meet me, try a lesson, and talk through your goals before choosing a package.
For new students; one introductory lesson per student. We'll arrange a time after you book. If we can't find a time that works for both of us, you get a full refund; see the Terms & Conditions.
Lesson packages
Focused practice
- Lesson units
- 10 × 45 minutes
- Total package price
- €400
- Per 45-minute unit
- €40
- Useful for
- Refreshing skills or working on a specific need
- Self-study course access
- 365 days included
Steady progress
- Lesson units
- 30 × 45 minutes
- Total package price
- €1,050
- Per 45-minute unit
- €35
- Useful for
- Building your skills with ongoing guidance
- Self-study course access
- 365 days included
Longer-term learning
- Lesson units
- 120 × 45 minutes
- Total package price
- €3,840
- Per 45-minute unit
- €32
- Useful for
- Working toward broader goals over time
- Self-study course access
- 365 days included
Package prices are for the lesson time shown, shared by one or two learners. We'll arrange lesson times together after you book. Your learning plan and pace are personal; a package doesn't guarantee completion of a particular language level. Lesson packages are valid for 18 months from purchase. All prices are in euros and include VAT where applicable. See the Terms & Conditions for cancellation and refund details.
Not sure how many lessons you'll need? Email me and we'll work it out together.
Something useful between our lessons, too.
Every 10-, 30-, or 120-unit package includes 365 days of access to all Deutschable self-study courses. You can revisit an explanation, practice with a quiz, or build your vocabulary between sessions. We can use these resources to support what we're working on together.
Self-study access is not included with the introductory lesson.
A few things you might be wondering.
Can I start as a complete beginner?
Can you help if I've already studied German?
How do the online lessons work?
Can I change or cancel a lesson at short notice?
What if I need more time or my schedule changes?
Can my partner or a friend join me?
Will I have homework?
What if I decide not to continue?
Tell me where you'd like your German to take you.
You might have a very specific goal. You might just be ready to feel a little less lost. Either way, I'd love to hear from you.
Tell me a little about yourself, and we'll work out a sensible first step together.
Bis bald!
Stephan
Email me directly at hello@deutschable.com. Or book the get-to-know lesson now.