Live Online German Courses for English Speakers
Three live online courses designed to take you from your very first “Hallo” to confident, conversational German. Whether you’re starting from scratch or building on what you already know, there’s a course for you. All courses run for 12 weeks, meet live on Zoom, and include access to a friendly student community.
Course 1
Complete Beginner
Just starting with German, or looking for a fresh foundation. We’ll begin with the alphabet and build from there.
Course 2
Advanced Beginner
Comfortable with the basics? Ready to handle travel, work, and the past tense in German? This is your next step.
Course 3
Beginning Intermediate
You can hold an everyday conversation. Now you’re ready to share opinions, tell stories, and tackle more nuanced topics.
Here's What My Students Are Saying
I've been teaching German online for years, and a few of my students were kind enough to write a little about our time together. These are their words:
“Ann is a wonderful teacher who focuses on important concepts and also at building confidence through reading, listening and speaking. I have thoroughly enjoyed her courses and look forward to continue learning with her as I make progress in the German language.”
- Caitlin, Germany
“I thoroughly enjoyed Ann's teaching methods; her classes are stress-free, fun and enjoyable. She teaches spoken usable German from day 1, the learning process is organic and natural. Ann is extremely supportive in your learning adventure, if you are a beginner, or want to improve your German, I highly recommend The Deutsch Teacher with Ann Krannitz.”
- Stan, US
“The Deutsch Teacher is a must for those keen on learning German online! I found her lessons engaging, professional, and fun. Ann is an astute and passionate teacher, and her courses have inspired me to continue learning and speaking German. Highly recommend!”
- Frances, Italy
"I've really enjoyed my one-on-one lessons with Ann. She is very patient and explains things very well, even the weird edge cases of grammar when I come with weird grammar questions. A good safe place to learn German."
- Ghi, Germany
“Thank you for your class! German isn’t easy, but your teaching style has helped me along greatly. Classes are fun and challenging. I appreciate the real world German application and making me more confident in daily interactions! "
- Brianna, Germany
“Ann is an excellent instructor. She is patient, encouraging, and motivating. She really gets to know you, so that she can tailor the course to your pace and needs. Instead of dreading my lessons each week, I look forward to learning more and more! ”
- Dana, Germany
"I was very wary to trust information that I saw on Instagram, but Ann comes across as very knowledgeable and not trying to do a hard sell, which made me feel very comfortable approaching her. I've studied a bit of German on my own and with a teacher in Germany for two weeks. Her class has given me confidence I didn't have before and as a former German teacher in the US, her understanding and guidance on the pitfalls that US learners have, is invaluable.”
- Deena, US
"I am so happy I made the leap and took Ann‘s course! Adding the structure and guidance of an instructor-led course, the consistency of weekly classes, helpful practice ideas, insights from Ann, and the ability to ask questions when clarification is needed has been such a benefit to my language learning experience. Plus Ann is great and truly cares about your progress!”
- Stephanie, US
“This course includes just enough repetition alongside new vocabulary and grammar to help everything really stick. The topics are easy to practice from anywhere with the online community. Optional “homework” gives you recommendations for extra listening, reading, and writing practice—so you can learn the way we naturally learn: not by making every word or sentence perfect, but by understanding the message (even if it’s a little messy).”
- Mary Peyton, US
Gain Confidence in German — 12-Week Beginner’s Course
If you’ve been dreaming of speaking German but aren’t sure where to start, this is your moment. Over 12 weeks, you’ll build a solid foundation with a fluent, experienced teacher (that’s me!) and a welcoming group of fellow learners. Take the first step toward speaking German with confidence.
Choose the track that fits you
Option 1
Group Track
One 50-minute live group class each week on Zoom (12 classes), led by me
The materials we use together in class, yours to keep
Curated practice resources — videos, podcasts, and readings at your German level
Sample self-study outlines so you know what to focus on between classes
Interactive practice apps for self-study
Your course home base — a friendly community for Zoom links, materials, weekly practice ideas, and connection with fellow learners
Option 2
One-on-Ones + Group Track
Ten 45-minute live one-on-one classes on Zoom, led by me
Plus access to all 12 weekly 50-minute live group classes
The materials we use together in class, yours to keep
Curated practice resources — videos, podcasts, and readings at your German level
Sample self-study outlines so you know what to focus on between classes
Interactive practice apps for self-study
Your course home base — a friendly community for Zoom links, materials, weekly practice ideas, and connection with fellow learners
What we explore in class together
the German alphabet and pronunciation
hello and goodbye: German greetings
introducing yourself
counting and telling time
calendar: dates, days of the week, and months
weather and seasons
hobbies and free-time activities
my family
describing people — inside and out
transportation and getting around
ordering at a café or restaurant
shopping for groceries and asking about prices
Lesson topics serve as a guideline and may shift based on the pace and interests of the group.
You’ll finish the 12 weeks with the tools, structure, and motivation to keep going in German — and finally stop feeling overwhelmed.
Build on the Basics — 12-Week Advanced Beginner Course
You’ve got the basics down. Now it’s time to put them to work. Over 12 weeks, you’ll move from polite small talk to handling real-life situations in German — booking trains, talking about your past, navigating doctor’s visits, and more.
What we explore together in class
buying a train ticket and getting around Germany
asking for and giving directions
making a hotel reservation
talking about your daily routine
jobs and professions
common work and career conversations
talking about your weekend in the past tense
sharing the story of a past vacation
booking appointments and making plans
writing a simple email in German
going to the doctor and saying how you feel
looking ahead with the future tense
Same two-track structure as the Beginner course. Lesson topics serve as a guideline and may shift based on the pace and interests of the group.
You’ll finish the 12 weeks more confident in everyday German and ready to handle real-world situations — at home, at work, and on the road.
Take Your German to the Next Level — 12-Week Beginning Intermediate Course
You can talk about your day, your family, and your favorite café order. Now you’re ready to share opinions, tell stories, and handle more nuanced conversations. This 12-week course will move your German from “I can get by” to “I can express what I really think.”
What we explore together (topics may include)
giving your opinions
writing reviews and sharing what you think
making a complaint — politely! — and getting your refund
talking about your childhood and how things used to be
telling the story of your last trip
talking about your hobbies and what you're curious about
furnishing a new apartment — where everything goes
shopping for clothes: sizes, colors, the perfect outfit
reading and telling longer stories from long ago
adding rich detail to your stories with relative clauses
making polite requests and giving clear instructions
describing how something is made, step by step, using passive voice
Same two-track structure as the other courses. The final lineup may be refined to match the group’s interests and goals.
You’ll finish the 12 weeks expressing yourself with more nuance, navigating more complex situations, and feeling far more at home in German.
LET'S WORK TOGETHER
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All group courses meet live on Zoom, run for 12 weeks, and include class materials, a student community, and interactive apps for self-study. Enrollment closes when courses are full — join the waitlist to be the first to know when they re-open.
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