Whether you are choosing to learn German outside of a classroom for your own benefit, studying at Torrey Pines High School or San Ysidro High School, or learning at the University of San Diego, 大象传媒 can help you enroll in a San Diego German class. Whether you have some knowledge of German already or you are starting as a complete beginner, it is important to keep in mind how many opportunities you will have to communicate in the language, whether through conversations in written word or by speaking it aloud.
Over 90 million people use German as their official language. It is the language of both Austria and Germany and acts as one of the three official languages of Switzerland. German is part of the Indo-European language family as well as the West Germanic group. It belongs to the same group as Dutch, English, and Frisian.
German has many dialects, and most of these belong to the High German or Low German groups. Low German is primarily the language of the lowlands of northern Germany. In comparison, High German is used in the southern and central highlands of Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.
By enrolling in a San Diego German course, you can get some help with any personal goals you might have. This could include the ability to be bilingual in a business industry that is becoming more globalized by the day, the chance to dive into new and interesting cultures that use German as their primary language, or receive the help you need to understand your classwork.
What kind of material will I be learning in a San Diego German class?
You will learn plenty in your German class, including commonly used phrases, vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar and sentence structure. Your German teacher will be there to help you along the way as you dive into both the basics of the language and the more complex parts of it.
Verbs in German are usually paired with a noun or a pronoun. They relate to either the present, past, or future. You will learn how to conjugate a verb based on the tense. In German, verbs fall into one of three categories: weak, mixed, or strong. Weak, or regular verbs, will follow a specific conjugation pattern, whereas mixed and strong verbs are considered irregular. It will take a lot of memorization to learn which form a verb takes and how it conjugates based on its tense and regularity.
Nouns in German are assigned genders. They are either neuter, masculine, or feminine. To learn what gender a word is, you will have to use different gender markers. This marker is the word "the" in English and translates to "der" in the masculine form, "die" in the feminine form, and "das" in the neuter form. It can get tricky, though, because "die" also refers to any plural forms of a noun.
How does a San Diego German course help me learn?
A San Diego German class is fully online, though you will not have to worry about sacrificing interactivity for convenience. The virtual classroom is fully interactive, and you can participate with other classmates as though they were there with you. Being able to work with other students can help you through some of the trickier parts of German through collaboration, which promotes learning for both you and the other student.
There will be plenty of discussions about what you are learning, and with the aid of a professional instructor, you can get better at memorization and language comprehension. Some teachers may offer to teach the class in German, depending on how comfortable you are with the language. This immersion can help students grasp the language on a deeper level.
If you feel like you need more time with your instructor, a San Diego German course will let you request some one-on-one time with the teacher. This can help you get through some of the harder parts of the German language.
With a virtual setting, you never have to worry about a commute. You can study wherever you feel comfortable. Additionally, you are not limited to having to study at a specific time each day or week. If you prefer to learn during the day, on the weekends, or even at night, you can choose this option. Classes begin on a rolling monthly basis, so you can jump in and get started sooner rather than later.
How can I get started?
If you are ready to begin your German language learning adventure, contact 大象传媒 to begin a San Diego German course. We can tell you what classes are available, how and when you can enroll, and more details on what is covered in the classroom. With the aid of an experienced German instructor and the interactivity of a virtual classroom and everything it has to offer, you can make the necessary strides in learning German.

Matthew: San Diego German course instructor
...Calculus was, and still is, my favorite subject. As an Engineer I am also well grounded in Physics and Chemistry. I've always been a good test-taker and I know what it takes to get the grades. I know that it can make a huge difference to have some one-on-one help. I like to have fun with whatever I do, but more than anything, I want to make a difference. In my free time I love...
Education & Certification
- San Diego State University - Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Subject Expertise
- German
- Elementary School Math
- Arithmetic
- Test Prep
- +46 subjects

Bjoern: San Diego German course instructor
...to a Master's Degree at American universities, in all three fields of study mentioned above (University Degree with Distinction). After that I have worked as an English (ESL) as well as Physical Education teacher at German secondary schools for over 7 years, teaching students grades 5 through 12. On top of that, I was responsible for organizing a school exchange with a Chinese high school and also to accompany the group of German students on...
Education & Certification
- University of the Saarland - Bachelors, Sports Science, English (English as a Foreign Language), Educational Science
- University of the Saarland - Masters, Sports Science, English (English as a Foreign Language), Educational Science
Subject Expertise
- German
- English
- Writing
- Test Prep
- +16 subjects

Jacob: San Diego German course instructor
...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 plan on graduating...
Education & Certification
- Brown University - Current Undergrad, Biology and German
Subject Expertise
- German
- Pre-Calculus
- Biology
- Algebra 2
- +21 subjects

Andrew: San Diego German course instructor
...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 have a strong...
Education & Certification
- Oberlin College and Conservatory - Bachelors, German Studies and Voice Performance
- DePaul University - Masters, Voice Performance
Subject Expertise
- German
- Greek
- PSAT Writing Skills
- PSAT
- +26 subjects

Ilana: San Diego German course instructor
...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 I aim to...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- Greek
- Algebra 3/4
- +80 subjects

Kristin: San Diego German course instructor
...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 they didn't before.
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Language Teaching Education
Subject Expertise
- German
- ACT Science
- ACT English
- SAT Subject Tests
- +33 subjects

Thomas: San Diego German course instructor
...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 confident tutoring several standardized...
Education & Certification
- University of Rhode Island - Bachelors, Political Science & German
- Duke University - Masters, Environmental Economics and Policy
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- Conversational Spanish
- ACT English
- +47 subjects

Sarah: San Diego German course instructor
...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 dreams. Whether you...
Education & Certification
- Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
- Universitaet fuer Musik und darstellende Kunst - Certificate, Music Performance
Subject Expertise
- German
- Latin
- Mandarin Chinese
- Greek
- +89 subjects

Meghan: San Diego German course instructor
...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 the person...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Boston College - Master of Arts, Education
Subject Expertise
- German
- Greek
- Middle School Reading
- Creative Writing
- +33 subjects

Philipp: San Diego German course instructor
...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 students to institutions...
Education & Certification
- Columbia College - Current Undergrad, East Asian Studies
Subject Expertise
- German
- English
- Literature
- SHSAT
- +28 subjects

David: San Diego German course instructor
...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 reason, and the...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- Latin 1
- AP Biology
- +55 subjects

Jamison: San Diego German course instructor
...if it means deviating form 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...
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering/German Studies
Subject Expertise
- German
- Pre-Calculus
- German 3
- Math
- +20 subjects

Natalie: San Diego German course instructor
...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 examples that can...
Education & Certification
- Princeton University - Bachelors, Philosophy
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- German
- French
- Latin
- SAT Reading
- +59 subjects

Abigail: San Diego German course instructor
...of Maryland College Park where I studied Linguistics and Creative Writing. So, I know the English language inside and out! I have been working as a private tutor for two years now. I also spent a semester volunteering with a volunteer based organization which focuses on helping Elementary school children who are reading below grade level get caught up and have worked as a writing tutor for about one year now. As you can tell,...
Education & Certification
- University of Maryland - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- German
- Test Prep
- Pre-Calculus
- SAT Math
- +32 subjects

Sophia: San Diego German course instructor
...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 for school-aged children...
Education & Certification
- Barnard College - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- Italian
- SAT Essay
- +97 subjects

Alexander: San Diego German course instructor
...and object-oriented programming), and English-Language Arts (reading comprehension with students grades 1-4). I've worked in environments ranging from a charter school in the South Bronx to a prep school in Connecticut. In mathematics in particular I have strong experience working with students who have learning disabilities. I'm near-fluent in German and Spanish, have a year of Chinese under my belt, and have introductory familiarity with Turkish, Korean, French, Italian, and Japanese. If you ever need...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- Algebra 2
- PSAT Critical Reading
- +81 subjects

Maria: San Diego German course instructor
...as of 2013. I have produced online language learning content for an international audience for 6 years. I have particular expertise in autodidactic learning methods, translation and at-home immersion. I tailor my tutoring sessions to the language learning needs and goals of each individual student. If there's one thing I've learned throughout my tutoring experience, it's that repetition just doesn't cut it when you're trying to achieve fluency in a foreign language. Or at least...
Education & Certification
- Loyola University Maryland - Bachelors, German, Writing Minor
Subject Expertise
- German
- Greek
- College English
- Paleontology
- +14 subjects

Yevgeniy: San Diego German course instructor
...of tutoring experience, a good educator also needs to have the ability to engage pupils and to give them the tools that they need to succeed on their own. This means not only teaching students the material, but also familiarizing them with effective learning strategies and helping them develop strong study skills--all in a way that is supportive and which capitalizes on their existing strengths. I tutor at the middle school, high school, and college...
Education & Certification
- Reed College - Bachelors, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- German
- English
- German 3
- SAT Subject Tests
- +35 subjects

Abhijith: San Diego German course instructor
...coming July. Throughout my extensive educational career, I was fortunate to be guided by numerous mentors that played a key role every in every aspect of my journey thus far. For this reason, I have been tutoring since before I graduated high school and will continue to do so. I want to pass on the knowledge and skills instilled in me to future students. I can tutor in virtually any subject but have a strong...
Education & Certification
- Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
- Drexel University - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine
Subject Expertise
- German
- German 1
- Professional Certifications
- Anatomy & Physiology
- +21 subjects

Corinna: San Diego German course 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
- AP English Literature and Composition
- SAT Writing and Language
- College English
- +44 subjects