GERMAN IMMERSION

COURSE FOR BEGINNERS

Most German courses throw 15 students in a room with a textbook and hope for the best. You spend 10 weeks sitting quietly while 2-3 confident people do all the talking.
We do the opposite: max 3 students per group, twice a week, real conversation from day one.

Small group beginner course

3 spots per group

Starts  March 5

enroll in the course
A young woman with glasses, wearing a black long-sleeve shirt, is sitting at a light blue desk with a silver MacBook, a pink phone, and a notebook. She is holding a pen and a notebook, looking down at her notes. Behind her on the white wall, there are five colorful posters related to language certification levels: B1, B2, C1, and C2.

  • Complete beginners (no German experience needed)

  • Busy professionals who want efficient learning

  • People planning to travel or move to Germany

  • Anyone who tried Duolingo but wants real conversation practice

  • Students who learn better in small, personal settings

Who Should Join This A1 German Course

  • Real-time classes via Zoom with experienced native speaker teacher. Ask questions, get corrections on the spot, and practice with immediate feedback. Every lesson builds on the last, so you never feel lost.

  • Maximum 3 students per class. That means you speak for 20+ minutes every single hour instead of watching others practice. You build confidence fast because you're actively using German, not passively listening.

  • Google Classroom access for homework, feedback, and all course materials. Plus: free videos you can watch anytime, short audios with exercises for listening practice, Quizlet flashcard sets for vocabulary review, and access to our German language magazine. All yours to keep forever.

  • PDFs, videos, flashcards, practice exercises, and worksheets. Everything provided digitally. No textbook to buy, no hidden fees. Pay once, keep everything.

  • Homework between each lesson with individual written feedback. Sarah reviews your work, catches patterns in your mistakes, and gives you specific tips to improve. It's like having a personal tutor.

  • Every lesson is recorded and uploaded to Google Classroom. Watch it before the next class so you stay on track. Life happens, we get it.

What You Get:

About your Teacher Sarah:

Sarah Schmelzle is a native German speaker from Southwest Germany and certified educator with over 10 years of international teaching experience.

Certified Expert & Official Examiner: Holds a First State Exam Teaching Degree and is certified to conduct official German diplomas (DSD I/II and ÖSD), so she knows exactly what it takes to master the language.

Experienced in Immersion: Formerly a teacher at the German School Campus in Newport Beach, she specializes in getting beginners to speak confidently from day one.

Real Results: Her students describe her teaching style as "compassionate, creative, and linguistically rigorous."

Ready to Start!

Weekday evenings
(Starts Thursday, March 5 - Tuesday, March 31)

Tuesdays & Thursdays
6pm – 7pm New York Time

enroll in weekday group

Enrollment deadline: March 4, 2026

Courses follow the curriculum below

  • Lesson 1: Verbs & Pronouns

    Introduce yourself with your name, where you're from, what you do, and describe your friends.

  • Lesson 2: Der, Die, Das

    Talk about your family members and use the right articles for nouns.

  • Lesson 3: Word Order & Questions

    Ask where someone lives, what they do, and when they're free.

  • Lesson 4: Modal Verbs, Part 1

    Order food at a restaurant, say what you like and want, and ask if you can pay by card.

  • Lesson 5: Modal Verbs, Part 2

    Ask permission, talk about obligations, and give advice.

  • Lesson 6: Numbers, Dates, Time

    Give your phone number, say your birthday, make appointments, and understand prices.

  • Lesson 7: Akkusativ & Food

    Say what you like eating, buying, or doing. Order at restaurants and shop for groceries.

  • Lesson 8: Adjectives

    Describe things with colors, sizes, and qualities. Talk about things, that belong to you or other people.

  • Every lesson is recorded. You'll get access to catch up before the next class.

  • You'll get homework between lessons. Submit it through Google Classroom and Sarah reviews every assignment with personalized feedback.

  • Everything lives in Google Classroom: lesson recordings, PDFs, videos, flashcards, and all course resources. You keep access forever.

  • 100% live via Zoom. Real-time practice and feedback.

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