187 General German Courses for Adults in Germany

Study German with customised private lessons in your teacher’s home in Berlin. Your classes will add up to 15 hours per week and can be based on any subject or material of your choice. The main advantage of this home tuition programme is that you have constant access to German conversation partners, whether at home with your host family, or while you’re out and about exploring Berlin.

One of the first things that comes to mind about Berlin is its reputation for being multicultural and international, so if you’re coming to the city from another country, then you can feel assured that you will fit right in. Berlin is also known for having a reliable and complete public transport network, as well as being affordable.

The meal plan for this option is full board, meaning you will receive three meals per day from your host family. Study & Live in your Teacher's Home has a Local Organiser in Berlin who can help you resolve any issues you might have during your home tuition experience.

Hamburg is considered one of the most modern locations in Germany thanks to its culturally open and international attitude, and it’s here that HLI offers their home tuition programme. The student will live with their teacher in the teacher’s home, where they will prepare and deliver 20 one-to-one lessons every week on any topic that the student requests.

This is one of Germany’s most important port cities, so you can expect to see the buzz of constant activity in their harbours. Hamburg has an established reputation for its vibrant nightlife scene, being home to many different kinds of clubs and bars that are sure to offer something for everyone looking to go out and socialise after a long week of study. Your meals will be provided by your host family, which is an excellent chance to engage in conversation using your German language skills.

You will have support from the school’s Local Organisers situated in Hamburg itself, who are there to make it easy for students to resolve any issues with their course or homestay accommodation.

3 lesson hours per day from Monday to Thursday.
3 lessons per day from Monday to Thursday.


1 1/2 hours of supervised self-study

A total of 4 1/2 hours of learning per day.

Self-study with direct online support and catching up on missed lessons, BUT not the entire course.

Studying German with a private teacher is the best way to quickly improve your level, and the home tuition programme offered by HLI allows you to do this while living in your teacher’s home in Munich. You will get all the benefits of your 15 lessons per week, as well as the advantages of being able to speak German with your host family during your meals, or at any other time of the day that you’re together.

Munich is known for being a particularly wealthy city in Germany, and one of the benefits of this for residents is the reliable and extensive public transportation system that’s in place, letting you get around independently when you start exploring by yourself. Some of the sights and places of interest you will find include the impressive Neues Rathaus and Marienplatz, the easy-going Hofbrauhaus, and much more. You can also look forward to the famous Oktoberfest if you’re planning on staying in Munich in October.

If you have any small issues with your home tuition experience, the school asks that you contact their Local Organiser agent in Munich, who will do everything they can to help.

If you have ever wanted to study German in Cologne, but you aren’t sure if you could learn the language by yourself or get used to the city without any guidance, then the home tuition programme offered by Study & Live in your Teacher's Home could be what you’re looking for. You will be immersed in 15 hours of private one-to-one classes every week, and the rest of the time you will be able to communicate in German with your host family, or with the Cologne locals while you’re enjoying the city.

When it comes to places of interest, Cologne is most famous for its spectacular Gothic cathedral. Where you’ll get to know the city better is the Old Town area, where you can get a sense of traditional German architecture, and enjoy a chat with your friends and host family in the sun. The Belgian Quarter is where you’ll find all manner of entertainment, including live music, theatres, and trendy cafeterias and bars.

Your host family provides your daily meals, letting you focus on enjoying this immersive experience. Study & Live in your Teacher's Home asks guests to communicate any issues with their course or accommodation to their Local Organisers, who are located within Cologne as well.

This option includes a personal assessment interview, two weekly activities and weekend excursions.

Includes: online placement test, two weekly activities and weekend excursions (except transport and admission fees).

This course includes lessons only.

The Standard German language course delivered by this school at their Munich location sets you up for success from the beginning. This option represents the 20 lessons per week course, and is one of the most popular modalities due to its balance of stimulating serious progress but at the same time leaving your timetable relatively open.

Every lesson lasts for roughly 45 minutes, and the groups have a maximum capacity of 12 - although in practice their average numbers are 7 people per group. Keeping classes small in this way benefits participants by letting them learn in an environment where it’s easy to speak up and be heard - especially useful when it comes to getting your burning questions answered.

Please note that the timetable of the classes can change depending on the season, so please consult the school for confirmation.

The Intensive course is the standard German language course offered from TANDEM academy in Cologne, and consists of 20 lessons per week. Classes take place from Monday to Friday, usually on the morning schedule of 9:30 to 13:00. For everyone except absolute beginners, the course can be started on almost any day of the year. Your level will be assessed approximately with the school’s placement test.

Groups are kept in small numbers, between 5 and 12 participants. Small classes are a feature that makes participating verbally in your lessons more realistic, and also allows your teacher to get to know you and your specific needs more easily.

Every month the students have the chance to take part in a progress test, which is a motivational tool that the school uses to show you your improvements.

Upgrade/Add-on:

• Guaranteed morning classes (max 12 weeks): EUR 20 per week.

Included in the price is a personal assessment interview, progression report (upon request), two weekly activities and a weekend excursion.