German language course

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About the language

German is the official language in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, South Tyrol, and Italy. It was also the official language of Namibia from 1984 to 1990.

Interesting facts about German

German is known for its very long words. Learn the following and you will know the longest word in the world: “Rindfleischetikettierungsüberwachungsaufgabenübertragungsgesetz”. This word was too lengthy even for the Germans, so they abandoned its use.

Tip

You would be surprised how many German words you already know. Take a closer look at your Slovenian dialect and start learning German using those words.

Why LanguageSitter?

Effective learning

We prioritise understanding your language wishes before crafting programmes and materials to meet your specific needs. Our focus is always on your language progress.

Professional coaches

Our language coaches are professional and flexible. They know how to motivate, help, and actively listen. With their openness, they create a relaxed atmosphere and a safe learning environment.

Complete flexibility

Let us know about the most favourable times and places for language learning and the challenges posed by other commitments in your schedule. We will work together to determine an ideal place and time for your language course.

Interested in joining a language course?

"Thank you for choosing Kaja as my language coach—she is amazing and we had such a great time! My level of confidence in German has improved significantly. I've grown to love the language and have come to the realisation that it's not as challenging as I once thought. It has rules like any other language, you just have to understand them, and I think I actually get them pretty well now. Thanks to Kaja, I finally no longer feel intimidated to ask 'Brauchen Sie Hilfe?' at work! I plan to practise with tourists to see how I'm doing without Kaja's help, and when I'm ready to advance further, I'll reach out to you. Thank you so much again, und bis bald! :)"
Aleksandra Jezeršek, HR Officer, Jezeršek d.o.o.
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"My experience with LanguageSitter® was simply great. The individual course adapted to my wishes, and not the other way around. This is how learning should be done—always and everywhere. I would strongly recommend this approach to anyone who needs the motivation to learn a new language or to those who lack the time and drive to attend traditional language classes. Tschüß!"
Andreja Jernejčič, Journalist, Traveller, and Blogger
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"Before the start of the individual German course, my expectations were quite high. Throughout the training, my LanguageSitter® Manca not only met but exceeded them. I really liked that we incorporated different media like TV, newspapers, books, and the internet into my training. It was great that we used various methods to learn because it kept the training exciting and never dull! The whole course was held in a very relaxed and informal atmosphere which made it easy for me to learn and gain more confidence in speaking—something I used to struggle with. I hope I get a chance to level up my language skills even more in the future. I recommend it to everyone."
Anže Vrbinc, Key Account Manager OEM & CIS, KNAUF INSULATION, d.o.o., Škofja Loka
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"I was faced with the challenge of needing to quickly improve my German language skills before moving abroad, but I was lucky enough to have LanguageSitter® and my language coach Lara by my side. In just 20 hours of intensive revision, I was able to refresh my basic grammar knowledge, build up my vocabulary, and boost my language abilities. The entire experience with LanguageSitter® was delightful and I’m grateful for the kindness and support shown to me. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to enhance their language skills."
Jerneja Potočnik, Certified Auditor and Head of Internal Audit, Wietersdorfer Group
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"What I appreciate about LanguageSitter® is their adaptability in terms of scheduling, location (in-person or online), and, most importantly, content. This is particularly important for individuals with limited prior knowledge of a foreign language, as the course is customised to include areas of interest or professional relevance to the client. Language learning is never based on examples that are not useful or interesting for the client. It's great that the online platform is accessible even after the course is completed, as that's where all the notes and content are stored."
Jure Vrankar, Engineer of Media Production
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Frequently asked questions

A language course represents both a financial investment and a commitment of time and effort. To ensure that you make a well-informed decision, we have compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions during the process of finding the right language course provider.

When selecting the right language coach for you, we take into consideration multiple factors such as your language needs, preferences, current language skills, location, and schedule. Based on the information provided, our education department will carefully select the most appropriate language coach for you. We will inform you about our selection before the course starts, and prior to your first meeting, the language coach will also send you a welcome message.

In general, the optimal frequency of meetings is 2 times per week, with each session lasting for an hour and a half (90 minutes). This schedule is especially recommended for individuals who are already in (fairly) regular contact with the target language and are looking for a fast and efficient way to improve.

We suggest more frequent meetings for those who urgently require knowledge but are new to learning the language. For individuals who already possess a strong understanding and regularly use the language, or wish to consistently improve over an extended period, we recommend scheduling meetings once a week.

After the meetings, the language coach will also provide you with engaging content in a foreign language, enabling you to stay in contact with the language outside the course.

Our courses are offered both online and in-person throughout Slovenia. If the course entails any travel costs, we will inform you in advance. Although our offices are located in Ljubljana, we always strive to find a LanguageSitter from your area. We are flexible when it comes to location: the course can be held at your home, workplace, or a café of your choice.

While it is true that our prices may be higher compared to other providers, we believe that our tailored approach to meeting your specific needs and utilising your own materials makes our method extremely effective. As a result, you will require fewer lessons and spend less time learning the language, making it more cost-effective in the long term.

It is believed that achieving independent use of a foreign language requires between 400 and 600 hours of study, with a minimum of half of these hours dedicated to independent learning, which must take place (almost) every day. The level of a basic user, who can understand and respond to basic speech in the target language using simple sentences, can be achieved within 90 hours of consistent work.

Below, we have listed the key factors that have an impact on the speed of language learning:

- Past experience with language learning. Learning foreign languages becomes increasingly easier and faster with each new language learned, especially if the new language belongs to the same language family.
- Language selection. Becoming fluent in languages from vastly different language families or those using unfamiliar sounds and vocabulary not written in the Latin script will require a more substantial time investment.
- Your personal standards for language proficiency. Language serves as a tool for communication, and in order to effectively communicate, one must have a conversation partner. Therefore, the main criterion for language proficiency should be the ability to effectively understand and be understood by one's conversation partner. Despite the mistakes.
- Time dedicated to learning a language. In addition to taking a course, it is important to actively practice and immerse oneself in the language outside of the course. Limiting language learning only to a language school can impede progress and significantly slow down the learning process, as opposed to incorporating the language into daily life. We will gladly help you find ways to achieve that.
- Exposure to language. The more opportunities you have to actively practice the language, the quicker the learning process will be.
- Course selection. Maximise language progress by combining self-study with expert guidance, especially if independent learning is a new challenge for you. In group courses, the progress is determined by the group's overall pace. Individual courses ensure faster progress as your progress is not slowed down by the number of participants.

Significant improvement was usually observed after just 30 hours, though basic users are advised to enrol in a 60-hour course for optimal results. Reach out to us for a comprehensive course proposal.