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For adults and young people starting at A1 or wishing to build confidently on existing foundations.
Online lessons
ONLINE GERMAN LESSONS · A1–C1
Online German lessons from A1 to C1
Private one-to-one German lessons and individual B1/B2 exam preparation with an experienced native German teacher. Birgit prepares each lesson personally, with time for your questions and a clear focus on your goal.
Teaching since 1979 · Teaching for the Goethe-Institut since 1990 · Explanations available in English
- 100% online
- One-to-one or groups of up to 3
- Online via Google Meet
Photographed in Finland
Since 1979Teaching experience
Since 1990Teaching for the Goethe-Institut
A1–C1Certified to conduct Goethe examinations
300+Young people and adults successfully supported through the B1 exam
Personal exam preparation
Online German B1 and B2 exam preparation
Prepare for Goethe, telc or DTZ with individual online lessons. Birgit focuses on your current level and the tasks you find difficult, including speaking, writing, listening and reading.
Explore B1/B2 exam preparationWho are the lessons for?
Your goal sets the direction.
These online lessons are for learners with a clear objective who want to work on their German regularly.
Prepare for an exam
Especially for learners working towards B1 or B2 – structured, realistic and closely related to the exam format.
Feel confident in daily life
For people who want to navigate life in Germany more independently and communicate more clearly.
German for work
For international professionals who want greater confidence using German in conversations, emails, applications and everyday workplace situations.
Online lessons & services
Private German lessons built around your goals
German A1 to C1 lessons for adults and young people, including complete beginners. Birgit is your personal online German tutor: quality over quantity, with lessons prepared for you. Teaching is mainly one-to-one; small groups are limited to three participants.
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Focus on B1 & B2 · preparation from A1 to C1
Online exam preparation
Systematic, individual preparation for Goethe and telc examinations, the German Test for Immigrants (DTZ) and the German naturalisation test – without promises of a particular result.
Details & focus areas
- Clarify your starting level and goal
- Understand formats and tasks
- Improve speaking and writing
- Simulate the oral examination
- Recognise recurring mistakes
- Develop a realistic learning plan
Birgit Jänsch is certified to conduct Goethe examinations at levels A1–C1 and has successfully supported more than 300 young people and adults through the B1 exam.
Details & focus areas
- Clarify your starting level and goal
- Understand formats and tasks
- Improve speaking and writing
- Simulate the oral examination
- Recognise recurring mistakes
- Develop a realistic learning plan
Birgit Jänsch is certified to conduct Goethe examinations at levels A1–C1 and has successfully supported more than 300 young people and adults through the B1 exam.
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60 or 90 minutes · online
Individual online German lessons A1–C1
General German for beginners and learners with prior knowledge – adapted to your pace, questions and specific language goals.
Details & focus areas
- Speaking and conversation
- Grammar and vocabulary
- Pronunciation
- Writing
- Listening comprehension
- German for daily life and work
Lessons take place online via Google Meet.
Details & focus areas
- Speaking and conversation
- Grammar and vocabulary
- Pronunciation
- Writing
- Listening comprehension
- German for daily life and work
Lessons take place online via Google Meet.
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Practise everyday German online
German for daily life – language and culture
Language and cultural orientation for typical situations in Germany – explained calmly, practised in context and clearly separate from legal advice.
Details & focus areas
- Prepare for medical appointments
- Conversations at nursery or school
- Make telephone calls
- Understand letters and emails
- Practise everyday situations
- Cultural orientation
Language and cultural orientation only; no legal or immigration advice.
Details & focus areas
- Prepare for medical appointments
- Conversations at nursery or school
- Make telephone calls
- Understand letters and emails
- Practise everyday situations
- Cultural orientation
Language and cultural orientation only; no legal or immigration advice.
German for daily life and applications
German for work
Practise conversations, emails and vocabulary from your own working life. Birgit selects suitable course books and recommends them for purchase when useful. This is not comprehensive specialist training for every industry.
Practise job interviews
Prepare interview situations in German, formulate answers clearly and gain confidence in speaking.
Improve application documents
Refine CVs and cover letters for clarity, natural expression and appropriate language.
Text correction with feedback
Understand errors, discover more natural wording and receive practical learning suggestions.
100% onlinePrimarily one-to-oneGroups of up to 360 or 90 minutesGoogle Meet
How online lessons work
A clear framework – with room for your questions.
Each online lesson starts from your current level. Birgit’s own materials and useful tasks between sessions support progress you can understand.
Online60 or 90 minutesOne-to-one or up to 3 people
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Enquire about online lessons
Send Birgit a short note with your level, goal and possible times.
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Meet online
A 30-minute online consultation (€20) helps clarify your starting point and goal.
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Agree on goals
Dates, focus areas and achievable next steps are agreed together.
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Work with purpose online
Practise speaking, writing, grammar and personal topics with suitable materials.
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Continue learning
When useful for your goal, you receive tasks before the next online lesson.
About Birgit Jänsch
Experience that makes language understandable.
German is a beautiful and logical language. I enjoy seeing learners discover that logic – and become more independent in the language, one step at a time.
Birgit Jänsch has taught German since 1979 and has taught for the Goethe-Institut since 1990. Many years living and teaching in Finland and the United Kingdom have shaped her international perspective on language and learning.
Her experience includes bilingual children, young people, scholarship students and adults. Today, her private online lessons are for adults and young people who set clear goals, study regularly and want to make conscious progress.
This private website is neither operated nor endorsed by the Goethe-Institut.
Qualifications & experience
- Certified to conduct Goethe examinations at levels A1–C1
- Master of Arts, obtained in the United States
- First State Examination in English and German Studies, Hamburg
- CELTA – Certificate of English Language Teaching for Adults
- Lived and taught for many years in Finland and the United Kingdom
Languages
Prices
Prices for online German lessons
The package includes ten individual 60-minute lessons for €490 in total. Prices for 90-minute lessons, small groups, texts and applications are available on request.
Consultation
30 minutes · online
One-to-one lesson
60 minutes · online
Package of 10
10 × 60 minutes · online
Other services
90 minutes, groups, texts & applications
Payment & arrangements
Payment in advance by bank transfer. Invoice and payment details are shared after personal contact by email. There is no online checkout.
Cancellations
Cancellations are free of charge up to 48 hours before the lesson. If you do not attend without cancelling in time, the lesson will be charged.
Reviews & results
What learners say about the lessons.
Personal feedback from lessons, carefully translated for each language version.
The Saturday class is great. Birgit caters for all ability levels and engages us in conversations that are relevant to our experiences and family situation. It is also a great way to find out more about Germany and German life and culture.
The topics and content were relevant each time because they aligned with what was happening in my daily life—for example, how to book hotels, order items, and talk about office or supermarket products. That made learning more interesting and understandable because it focused on things I use or encounter every day. I could apply what I learned in class immediately. Frau Jänsch’s recommendations have also been very helpful for understanding the language outside the classroom: the vocabulary box, labelling things around the house, spending about 15 minutes a day writing sentences and speaking, and watching selected TV programmes. All of this has played an important part in my understanding of the language. The pace is very good for me—neither rushed nor too slow—which is essential when learning a language. She also gives valuable feedback, which I appreciate very much. Overall, I would not change anything about my trainer, the methods used or the way we communicate.
More success stories to follow
Additional success stories will be added as soon as they are available and approved for publication.
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers at a glance.
Yes. B1 is a central focus of Birgit’s individual online exam preparation. You can work on the exam tasks and language skills that you find difficult; no result is guaranteed.
Explore B1 and B2 preparationYes. Birgit also prepares learners for B2 exams. The focus can include speaking, writing, listening and reading, based on your current level and the chosen exam.
B2 exam preparationYes. German lessons for beginners are part of the offer, including learners with no previous knowledge. Birgit teaches adults and young people from A1 to C1 and adapts the explanations and exercises to their starting point.
German lessons for beginnersLessons take place online via Google Meet and last 60 or 90 minutes. You agree on your goal, lesson focus and appointments with Birgit, who prepares each lesson personally. Payment is made in advance by bank transfer.
Most lessons are one-to-one. The time is used for your own questions, current level and learning goal, with individual feedback rather than a standard course for a large group.
Small groups with a maximum of three participants are possible. Please ask Birgit about the arrangements and price; the website does not show live group availability.
Yes. Birgit speaks English at C2 level and can explain things in English when needed. This can help complete beginners understand an explanation while they build their German.
A 60-minute one-to-one lesson costs €53. The package of ten 60-minute lessons costs €490 in total. Prices for 90 minutes, small groups, texts and applications are available on request.
Lesson pricesThe online consultation costs €20. You discuss your starting point and goal with Birgit and clarify possible lesson priorities and next steps. It is not a free trial lesson or an automatic booking.
Yes. You can practise interviews in German and improve the language in your CV or cover letter. Text correction with personal language feedback is also available; these services do not promise a job or replace specialist legal advice.
Language support for applicationsNo. Birgit provides language teaching and cultural orientation, not legal, visa, immigration or residence advice. She does not fill in forms or legally assess official letters; requirements for your particular situation must be checked with the responsible authority.
Contact & booking
Enquire about a consultation or online lessons
Send your enquiry directly through the contact form. Birgit receives your details by email and replies personally.
Usual appointment timesMonday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. German time, by arrangement.
Personal replyDirectly from Birgit by email
Lesson formatOnline
How to get started
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Enter your level, goal, possible times and preferred teaching style.
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Send your enquiry directly through the website.
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Arrange a 30-minute online introductory call for €20.