the impact compared with 2:1
In a randomized virtual tutoring trial in early literacy, 1:1 tutoring produced gains almost twice those of 2:1 tutoring.
Implication: more individualized attention.
Stanford SCALE ↗German Program 1:1
Learn German at the source.
Individual German tutoring with Frau Schlenert, a native German teacher, built around your current level, your progress and the goal you actually need to reach.
1:1one individual progression
6hof direct work each week
3 × 2hthree individual sessions
A1 to B2according to your real level
100%online
Why 1:1
When there is only one student, teaching changes.
The ratio between student and teacher directly changes the attention, correction and adaptation devoted to one progression.
often produces the strongest gains
Stanford’s 2026 synthesis highlights session frequency, a low ratio and a sustained relationship over time.
Implication: three regular contacts every week.
Stanford NSSA ↗in second language learning
Teacher oral corrective feedback produced significant and durable effects on target language development.
Implication: direct correction is part of the work.
Lyster and Saito, Cambridge ↗Your answer. Your correction. Your progress.
Language centers
Where you learn and the level you can prove are two different things.
A language center is one possible format. It is not, by itself, the proof sought by a Goethe exam or a university.
specific center required
Taking a Goethe exam does not require you to have attended a particular language school.
Goethe Institut ↗specific preparation course required
A particular preparation course is not a general condition for taking the exam.
Goethe Institut ↗are course hours enough on their own
A certificate showing the number of course hours is rarely accepted by universities as the only proof of language ability.
uni assist ↗Build competence → Progress when it is ready → Certify the level your real objective requires
The exact requirements remain those of your university, authority, employer or individual project.
Learning alone
Resources are useful. Access is no longer the main problem.
9 experiments
Online searching can increase how much knowledge people believe they possess.
Implication: finding an answer is not the same as mastering it.
Fisher, Goddu and Keil, APA ↗“I recognize the answer.” ≠ “I can produce it myself.”
This research concerns the illusion of online knowledge, not German learning specifically.
Frau Schlenert
A native teacher, and a personal choice.
Frau Schlenert is Ahmed’s mother and a psychologist. Since 2021, she has chosen to dedicate part of her limited free time to teaching German, using an exceptional talent for explaining the language clearly and adapting it to the person in front of her.
Over the years, students she has tutored have continued their studies, careers and wider path in Germany. She therefore chooses to focus that time on people who need serious, high quality tutoring to move forward in Germany.
Working directly with a native German speaker also brings pronunciation, rhythm, nuance and the German actually used in real interactions into the work.
Pronunciation and pragmatics
These dimensions influence how a second language speaker is understood and perceived in real interaction.
Language Teaching, Cambridge ↗German prosody
Pitch accents, pitch variation and boundary tones contribute to pragmatic meaning in German.
Speech Prosody ↗Exam preparation
Build the German. Prepare the proof that matters.
Learning the language and understanding the exam format are connected, but they are not the same thing. Progress is based on your real level.
There is no official exam after every level simply to continue. You prepare the proof your real objective requires.
The program
A clear structure. Work adapted to the learner.
The course material provides progression. Real interaction adds speed, spontaneity and the need to respond.
1:1
One person works directly with Frau Schlenert.
About 6h
of direct work each week.
3 × 2h
three individual sessions.
A1 to B2
according to your real level.
100%
online.
Exams
Goethe · telc · ÖSD.
Weekly rhythm
Progress. Correct. Consolidate.
Each week evolves with the learner. Between sessions, personal work makes it possible to revisit what was observed.
Progress
New material, expression and observation of difficulties.
Between sessions: personal workCorrect
Feedback, active recall, continuation and expression.
When useful: WhatsApp clarificationConsolidate
Practice, exam preparation when necessary and the next priority.
WhatsApp continuity
Stay connected to the work, not to 24 hour availability.
What improved → What still needs work → The next priority
Three ways to learn
The right format depends on what matters to you.
No option wins every category. Each one has real strengths.
Learning alone
Flexibility, cost, abundant resources, personal organization, limited correction, self managed pace, speaking practice to organize yourself.
Group course
Social interaction, group energy, usually lower cost, shared pace, shared speaking time, distributed correction, strong social environment.
1:1 with Frau Schlenert
Direct correction, individual speaking time, native German, individual pace, personal follow up, targeted preparation, one progression being observed.
This format may suit you if
You have a concrete objective with German.
You can maintain three sessions each week.
You are willing to speak imperfectly.
You want direct correction.
You will work between sessions.
It will probably suit you less if
You only want occasional conversation.
You strongly prefer a large social class.
Your availability changes constantly.
You are mainly looking for visa assistance.
Your only criterion is the lowest price.
Germany context
German is one part of your project. It is not your entire project.
Germany is not automatically the right destination for everyone. The requirements depend on what you are actually trying to do.
Objective → Real requirements → German level → Accepted proof → Preparation
The program includes
Structured German up to B2
Preparation for official exams
Individual correction
Expression and comprehension
Progress follow up
Natural German
General practical context
The program is not
A visa agency
A legal service
Immigration consulting
An admission guarantee
An employment guarantee
Deep personalized career guidance
Time required
Your timeline starts before you leave.
German does not become faster simply because your deadline is getting closer.
Objective ← Exam or proof ← Preparation ← Level to build ← Current level ← Today
Real capacity: each active student uses about six direct teaching hours every week, so the number of active places is naturally limited.
Investment
2 000 DHPER MONTH
6 direct hours of 1:1 work each week
3 individual sessions of 2 hours
Frau Schlenert, native German teacher
Structured progression up to B2
Goethe, telc and ÖSD preparation
Individual correction and follow up
If your participation depends financially on a parent or another person, discuss the investment with them before applying.
One program. Applications are reviewed individually.
How to join
Application
Present your situation and objective.
Present your situation and objective.
Profile review
Fit and availability are checked.
Fit and availability are checked.
Contact
You are contacted directly if the format fits.
You are contacted directly if the format fits.
Level and schedule
The starting point and possible time slots are clarified.
The starting point and possible time slots are clarified.
Start
Both sides confirm the tutoring arrangement.
Both sides confirm the tutoring arrangement.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to start at A1?+
No. You start at the level that matches your current skills.
Can I start directly at A2 or B1?+
Yes, if your actual German allows that starting point.
How far does the program go?+
The program supports learners up to B2.
Do I need an official exam after every level?+
No. In the program, you progress when your skills allow it. You prepare the official exam your real project actually needs.
Which exams can I prepare for?+
Goethe Zertifikat, telc and ÖSD, depending on your level and objective.
Is it really 1:1?+
Yes. One person works directly with Frau Schlenert during the session.
How many hours are planned each week?+
About six hours of direct work, usually divided into three sessions of two hours.
Are the lessons fully online?+
Yes. The program is organized 100% online.
Can I simply learn with free resources?+
Yes. They can be very useful. The 1:1 format becomes relevant when you also want external observation, direct correction, speaking practice and individual follow up.
Can I ask questions between sessions?+
Yes, for short questions connected to the current work. This is not immediate and unlimited 24 hour tutoring.
Does the program help with visas?+
The program can provide general context related to German, but it is not a visa agency, legal service or immigration consultancy.
How do I know if there is space?+
Submit your application. If your profile fits and real capacity exists, you will be contacted directly.