Learn German Online with a Linguist

Online German Tutor - Virtual Language Classes

Laura Calabrese, German tutor (German with a Linguist), in her home office.

About the Linguist - Meet Laura - Your Online German Tutor

I'm Laura Linden, a German tutor with a background in Linguistics and over two decades of experience with the German language.

I offer personalized tutoring for individuals and small online groups through German with a Linguist, LLC, based in Greenfield, WI (53228). Lessons are available both virtually and in person.

My qualifications include:

A BA in General Linguistics
A Postbaccalaureate Certificate in German
20+ years of experience with the German language
10+ years of experience in education

My classroom is a safe, respectful space for all - including immigrants, LGBTQ+ people, Black and Brown students, those living with disabilities or mental health challenges, and people of all (or no) religious backgrounds.

Rates:
Online sessions: $40/hour
In-person sessions: $60/hour

Student Security Policy

To protect my students from scams and impersonation, please note the following:

I do not request payments, passwords, or sensitive information via phone calls, voice messages, or social media.
All payments and bookings are handled only through my official website or approved platforms.
I will never pressure you to make urgent financial decisions.
I will never ask for payment before a lesson.

If you receive an unexpected request from me, please assume it is not legitimate until you have confirmed it through my official channels.

Your security is important to me, and I appreciate your caution.

Youtube Videos

Pronunciation of "Ich" vs "Isch"

Some people produce an "isch" sound when they're trying to say "ich" in standard German. I made this video to help people refine their German accent.

Fundamental Grammar Terms Explained

In this video, I explain some important grammar terms you'll need to know before you start learning a second language like German. It will be helpful to understand these terms before you even go into class on day one.

Practice Conjugating Sein in German

This is a video for German students who want to practice making sentences with "to be" in German: "sein." It's not only great grammar practice but also good for beginner vocabulary!

30 Example Sentences in German with Regular German Verbs

Check out this video to practice regular German verbs with 30 A1 example sentences with beginner-level vocabulary.

Guide to the IPA Vowel Chart for German Students

This is a quick intro to the IPA vowel chart specifically for students of German as a second language. In this video, I explain how to interpret the vowels on the vowel chart and what the labels on the chart mean.

Practice German Numbers with Simple Math (Part 3: 0-50)

The third video in a short series where we have been practicing the numbers with arithmetic in German. It's a great way to engage with the numbers as lexical units instead of memorizing them as a list.

How to Pronounce German Ü and Y Clearly (Using the IPA)

In this video, I analyze the /y:/ phoneme in Standard German. I go over some details about the articulation of this vowel that will help you learn to pronounce it more like a native speaker in case it's been causing you trouble. Part of a series on the vowel phonemes of Standard German.

German Umlauts Pronunciation Guide

Did you know that there's more than one way to pronounce each umlaut? Check out this video for a quick pronunciation guide.

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