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German tutors for beginners

2,090 of the 6,471 German tutors we track offer lessons for beginners. Their median price is $36 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $29 per hour, versus $22 for non-native tutors.

$36/h
Median / hour
$28–$49
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
2,090
on 11 platforms

Compare German tutors

1,128 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

DeutschmitJohannes

DeutschmitJohannes

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

Deutsch wie im echten Leben: Standarddeutsch und Südtiroler Dialekt

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +5
★ 4.9 (122)
Replies to 99% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Pepić E.

Pepić E.

MontenegroNative

Preply · Montenegro

Certified teacher with 4 years experience"

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
Language degree
Croatian +2
★ 4.6 (20)
Not shown

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Claudia

Claudia

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

Speak Confidently and Learn German with a Personalized and Effective Approach!

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (110)
Replies to 100% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Denizcan T.

Denizcan T.

TürkiyeNative

Preply · Türkiye

German Native Speaker with a Passion for Language

Native
3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
Turkish +1
★ 4.8 (17)
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Teacher Mila

Teacher Mila

United StatesNative

italki · United States

English/German Grammar and Business English Teacher

Native
12 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +4
★ 5.0 (112)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Ralf E.

Ralf E.

GermanyNative

Preply · Germany

Playfully easy or intensive communication with many years of experience

Native
14 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Spanish +2
★ 5.0 (14)
Not shown

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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Kitty

Kitty

AustriaNative

italki · Austria

Native
6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
Vietnamese +1
★ 5.0 (108)
Replies to 98% of messages

Austrian German · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Nathalie S.

Nathalie S.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Learn German from A1 to B1 – with a motivated native speaker! Whether for everyday life, work, or school: individual, goal-oriented German lessons for adults a…

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (14)
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German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Nam

Nam

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

German for beginners to intermediate (A1–B2) | Conversational & Structured Lessons

Native
5,000+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (106)
Replies to 100% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Marina L.

Marina L.

GermanyNative

Preply · Germany

German for Pharmacists and Medical Professionals & German in Everyday Life

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Italian +2
★ 5.0 (14)
Not shown

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Dominik

Dominik

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

🎓Lerne fließend und sicher Deutsch – mit persönlichem Coaching und echter Praxis!

Native
3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (105)
Replies to 100% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Salomé M.

Salomé M.

SwitzerlandNative

Preply · Switzerland

Build your future! I will make you fluent in German with personalised lessons :)

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +4
★ 4.9 (14)
Not shown

Swiss High German · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Sarah

Sarah

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

Learn German through Literature!

Native
500+ lessons
Language degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (102)
Replies to 99% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Kim Timo K.

Kim Timo K.

GermanyNative

Preply · Germany

Learn German - For Beginners and Advanced Learners

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (13)
Not shown

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Jenny

Jenny

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

Polyglot German Teacher with over 7 years of teaching experience

Native
2,000+ lessons
Language degree
English +6
★ 5.0 (101)
Replies to 98% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Corvin M.

Corvin M.

GermanyNative

Preply · Germany

Personalized German lessons that fit you 💬 – including Goethe & telc exam prep 🎓

Native
3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 4.9 (13)
Not shown

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Ida

Ida

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

Native German Tutor |Relaxed & Personalized Lessons for Confident Speaking

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (101)
Replies to 99% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Peter H.

Peter H.

GermanyNative

Preply · Germany

Native Highschool Teacher with tailor-made courses

Native
10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (12)
Not shown

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Katla

Katla

DenmarkNative

italki · Denmark

Classic language education, conversation practice and exam preparation (PD3). Beginners welcome!

Native
5,000+ lessons
Language degree
Danish +11
★ 5.0 (99)
Replies to 100% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Lisa A.

Lisa A.

GermanyNative

Preply · Germany

German Conversation Practice Tutor - enjoyable learning!

Native
2 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (11)
Not shown

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Jannik

Jannik

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

Teacher with the state exam, a Master of Education & a teaching certificate of the Goethe Institute!

Native
2,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
Spanish +3
★ 5.0 (98)
Replies to 100% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Lucia F.

Lucia F.

FranceNative

Preply · France

Multilingual experienced in german private lessons

Native
25 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +3
★ 5.0 (11)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sabrina

Sabrina

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (97)
Replies to 99% of messages

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Celine U.

Celine U.

GermanyNative

Preply · Germany

Learn German A0-C1; speak, understand, and apply with confidence

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (11)
Not shown

German (Germany) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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German tutors by platform

Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($15), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (3,131 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
Tusclases / FindTutors3,131$22$17–$285.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
italki1,472$25$18–$355.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Preply913$34$24–$475.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Classgap395$24$18–$304.9★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Apprentus155$32$23–$494.9★No trial lessons60 min
AmazingTalker134$26$12–$375.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Tutor Hunt82$60$49–$774.9★No trial lessons60 min
Verbling75$38$28–$455.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Cafetalk48$15$11–$20—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Wyzant36$58$44–$855.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk30$40$33–$525.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min

How much German tutors charge

Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.

All tutors
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $33, 6466 tutors
Native speakers
$29Middle 50% between $20 and $40, 2522 tutors
Non-native
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $29, 3944 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

Tusclases / FindTutors
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $28, 3128 tutors
italki
$25Middle 50% between $18 and $35, 1472 tutors
Preply
$34Middle 50% between $24 and $47, 913 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $30, 395 tutors
Apprentus
$32Middle 50% between $23 and $49, 155 tutors
AmazingTalker
$26Middle 50% between $12 and $37, 134 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$60Middle 50% between $49 and $77, 82 tutors
Verbling
$38Middle 50% between $28 and $45, 74 tutors
Cafetalk
$15Middle 50% between $11 and $20, 48 tutors
Wyzant
$58Middle 50% between $44 and $85, 36 tutors
LanguaTalk
$40Middle 50% between $33 and $52, 29 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where German tutors are from

  • GermanyGermany1,605 / 6,471
  • AustriaAustria185 / 6,471
  • ItalyItaly129 / 6,471
  • SwitzerlandSwitzerland93 / 6,471
  • SpainSpain83 / 6,471
  • UkraineUkraine74 / 6,471
  • RussiaRussia71 / 6,471
  • EgyptEgypt68 / 6,471

German tutors: FAQ

Among 2,090 German tutors for beginners, the median price is $36 per hour; the middle half charge between $28 and $49.

We list 2,090 German tutors for beginners on Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, Preply, Classgap, and Apprentus. Use the filters above to compare prices, trial lessons and reviews, then book on the platform you prefer.

Across 6,466 German tutors with a listed price, the median is $24 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $12 and $46 per hour.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.00. Trials are offered on italki, Preply, Classgap, AmazingTalker, and Verbling, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.

We read the public profile of every tutor listed on the marketplaces we cover and refresh it daily. Prices are converted to US dollars at European Central Bank rates and normalised to a 60-minute lesson. Platforms can't pay to rank higher.

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How we collect this data

We collect public profile facts (name, photo, languages, price, rating) from tutoring marketplaces and refresh them daily. Prices are normalised to a 60-minute lesson in US dollars. Ratings and reviews belong to each marketplace. Subscription platforms have no per-tutor price.

Updated November 13, 2026

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