Why many children in the intensive class at their regular school learn too little German
More and more Parents come to us because their child is making hardly any progress in the intensive class or German “Förderkurs” at their regular school in Frankfurt am Main.
Materials are being used that are designed much more for native speakers than for children who have just started to learn German. The words are too difficult – children often don’t understand what they are supposed to do or what they should write for homework. The parents receive no feedback about their child’s language progress and don’t know how to help their child gain access to the German language.
The earlier parents act and have their child receive targeted support, the better their child can keep up, enjoy learning German, and stay motivated.
The problem in German intensive classes in your child’s regular schools
Materials that are too difficult for children with limited German skills
Participation in an intensive German course for children who do not yet know much German is mandatory in Hesse. However, it has become clear that these courses are often not enough to prepare children for the German-speaking environment at school in a way that allows them to keep up easily in class.
This has several reasons.
- Many teachers are not specifically trained in teaching German as a second language, so they are not able to support children in a targeted way.
- The material is too difficult. Workbooks contain exercises with sentences that lack context, and new vocabulary is not explained.
- Children do not get enough opportunities to speak, as the language levels within the group vary. In a group setting, they are often overlooked and are not supported at the level where they actually need language development.
The result: frustration, fear of speaking, and a loss of motivation.
You might be wondering how we know this. Some children bring their school materials to our lessons because they need help with the exercises. This clearly shows the issue: many of these exercises are actually designed for children with German as their native language. For children who are still learning the language, they are not suitable at all.
Consequences of insufficient German skills for school and social interaction
Children feel frustrated and demotivated when speaking German.
We often see that children come to us feeling frustrated because they do not understand enough and cannot express what they want to say. Their learning progress remains limited, and their self confidence decreases. They participate less in class, are afraid that other children might laugh at them, and are reluctant to go to school.
Parents consider sending their child to a private school instead of a public school so that they do not fall behind or even have to repeat a year.
Conclusion
Without appropriate support, your child loses time, joy, and progress – this is exactly where our solution comes in.
The solution at SprachPassion – your language school in Frankfurt am Main
Individual support for each child
- Children’s German courses are offered 1:1 or only with their best friend or sibling on the same language level in a 1:2 setting.
- Materials and exercises are precisely tailored to the child’s language level and his interests.
Joy in speaking and learning
In our German course for children, the kids lose their fear of speaking German after just a short time. They learn more words without any pressure. Their motivation grows through clear, understandable tasks that are tailored exactly to their needs. They suddenly experience success and discover step by step that learning German can be fun. They start speaking more often on their own and with much greater confidence.
Qualified teachers for German as a second language
Our teachers are pedagogically trained and specialized in German as a second language. They work in a practical, hands-on way, explain clearly, and choose materials that match your child’s exact language level. At the same time, they observe each child closely, understand their interests, and design the learning materials accordingly.
🧡 Feedback from a mother: “My son (9 years old) is enthusiastic about the lessons thanks to your language institute and looks forward to coming to class every time. His teacher has even praised him for how much his German has improved, and that after only 12 hours.” This is how learning becomes easier, enjoyable, and it stays.
Regular feedback and parent support
- We provide regular updates to parents about their child’s language progress.
- Parents also receive practical tips for supporting their child at home, even if they speak little or no German themselves.
👉 Reading tip: Do you have questions about our children’s German courses in Frankfurt, for example:
- My child is shy – how can they still learn to speak German more confidently?
- How does your course differ from regular school lessons?
These and other questions are answered in our blog article:
“Learning German for children in Frankfurt: Key questions about our German Classes for Children (Part 2)”
Advantages of our concept
- Tailored lessons that actually work
- Fear-free speaking – first in 1:1 lessons, then soon with friends at school
- Better school performance and self-confidence
- Positive feedback from parents and children
Example from everyday life: a one-to- one German course for children
Ayaz (10 years old) has been in Germany for about 10 months. He started fourth grade and at the same time attends an intensive class for 2 to 3 hours every day. He was very frustrated, and his mother said: “In Turkey, he used to enjoy going to school. But here he really hates school. He understands very little in his German course and does not like doing his assignments.”
The parents book a one to one German course for children with us. After about 10 lessons, the parents come back to us happy and tell us that Ayaz spoke in German with Santa Claus over the weekend.
After about 20 lessons, there is another even bigger success: Ayaz’s German teacher praised him for having improved so much in class and for participating a lot.
Ayaz is really proud ☺️
Act now: Make sure your child does not fall behind
Do not wait until your child falls behind. The earlier targeted support begins, the easier learning German becomes, the more confident your child will be, and the better they will succeed at school and in everyday life.
Enroll your child in our language school in Frankfurt am Main for a children’s German course – 1:1 or 1:2, individual, motivating, and effective. Secure your child’s spot in the right course in time.
👉 Reading tip: Your child is not yet in school and you are wondering whether they should already attend a German course at the age of 4 or 5? Then read our blog article “German courses for children aged 4-5 in Frankfurt: Learning German through play”.
German course for children in Frankfurt am Main – one to one lessons with SprachPassion
Schäfergasse 50 – 60313 Frankfurt am Main
+49 (0) 170 – 842 37 99
For more than 20 years, we have been your contact for learning and speaking German.
The children’s German course takes place right in the center of Frankfurt: S-Bahn and U-Bahn station “Konstablerwache”.
We also offer online lessons.
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