Do you really want to learn German well? Then you need more than just grammar, textbook texts, and a few role plays.
If you want to speak German freely, spontaneously, and confidently – in everyday life and at work – you need a course where speaking is the focus. A course that puts active speaking at the center.
But be careful: Not every course truly offers that.
Read on to find out how to recognize the best German course – a course hat will truly get you to your goal.
The Big Misconception: “But I learn to speak in every course – right?”
Many learners think exactly that: “But I learn to speak in every German course – right?”
Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Many courses focus mainly on grammar and textbook exercises – but not on real, free speaking.
As a result, many learns still can’t speak at level B1 – or are too afraid to try.
Your Goal: Speak German Freely, Spontaneously, and Confidently
Imagine this: you speak spontaneously, without fear. You can express yourself clearly in daily life or at work – confidently and with ease.
To achieve that, your German course needs to meet certain criteria.
These 8 points show you what to look for:
✔ You Learn in a Small Course with a Maximum of 8 People
If you really want to speak, you need to participate – not just listen.
That only works in small groups. In a course with no more than eight people, you have enough space to contribute, ask questions, think out loud – and simply speak freely. No pressure. No endless waiting.
Small groups mean more time for you. You learn faster when you speak regularly, share ideas, react spontaneously – in short: when you actively take part in the conversation.
And that’s only possible when the teacher can really focus on you. She sees what you need, where you still feel unsure, and adpats the lesson to help you move forward – step by step, with clear progress.
Big coures often seem cheaper – but they cost you more than you think. If you rarely get to speak, you hardly make any progress. Many students end up repeating the course or even dropping back a level because the never learned to speak. That costs time, money, and motivation.
If you want to speak German well, you need plenty of room to speak – and that only exists in small groups.
✔ Your Teacher Actively Gets You Speaking
In our courses, it’s cealr: you only learn to speak by speaking – not just passively once or twice, but actively and in full sentences.
That’s why your teacher regularly encourages you to speak. She’s not satisfied if only tow people raise their hands while the rest stay quiet. Everyone gets to speak – really speak.
You’ll be aksed to say full sentences, express your thoughts, answer questions, and discuss with others. Even if you feel unsure. Even on level A1.1 – your teacher won’t let you disappear. She motivates you with patience and clear guidance to speak up again and again.
Just like in this video, where Irene talks about her day – before her, Albert, Ima, and Emily also shared theirs.
Only when you speak out ould regularly will you become more fluent, confident, and secure. That’s exactly what you teacher helps you with – through real attentiona dn focused guidance.
✔ You Get Regular Corrections
If you want to speak German well, you need corrections. You need feedback on what you said – and not just sometimes, but regularly.
Corrections help you identify mistakes, understand them, and improve sustainably. You develop a better sense of the language, your pronunciation becomes clearer, and you start listening to yourself when you speak. That’s how you learn to correct your own mistakes step by step – a must for fluency.
Our teachers don’t just correct – they also explain why something was wrong and how to say it better. They choose the correction style that helps you the most: sometimes direct, often with examples on the board, sometimes in conversation, or in a quiet moment of reflection.
Not every correction works the same – but the right one at the right time can make a real difference.
✔ You Also Learn Grammar: The Foundation of the Language
If you want to speak German fluently and accurately, you need grammar. It’s the structure that holds everything together – like a skeleton. Without grammar, words in a sentence wouldn’t make sense.
But: grammar in our courses isn’t the usual “teacher explains, students listen” routine. You won’t just do endless exercises on a worksheet. Instead, grammar is alive and understandable. It’s part of the conversation.
Here, Albert and Hadi in a B2.1 course talk about indefinite pronouns. They have to decide which form to use in which case, and find answers within a specific context – with support from custom materials created by their teacher.
You discover how language works by yourself. You analyze structures, discuss examples, and develop a feeling for the language.
This way, grammar becomes your tool – not your hurdle – for speaking German clearly and confidently.
✔ You Get a Balanced Mix of New and Familiar Vocabulary
Learning new words in a German course isn’t enough if you only hear them once or use them once and then try to memorize them alone at home.
To truly master vocabulary, you need to actively use it in class – and regularly.
Good teaching ensures that you keep using both new and familiar words in different contexts. Your teacher intentionally brings the vocabulary back – through conversations, games, wirting, tasks, or role plays. That’s what makes it stick.
💡 Tip: Say each new word your wrote down in class out loud 10 times at home. Say them with different emotions: sad, angry, happy, etc.
A good course connects vocabulary and grammar: You repeat words not in isolation, but in full sentences – using the grammar you just learned. The more you do this, the more confident you become when speaking.
✔ You Review Regularly – and Learn More Effectively
A good course doesn’t just rush through the textbook. Quick progress doesn’t help if you don’t really master what you’ve learned.
That’s why regular review is a core part of our classes. We follow a clear learning plan – but we always focus on where you truly stand. If necessary, we go deeper into a topic or revisit earlier material. That’s how you build lasting knowledge.
By reviewing regularly, you:
- anchor new sturctures and vocabulary in your long-term memory,
- recognize your mistakes faster and learn to fix them,
- gain confidence when speaking,
- and understand grammar and vocabulary on a deeper level.
Review isn’t a setback -it’s the foundation of real progess. That’s why it’s a fixed part or our courses. Always with the goal: you should be able to speak German confidently and actively.
✔ You Are Active in Class – with Head, Heart, and Hands
You don’t learn German just in your head – you have to experience, move, and apply the language. That’s exactly what happens in a good coruse.
In our classes, you don’t just sit and listen. You’re constantly active – mentally and often physically too. You work with cards, move around the room, sort things, discuss with others – and of course, you speak German while doing so. Through this active engagement, new vocabulary, structures, and content stick much more deeply.
Because: language needs movement – especially in your brain. That’s why our courses promote active learning on every level.
✔ You Don’t Waste Time on Endless Homework Reviews
Many courses waste valuable class time by reading and discussing homework in great detail. But that takes away from what really matters: active speaking, review, understanding, and practice.
💡 Tip: Homework is important – but class time should be used for speaking and learning new things!
Here’s how we do it – efficiently and clearly structured:
- You receive solutions for most homework – either from the book or as extra material from your teacher.
- You correct your homework independently at home.
- In class, your teacher asks: “Any questions about the homework?” Only if you or someone else didn’t understand something, it’s discussed briefly – or a short extra exercise is added.
- For open tasks (e.g., writing assignments), your teacher corrects them outside class and gives you personal feedback afterward.
That way, class times stays focused on what really helps you: speaking, understanding, and applying the language.
Conclusion: Choose a Course That Really Gets You Speaking
If you truly want to learn German, just taking any course won’t cut it. You nedd a small group, lots of active speaking, constant opprtunities to ask questions, and regular corrections.
That’s exactly what we focus on at SprachPassion. our teachers tailor everyl lesson to the gorup – not just follwoing a book, This is how you make real progerss.
If you live in Frankfurt and are looking for a truly high-quality German course, check out our programs – with small groups and lots of speaking:
Still have questions? We’re happy to help you find the right course!
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