“I feel like I have finally learned and understood a lot of basic concepts important to the German language…”
I have been taking private clases with Manfred Gerads for about a month and a half now. I first arrived in Bonn and was looking to start right away working on my german. I had learned german up to B1 level in 2016 but then practiced very little. I tried a couple of language schools but I felt the pace was too slow for what I needed.
“I like that we focus on a particular theme and stay on it until I have it clear so clear on my mind it becomes natural.”
Fortunately I found Manfred. I feel like I have finally learned and understood a lot of basic concepts important to the German language that might not be as relevant to understand when learning other languages. We invested a lot of time analyzing the structure of sentences and drawing a strategy for me to be able to be confident with the different cases, when to use which in what situation. I can not say I have it perfectly but I feel more confident. I like that we focus on a particular theme and stay on it until I have it clear so clear on my mind it becomes natural.
“He is very patient and takes really the time to explain details he notices you struggle with.”
At the moment I am taking again an intensive B1 course at Goethe Institute along with some private classes with Manfred. For me this has been the perfect combination because it allows me to be in touch with the language almost 24/7 while still having the space to consolidate and clarify doubts that I can not go through so thoroughly in the course. I highly recommend Manfred german classes. He is very patient and takes really the time to explain details he notices you struggle with.