Private German Tutoring for Native English Speakers (for levels A1-C1)

From 145 C$ /h

As an American with a C1 Goethe-Institut certificate in German, I understand the long journey of learning this difficult language! I can help you wherever you are on your German path, from the basics to complex grammar, from understanding everyday language to working on your pronunciation.

I have spent time carefully collecting resources that help native English speakers...for example, things that help with speech rhythm and accentuation...which not a lot of teachers teach, but which make a huge difference. In any case, I can custom-tailor our lessons based on your needs.

Location

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At student's location :

Around Berlin, Germany

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Reinickendorfer Straße, Berlin, Germany

Online from Germany

About Me

Stephen Mulligan is one of the rare American conductors whose composition practice is an integral part of his artistry.

During the 2026/27 season, he returns to the Royal Danish Opera Academy to conduct Missy Mazzoli’s Proving Up and debuts with Ensemble Paramirabo, Chants Libres, and the North Carolina Symphony. Also this season, percussionist David Moliner will premiere his Rotor at the Elbphilharmonie, the FES Ensemble will record his Off Course in Rotterdam, and the Berlin Academy of American Music will reprise his prize-winning septet Passacaglia.

Mulligan has appeared as a guest conductor with the New York Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony, Baltimore Symphony, Dallas Symphony, Detroit Symphony, Minnesota Orchestra, Filarmonica Transilvania, Gulbenkian Orchestra, Athelas Ensemble, Ensemble MusikFabrik, Cincinnati Opera, and University of North Texas Opera, among others.

Mulligan is the winner of the Aspen Conducting Prize, the Dina Koston Composition Prize, and a three-time recipient of the Solti Foundation U.S. Career Assistance Award. He has earned a reputation for delivering under pressure: as the Associate Conductor of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, he jumped in to conduct three classical subscription concerts within six weeks (“‘Superman’ Stephen Mulligan again steps in,” Arts ATL); as a Dudamel Fellow with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, he jumped in for Gustavo Dudamel on an all-Beethoven program (“full of color and shot through with light," bachtrack).

Mulligan’s compositions are published by Universal Edition (Vienna) since 2026. His solo-work for singing contrabassist Haiku inspired the founding of the Begüm Aslan Composition Contest, resulting in the creation of dozens of new works. As an arranger, his orchestration of Ravel’s Toccata debuted in Little Rock to a glowing review (“brilliantly orchestrated,” Arkansas Democrat Gazette) and his arrangement of Simon and Garfunkel’s "The Boxer" for The Yale Whiffenpoofs has been performed around the world. Last season, Mulligan was an artist-in-residence at Willapa Bay AiR in the Pacific Northwest of the United States.

Inspired by conductor-composers before him, he is a passionate advocate for living composers, exploring how musical traditions and frontiers enrich each other. He led the US premiere of Tyshawn Sorey’s Pulitzer Prize winning Saxophone Concerto and many other notable premieres, and he has enthusiastically commissioned new works since his undergraduate days as Music Director of the Berkeley College Orchestra at Yale University.

A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Mulligan began his music studies with his father Gregory, a former violinist with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. He studied conducting with Gustav Meier and Marin Alsop at the Peabody Institute and with Robert Spano at the Aspen Music Festival, and he studied composition with Jörg Widmann at the Barenboim-Said Akademie (Berlin).

Education

Yale University, Bachelor of the Arts, Violin and Conducting
Peabody Institute, Masters in Music, Orchestral Conducting
Barenboim-Said Akademie (Berlin), Artist Diploma in Composition

Experience / Qualifications

Peabody Institute, Music Theory and Ear Training Faculty
Goethe-Institute, C1 Certification (German)
Los Angeles Philharmonic, Dudamel Fellow
Cincinnati Opera, Resident Conductor

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

German

Skills

German

German for adults

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Music Theory Lessons for All Levels with a Composer-Conductor

145 C$ /h

Let's learn music theory at your own pace! Whether you're just starting out or looking to deepen your existing knowledge, my Music Theory for All Levels course is designed to be flexible. I've taught many topics, from the basics of reading music, college level ear-training, Renaissance and Baroque counterpoint, Classical harmonic analysis, Jazz harmony, and 20th century techniques.

We’ll use your prefered music and instruments (or voice!) to make the learning process relevant and enjoyable. Whether you're a curious beginner, a performer looking to refine your knowledge, or a composer aiming for a deeper dive, this course is for everyone.

Musical Composition for all Levels with a Composer-Conductor

145 C$ /h

Are you stuck? I can help!

In our composition lessons, we’ll both learn how to get more from basic elements, like pitch and rhythm, and also the things we can do to help make a composition more poetic. We can work on how to get more music from fewer ideas to create a consistent musical language, and also explore the idea of opposites in your compositions, blending and smearing contrasting elements to add depth and complexity to your work.

Through the analysis of great music, the composition of miniatures, and feedback on your current projects, you’ll both increase your technical fluency and simultaneously learn to love and develop your unique voice. This class is for any level of composer, whether you're a beginner or an experienced composer seeking to enhance your creative skills. Don't wait any longer :)

Benedikt

5.0

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Embrace the joy of learning German through natural interaction.

Learning a new language is most effective when it's enjoyable and rooted in natural interaction. In my classes, you'll find that comfort and fun are key to your language acquisition journey.

Tailored to Your Style:
• Every class is uniquely tailored to suit your individual learning style.
• Progress at your optimal pace: you'll be consistently challenged, but never overwhelmed.
• My passion for languages, coupled with my background in psychology, equips me to be a teacher who not only imparts knowledge but also understands and supports your learning journey.

What You'll Gain:
• A competent, patient, and fun tutor with extensive teaching experience.
• A supportive learning environment.
• Ample opportunities to use your German, to reflect, and to improve.
• Optional homework to fit your schedule and enhance your learning between classes.
• A wealth of audio and video resources, alongside various exercises, to enhance your proficiency in all facets of the German language.
• Clear, manageable insights into German grammar.

Flexibility for Your Needs:
• Optionally, you can tailor the classes to align with your specific goals and interests.

Start Your German Learning Journey:
• If my teaching approach resonates with you and you're keen to improve your German, get in touch.
• Classes are open to adult learners of all levels – you can start immediately, no matter your current proficiency.

Guillaume

5.0

(20)

Student in Berlin in master of philosophy, mention TB at the baccalaureate, I speak English and German, and I master Greek and Latin, I offer courses at all levels (primary, middle school, high school and adult) in French, English, literature and philosophy. Especially for French, I favor oral skills and gaining confidence in the language to be learned. Using videos, authentic written or oral documents, I hope that in each hour the four skills are implemented. Speak, write (active), understand text and understand audio. By operating in this way, with the help of textbooks operating by language level, I hope to encourage students and show them that a language can be learned, with gradual and well-defined progress! the goal is to learn little by little, and to trust each other!

Ani

5.0

(20)

I lived for 12 years in Berlin, Germany, and for 11 years in my life. This means that the English sea has a long, long-lasting mother for me
If you want to know more about the English language, you'll get it right! ¡It's interesting and exciting to read!

Elvira

5.0

(20)

I teach German in all levels and ages.
I have also had teaching experience with companies and students, in addition to teaching children and young people.
I am always guided by the wishes and skills of the student. This means that everyone is picked up from where they are. Then the knowledge gaps are closed and the skills expanded. We work in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere and don't forget
that should be learned.

Oleg

5.0

(20)

The course is especially useful for students with a foreign background. Since my native language is Russian, I can be particularly helpful to Russian-speaking students. Grammar is explained.

Course in German language. Object grammar in t. ч.

Susann

5.0

(20)

I give tutoring for all subjects of the 1st to 4th Class, older classes on request. I take my experience from a long teaching activity at home and abroad. Together we work out wherever you need a helping hand. Then it also works with the right high school!

Charline

5.0

(20)

I graduated from high school in 2019 and studied teaching for a while, but now I'm starting to study social work. I am looking for a spiritual challenge and to make your life a little easier: D
For this reason I offer: To do your homework in English, German, history or philosophy. We then agree on the price privately.
I look forward to hearing from you! ☺️

Sandra

5.0

(20)

I like to help all students who now need support in homeschooling with their tasks and cannot explain things to themselves without a teacher. I am also happy to help children with tutoring needs. It is important to me to work out a structure with the children so that they do not have to rely on my help in the long term, but learn how to deal with new, unknown and challenging tasks themselves and how to master them successfully, because this also increases motivation and the curiosity about new things, but above all the belief and trust in / in one's own abilities.
Up to 10th grade, regardless of the type of school, also upper level by arrangement.

Apart from this focus, I am also happy to help in all other age ranges by prior arrangement.

Rüstü

5.0

(20)

Tutoring in all subjects in grades 1-10

During this difficult time, it is very difficult for the children and the parents to acquire the subject matter for themselves or their children.
Either you don't have time to look after and support your child or you simply lack the skills of a teacher.

I am happy to help your child in individual and group lessons.

Andreas

5.0

(20)

Welcome to my website

I have 10 years of experience as a tutor for German and a certificate as a German as a second language teacher.

Lessons via Skype or Zoom.

Language level A1 - C1

Intensive course or as required

Lessons with me are also possible.

When teaching, I attach great importance to the fact that the lessons are fun with an emphasis on communicative methods to improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. I look forward to teaching you German too.

Welcome to my page

I have 10 years of experience as a tutor for German and a certificate as a German as a second language teacher.

Lessons via Skype or Zoom.

Language level A1 - C1 Intensive course or as required.

Lessons with at my place are also possible.

When teaching, I attach great importance to the fact that the lessons are fun with an emphasis on communicative methods to improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. I look forward to teaching you German too.

Bienvenido a mi página,

Tengo 10 years of experiencia como tutor de alemán y un certificado como profesor de alemán como segunda lengua

- Lecciones a través de Skype o Zoom.

-Level de idioma A1 - C1 Curso intensivo o según se requiera.

-También son posibles lecciones con en mi casa.

Cuando enseño, le doy gran importancia al hecho de que las lecciones son divertidas con un énfasis en los métodos comunicativos para mejorar sus habilidades para hablar, escuchar, leer y escribir.

Espero poder enseñarte alemán también.

Berta

5.0

(20)

Do you need Spanish for your studies or your job? Is your child struggling with the Spanish language at school? I offer face-to-face or online classes in Berlin.

The lessons are designed according to the communicative approach by practicing speaking, listening, writing and reading. Besides the traditional worksheets, I use comics, games, music, videos in class.
¡Vamos a por ello!

Clara-Lilian

5.0

(20)

I look forward to helping you learn German. As a native speaker, I know how challenging it can be to learn a new language, but I am convinced that with the right support and motivation, anyone can master the German language.

I will not only teach you the grammar and vocabulary, but also give you exciting insights into German culture and history that will make learning even more interesting. In our lessons, we will discover both the theory and practice of the German language together, and I will be by your side every step of the way.

I look forward to working with you and helping you achieve your language goals!