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

From 96 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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Around Berlin, Germany

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Reinickendorfer Straße, Berlin, Germany

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About Me

American conductor and composer Stephen Mulligan works across symphonic, operatic, and contemporary music, and is known for his collaborative approach with musicians and audiences. He maintains a full guest conducting schedule across the United States and Europe; highlights of the 2025–26 season include debuts with the Baltimore Symphony, Syracuse Orchestra, and Cincinnati Opera, and return engagements with the New York Philharmonic and Ensemble MusikFabrik. Following productions of Puccini’s La Rondine and Strauss’s Die Fledermaus, he also continues his collaboration with the University of North Texas Opera in a new staging of Handel’s Alcina.

As a guest conductor, he has also appeared with the Dallas Symphony, Detroit Symphony, Filarmonica Transilvania, Gulbenkian Orchestra, Minnesota Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony, the Royal Danish Opera Academy, and Athelas Ensemble, among others. A passionate advocate for new music, he has conducted numerous premieres and continues to work closely with emerging and established composers.

Alongside his conducting career, Mulligan is increasingly active as a composer. He has studied with Jörg Widmann at the Barenboim-Said Akademie in Berlin, Miroslav Srnka at the Darmstadt Summer Courses, and João Svidzinski at IRCAM, and his works are now published by Universal Edition (Vienna). His solo work Haiku for contrabassist and vocalist Begüm Aslan inspired the creation of the Begüm Aslan Composition Competition; percussionist David Moliner will premiere a new solo work next season at the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg. This season Mulligan is also an Artist in Residence at the Willapa Bay Artist Residency in Washington State, with upcoming projects with FES Ensemble and the Berlin Academy of American Music (BAAM).

Mulligan’s career launched at the Aspen Music Festival and School, where he studied conducting with Robert Spano and received the Aspen Conducting Prize. Spano and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra subsequently appointed him Assistant and then Associate Conductor, where he led hundreds of concerts, including three classical subscription jump-ins over six weeks to critical acclaim. As a Dudamel Conducting Fellow with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, he stepped in for Gustavo Dudamel to lead an all-Beethoven program and conducted other performances including Stravinsky’s complete L’Histoire du Soldat. He served as Resident Conductor of the Cincinnati Opera for two seasons and is a three-time recipient of the Solti Foundation U.S. Career Assistance Award.

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 at Yale University with Toshiyuki Shimada and at the Peabody Institute with Gustav Meier, Markand Thakar, and Marin Alsop.

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

Los Angeles Philharmonic, Dudamel Fellow
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Assistant/Associate Conductor
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

96 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

96 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

(20)

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!