In a small group
Group course
Four, three or two sessions a week — you pick the rhythm. Never more than four people either way.
- 2×–4× a week
- 90 minutes
- A1–C1
- material included
from 150 €/ 4 weeks
All three rhythms
German online · A1 to C1
Finally speak German.Not just understand it.
Two, three or four live sessions a week — no more than four people and personal feedback from a teacher who knows you.
30 minutes · free · no obligation · not a trial lesson
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Maria and Sofiia teach you themselves Maria is a telc examiner A1–C1 - 5telc certificates from participants
- from 150 €for 4 weeks · max. 4 people
- 0 €registration fee · no minimum term
Four at most. So nobody disappears.
The real problem
The bigger the group, the less of the lesson is really yours.
- Speaking time in every lessonNot only when your turn comes.
- Direct personal feedbackMistakes don't quietly pile up.
- More room for your own paceAnd more time for your questions.
The full comparison
Typical group courseThe Sprach Club
Group sizeoften double digitsmax. 4 people
Speaking timesplit across everyonein every lesson
Mistakeseasily go unnoticeddirect feedback
Paceaimed at the whole groupmore room for your pace
Your teacherknows your nameknows your goal
What we offer
Three ways to learn with us
40 €for 60 minutes
When you have one clear goal
One-to-one lessons
Your pace, your next concrete goal — from a job interview to a parents' evening.
- flexible slots
- fully online
- your own plan
40 €/ 60 min.
All about one-to-one lessons
From a telc examiner
Exam preparation
You don't just learn the task formats — you find out what examiners actually look for.
- telc B1 · B2 · C1
- DTZ · DTB · ÖIF
- mock exams
40 €/ 60 min. · package 280 €
All about exam preparation
Plus conversation sessions for participants — in groups from A2 and from B2.
New groups from October
When can you start?
Groups from A1 to C1 — morning, midday or evening. A new group starts as soon as four people at the same level come together.
- A1.1from 19 October · Mon · Wed · Frifor Ukrainian speakers17:00–18:30
- A1.1from 2 November · Mon–Thuintensive course12:00–13:30
- A1.2from 2 November · Mon–Thufor Ukrainian speakers12:00–13:30
A2evening group with Sofiia
Mon · Wed · Fri · 19:00–20:30
for Ukrainian speakers · starts 15 October
225 €/ 4 weeks
Check the A2 startPlanned as of today. You are not waiting blindly: in the first call we tell you which group is already set and which start is realistic for your level.
How long does it take?
A whole level, depending on your rhythm
- 4× a weekaround 2 months
- 3× a weekaround 2½ months
- 2× a weekaround 4 months
The material is the same — coming less often simply spreads it over more weeks. From A0 to the end of A2 takes around four months at the intensive rhythm. Figures from our own courses, not a guarantee.
In the first call
You talk to Maria — not to a sales team.
Exam results
Five telc exams, five certificates
Scores from certificates participants sent us after their exam. We don't show names.
243,5/ 300
GoodMaking contact: a full 15 out of 15 points
231/ 300
Satisfactory217/ 300
SatisfactoryWritten expression: 45 out of 45 — full marks
See all five results with the breakdown
Wherever we have the breakdown, the spoken part at B1 was the strongest.
90 to 95 per cent in speaking against 70 to 77 per cent in the written part. At B2 the ratio looks different — the spoken part there is built to be harder.
From real messages
What comes back afterwards
8
months from an unsure B1 to a life in German
Case study
From an unsure B1 to a life in German — in Switzerland
- StartB1, little confidence in free speaking
- ProgrammeOne-to-one intensive teaching, from June 2025
- TodayLives in Switzerland and uses German every day — right up to conversations about psychology
I already met the employers — and I spoke only German. There were two of them, and I was on my own.
I got 206 and 230 points. Thank you so much for your help and the good preparation.
I really enjoyed the conversation club. You get a PDF with material beforehand — that helps you join the conversation.
The first week was demanding, but I felt an effect quickly. The number of hours and the structure are ideal.
About us
A platform is not what teaches you. People are.
Maria Konovalenko
Founder · German teacher A1–C1
She invigilates telc exams herself — so she knows exactly what gets marked on the day.
- telc examiner qualifications A1 · A2 · B1 · B2 · C1
- Certified German teacher, DaF qualification
- 3 years teaching German as a foreign language, including at Berlin language schools
- Deutsch
- English
- Українська
- Русский
- Italiano
- Español
- currently learning: Türkçe
Sofiia Konovalenko
German teacher · courses & conversation
She runs the conversation sessions — the part where grammar turns into real speaking.
- Conversation groups from A2 and from B2
- Everyday topics instead of textbook dialogues
- Everyone gets to speak in every session
You don't learn to speak by listening.
How the teaching worksHow it works
Four steps to the first sentence you dare to say
01
Book the first call
30 free minutes. Pick a slot in the calendar; there is nothing to prepare.
02
Establish your level
Maria assesses level, knowledge and goal. If needed, a placement test follows.
03
Settle on a course
Together we pick level, group and start date — or one-to-one lessons.
04
Speak German
Material as a PDF beforehand. In class, real topics instead of textbook dialogues.
Pricing
Transparent, with no hidden costs
The group course is always the same course — you only choose how often you come. An hour costs the same in every rhythm.
4×a week
Intensive course
300 € / 4 weeks
around 24 hours of teaching in four weeks · 12.50 € per 60 minutes
- 90 minutes per session
- Max. 4 people per group
- A1 to C1, materials included
3×a week
Standard course
225 € / 4 weeks
around 18 hours of teaching in four weeks · 12.50 € per 60 minutes
- 90 minutes per session
- Max. 4 people per group
- A1 to C1, materials included
2×a week
Flex course
150 € / 4 weeks
around 12 hours of teaching in four weeks · 12.50 € per 60 minutes
- 90 minutes per session
- Max. 4 people per group
- A1 to C1, materials included
No registration fee, no minimum term. You book in blocks of four weeks — then you decide again: carry on, switch rhythm or pause.
Everything about the online German course: how it works, rhythms and dates
Prefer one-to-one over a group?
One-to-one lessons
40 € / 60 min.
- Single session, fully online
- Your own learning plan
- Flexible scheduling
Exam preparation
40 € / 60 min.
Package · save 40 €
8 hours for 280 €
that is 35 € per hour
- Built around your level and your exam
- Targeted at your weak spots
- Strategies, mock exams, error analysis
Frequent questions
Everything worth knowing before you start
What level do I need to start?
Anything from A1 to C1 works. In the free first call we assess your level and suggest the right group or one-to-one lessons.
Is the free first call a trial lesson?
No, and we say so upfront. The first 30 minutes are an introduction and level assessment: Maria assesses your level, your knowledge and your goal and recommends the course that fits. If needed, a placement test follows. Teaching starts with your first booked lesson.
How long does one level take?
It depends on your rhythm. With four sessions a week a whole level takes around two months, with three about two and a half, with two around four. The material is the same, it is just spread over more or fewer weeks. Each level is divided into several parts, for example A1.1, A1.2 and A1.3. From A0 to the end of A2 takes around four months at the intensive rhythm. These are figures from our own courses, not a guarantee.
Do I have to commit for several months?
No. The group course runs in four-week blocks. After each block you decide again: carry on, switch rhythm — from the intensive to the flex course or the other way round — or take a break. There is no registration fee and no minimum term.
Is the teaching online or in person?
Regular teaching is entirely online by video. You can join whether you are in Berlin, Vienna, Zurich or still abroad.
Is there a German course in Berlin too?
The teaching happens online — including for participants from Berlin. Many of them live here, sit their telc exam at a Berlin exam centre and prepare for it with us. Before The Sprach Club, Maria taught at Berlin language schools. We deliberately have no classroom of our own: online saves you the journey.
Which exams do you prepare for?
telc (B1, B2, C1), DTZ, DTB and ÖIF. We practise each part separately, train strategies and give individual feedback after every mock exam. You sit the exam itself at an exam centre.
Which language is used in class?
German, as much as possible — explanations in Ukrainian, Russian or English where needed.
What happens if I miss a lesson?
One-to-one lessons can be rescheduled or cancelled in good time. If you cancel at short notice or don't show up, the booked lesson is charged. Missed group lessons cannot be made up individually — but you get the material, and with no more than four people we catch up quickly.
How can I pay?
By bank transfer to a European account or via an online payment link. Other options by arrangement. Payment is due before each four-week block. As a consumer you also have the statutory 14-day right of withdrawal.
Your first German conversation doesn't start some day.
In 30 free minutes we work out where you stand and which course fits your goal.
free · no obligation · no registration fee
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Together we look at your German and your goals and find the course that fits. There is nothing to prepare.
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