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Find German Lessons in Johannesburg

When it comes to learning a new language there are many ways to tackle it, it really just depends on your goals, available time and budget!

German communities living in Johannesburg date back to the 1800’s when many Europeans immigrated to the then Transvaal province during the Gold Rush. Today, the fact that there are at least three German Clubs in Johannesburg including options in Joel Road, Edenvale and Sandton, as well as an international German school, is evidence that the German community in Johannesburg continues to thrive. This is why is not only a high demand for German lessons but a great many options available for those who want to learn! 

Whether you decide to get help learning German for travel, personal or career reasons, as a language that is in the top 10 most widely spoken in the world it would be an excellent decision. German is spoken by about 100 million people around the world, and by signing up for German lessons you would be joining about 55 million people who are learning German as an additional language.

So, if you are in the Johannesburg area and need help learning German, keep reading!

Reasons to Take German Lessons: Heritage, Travel and Relationships

Apart from the Johannesburg Gold Rush, the South African and German connection goes back hundreds of years when many German immigrants and missionaries settled in the Cape during the time of Dutch rule. It is for this reason that many South Africans want to connect with their ancestral heritage by enrolling in German lessons for beginners.

Another obvious reason to take up German lessons for beginners would be for the purposes of enriching your travel experience, especially if you are going to German speaking countries like Switzerland, Austria and of course, Germany. 

South Africa continues to attract German permanent residents today. One of the reasons for this is that Germans are known as the nation who most love to travel. Evidently they even spend more on travel than they do on motor cars. It therefore makes sense that German holidaymakers to South Africa, simply fall in love the country’s lifestyle and climate and decide to return permanently.

As German culture integrates with South Africa’s, it is possible that you would like to take German lessons for beginners to better connect with German friends, a romantic-other or colleagues.

These are just some of the reasons why German lessons are so popular in South Africa.

Reasons to Take German Lessons: Career

You may actually fall into the category of requiring help Learning German for business reasons.

Like many career-minded South Africans, you may want to gain working experience overseas. Depending on where you anticipating living and working, it is generally very beneficial to be able to add languages to your CV.

If you intend to work in the UK or Germany, Switzerland or Austria, German is a language that you may well want to learn. Bear in the mind that the UK has strong economic links to Germany and that Germany is the most economically powerful country in Europe.

Closer to home, there are actually 600 German companies in South Africa and the German Chamber of Commerce in South Africa reports that fluency in German is a highly sought after skill across many industry sectors, but especially tourism and education.   

First Language German Medium Schooling in Johannesburg

If you are looking to educate your children in a German medium school, there is the Deutsche Internationale Schule (DSJ) (German International School) in Johannesburg which has a rich history that even predates its opening in 1897. The school offers education from Grade 5-12 and is a highly regarded academic and cultural institution.

To find out more about the possibilities of group German lessons in Johannesburg you could also contact the German Academic  Exchange Service who would be able to advise you if need help learning German.

At university level 9 of South Africa’s universities including North West University, The University of Pretoria and Wits University offer German as a subject. Some of them also offer exciting seasonal exchange programmes with German universities.

Find a Private Tutor Near You 

Whatever your reasons for finding German lessons for beginners one of the key questions to ask yourself before signing up is whether you want to learn in a group, or one-on-one. Classroom settings have their own benefits, but there is no doubt that private tuition does benefit the individual. Not only can you learn at your own pace at a time that suits you, but you can request that the content is tailor-made to suit your unique needs.

If for instance you are embarking on a working secondment to Germany, you may want to concentrate on business phrases and vocabulary that suit your industry.

There are dozens of Superprof tutors available in Johannesburg, simply search by location for one near you and if there isn’t one in your area, you could elect to learn online using your webcam and internet connection. You can also choose a tutor that is suited to your level of capability. Remember there is no need to sign up with a university professor at the highest rate if you simply need a few conversational lessons to enjoy a backpacking experience in Europe.  

An added bonus to using a Superprof tutor is that in many cases the first lesson is free which means that you can have an honest discussion about your reasons for wanting to take German lessons as well as use it as an opportunity to find out more about your potential tutor’s experience. Tuition could range anywhere from between R120/per hour to R550 per hour depending on the tutor’s background, qualifications and the level of German lessons you require.

There’s no doubt every bit of investment into furthering your education and knowledge, especially in the area of languages is never wasted, so if you need help learning German, at least you know that it is easily available. Who knows what doors your German lessons could open for you?  Viel Glük!