Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Here you can find answers to
the most important questions.
📚 General Questions
Benjamin is a German teacher and studied German as a Foreign Language at the University of Greifswald from 2007 to 2010. He has been teaching German for over 10 years and has already supported thousands of learners during this time. His main focus is on preparing students for TELC exams. In addition, he runs a YouTube channel with over 590,000 subscribers, where he explains grammar, vocabulary, and exam tips in a clear and easy-to-understand way. Together with his team of professional teachers, he also offers live courses on his website.
On my website, you’ll find everything related to learning German.
Live courses (intensive courses, conversation courses, exam preparation)
Video courses from A1 to C2
Interactive DTZ exam training
YouTube channel membership with exclusive content
Free materials and tips for learning German
Video courses: perfect if you want to learn flexibly and at your own pace – available anytime, with exercises and homework. Focus on grammar.
Live courses: ideal if you want to learn interactively in a group with a teacher, appreciate fixed schedules, and need direct feedback. In addition to grammar, you also practice speaking, writing, reading, and listening comprehension here.
We offer two types of courses:
- Live courses: interactive lessons with a professional teacher in small groups (max. 8–11 participants)
- Video courses: self-study courses that you can complete at your own pace.
We offer courses for the following levels:
- Live courses: B1 to C1, TELC B2 exam training, and conversation courses
- Video courses: A1 (free), B1, B2, C1, C2
- DTZ interaktives Prüfungstraining: DTZ= Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer
The channel membership is a paid subscription directly through YouTube. Members get access to the complete B1–C2 playlist, including homework for each lesson, exam preparation, and participation in the weekly live streams on YouTube. There is also an exclusive Facebook group for exchanging ideas with other learners.
The membership costs €14.99 per month (or €19.99 via Apple) and can be canceled monthly at any time. Click here
💻 Live courses
The live courses take place online via Zoom. You learn in a small group with a maximum of 11 participants and a professional teacher at fixed times. The lessons are interactive: together you work with a textbook, do exercises, speak a lot, and deepen what you’ve learned through homework.
The courses are taught by my team of professional, experienced German teachers, each specializing in different levels and exam preparation.
Intensive course:
20 sessions of 3 lessons each (1 lesson = 45 minutes), for a total of 60 lessons.
Exam preparation:
4 sessions with a total of 17 lessons.
Conversation course:
4 sessions with a total of 12 lessons.
Intensive courses per module: €299
Exam preparation: €119
Conversation course: €99
You need a computer, laptop, or tablet with a stable internet connection, a webcam, and a microphone or headset, as well as Zoom.
In the intensive course, you learn the complete grammar of the respective level/module, as well as speaking, writing, listening comprehension, and reading. In addition, you receive plenty of tips and tricks for your daily learning routine. The course is structured around a textbook, and through regular homework, you can immediately apply what you’ve learned. Each teacher brings their own style to the lessons, ensuring the course remains varied and practical.
In the exam training, we prepare you specifically for the TELC/German exams by practicing with real exam formats and tasks. You train all sections:
Reading comprehension
Listening comprehension
Language components / vocabulary & grammar
Writing
Speaking
In addition, you receive tips and strategies for the exam (time management, tricks for reading/listening, etc.), model tests under real exam conditions, and individual feedback on your performance.
In the writing course, you specifically practice writing texts on various topics, receive feedback from your teacher, and learn how to improve your written expression — an ideal preparation for exams.
In the conversation course, speaking is the main focus: in a small group, you practice free speaking, useful expressions, and typical everyday situations. This helps you gain confidence, become more fluent, and learn to express yourself more spontaneously.
After completing the intensive course, you will receive a certificate of participation. Please note: this is **not** an official TELC or Goethe certificate. To obtain an official certificate (e.g. TELC), you must take a separate exam at an accredited examination center.
🎥 Video courses
With the video courses, you learn flexibly and at your own pace. You get immediate access to all lessons of your level, including exercises and homework, and can watch the videos anytime – regardless of location or fixed schedules.
Video courses are available for the following levels:
A1 (free), B1, B2, C1, C2
Each video course costs a one-time fee of €69 per level.
The video courses include an average of about 20 lessons. Each lesson consists of an explanation video, a practice video, and PDF exercises for independent study.
You get lifetime access to your purchased video course.
The interactive exam training prepares you specifically for the DTZ exam (German Test for Immigrants). You get two complete sample tests, along with tips, tricks, and useful phrases to practice all parts of the exam realistically and be fully prepared.
📝 Registration & Booking
Live course: Select the desired course on the website, click “Add to cart,” and follow the step-by-step checkout process. Afterwards, you will receive a confirmation and the invoice from us.
Video course / DTZ training: First, create a user account on the website (if you don’t already have one). Then you can log in with your credentials, select the desired course, and purchase it directly.
We accept: debit/credit card, PayPal, or bank transfer.
Important: installment payments directly through us are not possible. However, if you pay with PayPal, you can select the “Pay in installments” or “Pay later” options there.
Up to 14 days before the course starts: free cancellation with a 100% refund.
After the course has started: during the first week, a 100% refund is only possible if a replacement participant is found. Otherwise, a 50% refund applies.
From the second week of the course onward, no refunds will be issued.
In cases of irregular attendance or non-participation in a booked course, the course fee will not be refunded.
You can find our complete terms and conditions here:
Terms and Conditions
Yes, you can book several courses at the same time. Simply add all the desired courses to your cart and complete the booking in one step. However, please make sure that the course times do not overlap.
