Your anchor on the stormy seas of German learning.™
German learning for Germanophiles, Swissophiles, Austrophiles, book lovers, (over)thinkers, word collectors, geeks, knowledge seekers, and (recovering) perfectionists.
Learning German with Frau Warner is likely right for you if you:
- love to learn,
- or you need to learn new things almost constantly
- learn well through analogies, metaphors, and idioms,
- like following rules and systems, color-coding, and organizing
- enjoy precision immensely,
- collect words; perhaps you can can 'taste,' 'touch,' or 'smell' words,
- love exploring new ideas and concepts,
- are creative with words, music, or artistic media,
- like puzzles and games,
- are fueled by deep thoughts and deep conversation,
- can concentrate for long periods of time,
- want to be freed from the tyranny of tests,
- and/or you strive for self-actualization.*
* The intro and this text is based on Rainforest Mind by Paula Prober. Ask Frau Warner about it sometime.
How can you learn German with Frau Warner?
Video Lessons
Video lessons are available 24/7 and you can learn at your pace.
Frau Warner personally reads and responds to all comments.
Live, Small-Group Classes
Small group classes which meet online
in ongoing sessions.
All classes are taught live by Frau Warner.
Private German Lessons
Take private German lessons with Frau Warner in an online classroom.
Work at your pace using real German books and with plenty of speaking practice.
4 Fun Ways You'll Learn Differently with Frau Warner
1. Grade-Free, Test-Free Learning
You're an adult, you don't need a grade. Instead we'll use the learning objectives (Lernziele) in each chapter to mark your progress.
The only test you could take is the standardized proficiency test and I can help you prepare.
2. LEGOS!
Learn German grammar with LEGO® blocks!
(I bought them myself. But if you work at LEGO® and want to know more about how I do this, please contact me here.)
There is no need to buy any LEGO® blocks, however if you have some, join in!
3. German With Cats!
Cats are lovely companions and they can help you understand German grammar.
Connor is more than a cat, he's also an assistant tutor.
Here he effectively demonstrates the Dativ. Sometimes he comes to visit a class.
4. Learn German with a Learner-Turned-Instructor
You'll reap the benefits of my experience as a German learner AND as a certified instructor for German as a Foreign Language with over 6,000 hours of teaching experience.
I know exactly how hard it is to learn German and how rewarding it is when you make progress.
Am Blog
Here are the three most recent German learning blog posts:
How to Use a German Typewriter
In this post you'll learn a handful of German vocabulary words for typewriter parts, as well as a bit of the history of how I came to own...5...typewriters, including the beauty in the video above, a brother deluxe 220 from 1977 with a German keyboard, which I affectionately refer to as My Little Green, German Machine (it sounds better with a German accent, which you can hear in the video, above).
First German, then English.
Vokabeln:
die Schreibmaschine, die Schreibmaschinen = typewriter
et…
What are the Hallmarks of A2 German Grammar?
In a high-quality A2 German class, you will find several hallmarks, one of them being a Nebensatz mit weil, another being an ever-increasing ability to say the same thing in (at least) two different ways in German. You should be able to give your opinions on more topics.
If you've completed the A1 level and/or have passed the A1 test, if you have a decent (60%) handle on the Akkusativ and Dativ prepositions, if you can use the Perfekt correctly at least 60% of the time, and if you can correct u…
A1 German Grammar Intensive Crash Course
Now open to purchases in the US & Canada (blame the tax laws, people).
This A1 German Grammar Intensive Crash Course is an online, video course made specifically for you by Frau Warner. This video course is here within this website at GermanWithNicole.com.
N.B. While the GermanWithNicole.com Podcast no longer exists, you can still hear all of the audios here on the blog. The audios are available on the blog posts published between August 1, 2021 and October 1, 2024. Viel Spaß beim Hören!
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You can subscribe to The GermanWithNicole.com Podcast and listen on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, Podchaser, Podcast Addict, and more!
Would you like to hear about future German classes with Frau Warner?
With the E-Post, you'll receive information on German class registration and goings-on in German classes, all written by Frau Warner. You'll receive an email on Tuesdays, plus an extra email or two when class registration opens or there's something new.
If you use Gmail: please check your "promotions" folder.