You understand German, but can't speak it?
1:1 German lessons – tailored to you.
What fits you?
telc B1
A structured 4-week course with a clear plan for your telc B1 exam.
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After the training, you can …
answer more naturally
translate less in your head
speak more, freeze less
handle daily situations with more confidence
What you'll learn with me
Reading
You understand texts, messages and everyday things quickly and confidently.
Speaking
You dare to say real sentences out loud — in conversation, not just in your head.
Writing
You write messages, emails and texts clearly, without overthinking every word.
Listening
You follow conversations and everyday situations without losing the thread.
About Jonas
Stop Studying, Start Speaking.
I'm Jonas – passionate about languages and convinced that you don't just learn a language in your head, but above all with your mouth. I teach German – and if your language level makes something tricky, I'll help you out in English or Spanish, so nothing gets lost in translation.
I know firsthand how big the gap is between "studying a language" and "actually speaking it." That's exactly why my lessons aren't built on more theory, but on real sentences and conversations you actually need in daily life.
Together with my team, I've built a social media reach of over 1,000,000 followers. With Expatly, we follow one clear idea: Stop studying. Start speaking.
In my 1:1 online lessons, I help you speak German more naturally, more spontaneously and with more confidence – whether that's daily life, work, the doctor, paperwork or small talk.
Does this sound familiar?
You understand German, but answer too slowly.
You know grammar, but real conversations feel stressful.
You study a lot, but speak too little.
You want to react more naturally in daily life.
The problem is not your German. The problem is that you do not train real speaking enough.
Perfect for you if you …
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already study German, but feel insecure when speaking.
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want to react more naturally in daily life, work or appointments.
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are tired of dry grammar exercises.
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want to speak without translating every sentence in your head first.
Why this method gets you speaking faster
You learn a language by speaking it, not by memorizing flashcards.
You train real situations
Not abstract textbook dialogues, but sentences for doctor visits, work, paperwork, neighbours and daily life.
You speak out loud — not only in your head
You get your mouth used to German sentences, rhythm and reactions.
You get direct feedback
I correct you in a way that helps you understand what to change — without making you freeze.
You build confidence
The goal is not perfection. The goal is that you dare to actually speak.
How we get started
Three steps, no surprises.
A quick hello
Message me on WhatsApp or by email. We'll have a quick exchange about your level, your goals and your speaking style.
Your individual speaking plan
Based on your level, goals and speaking problems, you get a clear plan with real sentences, topics and exercises for your daily life.
Speaking practice + real conversations
In the online lessons, we train pronunciation, reactions, correction and real conversation — matched to your level from A1 to C1.
Your Speaking Journey
From understanding to speaking confidently — at your pace, at your level.
The grammar is there, but it does not get in the way. You train it through real sentences and repetition while speaking.
I survive
You learn to handle simple everyday situations: asking questions, reacting, saying no, telling stories and having first conversations.
I join the conversation
You connect sentences, tell more, react more naturally and learn to truly participate in conversations.
I sound real
You learn to sound more natural, speak more convincingly and feel more like yourself in German.
Each course has a clear grammar backbone. But you do not learn grammar in isolation. You train it through sentences, situations and repetition. That turns knowledge into real speaking ability.
Each course has a clear grammar structure running in the background – from the first simple sentences to natural conversation patterns. You never learn it in isolation, always embedded in real sentences, situations and repetition.
Message me, and we'll find out where you start and how quickly you progress.
Message me on WhatsAppWays to learn with me
Three ways to speak more – pick what fits you.
Private 1:1 Speaking Lessons
Individual online lessons with real everyday sentences, personal feedback and a clear structure.
Message me on WhatsAppSpeaking Journey
Three levels from A1 to B2 – at your pace. Real sentences, real speaking, real progress.
Message me on WhatsApptelc B1 Exam Prep Course
A live course with a clear plan for your telc B1 exam: every exam section, real feedback, and a realistic final simulation.
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Evidence-Based Language Learning
The method behind Expatly isn't something we just made up — it's grounded in established second-language-acquisition research and in what actually works, again and again, in my own teaching.
Your brain
Shadowing activates your speaking center (Broca's area) far more than plain listening, which only uses your comprehension center (Wernicke's area). That's why you can read the menu but freeze the second you have to talk to the waiter. In my own lessons I see it firsthand: learners who shadow for 15 minutes daily speak noticeably more fluently within a few weeks.
The grammar
While your mouth is speaking, your brain quietly locks in grammar patterns along the way — no rule tables required. Linguist Shuhei Kadota describes exactly this effect: grammar is learned through use, not through drilling (Kadota, 2019).
Your confidence
Speaking isn't just a skill problem — it's a fear problem. Research on shadowing shows learners don't just improve, they genuinely enjoy speaking more. I see the same thing with my own students: the fear fades once the mouth has already said the words a few times.
Not grammar tables. Not perfect scores. Just you, speaking — without the fear standing in your way.
What I can help you improve
Answer more naturally in daily life
Speak more confidently at work
Handle doctor visits and paperwork better
Feel less afraid of mistakes
Have more natural small talk
Speak more instead of only studying
Frequently asked questions
The lessons are for learners from A1 to C1 – from absolute beginners to advanced learners who want to sound more natural and confident. Just message me on WhatsApp and we'll look at your current level together to find the plan that fits you.
You message me on WhatsApp or by email. We'll talk briefly about your current level, your goals, and where you freeze when speaking. After that, you get a clear recommendation for the training that fits you — from A1 to C1.
Yes, all lessons take place online — from home or on the go, via video call. All you need is a stable internet connection.
Lessons are in German. If your language level makes something tricky, I'll help you out in English or Spanish, so nothing gets lost in translation.
We do not just go through the next grammar lesson. The focus is on real sentences, direct feedback and situations you actually need in daily life.
You repeat real German sentences out loud until they come easily. This trains pronunciation and your feeling for natural language.
No. That is exactly what the lessons are for. You get correction, but in a way that does not make you freeze. The goal is not perfection, but more confidence when speaking.
That depends on your level and how much you practice. But many learners notice after a few sessions that they react faster and translate less in their head.
I usually respond within 24 hours – by email or directly on WhatsApp.
I teach in Central European Time (CET/CEST). We simply coordinate a time that works directly over WhatsApp.
Yes, a German Speaking Club is planned. If you are interested, feel free to let me know on WhatsApp.
Message me, and we'll find out which path actually fits YOU.
The first step is not more theory.
Message me on WhatsApp and tell me a bit about your current German level and your goals – nice and simple. After that, you'll know exactly which path fits you — whether you are A1, B1 or C1.
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