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About
Seattle Speaks German offers convenient online classes designed for busy individuals who want to engage in real conversations in German—not just practice with an app. Led by Frederike Dean, a native speaker and experienced instructor, our classes are supportive, encouraging, and focused on helping students speak authentic German in real-life situations.
My Approach: Real Learning for Real Fluency
You might have heard people say apps and casual conversation practice are enough to learn German, but honestly? I've seen this backfire so many times because you end up swimming in the kiddie pool forever when what you really want is to dive into the ocean of real German conversation. What I do instead is structured courses that give you a solid foundation but also work like a buffet - you can choose what extra support works for your learning style and schedule. Here's why that works better: you actually progress to real fluency instead of getting stuck in beginner mode, and you can learn in the way that fits your busy life. Want to see how this all works in practice? See what's included in your course experience.
Research confirms what many German learners discover: apps work great for vocabulary, but German's complex grammar system needs systematic, structured instruction to truly stick.
About your instructor, Frieda.
I’m Frederike Dean, originally from northern Germany. After studying in Berlin, Prague, and Dresden, I moved to the United States in 2012 with my family. We spent several years in California before relocating to Seattle in 2017. Since then, our family has grown to include two furry companions, and I've happily joined the vibrant Seattle pet-owner community. In my free time, I enjoy exploring Seattle’s neighborhoods, particularly West Seattle, and taking in the stunning mountain views—an awe-inspiring sight for someone from Germany’s flatlands. We also love taking short trips to local towns, camping in the summer, and visiting family and friends in Europe once a year.
Want to dip the toes in the water?
- Here are some of my favorite spots in the Seattle-area to practice speaking German.
- If you like to meet other learners and speakers and you live in the Seattle metropolitan area, we'd love for you to stop by our Monthly Meetup. More details here.
Just for fun, I have some games for you:
These flashcards are designed to help you learn the names of beverages in German. Try reading each word out loud to practice your pronunciation. To hear the correct pronunciation, simply click the audio button. Flip the card to see the translation. Viel Spaß!
Discover typical foods and beverages from German-speaking countries with the next interactive image! Click on the markers to reveal the German name of each item. To practice your pronunciation, simply click the audio button and listen to the correct pronunciation. Take your time exploring and see how many you already know. Viel Spaß!
Check out the current and upcoming group course schedule here.