"The course exceeded my expectations. I took several years of German instruction decades ago and wanted to revive my memory and hone my basic speaking abilities. Frederike provided exactly what I needed through excellent preparation and instruction. The other attendees in the class were also excellent and dedicated, making the experience even better. Even after this single course, I feel more confident in some of my basics and in speaking. While I need much more instruction, this structured, fun, and positively reinforced approach was a huge help towards future fluency. I look forward to more classes with Frederike in the future."

"I just completed my fourth class with Frieda and I’m already signed up for the next one! I have seen my German grow by leaps and bounds as I work through these courses. German is not an easy language to learn so I adore having a native speaker who is also an experienced language instructor as my German teacher. A few other things that I really appreciate about Seattle Speaks German are that Frieda connects us with tons of supplemental learning materials in the course. The book is really good, and she finds music videos, extra grammar exercises, history lessons, optional chapter tests and more that she shares with us in class. She is also super kind and helpful when answering questions either during class, after, or through email."

"The course definitely exceeded my expectations! I had tried both Goethe and Duolingo previously, and neither connected with the learning nor made nearly the progress that I did in the Seattle Speaks German, Beginner Level 1 course. My significant other, who is German, also commented that I was making great progress, in a short time, on pronunciation, vocabulary, and asking/answering basic questions. I found the in-class exercises to be very helpful, and the homework ensured that the learning continued beyond the classroom. The additional resources were also helpful; I have bookmarked many of them to use as a reference! As with any learning, the more effort you put in, the better the results, and Frau Dean provides an excellent foundation and structure for learning, in and out of the classroom, as well as in the group setting and independently between class sessions. I actually feel confident now that when I go back to Germany in a couple of months, I will be able to say a few things about myself and ask some basic questions! I highly recommend this course for anyone who is looking to learn the language in a structured, non-intensive and very supported manner. I look forward to starting the Beginner Level 2 course."

"I signed up for Frieda's online class after a friend highly recommended her, and I'm so glad I did! I really enjoyed getting to practice speaking each week with other students and learning new phrases and expressions from a native German teacher. The monthly optional in-person casual meetups are also a great way to practice what we learn. Looking forward to the next session!"

"I am really enjoying Frieda's courses. They are interesting, fun, engaging, and the group of students with which I am learning have a supportive and friendly community to be vulnerable and try things. I really like the writing assignments that are given each week as homework with follow-up corrections in class the subsequent week. I always learn something from those."

"Frieda has a gift for keeping all the students involved and engaged regardless of how fast or slow they master the material in the lesson. She's incredibly patient with us adult beginners and I think everyone feels a measure of success with this challenging language. The Zoom lessons are well structured so we have time to interact with one another and try actually speaking German. I really enjoy the online material that goes with the textbook."

"Frieda is a wonderful teacher! I really appreciate her patience (especially with pronunciation!) in class as we work through different exercises. Beyond having a great online class experience; I really appreciate the tons of weekly supplemental material she collects for us to view. From cultural deep dive videos, music videos, notes from previous classes, and practice quizzes, she makes sure that you can excel in German!"

"I really enjoyed this course. I was initially not sure what to expect, but I think Frieda has done a fantastic job of structuring the classes and creating a space where people with different interests and learning goals can all move forward together. I really appreciated the opera outing, the book club and the fact that there is a regular in-person meetup (I hope to make it to the next one!). I am very much looking forward to the next course!"

"Sie sind eine super Lehrerin. Ich habe den Kurs genossen. Mein Deutsch ist seltsam, weil ich gut lesen kann, aber weder Grammatik noch sprechen kann. Der Kurs hat mir geholfen"

"Seattle Speaks German with Frieda has been a great way to start learning German. Frieda presents the course material at a very comfortable pace around which I can also supplement with work on my own. Zoom is working really well-- I enjoy the other students and Frieda makes the material really interesting and helps us work through challenging material and questions. The time always flies! With two courses under my belt, I'm looking forward to the next ones!"

"Frieda is a wonderful instructor! My brother and I have a background in Swiss German and weren't able to find a German class that fit our unique level of comprehension until we found Seattle Speaks German. Frieda has created a private lesson for us that perfectly suits our needs, adapting each lesson to our learning styles and modifying the curriculum to our interests and learning opportunities as they arise. Her classes are engaging and clearly demonstrate her passion for teaching and language. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to learn German!"

"My daughter is heading to Germany to be an exchange student and Frieda helped learn German in preparation. My daughter really enjoyed her lessons (all on Zoom because of the pandemic)! She offered creative lessons tailored to what my daughter will need as a student there. She is dedicated and organized. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to learn German."

"I had weekly German lessons with Frieda through Zoom. She was able to evaluate my skills and adapt the class content very well. The classes were always fun, helpful and very interarctive. I now moved to a German speaking country and feel comfortable there thanks to the training she provided. Probably the best German teacher I've ever had."

"I took 1 year of lessons with Frieda, as part of a small group for the first quarter, followed by private lessons for about 9 months. All of those happened online and Frieda did an incredible job to create useful content and entertaining activities suited to online classes - something not so many teachers were able to do.

All course material is accessible through a user-friendly online platform and the homework is divided into two parts: the "mandatory" grammar excercises and the "Lesestoff" which consists of addtional material (podcats, articles, videos, etc.) and one can take advantage from to learn more about German culture and improve their reading and listening skills. This subdivision was really helpful during busy weeks to select what had to be done before class and what could eventually be postponed by a few days.

Her pivate lessons are adapted to the level, needs and interests of the students. Indeed, after I made the decision to move to Austria, she personalized the classes using, e.g. videos related to Austrian culture or speaking activities related to apartment hunting.

Finally, she went above and beyond designing her own Advent calendar (and Spring calendar!) assembling fun facts, songs and recipes for the enjoyment of young and old alike."

"Frieda Dean has been my German teacher for one full year. I started in the classroom setting at South Seattle Community College. Frieda was always warm and welcoming. As in any classroom setting, the teacher's challenge is to recognize the multiple learning styles of her students and juggle the challenges of the students' varying abilities. Frieda exhibited a strong sensitivity and knowledge of all her students' learning styles and speeds. Frieda kept the content challenging while addressing individual student needs.

Once COVID shut down the in-person classroom, I continued studying with Frieda twice a week online with private tutorial classes. I have learned a lot of German at my own pace with Frieda. She is an excellent teacher with great knowledge, sensitivity, curiosity, and focus. I have loved my time with Frieda and I would highly recommend Frieda to anyone wanting to learn German!"

"I really enjoy taking Frieda's German class. She is very patient and I've learned a lot! She makes each class fun. We work between course book, interactive exercises, videos and fun online games. I feel my language skills along with vocabulary and grammar comprehension has risen heaps and bounds. I hope to continue learning German 'till I'm 90 or beyond - sorry Frieda you are stuck with me. :)"

"I highly recommend Ms. Dean as a teacher. She is well prepared, knowledgeable and is very effective in presenting the material. If you are considering the study of German then Ms. Dean is a very good choice."

"I enjoyed the German 3 class. Frieda Dean, my instructor, is an excellent teacher. She is creative and has a wonderful relationship with her students. She is very aware of how different people learn and used this knowledge to meet the needs of her students. I am impressed with the amount of German that I have learned and look forward to continue my studies."

"Frederike has been teaching German to my son for two years now. She has done a wonderful job of keeping him engaged while effectively combining language theory with fun games and activities. She is always on time, well prepared, friendly, patient, yet firm when necessary. I highly recommend her."