For many years, Wortspiel-Berlin offered tailor-made, individual German tuition in Hamburg and online for learners from all over the world. Courses covered all levels according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), from $A1$ to $C2$.
Please note that our course offerings are currently on hold due to a creative break. To give you an impression of our successful work over the past years, please read the feedback from former students below:
"Around 12 months later I have just passed the C1 Zertifikat exam"
When I started my lessons with Astrid only one year ago it all was a big chaos in my head: many scattered words, no idea how in the world to use articles and no chance I could produce one correct sentence from beginning till end, which made speaking terrifying to me. Around 12 months later I have just passed the C1 Zertifikat exam and I can proudly look back at our successful journey together. Astrid’s lessons are so effective because she adapts so well to each and every person’s level, interests and needs and makes the learning process so interesting and pleasant. We communicated a lot and her feedback was always so clear, making me understand in a very natural context how the German language works. She is not only a very professional and experienced teacher, but a very charming woman too. Thank you so much, Astrid! You are my favorite teacher in the world and I cannot thank you enough for your patience and support.
— Oana Elena Stanciu
"I can now say that I really enjoy learning German"
As I moved to Germany only a few knowledge of German from school remained in my mind. I would always say that life is too short to learn German. It’s been now 10 months since the start of my German lessons and I’m very delighted with the result. Astrid has just turned the language into something more simple with lots of sense. There is no question that would remain unanswered and the rules were really well explained. Our weekly appointment was getting more and more pleasant as we got to speak a lot. We could almost forget that we are having a lesson. I’m really impressed to see how far we went together! Thank you very much, Astrid! You’ve made it without stress and with lots of care.
— Thomas Fogelgesang
"This course was really helpful and now I talk more often in German to all my colleagues!"
When I started the German course, I already had some knowledge of German (I studied in Spain for 2 semesters, I did some courses in Hamburg and I had a daily German course during my internship) but I wasn't using it a lot. I was also making a lot of mistakes, I had some grammar issues and I was quite afraid of talking in German. With Astrid I did some exercises on grammar topics which I didn't know before, I requested some topics where I needed help and we talked a lot, while she corrected all the mistakes I was making. This course was really helpful and now, I am talking more often in German to all my colleagues! I am really happy to have taken it. Thank you.
— Juan Ignacio Cartón Sánchez
"I gained confidence to speak in German in any situation"
As I started my German course with Astrid, I had quite good German notions. Unfortunately that was not enough, as I was not using my German skills, thinking always that I make too many mistakes and that I cannot be understood. Astrid helped me gain confidence by discussing everyday subjects and doing exercises to improve my language skills, while correcting my mistakes and explaining German grammar in a clear way. So, I gained confidence to speak in German in any situation. Currently, if I am asked: "German or English?", I pick German. So, I can easily say: Target achieved! Thank you, Astrid!
— Patricia Dibla
"I have now become a German citizen and this was not possible without Astrid"
Astrid was recommended to me by a good friend. You all know how it is... nobody likes school and once you get older it is even more difficult to learn a foreign language. With Astrid it was a complete surprise. She managed to make the lessons fun and to create a good atmosphere. It's hard to believe that learning German could be fun, but it was. Especially the grammar! Trust me, with Astrid the German language doesn't look so difficult anymore. She is a brilliant teacher and I recommend her without any hesitation. I have now become a German citizen and this was not possible without Astrid. It's hard to find the words to express how thankful I am. Thank you very much, Astrid!
— George Munteanu
"The course content was adjusted to my goals and interests"
I attended a German course at my company for five months with Astrid. Since then I have significantly improved my German skills, and it has helped me a lot in my everyday life. We worked a lot on my pronunciation and the interesting exercises were fun and very motivating. The course content was adjusted to my goals and interests, and many exercises were focused on the preparation of an official German exam. Thank you very much, Astrid!
— Ricardo Caja Calleja
"She is nice, understanding, organized, professional and dependable!"
I have worked with Astrid Hoehne for the past four years. I can say without reservation that she is an outstanding German teacher, and someone who has coached my German to the point where I can confidently speak German in my everyday use. I most definitely recommend Astrid to anyone who is looking for an excellent teacher. She is nice, understanding, organized, professional and dependable!
— Kyle Hawkins (Men's Lacrosse Director, HTHC Hamburg Warriors)