Does any of this sound like you?
- You've been learning German for quite a long time, but speaking German still feels unnatural to you.
- You can't fully express yourself in German and don't feel as confident as you do in your native language.
- You find it hard to understand "fast" speaking natives or German movies.
- You feel that when you speak German, people treat you differently than they do in your native language.
Well, Deutsch mit Benjamin Academy is exactly that – a comprehensive online learning platform for you so ...
Deutsch mit Benjamin Academy is the world's only German learning platform of its kind.
Recommended by linguists.
In the Academy you'll learn correct yet natural pronunciation – the way people really talk. Studies have shown that natural pronunciation is more likely to be associated with good language skills than perfect grammar.
Now it's time to go beyond textbook theory and speak German competently in real life. In this course, you'll learn with real-world material such as series, movies, documentaries, etc.
Speaking & Listening
90 % of communication in life is oral. You'll feel less inhibited when speaking and understand spoken German better.
We use a unique methodology that you won't find in any other German course. Deutsch mit Benjamin Academy is staffed by a team of top-class, experienced teachers and university lecturers.
Core features of the membership
Video lessons from Benjamin Rannig and his team
Learn the theoretical knowledge you need to reduce your foreign accent and speak German confidently and intelligibly.
Real-world & up-to-date content
Learn with real-world resources such as movies, series, radio shows, interviews, and more to improve your listening comprehension and learn only real-life and relevant stuff. We regularly add new content to the academy. As long as you are a member, you have access to all current and future materials at no extra cost.
Shadowing exercises
To help you practice your fluency, there're tons of audios available that you can and should use for shadowing practice. This allows you to automatize and internalize grammatical structures and vocabulary in a natural way through imitation and constant repetition.
Skills-focused Workshops
Deutsch mit Benjamin Academy regularly hosts group workshops with one of the teachers on various vocabulary- or pronunciation-related topics. You can sign up for any workshop that interests you – at no additional cost.
1-on-1 teacher support
Get 1-on-1 access to a teacher via Telegram chat to get your questions answered, your progress tracked, and receive useful tips, customized assignments, and ongoing feedback.
*only for Premium plan
Live coaching with your teacher
Schedule individual conversation or accent training sessions with your personal teacher on Skype/Zoom to work on your weaknesses, receive live feedback or simply practice conversation.
*only for Premium plan
Who is the academy for?
The Academy is for you if ...
- you want to speak German more smoothly, naturally and confidently
- you want to significantly improve your listening comprehension
- you're willing to actively work on your German, leave your comfort zone and want to make progress in the long term
- you have at least a B1+ level in German
The Academy is NOT for you if ...
- you've just started learning German
- you want to cram textbooks or are looking for a standard German course
- you're not eager to learn actively
- you're looking for a magic trick that will have you speaking German like a native speaker in no time
Frequently Asked Questions
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