FAQs

Is it necessary to immerse with a tutor?

It’s not required — you can absolutely immerse on your own — but working with a tutor is incredibly helpful, especially at the beginning, when most beginner-friendly content isn’t made for adults and often lacks the visual and emotional context needed to truly understand.

Beyond that, a tutor gives you maximum relevance by adapting every lesson to your life, interests, and level — which makes the input not only easier to follow but also more engaging and motivating. They adjust the pace in real time, explain things when needed, and help you stay on track without overwhelm. You also get to hear natural speech in real-life context — complete with tone, rhythm, and cultural nuance — things that are usually missing from apps and videos.

What’s more, the relationship with a tutor adds emotional connection and social motivation — it feels good to learn with someone who listens, reacts, and supports you. And finally, live interaction demands your full attention: you can’t just drift off like with passive media — you stay sharp, involved, and fully immersed.

Why shouldn’t I try to speak the new language right away?

Because your brain needs to understand first, speak later. Talking too soon can actually slow you down. Just relax, enjoy the input, and let the words bubble up when they’re ready — and they will.

What is “comprehensible input” and why is it so important?

Comprehensible input isn’t about understanding every word — it’s about understanding what’s happening.

It’s language you almost get — just enough to follow the moment. Like a German show where you can guess the story from context, tone, and body language. That’s where real acquiring begins.

Because language isn’t a list of words or rules — it’s part of the experience itself. You don’t study it — you live it. So don’t focus on the words. Focus on the meaning. The message, the reactions, the human connection — that’s how real language grows.

How many hours a day should I immerse?

There’s no perfect number — but the more, the better! Ideally, aim for 4–5 hours a day if you really want to see fast progress.

But even 1–2 hours daily can make a big difference if you’re consistent.

Remember: it’s not about cramming, it’s about showing up every day — listening, watching, reading, even passively — and enjoying the process.

 I don’t have that much time — is immersion still for me?

Absolutely! Immersion isn’t all-or-nothing — it’s about making German a natural part of your day, even in small ways.

Even if you only have 30–60 minutes, you can still make progress — by listening to a podcast on your commute, watching a German video while cooking, or changing your phone’s language.

What matters most is consistency and making it part of your daily rhythm. Every minute your brain spends with real, meaningful German counts — and it adds up faster than you think.

How does language come naturally without practicing speaking or studying grammar?

Your brain is smarter than you think. If it hears enough language in context, it figures things out on its own — just like it did with your first language. Trust the process. Input first. Grammar comes later, naturally.

What if I don’t speak any German at all?

No problem at all — that’s exactly what we’re here for! In the beginning, we use a method called cross-talk: I speak in clear, simple German, and you can reply in English. That way, you understand what’s happening without pressure to speak right away. Step by step, you’ll get used to the sound and rhythm of German — and before you know it, you’ll start recognizing words, understanding full sentences, and feeling more at home in the language.

Can I use immersion learning even if I live in a non-German-speaking country?

Absolutely! With the internet, you’re never far from Germany. Create a “German bubble” around you. You don’t need a passport — just YouTube, Spotify, and a curious brain.

Why do adults struggle more with immersion than children?

Because we adults want to be in control. But language learning needs the opposite — curiosity, playfulness, and no pressure. Be a kid again. Let go. Watch, laugh, guess, enjoy.

How do I know I’m making progress if I’m not speaking or taking tests?

You’ll feel it. One day, you’ll suddenly understand a joke, follow a whole story, or think a thought in German without trying. That’s real progress — deeper than any test score.

Is it really okay if I don’t understand everything I hear at first?

Totally okay — actually, it’s expected! At the beginning, everything sounds like gibberish. That’s your brain warming up. Stick with it, and you’ll start catching more and more every week.