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Introduction: A former Fulbright student to Munich, 25 years experience teaching German at college and university, a Masters Degree in German Literature and Art, translator (including two published books from German into English) plus a well-traveled German enthusiast--these suggest my particular qualifications as your new teacher of German. Instruction is online using Facetime or Skype at the rate of $20 per half hour, $28 per 45 minute lesson, or if you prefer an hour long lesson, the rate is $35, with credit card payments securely processed through PayPal, along with other convenient payment methods. (There is a reduction for multiple lessons within the week. For example, two half-hour lessons within a week total $35, two one-hour-long lessons are $60, and two 45-minute lessons are $50.) In addition to using (free!) material produced by the Goethe-Institute, I like to include in my online instruction one of three books, depending on your level. If you are new to the German language, or perhaps have already studied a year or so but would like some reinforcement of basic grammar and vocabulary, we'll use a book readily available online for approximately $16.00 intended for beginner through intermediate levels. We'll also make use of short readings and helpful dialogues. If you are already at an early intermediate or intermediate level, we can use short stories as a basis for discussion to help you move on to more advanced vocabulary and constructions. Whether you want to improve your German speaking and listening fluency, your German reading capability, or your "German for Travelers" for an approaching trip, one-on-one German instruction is a value you won't beat, and your language proficiency will improve quickly. I enjoy seeing my students' ability to express themselves in German rapidly increase. Their enthusiasm for developing a new language plus a growing familiarity with a new culture results in exciting prospects that go hand in hand with that new adventure.