speakeasy! Your German language school in Berlin

‘No nonsense’ approach

Speakeasy is the only language school Berlin offers, that prioritizes making things as simple as possible for you. We ensure our fees are easy to understand.

You’ll also find many special offers on courses – get in touch with us! Whether intensive or evening, our courses are scheduled so you can easily switch if you want to speed up or slow down.

You are what matters!

At speakeasy Berlin we put your individual needs at the centre of what we do:

• we teach in small groups (8-10 people on average) so you get the most out of your training.
• we believe that in learning it is vital to understand the students and focus on their interest & individual characters.
• speakeasy is a place where students overcome their personal hurdles in an open, warm environment and allow their spoken and written language to flourish!
• we help students find accommodation. From our own speakeasy apartment near the language school in Berlin, to reliable hostels, we’ll find the best way to get you settled!

Our German language school Berlin, in Friedrichshain

Located in the buzzing cultural heart of the capital, Friedrichshain, German language school speakeasy Berlin provides the perfect atmosphere for our teaching method. Forget boring classrooms, at speakeasy our rooms have as much character as our students, with artworks from local artists (several of which are students!) and comfortable vintage furniture from Berlin.

To help you get to know the city and its people, we offer special programmes and events. If you’re learning German, how about joining our regular "Stammtisch" events and practice your German while enjoying a cold beer with your fellow students and speakeasy's tutors? And what would the coolest school in Berlin has to offer be, without its own conversation classes - free of grammar and other formal restrictions? And of course don't miss out on our regular ‘vernissage’ events, featuring artists and performers from Berlin.

speakeasy Berlin - teachers and method

Our team of worldly, experienced native language trainers embody the speakeasy spirit and are here to help you achieve your goals, whether you’re a beginner or advanced, whether you need general practice or you are training for a specific exam.

The teachers pride themselves in bringing their classes to life with passion and enthusiasm. Forget how it was at school with big classes and a teacher at the front boring you with grammar – at speakeasy German language school Berlin's free spirit is transferred to the classroom: here it’s as much about you as it is them! Our trainers use up to date methods to ensure everyone gets the most experience of the language possible – and of course has fun with it!

For German Language Learning, Berlin is a fantastic place to do so and at speakeasy we will help you make the most of your time here, with practical training for the real world.

Why speakeasy is different

The city Berlin has always been rather ‘different’. With undoubtedly one of the most unusual histories of any city in the world, today it continues to be proudly different in many ways. You see it when you walk down the street, in the shops, the buzzing cultural sphere and the dynamic business scene.

Like Berlin, speakeasy has always prided itself on being different. It was, after all, founded on a different approach to language training. The idea was to do away with old-fashioned didactic teaching methods and offer practical training for the real world. It was also about doing away with the dull environments often equated with schools. Effective language training is about getting the most from each individual student – accordingly the atmosphere should be warm and open.

If you want to learn German, Berlin offers many options, but few schools offer the interactive experience of learning you will find at speakeasy in our small group classes where, above all, learning is fun and exciting.

Learn German in Berlin – making things easy for you!

Inside and outside the classroom your needs as the student matter greatly to us. So we’re all about providing training and other services that will really help you and making it all as easy as possible!

• We offer a variety of different courses, daytime and evening, to suit your requirements so you can learn German Berlin at the times and the pace you want to.
• Classes are firmly based in interactive learning, delivering a personalized experience of learning. We will ensure you are set up for real life language use.
• Registering for classes is easy – we use simple pricing structures with great discounts for you and above all, no hidden costs!
• You need to change your classes? we will always do our best to help, just come talk to us.
• Our additional services like visa support, accommodation and health insurance make the German Language Learning experience much easier for you.

Level up your language!

At speakeasy we help students achieve their goals from beginner to advanced level, with classes structured as per the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for languages). You will always know what level you’re at based on this system, recognized worldwide, and attendance certificates can be provided for classes at all levels (for a small fee of 5€).

If you do need an official qualification certifying your language level we offer telc examinations - recognized in the academic world and by employers all over the world. These take place at the end of each course month and classes at every level prepare you naturally for the corresponding examination.

German Language Learning – set your own pace!

With our choice of different German courses, you can decide how quickly you want to learn German.

If you can focus a few hours every day on classes, choose from an intensive or super-intensive course (the latter is also suitable for getting a language course visa or study preparation visa). With these courses, you’ll complete a sub-level (e.g. A1.1, A1.2) every month (4 weeks). Classes are at either 9.00, 12.00 or 15.00 Mondays to Thursdays. With the Super-Intensive you’ll also take a class on Fridays at 10.00.

If you prefer to take things more slowly, or need to schedule classes around a busy day-time schedule, you can learn German in Berlin with one of our Evening Courses. You’ll finish each language sub-level every 2 months this way. Choose from times at either 18.00 or 19.45 with 90 minute sessions twice a week.

Don’t forget, if you want complete flexibility in terms of planning your classes, we also offer Private Lessons. These allow you to schedule your classes at times that suit you and of course the lessons are entirely tailored to your specific needs.

Welcome to Friedrichshain!

The speakeasy experience extends beyond our comfortable classrooms. Don’t forget you can also join a variety of free events, such as our ‘Stammtisch’ where you can practice German over a drink with your fellow students and teachers, film screenings where you’ll see the best of German cinema and our Vernissage events, where we showcase the best of local talent in art and music. After all, experiencing Berlin is about immersing in more than just the language!

If you need additional help before coming to learn German in Berlin – don’t forget we offer health insurance, visa support, accommodation as well as online training. Just let us know how we can help – that’s what we’re here for!