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Hello, I'm Jens. I'm an Oxford-educated German tutor with over 25 years of teaching experience and the founder and director of Olesen Tuition. Originally from a town near Cologne in Germany, I founded my company in 2015 with the aim of offering high-quality German lessons. Over the years, my language school has grown quite considerably. We currently have nine excellent German tutors who are teaching alongside me. I regularly blog about the German language, providing answers to questions my students have raised over the years, and I share my firsthand tips on how to learn German more effectively. I look forward to reading your comments!
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Jul 16, 2026 ∙ 4 min
Why Students Forget So Much German Over the Summer (And How to Prevent It)
Every September, thousands of GCSE and A-Level German students return to school feeling less confident than they did just a few weeks earlier. Vocabulary has disappeared, grammar feels unfamiliar and speaking German suddenly seems much more difficult. If this sounds familiar, don't worry—it's completely normal. The good news is that it's also preventable. The end of the school year brings a well-earned break. After months of homework, revision and examinations, students deserve time to relax....
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Jul 14, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Is German Really Difficult? 10 Myths That Stop People Learning the Language
Many people dream of learning German but never actually begin because they've heard it's one of the world's hardest languages. But is that really true? Let's separate fact from fiction. If you've ever thought about learning German, you've probably heard comments like: "German grammar is impossible." "The words are ridiculously long." "You'll never become fluent." "Only talented people can learn German." The truth is much more encouraging. While German certainly has its challenges, many of the...
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Jul 7, 2026 ∙ 4 min
Can You Really Learn German Online? The Evidence Says Yes
Many people wonder whether it's really possible to become fluent in German without attending face-to-face lessons. The answer may surprise you. Not long ago, learning a language online was often seen as a second-best option. People assumed that if you wanted to speak German confidently, you needed to sit in a classroom every week. Today, that's no longer true. Advances in video conferencing, interactive teaching methods and digital learning resources have transformed online language learning....
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