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Join date: Jun 25, 2018

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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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Mar 17, 2026 ∙ 29 min

What You Learn at Each German Level (A1–C2): A Practical Guide to Our German Courses

If you have ever wondered what learners actually study in a German course at A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 or C2 , this guide will give you a clear picture. You may already know that the CEFR language levels describe what learners can do in a language. But many students still ask practical questions such as: What grammar do you actually learn at A1 German ? What should you know by the end of A2 German ? How much vocabulary do you need for B1 German ? What makes B2 German such an important milestone?...

Mar 12, 2026 ∙ 4 min

🚀 Last-Minute GCSE German Revision Hacks That Actually Work

GCSE German exams are approaching — and whether you're revising for Listening, Reading, Writing, or Speaking , the final weeks are when smart revision makes the biggest difference. Many students panic and try to revise everything again. But the students who achieve Grade 9s usually do something different: they focus on high-impact revision strategies that maximise marks in the shortest time possible . In this guide, you'll find 10 proven GCSE German revision techniques that help you:...

Mar 10, 2026 ∙ 4 min

🐾 Essential German Words and Phrases for Pet Owners and Vet Visits

Living in a German-speaking country with a pet — or planning to move abroad with one — comes with a whole new layer of vocabulary. From daily care and casual chats with other pet owners to urgent vet appointments , knowing the right German words can make a real difference to your confidence and your pet’s wellbeing. This comprehensive practical guide is designed for learners from A1 to B2 and focuses on real-life German you will genuinely use. You’ll learn 100+ essential German words and...