Frequently Asked Questions
No formal level is required.
What matters is willingness — not grammar knowledge.
If you are ready to speak before you feel confident, you are ready to begin.
If you prefer to study first and speak later, this may not be the right moment.
Yes — if you are willing to try.
Beginners work with simpler language and slower pace.
But speaking still begins early.
If you are waiting to “know enough” before speaking, you may want a different format.
No.
There are no levels, no curriculum, and no certificates.
This is structured 1:1 personal coaching focused on real communication practice for your own environment.
We explain grammar when it helps you understand and speak.
We do not teach grammar for its own sake.
Not by tests.
Progress is visible in behavior:
- You start speaking more often
- You hesitate less
- You reply faster and more clearly
- You rely less on prompts or translation
When you need the coach less, this is working.
There is no fixed timeline.
Independence develops through practice.
Some professionals notice change within weeks.
Deeper stability takes longer.
We discuss scope individually.
Not in the tradition of education.
German Language Factory focuses on 1:1 coaching.
Corporate engagements may include multiple participants, but the work remains individualized.
We may decide to offer group practicing sessions for 1:1 participants to learn together with others and coaches.
No.
If your primary goal is exam and certification, such as CEFR levels, there are excellent institutions for that.
We clarify expectations with both sponsor and participant.
Progress is measured through observable participation and independence — no performance reporting.
Coaching remains confidential at the content level.
Weekly works well. For most.
Frequency can be adjusted depending on readiness, availability, and desired intensity.
Regular short daily practice on your own matters more than coaching volume.
We begin speaking. There is no test.
We observe your current patterns.
We identify where hesitation appears.
We establish a working rhythm.
This is likely a good fit if:
- You understand some German but
don’t use it much yet - You are willing to speak before you feel ready
- You prefer practice over preparation
- You want independence
If you are looking for guarantees about speed or fluency, we are unlikely to be aligned.
Start with a conversation.
Clarity first. Then commitment.
