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Dr. Wolfgang Soldan, native German, textbook author, certified teacher
Wolfgang S.

571 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $70
Response time: 11 hours

About Wolfgang


Bio

I specialize in preparing individuals for challenging tests such as the SAT I and II, AP German, the language test for residency in Germany, and the German language admission test at universities. I have a successful track record of teaching German at all grade levels, in traditional classrooms, individually, and online. I tailor my lesson plans to meet each student's unique needs. With over two decades of experience teaching English in Germany and developing textbooks for the English...

I specialize in preparing individuals for challenging tests such as the SAT I and II, AP German, the language test for residency in Germany, and the German language admission test at universities. I have a successful track record of teaching German at all grade levels, in traditional classrooms, individually, and online. I tailor my lesson plans to meet each student's unique needs. With over two decades of experience teaching English in Germany and developing textbooks for the English classroom, I have a wealth of knowledge to offer. Since living in the United States, I have thoroughly enjoyed teaching German from beginner to college level. My teaching experience extends to students of all ages, from elementary school children to adults seeking German language skills for their careers or personal enrichment. I have also developed curricula for teaching German in public and private schools and have written articles on German literature. My academic background (MA in German and English and a Ph.D. in education) makes me well-equipped to provide high-quality instruction. Having taught individual students German or English as a Foreign Language in Germany and the US, I am eager to share my expertise with anyone interested in learning German online from anywhere in the world. Welcome!


Education

Humboldt University, Berlin, Germany
Education, Modern Languages
University of California, Santa Barbara
Masters
LaSalle University
PhD
  • Licensed teacher

Additional Languages

German

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $70
  • Rate details: Multiple booked hours (5 or more) are priced at the lower rate of $65 an hour
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 7/26/2025

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

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German

First of all, I graduated from a German university (Humboldt University, Berlin) with an M.A. in English and EFL and a B.A. in German. At the University of California, Santa Barbara, I earned the M.A. degree in German language and culture. In Germany, I had been teaching in the public school system as well had been tutoring English as a Foreign Language. Since my relocation to the United States in 1991 I had been teaching German in the Texan public school system as well had been tutoring German and ESL to quite a number of students, ranging from 8 to 78. One of my teaching approaches is to teach the way the student is able to learn.

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Very Knowledgeable and Nice

Wolfgang is a very skilled German tutor. He is extremely nice and personable and goes above and beyond to help his students. He helped me prepare for the German Goethe A2 exam and was very understanding about my insecurities when it came to speaking, since I hadn't used my German conversationally in nearly four years. He went out of his way to make extra time for me, provide me with videos to further enhance my learning and understanding of the exam, and proofread my responses. I would strongly recommend him to anyone seeking assistance with German at any level.

Gladys, 2 lessons with Wolfgang

Excellent Preparation and Knowledge

We are so grateful to Wolfgang for his excellent job in preparing my son for his AP German exam on such late notice. With no time to spare, Wolfgang dove in and provided practical advice before the lesson on his own time. He also took the initiative to get to know my son so his lessons could target ways to maximize my son’s potential on the AP exam. My son enjoyed his lessons and was so impressed by Wolfgang. I highly recommend Wolfgang for lessons!

Stacy, 2 lessons with Wolfgang
Tutor responded:

Thank you for your kind words. I would be happy to help if you ever need it again.

Knowledgeable, patient, kind and meticulous

Dr. Wolfgang S is a graduate of a prestigious university and my daughter is going to the same one and overwhelmed in her first year of school. I had a conversation with Wolfgang to prepare him for meeting with her and he came up with an agenda for their first discussion. He very carefully planned the next lesson. He was patient and had a ‘get to know you’ conversation with her, sympathetic to the situation of her living in Berlin, far from her family and taking a difficult course of study. My daughter is pleased and will continue her lessons.

Terry, 2 lessons with Wolfgang

Detail oriented and patient AP German tutor

If you are looking for AP German tutor, go to Wolfgang. He is detail oriented and puts in a lot of effort for the class. Sessions with him were thorough. My only regret is, we approached him very close to the AP Exam. We would have more lessons with him if we had approached him earlier. I absolutely recommend him for AP German preparations.

Vasanthakumari, 5 lessons with Wolfgang

Expert teacher, patient with all levels, and kind

Mr Wolfgang has been teaching my children German for several months now. He agreed to help them learn German even though they had not learned any German before. They love their lessons. He makes learning German for my kids fun which is impressive for entertaining a 6, 8, and 9 year old. He is patient with them and is flexible with timing for me. I am so thankful we have him in our lives.

Lani, 5 lessons with Wolfgang

Personable, extremely knowledgable, and patient tutor.

After my first lesson with Wolfgang, I knew that I had found the right German tutor for me. In order to obtain my degree, I am required to take and pass a German test which covers the equivalent of a college level German 1, 2, and 3. While I have taken some German in the past, my knowledge is incomplete and scattered. Wolfgang has had no problems determining my current understanding and formulating a path forwards to reach my goals. In addition, he is humorous, patient, and extremely knowledgable on the subject. I would highly recommend Wolfgang as a tutor to any prospective German student.

Anonymous, 13 lessons with Wolfgang

Exceptional and Personable Tutor

Wolfgang is an outstanding tutor by every metric. He created lesson content for me as I prepared for the Goethe B1 Exam that was topical, interesting, and highly effective. My German improved enormously and the lessons were great fun as well.

Promethea, 18 lessons with Wolfgang

Learning German THE RIGHT WAY

I've now had four lessons with Wolfgang, and I've gone from speaking a few words, to learning basic sentence structure, intros and greetings, as well as proper pronunciation. Wolfgang is a master at his craft with all his knowledge of the German Language. He has been very patient with me, especially my pronunciation, and takes the time to make sure I understand all of the material I am learning. I'm looking forward to seeing how much farther along I am after four more lessons.

John, 4 lessons with Wolfgang

Very Flexible!

Wolfgang is a great teacher! My schedule is very difficult and sometimes I do not get through the homework, but he is always ready to progress the lesson by other means. He is very good at keeping the lesson on track and maximizing your investment. Totally worth it!

Ryan, 16 lessons with Wolfgang

Excellent Tutor

Thanks to Wolfgang's teaching style, I have been making good progress in learning German. He helps me with right pronunciation, grammar, usage of expressions, and many more. He also talks about some general German culture norm just so that I am aware of it. He makes the learning really enjoyable. Thanks a lot!

E-June, 28 lessons with Wolfgang
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