I tried German the traditional way, but you get so bogged down with grammar, it’s gruelling. With apps, it felt like progress with rewards and ticking boxes, but it was an illusion. Before you know it, you're in Switzerland for 12 years and still can't speak German. So I wish I had done it much earlier. What I have now, after 4 intensive months, would take a very long time with grammar methods. I feel fantastic about it. I got my certificate, which was a big goal, and I can now actually speak German. I also scored very well on the grammar part, not just the speaking, so the funny thing is the grammar comes too but naturally and without that unpleasant part.

I was so worried about the Goethe exam and speaking German at work. I had done typical classes and Duolingo for so long. It helped a bit, but I was still so slow, overanalyzing everything and translating in my head like a robot. Then I started working with Peter and his team in a more natural way. I just received my Goethe certificate and even passed a job interview entirely in German. I got my dream job in Graz. I’m so happy I can finally speak German. Thank you, Sofija and Isabelle!

I had some base knowledge from school and different courses, but I didn't feel empowered to speak, so I didn’t like speaking German, and I also had problems with understanding. Now I think it’s way more fluent, and I also passed the B1-B2 exam, so I feel more confident and more open to it. I liked the flexibility and that it was tailored to me. I really had the feeling that the teachers were there for me. I don’t believe things are ever perfect, so I’d say 9 out of 10. I'd definitely recommend trying it. That’s for sure, because after 2 to 3 months, you see the progress.