Learn German & French – online or in Graz
Language lessons for individuals and companies – always personal.
I'm Simone Mayer, a language trainer for German and French. Lessons take place online anywhere in Austria or in person in Graz and Styria – one-to-one, in small groups or as in-house training at your company.
Whether you need German for everyday life, work or university, want to learn French, or are preparing for an exam: we look at where you stand and work on what actually matters to you.
At a glance
- German from A1 to C2, French at every level
- One-to-one, small groups, conversation and intensive courses
- Exam preparation for ÖIF, ÖSD and telc
- Online across Austria, in person in Graz and Styria, in-house at your company
One teaching unit is 45 minutes.
Teaching German for 5 years · French for more than 10 years.
Which course fits you?
Three areas – matched to your level, your schedule and your goal.
Learn German in Graz or online anywhere in Austria.
German for everyday life, work, university and exams – from A1 to C2, one-to-one or in small groups. The placement test before you start is free.
French for complete beginners and advanced learners.
From your first words to confident conversation: pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary and speaking freely. Online across Austria or in person in Graz and Styria.
German and French for everyday working life.
Online across Austria or as in-house training at your premises. Experience in tourism, hospitality and healthcare, among other sectors.
Language lessons built around you
A good course follows more than a textbook. It should fit your level, your daily life and the goal you personally have in mind.
That's why our lessons focus on the language you actually use – at work, at university, in everyday situations, in conversations with customers or in exam preparation. Grammar and vocabulary are part of it. Just as important is that you can genuinely use the language yourself.
One-to-one lessons or mini groups, matched precisely to your level.
Mistakes help you learn. Here you practise speaking freely, without pressure.
We work on the grammar and vocabulary you need in real-life situations.
Online across Austria, in person in Graz and Styria, or in-house at your company.
One familiar trainer accompanies your progress from start to finish.
Learn German in Graz or online
Do you live or work in Austria and need German for daily life, your job, your studies or an exam?
In your German course we work from A1 to C2 on whatever is still missing – from your first sentence to expressing yourself confidently at work. Lessons are available in person in Graz and Styria.
Not nearby? Learning German online works just as well and is available anywhere in Austria – one-to-one or in a small group.
German for everyday life and work
- The vocabulary you need for authorities, housing, shopping and daily life in Austria
- Professional German for talking with colleagues, customers and patients
- Focused practice in pronunciation, listening and speaking fluently
- German grammar explained clearly and used straight away
- Confident phone calls, emails and business correspondence
German for work and study
For professionals, students and anyone working in Austria or planning their first job here: we practise specialist vocabulary, job interviews and everyday workplace communication.
German from A1 to C2
Complete beginner or already advanced: before you start, we look at your current level together. The German placement test is free.
Take the placement testFree placement test
Eight short questions give you a first idea of roughly where your German stands. The detailed placement test before your course starts is free of charge.
The result is an estimate, not an official assessment. In a personal conversation we discuss the details. Contact me.
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Learn French in Graz or online
Start from zero, refresh what you once learned or finally speak freely – French for beginners and advanced learners.
I have been teaching French for more than ten years. We work on pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, listening and conversation – including French for work and study.
French for beginners
- Core vocabulary and basic grammar built up step by step
- Correct French pronunciation from the very first lesson
- Handling your first everyday situations and simple conversations
French for advanced learners & business
- Fluent conversation and speaking freely without getting stuck
- Business French for your job, your career and your studies
- Focused preparation for travel, stays abroad or professional presentations
French lessons take place online anywhere in Austria or in person in Graz and Styria.
Request a French course
Language training for companies
German and French for everyday working life – online across Austria or in-house at your company
I design corporate courses around how your team actually works: communication within the team and with guests, customers or patients.
I bring experience from tourism, hotels, gastronomy and healthcare, among other fields. Companies from every sector are welcome – in-house training takes place in Graz and Styria.
Request a corporate courseWhat your tailored corporate course can cover
- Business German and French for your specific working environment
- Confident communication with international guests, customers and patients
- Smoother teamwork by removing language barriers
- Sector-specific terminology and precise documentation
- Professional phone calls and well-written emails
- Targeted exam preparation within the company
Corporate courses run online anywhere in Austria or as in-house training at your premises.
Preparing for ÖIF, ÖSD and telc
Walk into your German exam well prepared
We start by looking at your current level. After that we work specifically on the areas that matter for your exam. ÖIF, ÖSD and telc are the three recognised German language certificates in Austria: ÖIF exams are closely linked to residence and integration requirements, ÖSD is the official Austrian language diploma, and telc certificates are widely accepted for work and study.
German exam preparation in Graz is also available online anywhere in Austria – one-to-one and tailored to the format of your specific exam.
What we practise
Reading & listening
Strategies for the typical exam tasks
Writing
Producing the required text types with confidence
Speaking
Full simulations of the oral exam
Grammar & vocabulary
Focused on what really counts in the exam
Please note: I prepare you for the certificates. You sit the exam itself at an official examination centre.
How to get started
- 01
Your enquiry
Tell me briefly which language you'd like to learn and what you want to achieve.
- 02
Free placement test
If you'd like to learn German, we can assess your current level with a free placement test.
- 03
Personal recommendation
We talk through your level, your goal, the course format and how often you'd like to meet.
- 04
Lessons
You start your individual course – online, in Graz and Styria or directly at your company.
One teaching unit lasts 45 minutes.
Hello, I'm Simone.
I have been teaching French for over ten years and German for five. In that time I have accompanied hundreds of learners – from their very first course to exam day.
Alongside private learners, I also work with companies and institutions, including in tourism, hotels and healthcare.
What matters to me is that you don't just know the rules and the words, but know what to do with them. So we work with situations you really encounter – and tackle exactly the points where you still hesitate.
My background combines tourism, management and language training
- BA in Health Management in Tourism – FH Joanneum
- MA in Tourism and Leisure Management – IMC Krems
- Certified trainer for German as a foreign and second language, incl. integration module – EWI Institut Vienna
Lessons, formats and focus areas
One-to-one lessons
Entirely at your pace and aimed at your goal.
Group & intensive courses
Learning together and speaking a lot.
Corporate & in-house courses
For spas, hotels, healthcare and other sectors.
Exam preparation
Focused practice for ÖIF, ÖSD and telc.
What learners say
“I love the conversation course – huge credit to the teacher. She has wonderful ways of getting everyone talking and gives each person the time to gather their thoughts and join in. She also explains vocabulary, expressions and any grammar mistakes without ever making you feel embarrassed. All in all she creates a really pleasant atmosphere for conversation.”
“Dear Simone, I wanted to tell you that I passed the A2 exam. I'm so happy about it. Thank you for your teaching, your help and your patience. You helped me so much. Thank you for everything.”
“I'm so glad I can learn with you in the B1 course. Your patience and your warm support really touched me.”
Frequently asked questions about German and French courses
German is taught from A1 to C2. French is available for beginners and advanced learners alike.
Request a placement test or an intro chat
Would you like to learn German or French, prepare for an exam, or find a language course for your company?
Tell me briefly what you have in mind. Together we'll work out which lessons fit your goal.
- Phone: +43 (0)650 75 99 477
- WhatsApp: Message on WhatsApp
- office@sprachtraining-mayer.at
- Online across Austria · Graz · Styria · In-house
- One teaching unit lasts 45 minutes