About Mannschaft
A team of teachers who believe smaller classes teach faster
Mannschaft means 'team' — and that's how we approach language learning: a small group working toward a shared goal, with a teacher who actually knows your name.
Our Story
Founded by teachers, not investors
Mannschaft Sprachzentrum started when a group of language teachers grew frustrated with oversized classes at larger institutes, where half the room never got to speak. We set out to build something different: courses capped at ten students, lesson plans built around real situations, and teachers who stay with your group from level to level.
Today we teach German from A1 to B2, prepare students for Goethe, telc, TestDaF, and DSH exams, and offer a handful of other languages for students who need them alongside German. What hasn't changed is the size of our classes or the attention every student gets.
Mannschaft opens its first classroom in Berlin with three teachers.
Launch of dedicated Goethe and telc exam-preparation tracks.
Online courses introduced, reaching students across Europe.
Over 2,400 students coached across A1–B2 and exam programs.
Mission & Values
What guides how we teach
Our mission
Make fluent, confident German achievable for anyone, on a realistic timeline — without requiring a talent for languages, just consistent, well-guided practice.
Our values
Small groups over big enrollment numbers. Honest feedback over false encouragement. Practical German over textbook perfection. Your time respected, every session.
Why Students Choose Us
What makes Mannschaft different
Experienced teachers
Every instructor is a certified language educator with years of classroom and exam-coaching experience.
Small groups
Classes are capped at 10 students so everyone gets speaking time and personal feedback every session.
Practical German
Lessons center on real conversations — offices, appointments, and daily life — not just grammar drills.
Exam-focused preparation
Dedicated modules for Goethe, telc, and TestDaF, with mock exams and targeted feedback along the way.
Flexible schedules
Morning, evening, and weekend courses, plus online options, built around work and study commitments.
Personalized support
A dedicated learning advisor tracks your progress and adjusts your path as your goals evolve.
Want to meet the team before you enroll?
Book a free introductory call and get all your questions answered before your first class.