Articulation & phonetics
We analyse which vowels and consonants affect intelligibility and practise forming them correctly, in a targeted and audible way.
SoundsGerman & pronunciation · Dresden & online
German Pronunciation Training in Dresden
You speak German but want to be understood more clearly and confidently? In pronunciation training with Pauline Paternoga, a speech scientist with a clinical background, you work with phonetic precision on articulation, word stress, intonation, and speech rhythm. The goal is not to hide your origin but to be understood effortlessly. In person in Dresden or online, across Germany and internationally.
"Being clearly understood gives you the confidence to say everything you want to say."
Master
Clinical Speech Science
DaF
Goethe Certificate
ab B1
Language level
When pronunciation training helps
Do any of these situations sound familiar?
You often have to repeat yourself
You can express everything in terms of content but are not always understood right away. We work specifically on the sounds and patterns that affect intelligibility the most.
Certain sounds are difficult
Sounds like "ch", "r", the umlauts "ö/ü", or certain consonant clusters are demanding in German. We practise forming them systematically and audibly.
Stress & melody sound off
Often it is not the single sound but word stress, sentence melody, and rhythm that decide how "German" something sounds. This is exactly where prosody work begins.
Insecurity when speaking
The worry of not being understood holds you back at work and in daily life. As your pronunciation improves audibly, your confidence in speaking grows too.
What we cover
What we work on in pronunciation training
Word & sentence stress
In German, stress carries a lot of meaning. You learn to stress syllables and parts of sentences so your statements sound clear and natural.
StressIntonation & melody
Through sentence melody (prosody) you signal questions, statements, and emphasis. Fitting intonation makes your German sound fluent and confident.
MelodyRhythm & intelligibility
We combine all building blocks in connected speech so you are understood effortlessly in daily life, at work, and in presentations.
TransferWho it is for
Who pronunciation training in Dresden is for
International professionals
Anyone working in a German-speaking environment benefits from being understood clearly and confidently, in meetings, with clients, and in the team.
Students & researchers
For talks, exams, and academic life, intelligible, well-stressed pronunciation matters. That is exactly what we train.
Anyone who wants to speak more clearly
Whether for work or personally: if you want to speak German more confidently and intelligibly, we work on it at your pace.
FAQ
Common questions about pronunciation training
From which language level does pronunciation training make sense?
Usually from around level B1. By then there is enough linguistic foundation to work specifically on articulation, stress, and intonation. In the introductory call we assess together whether the timing fits.
How is this different from a German course?
A German course mainly teaches vocabulary and grammar. Pronunciation training works at spoken language: articulation, word stress, intonation, and rhythm. It complements a language course ideally but does not replace it.
Can I lose my accent completely?
The goal is good intelligibility, not "accent-free" speech at any cost. Many learners reduce their accent noticeably and speak more clearly and confidently. How far this goes depends on many factors. An accent is not a weakness but part of your language biography.
Does pronunciation training take place in Dresden or online?
Both are possible. You can train in person in Dresden or online, across Germany and internationally, with the same quality and individual support.
Ready for your
pronunciation training?
In a free introductory call we clarify your goal and your language level and find out whether pronunciation training fits you. You can find more about my other services on the homepage.
Book a session
Pick a time that works for you, free and no obligation.
Choose a timeFree & no obligation · Around 15–20 min.