One institution that offers courses designed to teach students the German language is the Goethe-Institut. The Goethe-Institut is located on 5th Street in Rutland Gate, Chennai, and is a cultural institution that promotes knowledge of the German language and culture all over the world. The staff is made up almost entirely of German-speaking Indians.
If formal classes are not for you, the Goethe-Institut has teamed up with India's Indira Gandhi National Open University to provide distance learning opportunities for those seeking to pick up German. The program is basic level, and culminates in your earning a certificate. The program's title: German Language for Beginners.
A quick Internet search can turn up dozens of German-speaking Chennai residents eager to tutor a beginner in German. Arranging for a tutor typically entails an initial contact (either by phone or email), a first meeting (usually in a public place or at home) and the setting up of a schedule that is amenable to both parties. Tutors' fees range widely, but begin as low as a few dollars per session.
