Frequently asked questions
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Batches and taking part
What exactly is a batch?
A batch is a series of roughly eight weekly evenings with the same group. You register once and your place covers every session. All dates are known before registration opens.
Can I join just one evening?
No. The value comes from the group staying together — people speak much more freely in week six than in week one. If a batch has already started, you are very welcome in the next one.
What level of German do I need?
Enough to hold a simple conversation. You do not need to be fluent — that is rather the point of coming.
What if I miss a session?
Missing one is completely fine. What we ask is that you tell us in advance when you know you cannot make it, so a tutor is not waiting for someone who is not coming.
Account and verification
Why is confirming my email not enough?
Confirming your email only proves the address works. SprichMit verification is our own check, and a person makes it — it is what keeps the groups a safe space. More about verification
How long does verification take?
Usually not long. We do this voluntarily alongside our studies, so during exam periods it can take a few days. Asking is always fine.
Is there an application or an interview?
No. Anyone can create an account. Verification is a light check, not a selection process.
Waiting list and cancelling
How does the waiting list work?
Strictly in the order people joined it. When a place frees up, the person who has waited longest moves up automatically — provided they are still eligible at that moment.
Until when can I cancel?
The deadline is shown on each batch page. After it passes, please contact the team instead; we would still rather know.
What happens if I keep not turning up?
Once is nothing. But repeatedly taking a place and not appearing means someone else did not get it. If that happens often, your account can be paused from registering for a while. You can always see where you stand under My attendance.
Data and privacy
Do you use tracking or advertising?
No. No analytics, no advertising, no profiling, no external fonts and no embedded third-party content. Your browser contacts nobody but us. Read the privacy policy
Do you sell my data?
Never.
Which cookies do you set?
Only strictly necessary ones — sign-in, session and security. See the full list
Can I have my account deleted?
Yes. Write to us via contact. The privacy policy explains what happens to which data.