Adults (18+) - German Tutors & Teachers

I am a certified examiner for TestDaF and telc, and I specialize in test preparation (Goethe-Zertifikat, GDS, TestDaF, telc, ÖSD, Abitur, A-Level and AP German) and application training. 🇩🇪 I offer both general and intensive German language courses, and specific classes of grammar, conversation, writing, test preparation, proofreading, presentation/interview preparation, and application training. (Please find here below the details.) My focus is on intermediate and advanced German learners (B1-C2), who need a higher level of accuracy and fluency in terms of exposition, argumentation and self-expression. 🇦🇹 I have been teaching German at one of the most prestigious language schools in Berlin for over six years. I hold a Magister (German equivalent to the master's degree) in Germanistics (German language, literature, and history) from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (2001), and a teaching certificate of German as a foreign language from Goethe-Institut München (2010). Before becoming a language teacher, I was a journalist for six years at a local newspaper in Potsdam. Currently, I am working on my bachelor's degree in psychology at Fernuniversität in Hagen. 🇨🇭 It would be a great honor and pleasure for me to become a part of your language and/or career project(s). I look forward to working together with you, and establishing a collaborative relationship that would inspire and motivate both of us! 🇱🇺 WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT ● Proficiency evaluation ● Lessons at your own individual needs and learning style ● Various learning materials ● Conversation oriented lessons ● Error correction of your written texts ● 40 available time-slots each week ● Unlimited correspondence between lessons 🇱🇮 PROFESSIONAL COURSES ● Testvorbereitung (Goethe-Zertifikat, GDS, TestDaF, telc, ÖSD, etc.) Language examinations are not only about the language itself. It is therefore crucial for us to learn how the exam is designed, what types of knowledge are tested, and by what criteria you are judged. To ace the exam, we have to feed the examiners exactly what they expect to read and hear from you. ● Grammatikkurs The Four Horsemen of German grammar are grammatical gender, adjective declension, verbs with prepositions, and subordinate clauses. It is not difficult to learn the rules and exceptions, but rather to apply them. This course aims to integrate the grammar into daily conversations by automatizing the process. ● Konversationskurs Generally speaking, words that we can comprehend and respond to (receptive vocabulary) are up to ten times more than the ones that we can express and speak out (productive vocabulary). But there are always reasons why we are not able to express ourselves in an efficient, effective, and well-mannered way. This course targets at the transition from receptive vocabulary to productive vocabulary. Together, we will diagnose the problem(s), look for solutions, and further work on the four domains of speaking: pronunciation, fluency, the command and range of vocabulary, and grammatical errors. ● Schreibkurs What should I think about before writing an essay? How to present the material and organize my arguments/counter-arguments accordingly? Which kind of text structure should I apply? This course guides you through the process of producing a German text. ● Deutsch für den Beruf Business German courses for engineers, medical staff, journalists, and teachers. ● Deutschsprachige Literatur This course leads you to native-like proficiency in German through intensive reading. We will select and read together certain literary, philosophical, theological, and/or historical texts that you are interested in. Each lesson begins with a detailed analysis of the text, and ends up with a free discussion of the relevant topic on the basis of close reading. You will also be asked to present and write a summary of the text. ● Bewerbungstraining / Präsentationsvorbereitung Persuasion is an art. This course is about how to introduce yourself, present your insights & ideas, and market your expertise & experience in German. It helps you to prepare for your job interview, thesis defense, and conference presentation. The style of your presentation is determined by its subject and audience. Together, we will go through your résumé, motivation letter, and/or speech draft, and improve your interview/presentation performance.

Education 1997-2000 State Exame of Physiotherapy In Deggendorf Germany 2005-2008 Bachelor of Physiotherapy Diploma University in Nürnberg, Germany Certifications 2014-2015 DaF-Certification of German teacher by Goethe-Institute “German as foreign language” 2015 Certification in examiner of the language test of the Goethe-Institute of all levels Work experience 2000-2012 Rehabilitation Hospital of orthopedic an neurology in Germany From 2012 German teacher in a language school in Mexico Heidelberg Institute Queretaro, classes of all levels, ages, groups, individual classes and also preparation for the exams

I am an experienced “German as foreign language” teacher with a passion for quality education and a commitment to give the best to my students. I am originally from Germany and have been a German language teacher for 12 years in Budapest, Hungary followed by 17 years in Vienna, Austria. My teaching experience covers single & group lessons, teaching children age 4+, integration courses and corporate teaching. I am a certified German Language Examiner for ÖSD since 2002. I offer general German courses for beginners (A1-A2) and advanced (B1-C2), and specific classes of conversation, test preparation, and grammar. Teaching grammar is my passion and I can make even the “Konjunktiv 1” an easy mission for you. The sessions will be tailored according to your objectives, personal learning style, and capabilities. You will receive immediate feedback, improvement advice and if required, a lot of homework! I will encourage you in your learning process while making sure you are also having fun during our lessons. Just book for your free 30 min Trial Session. Looking forward to our first lesson.