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Marilyn Sass

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3:55 PM (GMT+02:00)
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Tedesco
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83
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1 560
class
Tedesco
user_group_man_woman
83
time
1 560

Parla

Tedesco
Madrelingua
,
Inglese
C2
,
Afrikaans
B1
,
Francese
A1

Su di me

As a native German speaker who has been living near Cape Town, South Africa, since 2002, I am passionate about helping learners use German with confidence in real life and not just in textbooks.

I have taught German to children, teenagers, and adults from many different countries and professional backgrounds, and I enjoy adapting each lesson to the learner in front of me or on the computer screen. My teaching philosophy is simple: structure, practicality, and a supportive learning atmosphere where mistakes are part of progress and the process.

I focus strongly on real-life communication and natural German, as well as well-structured grammar explanations, targeted vocabulary, and useful expressions. "Redemittel"), and clear guidance towards personal goals such as exams, relocation, work, or everyday conversations.

My students especially value my fun and patient teaching style, my ability to explain complex grammar simply and logically, and the fact that every lesson is tailored to their level, interests, and pace. I believe that learners make the best progress when they feel understood, encouraged, and challenged in the right way.

From 2010 to 2014, I hosted my own German-language radio show on HelderbergFM 93.6, and I continue to work as a professional voice-over artist. This background allows me to place special emphasis on pronunciation, listening skills, and natural intonation in my lessons.

My love for languages led me to study English, French, Spanish, Afrikaans, and isiXhosa at university. In 2008, I completed my Bachelor of Arts in English at the University of Cape Town. I also spent more than a decade working in customer service and accounts for a German television provider in South Africa (2006–2020), where clear communication, accuracy, and cultural sensitivity were essential skills I now bring directly into my teaching.

Today, I work independently as a German tutor, translator, scriptwriter, voice-over artist, and virtual assistant, collaborating with clients both locally and internationally. I am also a proud member of SATI (the South African Translators’ Institute).

Whether you are just starting your German journey, preparing for an exam, or aiming to use German confidently in your professional or private life, I will support you with structured, motivating, and personalised lessons - and help you build real, lasting language skills.
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Le mie lezioni di prova

My trial lessons are relaxed and conversational - an opportunity for us to get to know each other, see if we’re a good fit, and discuss your unique goals for learning German.
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Statistiche insegnante

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timetablevor 6 Jahren
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class1 560
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Programma

Competenze Didattiche

Principiante
Principiante Superiore
Intermedio
Intermedio Superiore
Avanzato
Avanzato Superiore
Standard German

Curriculum

briefcaseEsperienza Lavorativa

2018
German Tutor
Preply.com
2010 - 2014
Radio DJ and MC
Radio Helderberg - Somerset West, South Africa
German music and bilingual talks

diploma_2Certificazioni

2005 - 2007
B.A. English
University of Cape Town - South Africa
Focus on African and World Literature