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Since August 2017
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Fun and effective German classes with native speaker, Berlin and online
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From 56.03 $ /h
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Embrace the joy of learning German through natural interaction.

Learning a new language is most effective when it's enjoyable and rooted in natural interaction. In my classes, you'll find that comfort and fun are key to your language acquisition journey.

Tailored to Your Style:
• Every class is uniquely tailored to suit your individual learning style.
• Progress at your optimal pace: you'll be consistently challenged, but never overwhelmed.
• My passion for languages, coupled with my background in psychology, equips me to be a teacher who not only imparts knowledge but also understands and supports your learning journey.

What You'll Gain:
• A competent, patient, and fun tutor with extensive teaching experience.
• A supportive learning environment.
• Ample opportunities to use your German, to reflect, and to improve.
• Optional homework to fit your schedule and enhance your learning between classes.
• A wealth of audio and video resources, alongside various exercises, to enhance your proficiency in all facets of the German language.
• Clear, manageable insights into German grammar.

Flexibility for Your Needs:
• Optionally, you can tailor the classes to align with your specific goals and interests.

Start Your German Learning Journey:
• If my teaching approach resonates with you and you're keen to improve your German, get in touch.
• Classes are open to adult learners of all levels – you can start immediately, no matter your current proficiency.
Extra information
For students in Berlin, I'm happy to teach at the student's location, my location or in a café/library/on the campus.
For students outside Berlin, I'm happy to teach via Skype or Google Meet.
Location
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At student's location :
  • Around Berlin, Germany
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At teacher's location :
  • Berlin, Germany
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Online from Germany
About Me
One side of me loves teaching languages and is more than happy to show you what an exciting journey it can be to learn the German language. I have been on the language learning path many times myself, so you will find in me a very patient tutor that supports you during the ups and downs of your learning pathway.

The other side of me is an enthusiastic psychologist and coach. I have founded and am currently managing the coaching practice Follow The River, where I specialise in helping people find the clarity, motivation, and inspiration they need to create a life they love.
Education
• Extensive language training with many outstanding teachers in several different places among others:
Arabic Language Institute in Fez, University of Vienna, University La Sapienza (Rome), Institut Européen (Montpellier), Babylon Idiomas (Barcelona), Don Quijote (Granada), Escuela de Idiomas (Nerja)

• MSc Cinical Psychology and Health Psychology University of Vienna (distinction)

• MSc Applied Social Psychology at the Free University Amsterdam

• BSc Psychology at the University of Vienna and La Sapienza University, Rome; rewarded with Performance Scholarship); other areas of study: Theory U, incremental and radical innovation.
Experience / Qualifications
• Psychological coach since 2020

• German teacher since 2017

• Training as a psychological coach (Mag Christine Hoffmann and Dr Vera Popper, Vienna)

• Research work as a positive psychologist for Dr Ilona Boniwell (Épône)

• Research work at the Vienna Cognitive Science Hub and the Division of General Psychiatry at the Medical University of Vienna

• Training in creativity management, positive leadership, strengths and time management, motivation, enthusiasm, job crafting and nudging with Dr Ilona Boniwell (Positran, Paris)

• Training as a seminar leader in the field of stress management

• 150 Hour Advanced Teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certification

• Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English Level C1

• Latinum
Age
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
German
Italian
French
Spanish
Skills
German for adults
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Availability of a typical week
(GMT -05:00)
New York
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At teacher's location and via webcam
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At student's home
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