German, Italian and Hebrew classes by an expert (Ph.D.)!

Àpd 352.37 CNY /h

I am a German, Italian, Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic teacher with a wide international experience. I worked in Italy, Germany, Austria, and since 2018 I have lived and worked in the UK (Edinburgh).
I offer classes both for *individuals* (one-to-one tuition) and for *groups*.
It does not really matter whether you are a complete beginner or have studied the language before, my classes will be the perfect fit! As each person learns in her/his own way, I provide tailored lesson plans to meet your individual needs. I work at your own pace, targeting your desires and problem areas. You will get homework only if you want to.

The first lesson normally is a quick assessment of your existing knowledge. Through chatting and showing you a couple of pictures/games, I can easily infer which level you are at. This process is very useful (and, believe me, it does not hurt! So, do not panic!) because it allows me to draft a learning plan, setting some *milestones* you can/will achieve (which will be reviewed regularly). They encourage and motivate you, and work as a stimulus to do your best in a very effective and productive way. You will be getting constructive feedback from me and we will be working towards your goals together.

Lieu

En ligne depuis Royaume-Uni

Présentation

Now some information about myself. Italian is my mother tongue. I studied Linguistics, Glottology, and Italian Grammar in Rome. Moreover, I have native proficiency in German, as I lived and studied in two German-speaking countries (Germany and Austria) for 13 years. In my past life as a scholar and lecturer, I used to teach Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic, as well as Biblical and Rabbinical Studies, in Heidelberg and Vienna.
Since 2018 I have been a professional language teacher at all levels, and I have been teaching in three language schools in Edinburgh.

"Die Grenzen meiner Sprache bedeuten die Grenzen meiner Welt." (Ludwig Wittgenstein)

Education

-- University of Vienna; Jewish Studies/History (PhD)
-- Heidelberg University; Semitistics/Linguistics/Jewish Studies (M.A.)
-- University of Turin; Oriental Studies/Linguistics (M.A.)
-- University of Rome; Oriental Studies/ Linguistics (M.A.)

Expérience / Qualifications

Lecturer at university for more than 5 years. In my past life as a scholar and lecturer, I used to teach Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic, as well as Biblical and Rabbinical Studies, in Heidelberg and Vienna.

Age

Adolescents (13-17 ans)

Adultes (18-64 ans)

Seniors (65+ ans)

Niveau du Cours

Débutant

Intermédiaire

Avancé

Durée

60 minutes

Enseigné en

anglais

allemand

italien

hébreu

Compétences

Allemand

Allemand pour adultes

Scolaire

Italien

Italien pour adultes

Scolaire

Hébreu

Hébreu pour adultes

Disponibilité semaine type

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Cours par webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Emma

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- I'm a professional Italian teacher from Italy, now living between Pisa and Rome. I have 10 years of teaching experience. I am very patient and I love to make a relaxed and friendly class environment. I have qualifications and experience teaching at different levels and in different contexts. I can help the student to improve the oral, written, and comprehension skills. Most important is that each course is based on the needs, interests, and availability of the student. I can offer students private accommodation in Pisa, a comfortable private apartment in the historic center of the city, a short walk from my home.

- The method is mainly what is called communicative, aimed at stimulating the student to speak immediately and putting the focus on the functional aspect of the language. For beginners, I usually follow a specific program, I prepare a course, and for each lesson, I send students the files that I scan from the various books. Also, the lessons can be essentially developed as conversations on specific subjects.

Kevin

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I offer you a new learning experience.

The focus is on practical application and theory is only introduced where intuition reaches its limits.

Whether you are a beginner or an advanced learner, my tailor-made lessons will accelerate your language acquisition in a positive learning environment.

You can book a complete course with regular sessions or individual lessons to overcome a specific problem, such as pronunciation or a particular point in grammar.

Learning a foreign language is not a linear process that consists of memorising a list of words, and speaking a foreign language is not an oral translation exercise.

There are two types of approaches to acquiring knowledge:

When asked what year follows 1999, you can immediately answer 2000 without having to think for a long time and, above all, without having memorised each number individually, starting with 1, 2, 3 ... You know that numbers are formed according to a certain pattern. With only ten digits, you can form an infinite number of numbers and always know which number comes next.

When it comes to the alphabet, words and sentences, it's more or less the same, but school pedagogy, school textbooks and regular lessons still follow the rote learning approach. In the lessons I propose, you will learn to use patterns because this is more efficient and faster.

Learning is easy, but unlearning bad habits is extremely difficult. This makes it all the more important to learn the right reflexes as early as possible.

My offer is aimed at both young people and adults who want to learn German or improve their knowledge without wasting time on nonsensical school methods.

I offer individual or group lessons for German. The methods are based on cognitive science and, in particular, comparative linguistics. My flexible programme can be tailored to your individual needs. The programme focuses on your independence in spontaneous conversations in real life.

What is particularly important to me:

motivating my students and help them establish a learning rhythm;
encouraging their creativity;
helping them become more familiar with the language;
teaching them the letters and their sounds;
strengthening their memory by training their phonological loop;
teaching sentence building plans instead of memorising sentences;
explaining how language works so that my students can become independent as quickly as possible.

I look forward to meeting you.

Valentina

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Ciao! I have been teaching Italian for the past twelve years. I have taught privately and at language schools like La Scuola Italiana del Greenwich Village in New York and ItalCultura, the school of the Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago. During the first few lessons I will make sure you have the tools to pronounce and identify all the sounds of the Italian language. This step is essential! And it will make everything easier afterwards. When I teach Italian I try to avoid all the things that I hated as a language student. We will use real songs, real literature, do real conversation and storytelling. When you are engaging all your senses it is easier to keep your mind relaxed and to remember new words.

I will customize my materials to your interests, needs and desired pace. And because you are learning from a native Italian you will also learn about Italian culture and history. You will absorb a way of thinking, not just grammar rules.

I speak a bunch of languages so I know a thing or two about how tedious language classes can be. My terrifying French teacher in middle school made us repeat the same fake dialogue from a really bad book ad nauseam, over and over and over again. Some of those dialogues are carved in my brain: “Bonjour, je m’appelle Richard Drapeau, je viens du Canada, je suis Canadien...”

When I teach Italian I try to avoid all the things that I hated as a language student. We will use real songs, real literature, do real conversation and storytelling and we will go on “talking walks” because when you are engaging all your senses it is easier to keep your mind relaxed and to remember new words.

I hold a degree in Lingue e Letterature Straniere (Foreign Languages and Literatures) from Università Roma Tre (equivalent to an American MA) and a Master’s of Fine Arts in Interdisciplinary Arts and Media from Columbia College Chicago. I wrote a thesis about translating a long epic poem by W. H. Auden and I tried to ride a horse across America.

Aïlen

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This course allows a fun learning and adapted to the level of the child.
It also allows support, refresher training or simply help with homework. In addition, the lesson touches different aspects of learning and stimulates writing, reading, speaking and creativity so that the lesson is as pleasant as possible for the child.

Francesca

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👋🏼 Hello! I'm Francesca. Do you want to learn or improve your Italian?
No problem, more than 300 students have studied with me and learned while having fun. I started teaching at 19 thanks to the director of my high school and I have more than 15 years of experience, in Italy and abroad, all over the world thanks to the internet.
I offer online Italian courses for all levels, from absolute beginners to advanced learners, i.e., C2. I always have quality reference books to recommend to students.
My classes are highly personalized and tailored to the specific needs of each student. I guarantee quality because I put a lot of passion and care into everything I do, trying not to overlook the details.

🚀 During the lessons, I will help you learn the basics of general Italian, paying attention to pronunciation and intonation while reading. I am always attentive to the needs of the students and ready to tailor my lessons. My lessons are an investment for the present and the future because they are prepared with passion, a lot of experience, and dedication 🧡.

🌟 If you are a beginner, don't worry because I take great care to make you feel comfortable.

➡️ I work on different levels: conversation on different topics, grammar, reading, writing, dictation and games (role-playing games in which the student can test himself by communicating in a natural and practical way with the teacher, as in real life).
In addition, preparation for official language certificates (CELI, CILS, PLIDA), the Swiss maturity exam, apprenticeship as a commercial employee CFC and tailor-made courses in a certain professional field.
➡️ All levels: A1-C2

Karoline

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Je suis allemande, j'ai 65 ans et je vis en France, je ne suis pas enseignante mais il est possible d'apprendre le niveau A1, A2, B1, B2, aussi C1 et la prononciation correcte !
Je suis une personne honnête et fiable. Si un rendez-vous ne convient pas, il peut toujours être modifié.

Amina

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learning a new language is a pleasure during my lessons because you are learning easily with a person who likes his job and social
if you are a high school student and you need tutoring, do not learning a new language is a pleasure during my lessons because you are learning easily with a person who likes his job and social
if you are a high school student and you need tutoring, do not hesitate to contact me

Sándor

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I am Sándor, 28 old, native German and I will help you to boost your German Languages skills.
We will evaluate your current German language level and formulate a step by step learning plan to reach your individual learning goal.
I am an experience online and teacher offline teacher, flexible to tailor my teaching style reach your individual goal.
You will learn about German:
- Vocabulary
- Grammar
- Colloquial Language/spoken language
- German culture/tradition
- any topic of your interest

I can
- prepare you for your language exam at any level
- improve your conversation skills
- prepare you for your German job

We will:
- organize and plan classes suited to your individual timetable
- have classes via Skype or Google Hangouts

AND THE MOST IMPORTANT:
----- Have fun learning a new language ;D ----

My other classes:
1) German Language classes
2) Physiotherapy classes

Looking forward to see you in class,
Sándor

Valérie

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Bonjour à tous,

Passionnée par l’enseignement et forte de 29 ans d’expérience dans l’enseignement de l’allemand, j’ai eu le privilège d’accompagner de nombreux élèves vers la réussite scolaire.

Mes services :
Cours particuliers en allemand: Apprenez ou perfectionnez vous grâce à une méthode adaptée à votre niveau et à vos objectifs.

Pourquoi me choisir ?
Approche personnalisée : Chaque élève est unique, et je m’efforce de répondre à vos besoins spécifiques avec une approche bienveillante et concrète.
Bilinguisme : Mes services sont disponibles en allemand et en français.

Ce que je vous propose :
🎓 Un accompagnement bienveillant pour révéler le potentiel de chaque élève.
🎓 Des solutions concrètes et adaptées pour surmonter les défis.
🎓 Une expertise en méthodologie pour apprendre efficacement et sereinement.

N'hésitez pas à me contacter si vous avez des questions :).
A bientôt, Valérie

Georgette

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I am a Translator-Interpreter and have worked in marketing for an American Petroleum Company for 25 years.
My knowledge of languages was very crucial. After my husband's premature death I did replacements but after a while I started giving private language lessons. I spoke French until I was six.

The course is designed primarily to enable you, gradually, to translate Hebrew biblical texts (the Hebrew Bible for Jews, the Old Testament for Christians) and access their original text. You will also learn to read and write this ancient language.

Biblical Hebrew is not an Indo-European language (like the Latin languages or Greek, for example) and follows its own organizational (or linguistic) logic, which must be understood step by step. Even in its rudimentary form, this language opens up a different way of thinking and constitutes a remarkable source of intellectual and cultural richness.

The course aims, firstly, to master the fundamental principles of Hebrew grammar and, secondly, to acquire a basic vocabulary enabling students to read and translate simple passages from the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament. The course also aims to progressively develop text analysis skills: identifying verb forms, noun structures, and the main particles specific to Hebrew. Historical and cultural elements may be addressed in dedicated sessions as needed.

The teaching method is based on a progressive approach (I prioritize understanding over performance), combined with attentive and caring support, using a variety of tools adapted to the expectations and profile of each student.

Finally, for the most advanced students or those already possessing a basic knowledge of biblical Hebrew, I offer an introduction to Aramaic and Syriac, sister languages of Hebrew, also present in some biblical writings.

Feriel

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🌟 Discover the pleasure of learning German in a dynamic and supportive atmosphere!
I'll guide you step by step to progress with confidence, communicate better, and achieve your goals. Each session is designed to be clear, effective, and enjoyable. Together, let's make your success a reality! 🚀😊🇩🇪

Lucía

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My name is Lucía, and I have a degree in Modern Languages, Culture, and Communication. I lived and traveled in Italy for several years and I work as a language and art teacher.

I offer Italian conversation classes for people who already have some background knowledge and want to speak more fluently, enjoyably, and confidently.

The conversation arises from live materials and the student's area of interest:
✅Images, painting and art
✅Excerpts from literature
✅Italian music and cinema
✅Culture, travel and daily life
✅Topics of personal interest

The approach is organic, relaxed, and personalized:
✅Vocabulary in context
✅ Pronunciation work
✅Seeking naturalness and expressiveness when speaking
✅Helpful corrections

Ideal for:
✅Levels A2–C1
✅Lovers of art and culture.
✅For anyone who wants to learn without stress, but combining rigor with enjoyment and Italian culture.

Shall we begin? 😄

Annalisa

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Vous souhaitez apprendre l’italien, le reprendre après une longue pause, vous préparer à un examen comme le CILS, ou vous spécialiser dans un domaine particulier comme le langage théologique ? Je suis là pour vous accompagner, à votre rythme et selon vos objectifs.

Je suis enseignante native italienne, spécialisée en didactique de l’italien langue étrangère (Master, Université pour étrangers de Pérouse). Depuis plusieurs années, j’enseigne à des adultes de tous niveaux, du débutant absolu au niveau avancé, en Italie, en France, en Belgique et en ligne depuis la Pologne.

➡️ Mes cours sont adaptés à chaque élève : conversation quotidienne, grammaire pratique, préparation aux examens CILS ou cours sur mesure dans un domaine spécifique (professionnel, académique, théologique). Dès la première leçon, on apprend en parlant, dans une atmosphère détendue.

🌟 Moi-même apprenante (j’apprends actuellement le polonais !), je comprends très bien ce que signifie partir de zéro ou reprendre une langue après une pause. Je vous accompagnerai avec patience et sans jugement.

Je considère l’apprentissage d’une langue comme un véritable voyage. Je serai heureuse de vous emmener à la découverte de l’italien : sa culture, son histoire, sa littérature, sa cuisine et ses paysages.

🇮🇹 Iniziamo insieme questo viaggio nell'italiano! Scrivimi!
🇵🇱 Rozpocznijmy razem tę włoską przygodę! Napisz do mnie!
🇫🇷 Commençons ensemble cette aventure italienne. N’hésitez pas à m’écrire !