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Hi, I'm Michael. I'm from Switzerland but I spent most of last year in Brazil, where I was doing research for my PhD in history and where I was once again in the position of learning a foreign language – a valuable experience for any language teacher. Languages are my passion, whether learning or teaching them.

I have over 10 years of experience in teaching German as a foreign language on the most diverse level, in language schools, high schools and even a prison. Thus I can offer tailor-made individual classes. The pillar of my practice-based method is that the students use the language on topics and situations that are really important for them, be it daily-life situations or specific topics they need vocabulary for. Of course, grammar explanation and practice is important, too. And there is also a place for fun, through learning games, German songs etc.
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Hi, I'm Michael. I'm from Switzerland but I spent most of last year in Brazil, where I was doing research for my PhD in history and where I was once again in the position of learning a foreign language – a valuable experience for any language teacher. Languages are my passion, whether learning or teaching them.

I am an open, communicative and humorous person. My hobby is the Afro-Brazilian martial art capoeira.
Education
Master Degree in History. German Literature at University of Zurich
Master in High School Education at University of Zurich
ADEFA diploma for German as a foreign language
Experience / Qualifications
I have over 10 years of experience in teaching German as a foreign language on the most diverse level, in language schools, high schools and even a prison. My education gives my a robust pedagogical background.
Age
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
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45 minutes
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The class is taught in
English
German
Portuguese
Spanish
French
Greek
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