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Experienced former Goethe Institut teacher offers customized online German lessons for tuition, A1, A2, B1 levels

Learning German can be exciting and enjoyable when approached the right way! My customized, interactive lessons offer the perfect blend of grammar, vocabulary, and engaging exercises to sharpen your listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills. With a variety of dynamic tools and resources, each class becomes a memorable and enriching experience.

Join me for lessons that fit your schedule, allowing you to learn from the comfort of your own home and at your own pace.

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PS: Lessons will be taught in English and German. Not in Dutch.

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Bring your enthusiasm to learn!

Location

Online via webcam

General info

suitcase iconSkills:
German for adults, School
Age:
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Duration:
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English, German, Dutch, French

About Me

I am a former Goethe Institut teacher, currently a cross-culture consultant and a recent management graduate from the Vrije Unviersiteit in Amsterdam. I have a wealth of experience living and working in three continents (Asia, Middle East and Europe). I have primarily taught German to those from different age groups and nationalities. I have also worked with the British school, teaching German to elementary level German native kids. I also enjoy writing articles from the heart that resonate with my interests in cross-culture. I desire to use my talent in languages in helping those that are struggling with it or are enthusiastic about learning something new/ honing their skills! I have a wealth of interesting teaching resources that I have collected and used over the past 15 years and that cover all four aspects: listening, reading, writing and speaking.

Education

Master's in International Management, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam
Master's in Communication, Madras University; recipient of Best Journalist Award
Bachelor's in Nutrition and Dietetics, Madras University

Experience / Qualifications

Cross cultural consultant with C2 level German, C1 level English, B2 level Dutch, A2 level French and native level Tamil and Hindi.

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