Simona Amstutz
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Simona Amstutz
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
German
Native
Speaks
English
Native
Swiss German
Native
Spanish
French
American Sign Language (ASL)
Portuguese
Certified DAF teacher (German as a foreign language teacher) by the Goethe Institut Germany
Teaches
German
Native
Speaks
English
Native
Swiss German
Native
Spanish
French
American Sign Language (ASL)
Portuguese
Certified DAF teacher (German as a foreign language teacher) by the Goethe Institut Germany
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From SwitzerlandLiving in New Haven, United States (05:46 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 1, 2023InterestsWritingHistoryReadingScienceArt
I'm Simona, 28, grew up in Switzerland and currently living in the USA. I have a bachelor's in social work and teaching certifications for English (TEFL) and German (DAZ/DAZ). I'm a passionate language learner, I master English (TOEFL), German, and Swiss German (both Native). Furthermore, I speak an advanced level of Spanish because I traveled and lived in Central and South America for about two years. My current language projects are French intermediate level and American Sign Language (ASL). I'm also a passionate rock climber and traveler, and interested in nature, culture, science, linguistics, history, and much more.Me as a Teacher
I completed a postgraduate certification to teach German as a foreign or second language by the Goethe Institute and the Friedrich Schiller University of Germany (DAF/DAZ).
I always have been inspired by methodology and teachers, who make you enjoy the class and keep it diverse. I've helped and taught kids and adolescents in projects in South America and worked with adolescents and adults in Switzerland and Online. My experience made me aware of the importance of asking questions and listening carefully to each other. I would evaluate your personal needs, as well as guide and correct you in a friendly manner.My lessons & teaching style
You learn a language practicing all it's forms (speaking, reading, writing, and listening). Fun fact: Modern science has shown that pleasure reading has a way higher influence on reaching fluency, than regular grammar classes.
To learn a language means: to learn about the foundation of a language, experiment with the language, and connect the language with emotions and experiences that form memories. If you are struggling to learn German in a classroom, my methodology can offer various tools and new customized pathways to language learning.
I only teach adult learners. My curriculum is designed for adults. For German lessons for adolescents, please contact me in advance to discuss.My teaching material
- Quizzes
- Flashcards
- Text Documents
- Video files
- Audio files
- Articles and news
- Image files
- PDF file
Certificates
Goethe-Zertifikat DAF/DAZ - Goethe Institut - 2023This is an after diploma studies that takes between 1-1.5 years. This certificate qualifies me to teach German as a foreign or second language, in German DAF/DAZ (Deutsch als Fremdsprache oder als Zweitsprache).
Certificate verified
5.0
Rating
124
Students
1,684
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
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German Lessons
Trial Lesson
75 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Grammar class and classes tailored to your needs
A1 - C2Language Essentials926 lessons completed
USD 22.50+
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Conversational class
A1 - C2Conversation604 lessons completed
USD 21.50+
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Prüfungsvorbereitung - exam preparation
A1 - C2Language Essentials79 lessons completed
USD 22.50+
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40 Reviews
Jessica Clough
17 German lessons
I look forward to my conversation lessons with Simona. Our sessions are well-structured and cover a wide variety of interesting and relevant topics - in the past few weeks, we've talked about art, climbing, Stonehenge, immigration and nuclear waste. She is a patient and energetic conversation partner, and corrects my grammatical and lexical mistakes with clear explanations.
Nov 23, 2024
Christine Studer
16 German lessons
Again a great lesson. We followed some of my Swiss German book. She explained some differences, gave some examples, corrected my mistakes . She really is a good teacher.
Nov 12, 2024
Pelin
48 German lessons
Lessons with Simona are always great, she always shows up prepared and takes account of your goals and wishes, provides lots of material... And she is very talented at keeping the conversation flowing with interesting questions! I would recommend her classes for everyone :)
Nov 1, 2024
Christine Studer
16 German lessons
It was a great lesson. I talked most of the time. She corrects me when necessary and writes down the mistakes.
She is a very good and friendly teacher.
Sep 30, 2024
Polina Ponomareva
56 German lessons
Simona ist eine so gute Lehrerin! Ich genieße unseren Unterricht
Sep 5, 2024
Polina Ponomareva
56 German lessons
Simona is a very good teacher!
Jul 5, 2024
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