Peter Peltekov
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Peter Peltekov
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
Bulgarian
Native
German
Italian
Speaks
English
French
Russian
Norwegian
Other
PhD in Applied Linguistics; +15 years of language teaching experience at university level
Teaches
Bulgarian
Native
German
Italian
Speaks
English
French
Russian
Norwegian
Other
PhD in Applied Linguistics; +15 years of language teaching experience at university level
From CanadaLiving in Other, Canada (06:19 UTC-06:00)
About Me
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My name is Peter and I come from the oldest city in Europe: Plovdiv. After I graduated from a prestigious linguistic high school in Bulgaria, I moved to Canada, where I continued studying languages and language teaching methods in my BA, MA, and PhD. I really love foreign languages and cultures, and I use this platform to meet people from all over the world.Me as a Teacher
I have been teaching German and Italian for over 15 years at a prestigious Canadian University as well as at a local language school. I have experience teaching all levels and age groups, both in-person and online.My lessons & teaching style
In my lessons, I integrate all five language skills—listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture—and I advocate for a sixth skill: strategy awareness. My eclectic approach, informed by my PhD in Applied Linguistics, allows me to adapt to each student's individual needs. Knowing seven languages helps me connect with learners and leverage their existing knowledge. I emphasize both fluency and accuracy in a friendly atmosphere, ensuring my students enjoy their learning journey while making progress.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Kulturbezogenes Lernen - Goethe Institute - 2023Certificate for completion of a course for teachers of German
Certificate verified
PHD - University of Calgary - 2022
Certificate verified
PHD - University of Calgary - 2022
Certificate verified
Unterrichten lernen - Goethe Institute - 2018Certificate for completion of a course for teachers of German
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2010 - 2015
Teaching assistantI taught tutorials and labs for German and Italian.
2016 - Current
Sessional InstructorSo far, I have taught over 30 courses in Italian and German. This work involves lecture preparation and delivery, grading assignments and exams, and some administrative work. I have also conducted research for the Institute for Innovation in Second Language Education.
2017 - Current
TeacherTeaching children, adolescents, and adults, at different levels of proficiency.
Education
2015 - 2017
Master's - German studiesGerman studies MA
2009 - 2015
Bachelor’s - German studies
2018 - 2022
Doctorate - Applied Linguistics
2015 - 2017
Master's - Germanic, Slavic, and East Asian studies
Work Experience
2010 - 2015
Teaching AssistantI taught tutorials and labs for German and Italian.
2016 - Current
Sessional InstructorSo far, I have taught over 30 courses in Italian and German. This work involves lecture preparation and delivery, grading assignments and exams, and some administrative work. I have also conducted research for the Institute for Innovation in Second Language Education.
Bulgarian Lessons
Bulgarian
German
Italian
Trial Lesson
0 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Bulgarian - Beginner A1 Level (Basic Bulgarian for absolute beginners)
A1Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Bulgarian - Elementary A2 Level
A2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Bulgarian - Intermediate B1 Level
B1Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Bulgarian - Upper Intermediate B2 Level
B2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Bulgarian - Advanced/Proficient C1-C2 Levels
C1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Conversational Bulgarian (All Levels)
A1 - C2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Availability
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Trial Lesson
USD 5.00
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