Dennis
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Dennis
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German
Native
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Czech
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Teaches
German
Native
Speaks
Czech
English
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From GermanyLiving in Prague, Czech Republic (19:18 UTC+01:00)
About Me
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If you are reading this, then you are obviously seriously interested in learning German – whether for use when meeting German-speaking people or for advancing your career or – equally possible – for reading German newspapers and/or literary works.
I am a native speaker, certified as a “Teacher of German as a Foreign Language”. I would be honored if you entrusted me with your language instruction and will do my utmost to help you improve quickly. I am looking forward to our cooperation.
Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.Me as a Teacher
I SPECIALIZE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
a) German for business and economics
b) General conversation
c) Grammar
d) Presentations
e) Job applications and job interview training
f) Test preparation: A-level, AP, Goethe Institute certificates, ÖSD, GDS, telc and TestDaF
I offer both general and intensive language courses, as well as special courses tailored to your needs.
I cater to the needs of the entire spectrum of learners of German as a foreign or second language, ranging from total beginners (A1) up to advanced speakers (C2). Apart from increasing your vocabulary, I aim to improve students’ pronunciation and fluency, and their understanding and use of grammar.My lessons & teaching style
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM ME
a) Assessment of your language level and skills
b) Instruction with emphasis on conversation
c) Instruction tailored to your individual skills and according to your preferred style of learning
d) A variety of teacher-developed and time-tested teaching materials and pattern-drill techniques
e) Immediate error correction in the chat, if desired
f) A minimum of 20 available time slots per weekMy teaching material
- PDF file
- Test templates and examples
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Video files
- Homework Assignments
- Quizzes
- Audio files
- Flashcards
- Graphs and charts
- Presentation slides/PPT
Certificates
Teacher of German as a Foreign Language - University of Saarland in Saarbrücken, Germany - 2008Certification as a “Teacher of German as a Foreign Language” on completion of the postgraduate course “The Teaching of German as a Foreign Language” at the University of Saarland in Saarbrücken, Germany
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Expertise on teacher experience - University of Saarland in Saarbrücken, Germany - 2008Assistant at the German Linguistic and Language Education Institute at the University of Saarland
Certificate verified
Participation in the Mercator Project - University of Saarland in Saarbrücken, Germany - 2007Participation in the Mercator Project at the University of Saarland as a Teacher of German as a second language in primary and secondary schools [Certification of German courses for children and adolescents with a migration background as a part of the Mercator-Project]
Certificate verified
Integration courses and literacy - Progress Institute for Adult Education - 2006Certificate of Integration courses and literacy at Progress Institute for Adult Education, Saarbrücken, Germany
Certificate verified
Education
1997 - 2001
Bachelor’s - Focus on Marketing, Controlling, Management, Organization & ProductionBBA Bachelor of Business Administration degree in International Business Administration and Foreign Trade from the University of Applied Sciences in Worms, Germany
Work Experience
2008 - 2022
Instructor of German as a foreign languageFreelancing Instructor of German as a foreign language in Prague, all levels: general and business German.
4.9
Rating
47
Students
186
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
98%
Response rate
German Lessons
Trial Lesson
27 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
A. Beginners’ Course
A1 - B1Language Essentials10 lessons completed
USD 29.00+
Package with 11% off
B. General German Course
A2 - C1Language Essentials80 lessons completed
USD 29.00+
Package with 11% off
C. Conversation course
A2 - C2Conversation10 lessons completed
USD 29.00+
Package with 11% off
D. Grammar course
A1 - C1Language Essentials9 lessons completed
USD 29.00+
Package with 11% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
26 Reviews
Aimee Song
1 German lesson
Very good coach and sparing partner, well oriented on business German
Jul 17, 2024
Stephen
6 German lessons
Es macht mir immer Spaß, mit Dennis zu sprechen und ich habe viel gelernt. Vielen Dank Dennis!
Feb 27, 2024
Aya
1 German lesson
Sehr professionale Lehrer!
Jun 19, 2023
Douglas
2 German lessons
Thanks again Dennis for an engaging lesson
Nov 3, 2022
Douglas
2 German lessons
Dennis was great. Prepared me well for the interview, organised and professional. Thanks.
Oct 21, 2022
Becky J
2 German lessons
This was my first lesson on italki and with Dennis. I was really nervous because I'm not used to speaking in German with others but Dennis is supportive and easy to talk to. He came prepared with so much material. I am excited about continuing our lessons.
Jun 9, 2022
Trial Lesson
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