Goethe-certified German teacher, accredited by German Migration Ministry
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Goethe-certified German teacher, accredited by German Migration Ministry
About Me
Me as a Teacher
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From GermanyLiving in Hamburg, Germany (02:25 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 1, 2020
Hello everyone!
Great to have you on my profile. I am passionate about languages and apparently so are you! I am a Goethe-certified German language instructor with a total of more than 2.500 hours of experience in teaching students on all levels from A1 up to C2, among others for the German Ministry of Migration & Refugees.
Although most students' primary goal is to increase their speaking competence and fluency, I am specialized in teaching a complete curriculum that takes all four competences into account: speaking, writing, listening and reading. I know how to bridge the gap between pure knowledge ABOUT the language (i.e. grammar) into usable language skills (i.e. active competence).
Me as a Teacher
I love learning languages and have experimented a lot over the years with different methods and approaches to learning, so I do have quite an idea about what works for different types of learners and what doesn't. I am here to present you knowledge and opportunities for practice that cater to your specific needs. You are more of a visual type? Or you memorize best through a combination of listening and repetition? Or you are already somewhat a pro and want to learn about nuances of meaning and broaden your vocabulary? You name it, I got it!
My lessons & teaching style
I have a very structured approach to teaching and will guide you in your learning with fun, patience and a strong passion in making you succeed!
If your main interest is in gaining conversational practice and work on your fluency, you have come to the right place. If you are not yet at a conversational level or would like to brush up your forgotten knowledge, I am going to tailor-make lessons for you based on your wants and needs, blending together grammar, vocabulary, reading, listening and speaking components into a complete 360-degree course that - with consistency and effort - will make you into a pro!
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Certificates
TEFL - TEFL Training College - 2021
Certificate verified
Goethe Deutsch Lehren Lernen - Goethe Institute - 2021This is a 350 hour qualification to become an officially recognized German language instructor. This qualification is usually accepted as a requirement for a working visa in most countries.
Today was my first class with Stefanie. I had a very nice time. I like the way she teaches and how she explains things in a way that is easy to comprehend. She had excellent ways to get me thinking/talking. It is evident she is a very experienced teacher and she is very well organized. She speaks German super clearly as well (She sounds like a television presenter). She also speaks excellent English, so if I needed to ask a question in English it was not a problem. I highly recommend an hour with her.
Jan 8, 2022
Tianyi
5 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
Second lesson with Stefanie and it was absolutely amazing xD. I can feel I start putting out what I’ve learnt on paper and the knowledge are connecting through speaking. Very satisfying feeling of improvement.
May 28, 2021
Gillian Williams
51 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
Stefanie is an excellent teacher. She understands my goals as a serious student, and works hard to ensure that I get a really solid foundation for becoming a proficient user of the German language. I appreciate you, Stefanie!
Dec 9, 2020
Arya
1 German lesson
Danke sehr Stefanie! Es war wirklich perfekt :)
Jul 7, 2024
Andrea
1 German lesson
Stefanie gave a good feedback based on our initial discussion. She was calm and clear in her communication. A very positive experience.
May 24, 2024
Andy
3 German lessons
Stefanie is kind, attentive, and genuinely interested in helping students reach their goals. After our 30-minute consult, I feel confident that her structured approach and student-specific learning plan will help me improve my German.