Sandra Esslinger

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Sandra Esslinger

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Teaches

German

Native

Speaks

English

Spanish

Portuguese

Thai

Other

Turkish

Energetic, fun and REAL CONVERSATION classes with a motivated teacher 🗣️🇩🇪

Teaches

German

Native

Speaks

English

Spanish

Portuguese

Thai

Other

Turkish

Energetic, fun and REAL CONVERSATION classes with a motivated teacher 🗣️🇩🇪

About Me

Me as a Teacher

My lessons & teaching style

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From GermanyLiving in Bangkok, Thailand (15:22 UTC+07:00)

About Me

italki teacher since Sep 14, 2020

InterestsPets & AnimalsTravelReading

Hallo, schön dich kennenzulernen! I'm a native German speaker who was born and raised in Southern Germany. Due to having a German Father and a Thai mother I grew up both multilingual and multicultural. After completing high school in 2017 I went on to travel the world, learn new languages and ultimately graduate in Languages and Foreign Cultures in Portugal. As of now I am fluent in German, English, Spanish and Portuguese and I study Thai. My students range from age 6 to +70 and I am open to teach all genders, ages, sexual orientations, religions, ethnicities, etc.. In my classes I create a safe, open space where you can speak and learn freely.

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Me as a Teacher

I am a teacher but first and foremost I am also a forever student. Through my work as an Aupair in which I practised German with Kids aged 6 to 10 and through my language studies at University I learned that you can only teach others if you are also willing to learn and consistently drive to better your own skills. From learning many foreign languages myself I have developed my own personal hacks and tips on how to most effectively learn a new language. I accept lesson cancellations or reschedules with less than 24 hours in advance. However, this depends on my current lesson demand and schedule therefore I will decide on that for each individual case.

My lessons & teaching style

I am a young, open-minded and flexible teacher with lots of experience in language learning. From personal experience I know that the best and fastest way to learn a foreign language is to actually speak it! If you already have a foundation in German and want to practise what you know in a fun and safe environment I am the right teacher for you! During each lesson I will take notes on what went well and what will need some further practise. I sometimes accept lesson cancellations or reschedules with less than 24 hours in advance. However, this depends on my current lesson demand so I may decide individually for each individual case.

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Education

2019 - 2022

Bachelor’s - Foreign Languages and CulturesInstituto Politécnico do Porto1) Expertise in linguistics and culture for collaborative development of English and Spanish training projects in diverse educational settings; 2) Cultivation of multilingual skills rooted in German and three other languages; 3) Strategic use of technology for academic and professional development; 4) Recognition of foreign languages' significance in cultural industries, particularly media; 5) Team collaboration in diverse, national, and international communication contexts

2024 - Current

Bachelor’s - German as a Foreign LanguageTeacher Training Institute FreiburgCertificate Course for Teaching German as a Foreign Language at TTI DaF Freiburg

Work Experience

2017 - 2018

Au PairAuPairWorld - Bilbao, SpainAs an Au Pair in two Spanish households, I provided attentive care for three children, aged 7 to 10. My responsibilities ranged from preparing the kids for school, managing drop-offs and pickups, to handling household chores. Moreover, a significant part of my role involved supporting the children with their studies at the Deutsche Schule Bilbao. It was a rewarding experience contributing to their growth and well-being.

2018 - 2019

Customer Support AgentTeleperformance - Porto, PortugalAs a Customer Support Agent for prominent projects such as "Wish" and "Zalando," I addressed customer inquiries encompassing product details, order information, and website navigation. My commitment to delivering exceptional service ensured a seamless and positive customer experience.

2020 - 2024

German TeacherItalki - Stuttgart, GermanySince 2020, I've been teaching German to an amazing group of over 450 students worldwide. In more than 4,600 private classes, we've delved into not just the language but also explored German culture, history, and media. From 7-year-olds to those in their 70s, my students cover a wide age range, with German proficiency levels spanning from A2 to C2. It's been an enriching experience connecting with learners from diverse backgrounds and skill levels!

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Rating

654

Students

6,509

Lessons

100%

Attendance rate

100%

Response rate

5.0

Rating

654

Students

6509

Lessons

100%

Attendance rate

100%

Response rate

German Lessons

Trial Lesson

300 lessons completed

USD 9.50+

NOT for new students! Students before beginning of March 2023 only!

A2 - C2

Conversation

4,295 lessons completed

USD 8.50+

Package with 9% off

E-Mail/Text/Essay CORRECTION and WRITING

A1 - C2

Language Essentials

66 lessons completed

USD 6.50+

Package with 14% off

100% CONVERSATION, 100% CORRECTION and 100% FUN

A2 - C2

Conversation

1,750 lessons completed

USD 12.00+

Package with 10% off

Availability

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Podcast (1)

Quiz (5)

342 Reviews

lu.siao.ling

4 German lessons

Teacher’s pick

Sandra is EXACTLY the kind of teacher I need to get me talking fluently and with grammatical errors removed. It's true, as a native English speaker,.. everyone seemingly switches to English to converse with me and when they hear me speaking German... I'm generally understood but not corrected with the details that are so important to fluency. I would like to keep Sandra a secret ... but no... she deserves the credit! A natural born teacher!

Mar 29, 2023

Ramone Carson

39 German lessons

Teacher’s pick

I could not have asked for a better German tutor. You are smart, friendly, a patient listener and also interesting to listen to. Thank you for keeping the topics and writing assignments intellectually stimulating and relevant. You really keep me engaged while also pushing me to acquire the words and grammar I most urgently need to acquire!

Dec 18, 2020