Michelle
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Michelle
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Teaches
English
Native
German
Speaks
French
Italian
Japanese
Portuguese
Learn English or German with an experienced teacher and language coach... I also teach mathematics!
Teaches
English
Native
German
Speaks
French
Italian
Japanese
Portuguese
Learn English or German with an experienced teacher and language coach... I also teach mathematics!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From AustraliaLiving in Sydney, Australia (13:21 UTC+11:00)
About Me
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Hi, I'm Michelle! I'm from Sydney, Australia. My native language is English, which I speak with a standard Australian accent, and I also speak fluent German.
I am a highly experienced teacher, as I have spent over 25 years teaching mathematics. A few years ago, I completed a linguistics degree and shifted my focus to language teaching and coaching, which is now my main occupation (I teach English and German). Since I am also an active language learner, I have an excellent understanding of the typical challenges my students face.
-- Please note: I only teach adults and teenagers, not young children (minimum age 14) --Me as a Teacher
My lessons are most effective for the following types of students:
English lessons:
- Adults with an intermediate or advanced level of English who have a good general understanding of English grammar, but need to improve their speaking, pronunciation, listening and comprehension skills to become more confident communicating with native English speakers
- Someone who plans to live in or visit Australia OR is a native German speaker
German lessons:
- English speakers (native/non-native) in the beginner or intermediate stages of their German learning journey who want to improve their understanding of German grammar
** I also offer mathematics lessons in English for high school students **My lessons & teaching style
English lessons:
I specialise in helping adults develop the skills they need to successfully interact with native speakers in English. In my professionally guided communication training, I'll teach you how to express yourself easily in clear and authentic English. I also offer English conversation lessons. Please read the individual lesson descriptions for more information.
German lessons:
I teach German in English for English speakers, using a mixture of story-based text analysis techniques and my own teaching materials. My students find it invaluable to be able to gain insights from a fellow English speaker.
-- For the best lesson experience, please select Zoom or Skype when booking --My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
Teaching experience
2000 - Current
Mathematics TeacherPrivate mathematics teacher for high school students in Australia
- Specialising in the NSW high school curriculum
(i.e. school years 7-12, up to and including Extension 1 HSC level)
2020 - Current
Language Teacher & Coach: English & GermanSpecialising in:
- English for communicative purposes for adults who live in (or plan to visit) Australia
- German lessons and general language coaching for English-speaking adult and teenage learners
Education
2020 - 2022
Bachelor’s - Linguistics / International EnglishBachelor of Arts (Dean's Scholars) majoring in Linguistics and International English
5.0
Rating
304
Students
3,026
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
German Lessons
German
English
Trial Lesson
168 lessons completed
USD 15.50+
Structured German Grammar Lesson for English Speakers (A1 – B2 German, taught in English)
A1 - B2Language Essentials119 lessons completed
USD 16.50+
Package with 30% off
Deep Dive into German via Story-Based Texts (A1 – C1 German, explanations in English)
A1 - C1Language Essentials87 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 20% off
Focus on German Pronunciation (A1 – C2 German)
A1 - C2Language Essentials14 lessons completed
USD 15.75+
Package with 20% off
German Conversation for Beginners (A1 – A2 German)
A1 - A2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 15.50+
Package with 17% off
German Lesson for Small Groups (2–5 people) **[[Zoom only]]**
A1 - B2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 25% off
Language Coaching: language learning support with self-study guidance (plus independent travel advice for Europe and Australia)
A1 - C2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 15.25+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
106 Reviews
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German
English
TangTang
26 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Michelle is a highly knowledgeable and professional teacher! I'm very glad that I'm lucky enough to study English with her. Thank you very much, Michelle! Your lessons are very engaging!
May 26, 2024
Una
336 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
With over 200 hours of lesson time under my belt with Michelle, I can say without a doubt that she's an incredible English teacher. Check my lesson hours with Michelle, and trust me, you won't find a more patient and dedicated teacher. You can book her classes, but don't book too many or there won’t be any time slots for me! (Just kidding, but seriously, she's that good!)
Sep 14, 2023
Jill Sutherland
16 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
Fantastic first lesson! Tons of useful resources. Kind person, great teaching skills. Thank you!
Jan 27, 2022
Nabil Hatamleh
1 English lesson
Michelle ist eine sehr nette und sympathische Lehrerin. Meine erste Probestunde habe ich erfolgreich absolviert und bin froh, Michelle gefunden zu haben. Im neuen Jahr (2025) geht es los. Ich freue mich tierreich auf den Unterricht.
Liebe Grüße.
Dec 16, 2024
Kate
2 English lessons
Thanks Michelle for her patience and attention to details, she shared lots of materials and sources, very positive and easygoing teacher.
Dec 12, 2024
Fiona H
1 English lesson
A great lesson thanks you:) She pointed out my mistakes and gave me correct pronunciation. She also gave me suggestions for how to improve my speaking skills in exams.
Dec 4, 2024
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