Annie
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Annie
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Teaches
German
Native
English
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
French
Russian
Telugu
Hindi
Japanese
Kannada
Korean
Sanskrit
Toki Pona
Passionate language learner, using comprehensible input based methods to help you achieve your goals
Teaches
German
Native
English
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
French
Russian
Telugu
Hindi
Japanese
Kannada
Korean
Sanskrit
Toki Pona
Passionate language learner, using comprehensible input based methods to help you achieve your goals
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From GermanyLiving in Berlin, Germany (04:36 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 23, 2024InterestsWritingFoodFilms & TV SeriesScienceMusic
Dear fellow language learner!
I am a German and English teacher from Berlin, and I have a passion for speaking new languages. While I have had (and continue to have) many amazing language learning and acquisition experiences, I have also experienced dreadful traditional language learning in the classroom and I know how it feels to
- struggle with the memorisation of grammar tables
- be anxious because you can't remember the contents of a class
- be frustrated when you find out that you aren't able to speak even though you have finally memorised the grammar table.
If you have experienced any of those feelings before, I get it! Don't worry, there will be none of these in my classroom.Me as a Teacher
I use brain friendly learning methods which help you get a grasp of German in a stress-free manner, and also help you remember what you have learned more easily! You may have heard of Krashen's theory of using comprehensible compelling input for learning, or of the Growing participator approach (GPA). If not, don't worry. The main idea is that I will speak to you in the language you are learning and use gestures and pictures to help you understand. If you get the message, you are improving! Just let your brain do the rest. I see learning as a team effort - improving your skills is not just up to you, but also up to me and the method we use.My lessons & teaching style
- I will describe pictures or stories in German and ask questions
- We can have simple conversations from day 1, without the stress of grammatical perfection
- We will learn vocabulary using pictures and a lot of repetition
- I can also create learning materials for your personal learning - you write a script in English or try the best you can in German. It can be about your family, yourself, your hobby. Anything that is relevant to you and that you would like to be able to express. I will then correct (and simplify) your script, and send you a voice recording so you can read along. This has helped me a lot in my studies of languages. Just sent me a message if this interests you!My teaching material
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Video files
- Audio files
- Text Documents
- Image files
- PDF file
Certificates
CeOLT - Story Learning - 2023This is a 16 week programme by Olly Richards enabling me to teach any language I know well enough online. The programme was conducted in english. It includes 6 evaluated practice sessions where participants teach a student, general teaching theory and also has a business building aspect.
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5.0
Rating
21
Students
127
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
German Lessons
German
English
Trial Lesson
9 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Comprehensible input based lesson [30 or 45 min]
A1 - B1Language Essentials86 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 10% off
Conversation lesson: bring your favourite topic [30 or 45 min]
A1 - B2Conversation31 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 10% off
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8 Reviews
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German
English
Chris
13 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
Annie conducts our lessons almost entirely in German, making good use of pictures to avoid speaking much English. As a beginner, I really appreciate her low-anxiety learning environment. She speaks clearly and carries as much of the conversation as is needed, while gently drawing whatever mangled words and phrases out of me that I feel ready to contribute. As she explains in her video, she is familiar with 2nd language acquisition theories and practice, and has put a lot of thought into the efficacy of various teaching techniques. I have too, and I think Annie has the right approach.
Nov 19, 2024
Sajad Albakri
4 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
Annie is a wonderful teacher. Her classes are always fun and informative. She is very supportive and kind. I highly recommend her. Her method is very good and I believe it is the best way to learn a new language. I always look forward to having more classes with her!
Jul 12, 2024
Sarah Unninayar
11 German lessons
I had a great first lesson with Annie. I am taking an A2 German class and wanted more speaking practice. She speaks at a level I can understand and introduces new vocabulary in a natural way. I think I will see a lot of improvement!
Aug 29, 2024
Madalina
6 German lessons
Engaging and relaxing lessons focused on new vocabulary and every-day expressions. Love it!
Jul 30, 2024
Chris
13 German lessons
A great first lesson with Annie. Very organized and prepared. Low stress. I'm really looking forward to our next class.
Jul 17, 2024
Sajad Albakri
4 German lessons
Annie is a wonderful teacher. The time in the class flew by. She is very kind, patient, and very helpful. She definitely gave me lots of confidence to speak. Her teaching method was awesome and it really suited me well. The class was super fun and informative, I can't wait for the next class!
Jun 28, 2024
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