German language, culture and history taught by a native

From 32.67 C$ /h

Learning a new language is both rewarding and extremely useful. German is spoken by tens of millions of people worldwide and can prove to be a valuable tool for the job market.

Additionally, a plethora of immensely important works of philosophy, literature, psychology and many more fields were - and are - published in German, enabling a speaker to broaden their field of knowledge. This class is perfect for those who are wishing to learn a new language, improve upon existing knowledge of German or those wishing to explore German literature and history more closely.

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Around Islington, United Kingdom

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About Me

I was born and educated in Vienna, being raised bilingually. Currently, I am studying for a Bachelor's degree in History and German at University College London. I consider myself to be a passionate reader of all types of literature, ranging from fiction to non-fiction.

I have been tutoring German, English, History and French for a little over a year now and have found working as a tutor to be immensely rewarding. Helping people achieve academic goals or personal targets has been one of the most essential experiences I have had the pleasure of discovering.

Education

UCL BA History and German 09.2022 -
Theresianische Akademie Wien 09.2014 - 06.2022
Matura Level 3 education equivalent: Mathematics (A), German (A*), History (A*), English (A*)

Experience / Qualifications

Tutor at GoStudent for English, German, History and French 01.2022 - 02.2023
Archive assistant Papanek Foundation University of Applied Arts Vienna 02.2021 - 04.2022

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

The class is taught in

English

German

French

Skills

German

School

German for adults

History

Culture

Availability of a typical week

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New York

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Kevin

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I offer you a new learning experience.

The focus is on practical application and theory is only introduced where intuition reaches its limits.

Whether you are a beginner or an advanced learner, my tailor-made lessons will accelerate your language acquisition in a positive learning environment.

You can book a complete course with regular sessions or individual lessons to overcome a specific problem, such as pronunciation or a particular point in grammar.

Learning a foreign language is not a linear process that consists of memorising a list of words, and speaking a foreign language is not an oral translation exercise.

There are two types of approaches to acquiring knowledge:

When asked what year follows 1999, you can immediately answer 2000 without having to think for a long time and, above all, without having memorised each number individually, starting with 1, 2, 3 ... You know that numbers are formed according to a certain pattern. With only ten digits, you can form an infinite number of numbers and always know which number comes next.

When it comes to the alphabet, words and sentences, it's more or less the same, but school pedagogy, school textbooks and regular lessons still follow the rote learning approach. In the lessons I propose, you will learn to use patterns because this is more efficient and faster.

Learning is easy, but unlearning bad habits is extremely difficult. This makes it all the more important to learn the right reflexes as early as possible.

My offer is aimed at both young people and adults who want to learn German or improve their knowledge without wasting time on nonsensical school methods.

I offer individual or group lessons for German. The methods are based on cognitive science and, in particular, comparative linguistics. My flexible programme can be tailored to your individual needs. The programme focuses on your independence in spontaneous conversations in real life.

What is particularly important to me:

motivating my students and help them establish a learning rhythm;
encouraging their creativity;
helping them become more familiar with the language;
teaching them the letters and their sounds;
strengthening their memory by training their phonological loop;
teaching sentence building plans instead of memorising sentences;
explaining how language works so that my students can become independent as quickly as possible.

I look forward to meeting you.

Katheline

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Hello,

Are you looking for help with the Dutch language and culture? Do you need to learn Dutch as a second language for work or to make life in BE/NL easier? Do you need to speak Dutch with your partner or family?
Look no further, I can help you with this, and more! I specialise in teaching Dutch at level A1-A2-B1.

I am a professional teacher in Dutch, passionate about communication, and a specialist in education.
In my private lessons, I use materials as 'Nederlands in Gang', and 'Nederlands in Actie', but I also customise lessons for my students. Just tell me what your goal is, and I'll make it happen!

My students say I'm very structured, positive, and helpful!
Don't hesitate to contact me to talk about your needs and how I can help you.
Hope to hear from you soon!

Hoi!
Hebben jij of je partner hulp nodig met Nederlandse lessen voor:
- school,
- werk,
- integratie in BE of NL,
- een geplande terugkeer naar NL of BE,
- of gewoon om met vrienden / familie thuis te praten?
Dan kan ik je helpen!

Ik ben docent Nederlands, met een passie voor communicatie en specialist in onderwijs.
Ik gebruik materialen als Nederlands in Gang/in Actie, maar ik maak ook lessen op maat voor mijn studenten. Vertel me wat je wilt bereiken, en ik zorg ervoor!

Aarzel niet om contact met mij op te nemen om uw behoeften te bespreken en hoe ik jou kan helpen.
Ik hoop snel van je te horen!

Christophe

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(24)

Do you want to start learning French but have never learnt it before? Or maybe you want to perfect your understanding of French grammar, or your capacity to express yourself clearly, spontaneously and with confidence in French? Or work on pronunciation, perhaps improve your accent and learn more about French culture?
I can help you with all of these, and not only because I was born and raised in France: after getting my Master's Degree in Lingustics and Anthropology from the School for Advanced Research in Paris - at the time I was also teaching private classes of French and English to high school and university students - I moved to the UK and studied theatre at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. There I worked on the skills any speaker needs to communicate clearly and convincingly: diction, voice projection, etc.
These two approaches - linguistics, and theatre work - give me a strong foundation from which to help any student learn French. So jump on: we'll build a learning program tailored to your needs and make sure that the lessons are both dense and fun.

Ritu

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Hello, नमस्ते🙏, Namaste. I am Ritu, I am a Native speaker & an international teacher.
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I would describe it as result-driven. My teaching style can best be described as interactive, supportive, and transparent.

Me as a Teacher

I would describe it as result-driven. Since I work with students one-on-one, I always try to define the goals they want to achieve. I have created such an amazing method to teach. It includes your hobbies, games, childhood memories, shopping, travel, friends, and lots of other interesting topics. I hope to see you soon:)

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Hamish

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I am a recent graduate happy to tutor in history, politics or economics as well as broader essay writing or university applications. I have a first class MA in International Politics from King's College London, a BA in History and Politics from Oxford University, A* in history, politics and economics at A-Level, and 10 A* at GCSE. I am very passionate about these three subjects and would love to work with tutees to build their knowledge and exam relevant skills!

Daniel

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Areas of Historical Expertise
1. Europe in The Long Nineteenth Century
– The Music, Politics and Culture of France and Germany in The Long Nineteenth Century (1776–1914)

2. Medieval and Early Modern History
– The Political, Economic and Military History of Anglo-Saxon England 827–1066
– The Norman Conquest and The Plantagenets 1066–1216
– Tudor History (1509–1603), The Stuarts (1603–1649), The English Civil War (1642–1649), The Commonwealth (1649–1659), and The Restoration of Charles II (1660–1685)
– The Crusades (1095–1204)

3. Ancient History and Classical History
A. Roman History
– Republican Rome from the First Punic War to Caesar's Crossing of the Rubicon 264 BC – 49 BC
– Caesar's Civil War, The Second Triumvirate, and The Second Roman Civil War 49 BC – 29 BC

B. Ancient Greece and Classical Philosophy
– The Homeric World
– The Persian Wars 499–449 BC
– The Pelopponesian War 431–404 BC
– Thucydides
– Pre-Socratic Philosophy (Thales, Heraclitus, Parmenides, and so on)
– Plato
– Aristotle
– Ancient Greek Stoicism
– Epicureanism
– Skepticism
– Democritus and the Classical Metaphysics of Atomism
– Ethics, Metaphysics, Epistemology and Ontology in Ancient and Classical Greece
– Sophocles and Classical Tragedy

4. Methods of Historical Research
– Methods of Primary Source Analysis
– Secondary Source Analysis
– Techniques and Strategies of Exegesis
– Techniques of Cultural History
– Ethnography
– Sociological and Anthropological Methods
– Qualitative and Quantitative Research
– Score Studies and Techniques of Music Historiography
– Numismatics
– Military Strategy and War Studies

5. Philosophies of History and Historiography
– Positivism
– The New Historicism
– The New Materialism
– Marxist Historiography
– Actor Network Theory
– The History of Technology
– Critical Theory
– Philosophies of History

Ability of Students
– Academic level: Beginner through to GCSE, A-Level, and Undergraduate students in Music, History, and Philosophy

Approach to Teaching
– I favour a structured approach to teaching. I devise lesson plans in advance of every lesson, catered to the student's specific needs.
– Academic lessons tend to be structured around specific sections of the syllabus, or particular topics that students require help with.
– I employ a seminar style format. I flesh out ideas with the aid of quotations, other audio-visual resources, and analytical commentary which my students can use to develop essays, essay plans, revision tools, and exam revision packs.
– I use Powerpoint to provide students with a variety of resources and visual stimuli.
– I structure my lesson plans with a view to providing short points of rest or temporary closure, in which students are able to ask questions about the content. I am also happy for students to interrupt the flow of the lesson if a burning question arises.

Lesson Structure
– Academic lessons tend to be 45–60 minutes in length, but I can adapt my teaching schedule to provide students with additional support if needed.

Academic Credentials
– I am studying for a PhD in Music at the University of Cambridge.
– I hold an MPhil in Music from the University of Cambridge, where I specialised in Historical Musicology and Musical Aesthetics.
– I have a first-class music degree (74.4%) from the University of Manchester, where I won three Hargreaves Prizes for Academic Achievement. I studied violin with Julia Hanson (formerly of the RNCM) and Sophie Rosa (soloist, former teacher at the RNCM and Cheethams School of Music).
– I hold a distinction (92%) for an ATCL Diploma in Violin Performance.

Professional Credentials
1. Teaching
– I have over a year's experience working as a freelance academic tutor with many different organisations and online education platforms.
– I have worked as an Assistant Music Teacher, which involved teaching Music A-Level students.
– I have worked as a Violin Teacher for 8 years (since I was 17). I have taught a variety of students, from beginners starting their instrumental training, to more advanced performers looking to improve their technical facility and performance skills.

2. Violinist, Recording Musician
– I have an extensive portfolio of performing credits on documentary films. Recent highlights include the BAFTA-nominated score for the BBC docuseries on Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein 'House of Maxwell' (BBC2, 2022), and 'Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In' (Netflix) (Passion Pictures / Universal Pictures) (2021).
– I have extensive experience as an orchestral musician and chamber music performer. I led the University of Cambridge Experimental Music Ensemble (CUEME) when I was studying for my masters degree at the University of Cambridge. I also led the University of Manchester Chamber Orchestra in the second year of my undergraduate degree at the University of Manchester, and premiered a good deal of new music with The Eskandari String Quartet.
– I have performed at the West Road Concert Hall (University of Cambridge), the Lee Tseng Hall (Wolfson College Cambridge), Buxton International Festival, Manchester International Festival, and the Bridgewater Hall.

Dan

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Alongside my tutoring work, I am a professional playwright and theatre critic. I have studied theatre at the University of York, Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and I am a member of the Soho Theatre Writers Group. My plays have been staged at the Edinburgh Fringe, York Theatre Royal and across Fringe venues in London. With my A/AS-Level Drama support classes, we will examine and explore the history behind a number of the key texts on the specifications for OCR, Pearson and EDUQAS:

Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen
Accidental Death of an Anarchist by Dario Fo
Saved by Edward Bond

In classes, we will look at the context in which these plays were written, the cultural impact they had and how to use this in essays to demonstrate your broader knowledge of the set texts. Aside from the plays themselves, it is important to understand the wider world of theatre. We will look at the plays of Samuel Beckett, Jean Genet and Theatre of the Absurd for Dario Fo. The history of Theatre censorship and the Royal Court Theatre is crucial to understanding Edward Bond's Saved.

This class will give you the opportunity to explore these complex texts with a practising playwright, and the expanded knowledge of these plays will give you that edge when it comes to the exam.

Miriam

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I provide A-level and GCSE History tutoring. In classes we will work on strengthening knowledge of the subject as well as practice essay structures/planning and exam technique. Homework will be set when necessary but I will always take into consideration the students' school timetable first. I will happily provide progress reports.

For Bachelor students in History/International Relations/ related subjects the classes are individually designed to address the concerns of the student. This could include clarifying topics/knowledge or essay/exam help for example.

Palutla

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This course is designed to understand ancient,medieval, modern and world history. History is sometimes treated as a boring subject but most of my students in the past enjoyed this subject as most people forget connecting it with the contemporary world but this will be taught in this course.

Sakshi

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Studying History can seem lengthy and boring at first, it's a lot of information and too vast to even memorise! You may often ask yourself, "is there a shortcut I can use to memorise so many dates and information?"
One thing about History is, the more you think it's difficult, the more you lose interest in it!

My classes are designed to tackle this lack of enthusiasm among students, because I've been through that phase making me more susceptible to students' needs and requirements. I begin with describing the meaning, purpose, and approaches to history answering basic questions like what is the need of studying history when we can instead look at the future! I use a step-by-step method to craft my course into a story-like narrative sparking curiosity among young minds.
Be it American, Chinese, Japanese, Indian or European History, or Modern World History, you name it! I am an expert in South Asian History but my interests reach far and wide. The world is an interconnected space and I will make sure that my students understand the basics of history to tackle with contemporary issues more efficiently..and also ace their exams!
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Sebastian

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I’m Sebastian Sanz, a university student studying finance. I have over three years of experience tutoring kids ages 8-13, helping them in subjects like math, reading, grammar, English, Spanish, history, and science. My goal is to provide personalized support to help each student excel. I can assist with homework, studying for tests, or learning new subjects in depth.

Flynn

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I have over four years experience as a self-employed tutor, specialising in the tuition of English language and literature.
Subjects taught:
• English language (all levels)
• English literature (all levels)
• History (KS3 - A Level)
• Economics (KS3 - GCSE)
• Mathematics (KS3 - GCSE)
• Oxbridge admissions process
• SATs
• 11+ examinations
I also have experience as an English teacher working in a private school in Italy, preparing students for Trinity centre oral examinations.

Ross

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From a personal perspective, social sciences, regardless of GCSE or A-level, require enormous reading and understanding of the texts, critical thinking and writing. These are crucial to students' performances for their exams. With a background in A-level History and Politics, I have designed this course with the purpose of helping GCSE and A-level students understand the texts they are required to read and grasp the essential logical reasoning and language needed to structure their essays.

Bako

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My name is Bako and I am a very hard-working individual. As a student who struggled for years to get good grades, I know the struggle and pain. However, I was willing to change my life around and so can you. I am so passionate in helping others because I am certain that my way of teaching will definitely help students who are determined to aim for the high grades. I can't stress enough how most of the things taught to students nowadays really do not help them at all and is the reason why they aren't seeing any progress. However, that's why I am here to change that and for certain guarantee those high grades which all you students want. My question to you; How determined are you to change?

As a year 12 student who's just finished GCSE, I can vouch and argue that I know all the tips and tricks to get grade 9s in History and Religious Education. My main techniques to help students are Revision Methods, Exam Structure and the Information needed for the exam. I am very confident in teaching History and RE as I was able to get grade 9s in all my mocks consistently.

Luca

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Unlock the past with engaging History lessons tailored to your needs. Whether you’re studying GCSEs, A-levels, or preparing for university-level history courses, I can help you understand key events, historical analysis, and essay techniques that will set you up for success.

With my background in Economic History at the London School of Economics (LSE), I have the expertise to guide you through complex historical topics, from ancient civilisations to modern-day events.

In these lessons, we will focus on:
• Building your understanding of historical periods, themes, and events.
• Developing critical thinking skills to analyze sources and debates.
• Improving your essay-writing and exam techniques, so you can write clear, structured, and compelling answers.
• Providing in-depth support for specific topics such as World History, European History, Social History, Economic History, and more

Whether you need help with exam prep or deeper insights into history’s pivotal moments, I will work with you to ensure you master the content and excel in your exams!