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German for Doctors - Medical German & Professional Communication up to C2
From 93 C$ /h
Are you planning to work as a doctor in Germany, preparing for a medical language exam, or already working in Germany and looking to communicate more confidently and effectively in your professional environment?
My individual German training is designed for international doctors who want to develop or improve both their medical German and their general language skills.
Preparing for a medical language exam may be an important goal – but it does not have to be the end of your language training. Many doctors continue their lessons afterwards to further improve their German and communicate confidently, precisely and appropriately with patients, colleagues and other healthcare professionals.
I have been teaching German as a foreign language for over 25 years and support international doctors at different stages of their careers – from developing the language skills they need to work in Germany to achieving an advanced level of German at C1 or C2.
Medical German and communication in everyday clinical practice
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Doctors face a wide range of communication challenges. When speaking to patients, complex medical information needs to be explained in clear, accessible language. Communication with medical colleagues, on the other hand, requires precise terminology and a professional style. In addition, doctors need to communicate effectively during ward rounds, handovers, case discussions and conversations with relatives, as well as in written documentation.
Depending on your current level, medical specialty and professional goals, we can work on areas such as:
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- communicating confidently and empathetically with patients,
- conducting structured medical history interviews,
- explaining examinations, diagnoses and treatments in clear language,
- conducting informed-consent and counselling conversations,
- using medical terminology accurately and confidently,
- switching effectively between medical terminology and patient-friendly language,
- presenting patient cases in a clear and structured way,
- participating in handovers and case discussions,
- communicating professionally with colleagues and other healthcare professionals,
- taking part in ward rounds and speaking with patients’ relatives,
- writing medical documentation and other professional texts.
We work with realistic situations from everyday medical practice. You are also welcome to bring specific communication challenges from your own work into your lessons.
Preparation for the medical language exam
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If you are preparing for a medical language exam in Germany, we focus specifically on the language requirements and typical communication tasks you will encounter in the exam.
This includes, in particular, the doctor-patient consultation, written medical documentation and the doctor-to-doctor discussion or structured presentation of a patient case.
We simulate typical exam situations and work specifically on medical vocabulary, useful expressions, linguistic accuracy, clarity and your ability to respond spontaneously.
Passing the medical language exam, however, does not automatically mean that you will feel completely confident communicating in everyday clinical practice. You can therefore continue your training after the exam and systematically develop both your professional and general German skills.
General and professional German up to C2
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For doctors who are already working in Germany, medical terminology alone is often not enough.
In your everyday professional life, you need to respond spontaneously, express and support your opinions, explain complex issues and take part in conversations that have nothing to do with medicine. The greater your professional responsibility, the more important precise and appropriate communication becomes.
For this reason, we can work on your general German alongside your medical German or continue developing it systematically towards C1 or C2 after your exam.
Depending on your needs, we can focus on:
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- developing a broader and more nuanced vocabulary,
- using more complex grammatical structures confidently,
- speaking more fluently and spontaneously,
- expressing yourself clearly and precisely,
- developing advanced listening and reading skills,
- communicating professionally and confidently at work.
The aim is not simply to master medical terminology, but to enable you to communicate confidently and effectively in German beyond standard medical situations.
Individual training backed by over 25 years of teaching experience
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At the beginning of your course, I assess your current German skills and discuss your personal and professional goals with you. Based on this, we define the priorities for your individual training.
To ensure systematic progress, I work with up-to-date materials for German as a foreign language and medical German, supplemented by my own exercises and realistic communication scenarios.
You receive targeted corrections and detailed feedback on how you express yourself. If you would like to continue working between lessons, I can also provide additional exercises and homework. Corrections are included.
Lessons usually take place online. Alternatively, one-to-one lessons are available at my office in Munich.
Each lesson lasts 60 minutes. For consistent progress, I recommend one or two lessons per week.
My individual German training is designed for international doctors who want to develop or improve both their medical German and their general language skills.
Preparing for a medical language exam may be an important goal – but it does not have to be the end of your language training. Many doctors continue their lessons afterwards to further improve their German and communicate confidently, precisely and appropriately with patients, colleagues and other healthcare professionals.
I have been teaching German as a foreign language for over 25 years and support international doctors at different stages of their careers – from developing the language skills they need to work in Germany to achieving an advanced level of German at C1 or C2.
Medical German and communication in everyday clinical practice
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Doctors face a wide range of communication challenges. When speaking to patients, complex medical information needs to be explained in clear, accessible language. Communication with medical colleagues, on the other hand, requires precise terminology and a professional style. In addition, doctors need to communicate effectively during ward rounds, handovers, case discussions and conversations with relatives, as well as in written documentation.
Depending on your current level, medical specialty and professional goals, we can work on areas such as:
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- communicating confidently and empathetically with patients,
- conducting structured medical history interviews,
- explaining examinations, diagnoses and treatments in clear language,
- conducting informed-consent and counselling conversations,
- using medical terminology accurately and confidently,
- switching effectively between medical terminology and patient-friendly language,
- presenting patient cases in a clear and structured way,
- participating in handovers and case discussions,
- communicating professionally with colleagues and other healthcare professionals,
- taking part in ward rounds and speaking with patients’ relatives,
- writing medical documentation and other professional texts.
We work with realistic situations from everyday medical practice. You are also welcome to bring specific communication challenges from your own work into your lessons.
Preparation for the medical language exam
----------------------------------------------------------------------
If you are preparing for a medical language exam in Germany, we focus specifically on the language requirements and typical communication tasks you will encounter in the exam.
This includes, in particular, the doctor-patient consultation, written medical documentation and the doctor-to-doctor discussion or structured presentation of a patient case.
We simulate typical exam situations and work specifically on medical vocabulary, useful expressions, linguistic accuracy, clarity and your ability to respond spontaneously.
Passing the medical language exam, however, does not automatically mean that you will feel completely confident communicating in everyday clinical practice. You can therefore continue your training after the exam and systematically develop both your professional and general German skills.
General and professional German up to C2
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For doctors who are already working in Germany, medical terminology alone is often not enough.
In your everyday professional life, you need to respond spontaneously, express and support your opinions, explain complex issues and take part in conversations that have nothing to do with medicine. The greater your professional responsibility, the more important precise and appropriate communication becomes.
For this reason, we can work on your general German alongside your medical German or continue developing it systematically towards C1 or C2 after your exam.
Depending on your needs, we can focus on:
---------------------------------------------------------------------
- developing a broader and more nuanced vocabulary,
- using more complex grammatical structures confidently,
- speaking more fluently and spontaneously,
- expressing yourself clearly and precisely,
- developing advanced listening and reading skills,
- communicating professionally and confidently at work.
The aim is not simply to master medical terminology, but to enable you to communicate confidently and effectively in German beyond standard medical situations.
Individual training backed by over 25 years of teaching experience
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At the beginning of your course, I assess your current German skills and discuss your personal and professional goals with you. Based on this, we define the priorities for your individual training.
To ensure systematic progress, I work with up-to-date materials for German as a foreign language and medical German, supplemented by my own exercises and realistic communication scenarios.
You receive targeted corrections and detailed feedback on how you express yourself. If you would like to continue working between lessons, I can also provide additional exercises and homework. Corrections are included.
Lessons usually take place online. Alternatively, one-to-one lessons are available at my office in Munich.
Each lesson lasts 60 minutes. For consistent progress, I recommend one or two lessons per week.
Extra information
Your first lesson is also the start of your individual German training. I begin by answering any questions you may have and assessing your current German level. We then discuss your professional situation and individual goals. Are you preparing for a medical language exam? Would you like to communicate more confidently in everyday clinical practice? Or do you want to develop your general German towards C1 or C2?
Based on your goals, we define the priorities of your training, select suitable course materials and agree on a schedule. We then start working on your German straight away.
The training consists of a minimum of ten 60-minute lessons. Many of my students continue their one-to-one training over a longer period in order to develop their German skills continuously.
Based on your goals, we define the priorities of your training, select suitable course materials and agree on a schedule. We then start working on your German straight away.
The training consists of a minimum of ten 60-minute lessons. Many of my students continue their one-to-one training over a longer period in order to develop their German skills continuously.
Location
At teacher's location :
- Donnersbergerstraße, Arnulfstraße, Munich, Allemagne
Online from Germany
About Me
I have been teaching German as a foreign language for over 25 years, helping adult learners build their German skills systematically and progress to an advanced level.
Most of my students are international professionals, executives, doctors and other university-educated professionals who live or work in Germany and expect a high standard of language training.
Their goals vary depending on their level: learning German systematically from the beginning, communicating confidently in everyday situations, becoming more effective and assured at work, expressing complex ideas precisely, or developing their existing German skills to C1 or C2 level.
With 20 years of leadership experience myself, I understand the communication challenges of professional life from first-hand experience. Meetings, conversations with employees and clients, presentations, negotiations and challenging workplace situations are not simply topics I teach – they are situations I know from my own professional career.
My lessons are individual, structured and focused on sustainable progress. I begin by assessing your current level and discussing your personal goals. Based on this, we define the priorities for your training, combining systematic language development with intensive communication practice and real-life situations from your everyday and professional life.
Many of my students work with me over an extended period, and some have been learning with me for several years. They may initially come to me to prepare for an exam or achieve a specific professional goal and then continue their lessons to develop their German skills further.
Most lessons take place online. Alternatively, one-to-one lessons are available at my office in Munich.
German is my native language. I also speak English and French at C1 level and Italian at B2 level. I lived and worked in France for several years, so I know from personal experience what it means to communicate confidently and professionally in another language. At lower German levels, I can also explain more complex points in English, French or Italian when needed.
Most of my students are international professionals, executives, doctors and other university-educated professionals who live or work in Germany and expect a high standard of language training.
Their goals vary depending on their level: learning German systematically from the beginning, communicating confidently in everyday situations, becoming more effective and assured at work, expressing complex ideas precisely, or developing their existing German skills to C1 or C2 level.
With 20 years of leadership experience myself, I understand the communication challenges of professional life from first-hand experience. Meetings, conversations with employees and clients, presentations, negotiations and challenging workplace situations are not simply topics I teach – they are situations I know from my own professional career.
My lessons are individual, structured and focused on sustainable progress. I begin by assessing your current level and discussing your personal goals. Based on this, we define the priorities for your training, combining systematic language development with intensive communication practice and real-life situations from your everyday and professional life.
Many of my students work with me over an extended period, and some have been learning with me for several years. They may initially come to me to prepare for an exam or achieve a specific professional goal and then continue their lessons to develop their German skills further.
Most lessons take place online. Alternatively, one-to-one lessons are available at my office in Munich.
German is my native language. I also speak English and French at C1 level and Italian at B2 level. I lived and worked in France for several years, so I know from personal experience what it means to communicate confidently and professionally in another language. At lower German levels, I can also explain more complex points in English, French or Italian when needed.
Education
Certificates
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Certified trainer for German (foreign language) from CEF A1 to C2
Certified trainer for German (foreign language) for the workplace
Certified education manager.
Certified examiner and rater for telc German A1 to C2 exams
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Certified trainer for German (foreign language) from CEF A1 to C2
Certified trainer for German (foreign language) for the workplace
Certified education manager.
Certified examiner and rater for telc German A1 to C2 exams
Experience / Qualifications
I have over 25 years of professional experience teaching German as a foreign language to adults, from beginner level A1 through to advanced level C2.
I specialise in individual German language training for international professionals, executives, doctors and other highly qualified professionals. My teaching includes general and professional German, communication training and targeted preparation for telc and Goethe German exams.
In addition to my work as a German language trainer, I have 20 years of leadership and management experience, both as an employed manager and as the managing director of a company. I have extensive professional experience in sales, consulting and business management.
I specialise in individual German language training for international professionals, executives, doctors and other highly qualified professionals. My teaching includes general and professional German, communication training and targeted preparation for telc and Goethe German exams.
In addition to my work as a German language trainer, I have 20 years of leadership and management experience, both as an employed manager and as the managing director of a company. I have extensive professional experience in sales, consulting and business management.
Age
Adults (18-64 years old)
Student level
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
60 minutes
The class is taught in
French
German
English
Italian
Skills
Reviews
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -04:00)
New York
At teacher's location and via webcam
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
Would you like to learn German systematically from the beginning or take your existing German skills to the next level?
My one-to-one German lessons are designed around clear learning goals and a structured programme tailored to your individual needs. I have been teaching German as a foreign language for over 25 years and work with adult learners at all levels, from A1 to C2.
Individual lessons rather than a standard programme:
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At the beginning of the course, I assess your current level of German and discuss your personal and professional goals with you. Based on this, we plan your course and identify the language skills that are most important for you.
Depending on your level and objectives, you will learn to:
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- speak German confidently and with increasing fluency,
- communicate effectively in everyday and professional situations,
- systematically expand your vocabulary,
- use grammar accurately and appropriately,
- understand authentic conversations and more complex texts,
- write professional emails and other texts clearly and precisely,
- participate actively in meetings and professional discussions from B1 level onwards, and
- express complex ideas clearly, precisely and confidently at more advanced levels.
At B2, C1 and C2 in particular, learning German is no longer simply about speaking “correctly”. We work on helping you express yourself precisely, confidently and appropriately in different situations, including when discussing complex professional topics.
Structured learning with measurable progress:
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To ensure that you develop your German systematically, I work with up-to-date course materials, supplemented by my own teaching materials and interactive exercises. We can also incorporate professional topics and specific communication situations from your own working environment into your lessons.
If you would like to continue learning between lessons, I can provide suitable exercises and homework. Corrections are included in your course.
I regularly assess and document your progress. If you wish, you can complete each language level with a final assessment and receive a certificate.
Lessons that fit around your professional schedule:
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Most lessons take place online. Alternatively, one-to-one lessons are available at my office in Munich.
You can choose regular weekly appointments or arrange your lessons flexibly – particularly useful if your work schedule, shifts or business travel make it difficult to commit to the same time every week.
Each lesson lasts 60 minutes. For steady and sustainable progress, I recommend one or two lessons per week.
My one-to-one German lessons are designed around clear learning goals and a structured programme tailored to your individual needs. I have been teaching German as a foreign language for over 25 years and work with adult learners at all levels, from A1 to C2.
Individual lessons rather than a standard programme:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
At the beginning of the course, I assess your current level of German and discuss your personal and professional goals with you. Based on this, we plan your course and identify the language skills that are most important for you.
Depending on your level and objectives, you will learn to:
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- speak German confidently and with increasing fluency,
- communicate effectively in everyday and professional situations,
- systematically expand your vocabulary,
- use grammar accurately and appropriately,
- understand authentic conversations and more complex texts,
- write professional emails and other texts clearly and precisely,
- participate actively in meetings and professional discussions from B1 level onwards, and
- express complex ideas clearly, precisely and confidently at more advanced levels.
At B2, C1 and C2 in particular, learning German is no longer simply about speaking “correctly”. We work on helping you express yourself precisely, confidently and appropriately in different situations, including when discussing complex professional topics.
Structured learning with measurable progress:
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To ensure that you develop your German systematically, I work with up-to-date course materials, supplemented by my own teaching materials and interactive exercises. We can also incorporate professional topics and specific communication situations from your own working environment into your lessons.
If you would like to continue learning between lessons, I can provide suitable exercises and homework. Corrections are included in your course.
I regularly assess and document your progress. If you wish, you can complete each language level with a final assessment and receive a certificate.
Lessons that fit around your professional schedule:
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Most lessons take place online. Alternatively, one-to-one lessons are available at my office in Munich.
You can choose regular weekly appointments or arrange your lessons flexibly – particularly useful if your work schedule, shifts or business travel make it difficult to commit to the same time every week.
Each lesson lasts 60 minutes. For steady and sustainable progress, I recommend one or two lessons per week.
93 C$ /h
Are you preparing for a telc German exam or Goethe Certificate and want to focus specifically on what you need to succeed in the exam?
My individual exam preparation is designed to help you prepare systematically for the different sections and task types of your exam. We focus particularly on the areas where you need to gain confidence or improve your performance.
I have more than 25 years of experience teaching German as a foreign language and extensive experience preparing students for telc and Goethe exams. I am also a certified telc examiner for oral exams from A1 to C2 and an accredited assessor for written exams from B1 to C2.
This means that I am familiar not only with the exam formats but also with the requirements and assessment criteria used in practice. I use this experience to help you prepare effectively, particularly for the speaking and writing sections.
Targeted exam preparation rather than general German lessons
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Effective exam preparation is not simply about completing as many practice tests as possible. The first step is to identify which parts of the exam you are already confident with and where you need targeted support.
Depending on your exam, level, strengths and areas for improvement, we can work on:
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- Writing: As a telc assessor for written exams from B1 to C2, I am familiar with the assessment criteria used in practice. We work on understanding the task correctly, structuring your text effectively, using appropriate phrases and meeting the language requirements for your level. You receive detailed feedback on your writing and learn where you may be losing marks and how to improve.
- Speaking: Practising typical exam tasks, responding spontaneously, expressing and supporting your opinions, giving short presentations and interacting confidently with an exam partner.
- Reading and listening: Developing effective strategies for different types of exam tasks.
Vocabulary and grammar: Working specifically on language weaknesses that may affect your exam performance.
- Time management: Learning how to complete the different tasks effectively within the time available.
- Exam strategies: Understanding task instructions and assessment criteria and avoiding common mistakes.
- Mock exams: Practising individual sections of the exam under realistic conditions.
You will receive particularly detailed feedback on speaking and writing. Together, we analyse what you are already doing well and identify the areas you need to improve in order to meet the requirements of your exam level more confidently.
Have you taken the exam before but not passed?
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Not passing an exam does not necessarily mean that your overall German level is too low. Difficulties are often limited to individual sections of the exam, certain task types, exam strategies or time management.
In this case, we analyse what may have affected your performance in your previous attempt and focus your training on the areas where you need to improve.
If you have a detailed score report or breakdown of your previous exam results, please bring it to your first lesson. This can help us identify your priorities more precisely.
When should you start preparing?
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Ideally, you should begin targeted preparation around three months before your exam. This gives us enough time to identify areas for improvement, develop effective strategies and practise the relevant sections thoroughly.
Short-term preparation is also possible. If your exam is only three to four weeks away, I generally recommend two to three lessons per week.
Each lesson lasts 60 minutes. I recommend a minimum of five lessons; ten lessons are advisable for more comprehensive preparation.
Most lessons take place online. Alternatively, one-to-one exam preparation is available at my office in Munich.
My individual exam preparation is designed to help you prepare systematically for the different sections and task types of your exam. We focus particularly on the areas where you need to gain confidence or improve your performance.
I have more than 25 years of experience teaching German as a foreign language and extensive experience preparing students for telc and Goethe exams. I am also a certified telc examiner for oral exams from A1 to C2 and an accredited assessor for written exams from B1 to C2.
This means that I am familiar not only with the exam formats but also with the requirements and assessment criteria used in practice. I use this experience to help you prepare effectively, particularly for the speaking and writing sections.
Targeted exam preparation rather than general German lessons
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Effective exam preparation is not simply about completing as many practice tests as possible. The first step is to identify which parts of the exam you are already confident with and where you need targeted support.
Depending on your exam, level, strengths and areas for improvement, we can work on:
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- Writing: As a telc assessor for written exams from B1 to C2, I am familiar with the assessment criteria used in practice. We work on understanding the task correctly, structuring your text effectively, using appropriate phrases and meeting the language requirements for your level. You receive detailed feedback on your writing and learn where you may be losing marks and how to improve.
- Speaking: Practising typical exam tasks, responding spontaneously, expressing and supporting your opinions, giving short presentations and interacting confidently with an exam partner.
- Reading and listening: Developing effective strategies for different types of exam tasks.
Vocabulary and grammar: Working specifically on language weaknesses that may affect your exam performance.
- Time management: Learning how to complete the different tasks effectively within the time available.
- Exam strategies: Understanding task instructions and assessment criteria and avoiding common mistakes.
- Mock exams: Practising individual sections of the exam under realistic conditions.
You will receive particularly detailed feedback on speaking and writing. Together, we analyse what you are already doing well and identify the areas you need to improve in order to meet the requirements of your exam level more confidently.
Have you taken the exam before but not passed?
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Not passing an exam does not necessarily mean that your overall German level is too low. Difficulties are often limited to individual sections of the exam, certain task types, exam strategies or time management.
In this case, we analyse what may have affected your performance in your previous attempt and focus your training on the areas where you need to improve.
If you have a detailed score report or breakdown of your previous exam results, please bring it to your first lesson. This can help us identify your priorities more precisely.
When should you start preparing?
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Ideally, you should begin targeted preparation around three months before your exam. This gives us enough time to identify areas for improvement, develop effective strategies and practise the relevant sections thoroughly.
Short-term preparation is also possible. If your exam is only three to four weeks away, I generally recommend two to three lessons per week.
Each lesson lasts 60 minutes. I recommend a minimum of five lessons; ten lessons are advisable for more comprehensive preparation.
Most lessons take place online. Alternatively, one-to-one exam preparation is available at my office in Munich.
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