German as a Second Language (GSL): Communication & Culture

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From 126.01 C$ /h

In this course, you'll learn German where language comes alive: through conversation. We work with everyday topics, authentic texts, and targeted vocabulary training. The focus is on speaking more confidently, understanding better, and recognizing cultural connections.

What you can expect: Learning through conversation: We talk about everyday life, work, culture, media, personal interests, and current events. You will learn to communicate spontaneously and fluently.

Thematic texts & vocabulary: For each topic you will receive short texts or materials that expand your vocabulary and help you understand structures in context.

Linguistic focus: Grammar and pronunciation are not isolated, but are always explored in greater depth where they are truly needed in conversation.

Extra information

Individual support: Each lesson is adapted to your level, your goals and your learning style.

Location

Online from Switzerland

About Me

Hello and greetings, I'm René and I live in Switzerland. I've been teaching German and German as a foreign language with passion for many years. For me, language is not just a means of communication, but a gateway to new worlds and cultures – and that's exactly what I enthusiastically convey.

In my free time I enjoy being outdoors: hiking, via ferrata and the mountains are my great passion.

I have professional experience as a teacher of German as a second language and have obtained a teaching diploma for secondary school from the University of Teacher Education. In addition to German, I also teach English, RZG (Research and Communication Studies), and media informatics.

Language opens doors to new worlds! Let's discover the beauty and diversity of the German language together. I look forward to accompanying you on this exciting journey and helping you develop your language skills!

Education

PH Luzern, teaching diploma in German, English, Media/Computer Science, RZG History/Geography, class teacher, specialization course Mediation;
PH Lucerne, Master of Arts PH Lucerne in Secondary Education

Experience / Qualifications

In addition to my university degree from the PH Luzern, I have the following professional experience and qualifications:
• CAS Intercultural Communication & Transcultural Competencies
• Educational program «Copywriter with federal professional certificate»
• Assistant Marketing and Sales
• Graduate technician HF Polygraphy / Polygraphic Engineer HF TGZ
• Certificate of competence in polygraphy

Age

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

The class is taught in

German

French

English

Skills

German

German for adults

School

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

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Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Tutoring RZG Geography and History, Curriculum 21

100.81 C$ /h

I will support you in understanding and sustainably internalizing the fascinating topics from Spaces, Times, Society (RZG). Whether geography, history, or political education – we will work specifically on the competencies required by Curriculum 21: recognizing connections, thinking critically, evaluating maps and sources, and contextualizing current events.

With clear explanations, suitable exercises and individual learning strategies, I help you to fill gaps, deepen your knowledge and prepare optimally for exams.

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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.

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Learn business German today and advance your career!
Can tailor lessons to your preferred field/subject/profession.
We will cover all aspects required for a successful completion. This includes reading, writing, comprehension, grammar, interview questions/situations (oral and written).

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This course allows a fun learning and adapted to the level of the child.
It also allows support, refresher training or simply help with homework. In addition, the lesson touches different aspects of learning and stimulates writing, reading, speaking and creativity so that the lesson is as pleasant as possible for the child.

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Expert Goethe-Certified German Tutor: A1-B1 Online Classes Worldwide

Goethe-certified with proven success teaching beginners—professionals, students, adults, and kids globally—I provide flexible online German courses for A1, A2, and B1. Drawing from standard digital textbooks for adults and children, my sessions sharpen your listening, reading, writing, and speaking, fully adapted to your needs.

Aim for Goethe or TELC certification, or Germany studies? My targeted coaching ensures you excel. We build a relaxed, idea-sharing environment that sparks real progress.

Your Learning Package Includes:

Initial proficiency checks

Tailored lessons matching your preferences

Premium exclusive resources

Lively, dialogue-focused practice

Full lesson summaries

Precise feedback on assignments

Steady between-lesson guidance

Dedicated 1:1 mentoring

Georgette

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I help both for private purposes, business and for school. My lessons are mainly result-oriented. It is my intention to achieve a maximum result in a pleasant way. I have already helped many children, young people and adults.
I adapt to the level and the intended result
I keep my lessons varied but still challenging.
I also really enjoy teaching students. I can teach them the basic knowledge they lack, while also working on the new knowledge they need to acquire.
I do my work with passion and 100% motivation.
It makes me happy to see that my students are also enjoying their progress, that's why I have a very good relationship with my students.

Nadine

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You already know some German, but you are shy to speak?
Or you just switch to English or other languages, because it feels just too difficult too explain yourself in German?
I feel you, I have been there too, when learning Spanish and Italian and I can help you overcome this obstacle!
Many reach this point where one gets frustrated, because it seems that you don't really progress any more in learning a new language, you feel just stuck...
But there is a way to get out of it: you need to overcome your hesitation and start talking... a lot.
I will provide you a safe environment, where you can easily start to apply your knowledge and gain confidence in having conversations.
Believe me it makes such a difference :)
Of course I can correct you and help you with a bit of grammar, pronunciation, etc. here and there, but this class is really about you practising to talk and becoming confident.
Feel free to contact me in English, Spanish or Italian (even French, although there my knowledge is quite basic ;) or of course in German if you want.
Looking forward to getting to know you! :)

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We will evaluate your current German language level and formulate a step by step learning plan to reach your individual learning goal.
I am an experience online and teacher offline teacher, flexible to tailor my teaching style reach your individual goal.
You will learn about German:
- Vocabulary
- Grammar
- Colloquial Language/spoken language
- German culture/tradition
- any topic of your interest

I can
- prepare you for your language exam at any level
- improve your conversation skills
- prepare you for your German job

We will:
- organize and plan classes suited to your individual timetable
- have classes via Skype or Google Hangouts

AND THE MOST IMPORTANT:
----- Have fun learning a new language ;D ----

My other classes:
1) German Language classes
2) Physiotherapy classes

Looking forward to see you in class,
Sándor

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My goal is to create an effective learning environment. I rely on the student's course, which I supplement if necessary with additional information.

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The German language is currently in high demand in the labor market, and Germany accepts scholarships for study or work, so learning the German language has become necessary for anyone who wants to study or work at an advanced level.
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I also speak Arabic, my native language
I am also fluent in English

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Whether it's homework help or targeted language lessons, I am there for my students worldwide. I teach flexibly online via platforms such as Zoom, Google Meet, and others.
I guarantee that my students worldwide will have a lot of fun learning. With varied materials, exciting examples, and plenty of motivation, I ensure that learning is enjoyable and effective.

Curious? Then just write to me—I look forward to hearing from you!
Additional information for students
Take your seat and get your pencil and notebook ready.

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