German, Italian and Hebrew classes by an expert (Ph.D.)!

From 69.55 C$ /h

I am a German, Italian, Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic teacher with a wide international experience. I worked in Italy, Germany, Austria, and since 2018 I have lived and worked in the UK (Edinburgh).
I offer classes both for *individuals* (one-to-one tuition) and for *groups*.
It does not really matter whether you are a complete beginner or have studied the language before, my classes will be the perfect fit! As each person learns in her/his own way, I provide tailored lesson plans to meet your individual needs. I work at your own pace, targeting your desires and problem areas. You will get homework only if you want to.

The first lesson normally is a quick assessment of your existing knowledge. Through chatting and showing you a couple of pictures/games, I can easily infer which level you are at. This process is very useful (and, believe me, it does not hurt! So, do not panic!) because it allows me to draft a learning plan, setting some *milestones* you can/will achieve (which will be reviewed regularly). They encourage and motivate you, and work as a stimulus to do your best in a very effective and productive way. You will be getting constructive feedback from me and we will be working towards your goals together.

Location

Online from United Kingdom

About Me

Now some information about myself. Italian is my mother tongue. I studied Linguistics, Glottology, and Italian Grammar in Rome. Moreover, I have native proficiency in German, as I lived and studied in two German-speaking countries (Germany and Austria) for 13 years. In my past life as a scholar and lecturer, I used to teach Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic, as well as Biblical and Rabbinical Studies, in Heidelberg and Vienna.
Since 2018 I have been a professional language teacher at all levels, and I have been teaching in three language schools in Edinburgh.

"Die Grenzen meiner Sprache bedeuten die Grenzen meiner Welt." (Ludwig Wittgenstein)

Education

-- University of Vienna; Jewish Studies/History (PhD)
-- Heidelberg University; Semitistics/Linguistics/Jewish Studies (M.A.)
-- University of Turin; Oriental Studies/Linguistics (M.A.)
-- University of Rome; Oriental Studies/ Linguistics (M.A.)

Experience / Qualifications

Lecturer at university for more than 5 years. In my past life as a scholar and lecturer, I used to teach Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic, as well as Biblical and Rabbinical Studies, in Heidelberg and Vienna.

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

German

Italian

Hebrew

Skills

German

German for adults

School

Italian

Italian for adults

School

Hebrew

Hebrew for adults

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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I am a CEDILS-certified Italian teacher born and raised in Florence, and I've also been a language student myself for a long time! If you want to be able to interact with Italians quickly, I can give you some tips about correct pronunciation, fundamental grammar, and vocabulary, but also Italian art and popular culture, which I think is fundamental to understanding the mentality and the country that you are going to interact with.
Lessons will be tailored according to the student's needs, level, and mother language and focused on the conversation.

I am also available to proofread your writings.

Emma

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- The method is mainly what is called communicative, aimed at stimulating the student to speak immediately and putting the focus on the functional aspect of the language. For beginners, I usually follow a specific program, I prepare a course, and for each lesson, I send students the files that I scan from the various books. Also, the lessons can be essentially developed as conversations on specific subjects.

Xavier

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- Adaptation of the course to each learner and each level according to the objective sought: academic success or targeted professional objective.
- Work on grammar (often a problem) and on the 4 language activities: written comprehension, oral comprehension, written expression, oral expression.
- Support for vacation, catch-up and remediation files with preparation for passing exams before the start of the school year in September.
- Preparation for the common 6th grade primary school exams
- Course materials and exercises provided, adapted to each student or learner.

Also teaches French and English.

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.

Monique

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I am a modern language teacher, I have excellent knowledge in French and English and I can help you with spelling, grammar, conjugation, spoken, written expressions, etc. (for school or professional activities). I'll help you improve your language skills. I'll help you upgrade your knowledge from your present level to the level you must get. Cruising speed at your rythm. We will plan your journey together, amending it if and when necessary.

Shyam

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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

Francesca

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As an Italian Opera singer, I help since many years singers with the right pronunciation of the repertoire they sing, helping them in shaping the language in a clear way, which also helps the singing.

Our lesson will involve speaking, pronunciation exercises and singing.
We will start the lesson by reading the text and finding the right direction and emphasis.
We will focus on the sounds and how to produce them.
In the second part of the lesson, we will apply all of the above to the singing!

Mohsen

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(20)

I teach German courses on the largest online sites and other platforms for all Goethe levels from A.1 to C.1 as well as special courses for beginners and advanced students as well as senior high school students in Egypt in the largest institutes as I am an expert in the German language in state secondary schools and a certified teacher in the largest platforms: I have a Master's degree in German Literature from the University of Vienna, Austria
I also speak Arabic, my native language
I am also fluent in English

Habiba

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(20)

German is important that days and essential for learning or working abroad and to make good money.
Course for beginners from A1 to be
expert.Improving the four skills listening, reading, writing and speaking. Learning how to understand the natives and how to speak like them.
Each level includes four books and story, which helps to express the ideas easily and fast.

Stephen

5.0

(20)

As an American with a C1 Goethe-Institut certificate in German, I understand the long journey of learning this difficult language! I can help you wherever you are on your German path, from the basics to complex grammar, from understanding everyday language to working on your pronunciation.

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Feryel

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German is often perceived as a complex language, but it is above all a logical and powerful tool for boosting your career or traveling with confidence in Europe. Whether you are a complete beginner or want to refresh your knowledge, I have designed this course as a practical immersion to break down the language barrier.

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Isabella

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I offer personalised Italian conversation lessons for adults and English speakers who want to speak more naturally and confidently.

I am a native Italian teacher, DITALS-certified, with 5 years of experience teaching in schools and through private online lessons. My lessons are structured, practical and adapted to your level, goals and learning style.

During the lessons, we can focus on conversation, pronunciation, listening, vocabulary, useful grammar and real-life communication. I will help you speak as much as possible, correct your mistakes clearly and support you step by step.

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Ali

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Hello! I'm Ali, and I'd love to be your German teacher. I'm not a native speaker myself – I learned German from scratch and later passed the DSH-2 exam (C1 level). So I know exactly how it feels to struggle with a new language, and more importantly, how to overcome those challenges.

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I design every lesson around your personal goals. We use real materials like short articles, videos, and everyday conversations, so you learn the German people actually speak. Grammar is never scary with me, and mistakes are always welcome – they show us where to improve. Most importantly, you'll speak a lot and feel comfortable from the very first session.

I have several years of online teaching experience, especially with refugees, which taught me to be patient, calm, and encouraging. If you're curious about politics, society, or philosophy, I'm always happy to bring those topics into our lessons – they're my passion.

Book a lesson and let's start this journey together. I can't wait to meet you!

Dianet

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Hello language lovers! I'm Dianet, a passionate language teacher with a solid academic background. I'm a native Cuban with a degree in German studies, and I've been teaching Spanish and German for over 3 years. I have experience with students of all ages, ranging from complete beginners (A1) to advanced levels (B2/C1).
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I'm excited to meet you and start this journey together!

Basant

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German is important for the job market and education, from primary and secondary school to university, whether public, private, or investment-based.
It is important in the job market, in life, and in tourism.
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I teach Arabic to German speakers.