Teacher of German as a Foreign Language

Mark Twain had lived for a while in Berlin and lamented a lot about the German language. He once wrote, “If it is to remain as it is, it ought to be gently and reverently set aside among the dead languages, for only the dead have time to learn it.”

WRONG! German has a bad reputation, but it is and can be fun. I adapt the teaching to your needs: From beginner’s German to advanced, I go for practicability, so that you can instantaneously go out and practice what you learnt – get an ice cream, order coffee, say something nice and dazzle your neighbor or colleague. 

To study a foreign language is more than memorizing words and grammar. It is the acquired ability to communicate directly with people and to understand better what is going on around you. A language represents the way a culture thinks. I always incorporate cultural knowledge in the class – from the way we greet each other, to how we eat, how to take public transportation, how to shop, how we date, how we go about visiting each other, how we treat each other in business situations, and much more.

I tought for 4 years various levels of German as a Foreign Language at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN. I have helped students with their assignments, lead conversation groups with adults, taught the first words 1:1, and practiced with individuals to get around town in German. 

Please contact me, and we can discuss your needs.