Experience Summary
In the past 30 years, languages have been my passion. I have worked as a teacher, proofreader/editor, and also as a translator. I have taught everything from classes to private lessons, children to senior citizens with success and enthusiasm. I always try to find out what my students love, and start working from this to help them achieve their goals.
Teaching Style
Although grammar is important, languages are acquired overwhelmingly by listening (60%) and speaking (30%), whereas only 5% each by reading and writing. I view myself more as a coach than a "teacher", using a modern didactic method also known as accelerated learning. Learning should be fun, otherwise, something is not right, and I always try to find out what that "something" is.
Other Comments
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| English |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have taught ESL (English-as-a-Second-Language) for almost 30 years now. I have also worked for many years now as a proofreader and editor, specializing in polishing academic texts written by non-native speakers of English. |
| French |
Proficiency: I know the basics
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| I studied French for two years at the University and although I never lived in a French-speaking country, have acquired a great deal of experience in language. I am competent at teaching at beginner to intermediate levels. Of course grammar is important, but the main goal can be to help students understand and be understood. In addition, learning a language should be fun! |
| German |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have taught German for many years now, having studied in Munich and lived there for almost 15 years. I am at the level of a native speaker regarding proficiency. I use a modern teaching method based on scientific evidence that children learn 60% of their native language by listening, 30% by speaking, and only 5% each by reading and writing. Learning should be fun, so although grammar is important, the ability to understand and be understood should remain in the forefront. |
| Grammar |
Proficiency: Expert
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| As a proofreader with many years of experience, I correct texts for grammatical errors and can also make suggestions for improving legibility, etc. |
| Italian |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have taught Italian for many years now, having studied in Italy,lived and visited there many times during the last 30 years. I am at the level of a native speaker regarding proficiency. I use a modern teaching method based on scientific evidence that children learn 60% of their native language by listening, 30% by speaking, and only 5% each by reading and writing. Learning should be fun, so although grammar is important, the ability to understand and be understood should remain in the forefront. |