Gina G.
- Tampa, FL 33603 ( 30.7 mi )
- Experienced German Tutor
- Female Age 33
- Member Since: 02/2015
- Will travel up to 10 miles
- Rates from $30.00 to $35.00 /hr
- Also Tutors: Spanish, Japanese
German is one of my top subjects! I lived as an exchange student in Germany for one year with a host family and went to a local German high school. I was completely immersed in the culture and learned to speak the language pretty fluently.
I believe that conversation is an essential part of language learning. After teaching some basic vocabulary and grammar, I like to encourage students to place their fear of making mistakes to the side and converse as much as they are able to in the target language. Depending on the age and experience of the student, I like to incorporate teaching materials such as books, worksheets, articles on the internet in the target language and listening exercises, as well as interpretation of song lyrics that the student might enjoy, describing art pieces in the target language and anything else that the student might find interesting. My style is pretty open and unrestricted. I am patient, kind and enjoy learning from my student as much as I enjoy tutoring them.
I am currently a student at the University of South Florida, seeking a Bachelor's degree in German Studies. I have some background ... read more