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Sigrid Philippi
Community TutorTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
German
Native
Other
Specialties
Test PreparationBusinessCertified Business English Coach | From Meaning to Mastery | Paraphrasing & Interview Expert
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
German
Native
Other
Specialties
Test PreparationBusinessCertified Business English Coach | From Meaning to Mastery | Paraphrasing & Interview Expert
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From GermanyLiving in Mainz, Germany (12:10 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 28, 2021InterestsWritingBusiness & FinancePets & AnimalsTravelReading
Guten Tag! I’m Sigrid—your go-to expert for fast-track Business English success. As a Chamber of Commerce-certified teacher and former U.S. Government interpreter, I bridge language and culture with precision. Raised in a German-American military community, I’ve spent 20+ years equipping professionals and students to ace interviews, negotiations, and exams—quickly. My students gain confidence and clarity, whether polishing a CV or mastering meeting jargon. Let’s turn your goals into results—*efficiently and enjoyably*. Ready?Me as a Teacher
I am very passionate about teaching English. My patience and experience will guide you at whatever skill level you are. I will encourage your passion to learn a foreign language. My teaching style is very communicative and relaxed. I seek to make my lessons fun and varied. With my guidance you will learn how to live the English language, understand the structure and apply it in daily and professional life.
You
need Help with Short-Term Projects or school exams?
I offer quick, efficient support to help you complete your short-term projects with ease! Whether it’s for school, job applications, or work, I provide guidance and practical solutions to keep you on track. My lessons & teaching style
My teaching approach combines paraphrasing, memorization, and sentence analysis to help you not only learn new vocabulary but also understand how words function in various contexts. I use conversation-based exercises to enhance your comprehension of tone, style, and meaning.
I create personalized lesson plans tailored to your specific needs. Lessons cover grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, reading, writing, and communication skills for levels A1 to C2 in both General and Business English.
A Certificate of Completion is provided, indicating your CEFR level (e.g., B2), the course focus , the total number of completed hours, ideal for university or job applications or Visa language requests.My teaching material
- Homework Assignments
- PDF file
- Test templates and examples
- Text Documents
- Articles and news
- Graphs and charts
- Presentation slides/PPT
Certificates
Foreign Language Correspondent - Chamber of Commerce - 1998English Proficiency Level C-2
Foreign Language Correspondent Business English - Chamber of Commerce Germany, Ludwigshafen - 1993enables teaching Business English and German to include test preparation in accordance with the Common European Framework of References for Languages
Foreign Language Correspondent Business English - Chamber of Commerce Germany, Ludwigshafen - 1993The Business English Correspont certificate of the German Chamber of Commerce qualifies you to: Work in International Business Administration. The requirements to obtain the certificate is: strong command of Business English contexts, a level of C1 on the CEFR is expected to pass the exam.
Teaching experience
2003 - 2006
English TutorGeneral English and Business English at all levels - A1 - C2
2002 - 2008
English TutorGeneral English and Business English at all levels
2005 - 2009
English TutorGeneral English and Business English A1 - C2
Education
2023 - 2025
Bachelor’s - BUSINESS ENGLISH
Work Experience
1988 - 2020
TranslatorI worked as a translator in German and English
5.0
Rating
99
Students
941
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
62 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Grammar made easy - fix common mistakes quickly
A1 - C2Language Essentials215 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Business English for Job Interviews & Work Place Communication
A2 - C2Language Essentials178 lessons completed
USD 27.00+
Package with 4% off
Intensive General English Courses Children and Adults
A1 - C2Language Essentials419 lessons completed
USD 23.00+
Individual English Lessons for Test Preparation, Presentations, Short Term Work and School Projects
A1 - C2Business56 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 4% off
Business English - Paraphrasing for Clear Communication
B1 - C1Business5 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Business English - Lose your Accent - Intonation & Paraphrasing Training
A1 - C2Business6 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Availability
81 Reviews
summer
16 English lessons
The teacher is knowledgeable, professional, and patient. I feel fulfilling!
Mar 28, 2026
summer
16 English lessons
The teacher is knowledgeable, professional, and responsible!
Mar 21, 2026
summer
16 English lessons
I like having lesson with Sigrid, I always obtain a lot from her lesson.
Mar 14, 2026
kate huang
2 English lessons
Sigrid是一位认真负责、同时又非常亲切友好的老师。她采用了一种独特的教学方法，用她的话来说，就是“用英语思维来学习英语”。我从她的课程中收获很多，也非常推荐所有正在学习英语的人来试一试她的课程。
Sigrid is a dedicated, responsible, and warm teacher. She uses a unique teaching approach—what she describes as “learning English by thinking in English.” I’ve gained a lot from her lessons and would highly recommend her to anyone learning English.
Mar 25, 2026
Zhong Qi
4 English lessons
老师非常非常好。一开始我还不清楚老师的教学方法，对效果还是将信将疑的。但几次课上下来，老师每次课的材料都是有针对性的（老师完全是自己制作的，还借助有AI工具），从最简单的句子开始，慢慢过渡到复杂的文段，在反复训练中就可以真正获得语法知识了。此外，关于语音语调的问题，经过老师的训练以后，我很快也能够意识到并予以加强重视了。非常感谢老师，效果显著！
Mar 18, 2026
summer
16 English lessons
She is excellent!
Mar 8, 2026
Trial Lesson
USD 18.00
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