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Sigrid Philippi
Community TutorTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
German
Native
Other
Specialties
Test PreparationBusinessCertified Business and General English Teacher with 20 years of experience
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
German
Native
Other
Specialties
Test PreparationBusinessCertified Business and General English Teacher with 20 years of experience
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From GermanyLiving in Mainz, Germany (23:35 UTC+01:00)
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
82
Students
816
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
50 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Grammar made easy - fix common mistakes quickly
A1 - C2Language Essentials193 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 4% off
Business English for Job Interviews & Work Place Communication
A2 - C2Language Essentials136 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 4% off
Intensive General English Courses Children and Adults
A1 - C2Language Essentials384 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 5% off
Individual English Lessons for Test Preparation, Presentations, Short Term Work and School Projects
A1 - C2Business49 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 4% off
Business English - Paraphrasing for Clear Communication
B1 - C1Business1 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Business English - Lose your Accent - Intonation & Paraphrasing Training
A1 - C2Business3 lessons completed
USD 21.00+
Package with 5% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
64 Reviews
Lyra
3 English lessons
Sigrid’s teaching method is very engaging and effective. She encourages me to learn English through English, which really pushes me to think and express myself more naturally. She is always supportive and encouraging, and I truly enjoy learning with her.❤️❤️
Dec 27, 2025
Justin
7 English lessons
Very nice and polite ans helpful teacher. I can learn more with her.
Dec 21, 2025
summer
7 English lessons
I am enjoyable when I have the class with Sigrid.
Dec 13, 2025
lily
2 English lessons
I really enjoy the time with Sigrid, she is very patient and encouraging. Her lessons are well-structured and easy to follow. She is also very good at explaining complex words/phrases/grammar in a simple way.
Dec 26, 2025
summer
7 English lessons
I learned different sentences structure and improved pronunciation, vocabulary. I am enjoyable.
Dec 20, 2025
Justin
7 English lessons
Sigrid is a very gut teacher, she is very polite and patient, creative and very professional. I can learn very much with her.
Dec 10, 2025
Trial Lesson
USD 15.00
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