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Karl-Heinz Riegler
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Community TutorTeaches
German
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
Failure is Not an Option
Teaches
German
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
Failure is Not an Option
From AustriaLiving in Vienna, Austria (10:39 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 6, 2022InterestsMedical & HealthcareArtTravelHistoryScience
Hello! ¡Hola! Servus!
I’m Karl-Heinz from Vienna. My career in journalism has spanned more than 40 years, involving the international press and EU institutions — a world where communication is everything. While English served as my professional lingua franca, Spanish has always been my “amor secreto.” Because of this, I know firsthand the challenges and worries that come with learning a foreign language, but I also know the incredible sense of fulfillment that follows.
I joined italki to share my passion for the spoken word. I firmly believe that the most effective way to master a language is through authentic conversation, mirroring the natural way we acquired our mother tongue. It is about so much more than just memorizing vocabulary or sentence structures; as a famous Austrian philosopher once said, "The limits of your language are the limits of your world."
My approach is patient, organized, and deeply individualized. I don’t believe in a "one-size-fits-all" method; instead, I offer tailored coaching that adapts to your unique pace and goals. When I’m not teaching, I’m usually pursuing my other passions: riding my motorbike, playing hockey, paragliding, or skiing. I look forward to helping you expand your horizons—let’s start the conversation!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
418
Students
3,005
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
German Lessons
Trial Lesson
150 lessons completed
USD 8.80+
Medical language in German! Orientation interview ¡Lenguaje médico en alemán!
A2 - C2Conversation338 lessons completed
USD 9.90
From Zero to Hero
A1 - C2Language Essentials2,509 lessons completed
USD 9.99+
Package with 10% off
IT TAKES TWO
A1 - C2Language Essentials5 lessons completed
USD 22.20
Package with 6% off
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My creations
Vocabulary (1)
Podcast (6)
Quiz (1)
124 Reviews
liodegar
253 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
🌟 Karl ist mein Lieblingslehrer auf iTalki 🌟
Ich kann Karl als Lehrer auf iTalki uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen. Er gestaltet den Unterricht lebendig, abwechslungsreich und stets auf meine Interessen und Bedürfnisse abgestimmt. Seine Geduld, Pünktlichkeit ⏰ und große Fachkenntnis machen jede Stunde zu einem echten Gewinn.
Ich habe bereits über 200 Unterrichtsstunden mit Karl genommen – und jede einzelne davon war wertvoll. Das spricht für seine Kontinuität, Professionalität und die hohe Qualität seines Unterrichts.
Karl ist ein gebildeter Polyglott 🌍, der fließend Spanisch, Englisch und Deutsch spricht. Besonders schätze ich seine fundierten Kenntnisse in Bereichen wie Geschichte, Literatur, Film, Politik, Religion, Journalismus, Kultur und Wissenschaft.
Wenn du also einen Lehrer suchst, der fachlich top, freundlich, geduldig und professionell ist – dann bist du bei Karl genau richtig! ✅
Jun 12, 2025
Ria Dole
6 German lessons
Simply the best. Funny, wise, and a gem of a person. An extremely effective and talented teacher who not only teaches you the technique of painting pictures with language, but brings bright colours into it as well. Always a pleasure to talk to Karl Heinz.
May 7, 2026
valentina1
6 German lessons
Very helpful and informative.
Mar 24, 2026
Maria Fernanda
35 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
¡Excelente profesor! Hace el aprendizaje del alemán mucho más fácil y entretenido.
Jul 17, 2024
Dexter Berend
2 German lessons
Ich hatte heute meine erste Stunde mit Karl. Sie machte Spaß!
Apr 8, 2026
Hannah
28 German lessons
Deutschlernen mit Karl macht Spaß. Was für ein ausgezeichneter Lehrer!
Feb 18, 2026
Trial Lesson
USD 8.80
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