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Marie Weicke
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Professional TeacherTeaches
German
Native
Speaks
English
Portuguese
Spanish
Specialties
Test PreparationCertified Goethe-Institute teacher and examiner with 9 years of experience
Teaches
German
Native
Speaks
English
Portuguese
Spanish
Specialties
Test PreparationCertified Goethe-Institute teacher and examiner with 9 years of experience
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From GermanyLiving in Salvador, Brazil (03:08 UTC-03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 12, 2025InterestsPets & AnimalsReadingFoodFilms & TV SeriesTravel
Hallo und willkommen! I’m Marie, a certified Goethe-Institut teacher and examiner with 9 years of experience helping students master German—from beginners to exam-ready pros. Ich unterrichte auf Deutsch. I can also teach you in English. Hablo español con fluidez. E falo português fluentemente. Born and raised in Germany, I have also lived in Argentina and Brazil, so I’ve experienced the same challenges my students face—from grammar hurdles to cultural nuances—and this empathy shapes my teaching approach. Whether you’re preparing for a Goethe certificate, relocating, or just love German, I’ll tailor lessons to your unique journey. Book a trial lesson with me, and let's get started!
With nearly a decade of experience at the Goethe-Institut, in addition to my private teaching practice, I specialize in guiding students from their first 'Guten Tag' to advanced, fluent conversations. I am also a certified examiner for all official Goethe-Institut levels (A1 through C1), which means I can provide you with expert guidance and structured preparation if you are aiming to succeed in a certification exam.
I believe learning should be both effective and enjoyable. My lessons are fully personalized to your objectives, whether they are professional, academic, or personal. You can expect our sessions to be interactive and dynamic, blending conversational practice with reading, listening, writing as well as targeted exercises in grammar and vocabulary. At the end of each session, you'll rece...My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Goethe-Zertifikat A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 - Goethe-Institut - 2024I am a certified examiner for Goethe-Zertifikat exams (levels A1 through C1) and have been working in that role since 2019.
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Universitätszertifikat - Goethe-Institut / Friedrich-Schiller-Universität - 2019The Postgraduate Studies in Teaching German as a Foreign Language, which I completed at the Goethe-Institut in cooperation with Friedrich Schiller University Jena, involved a three-year coursework requirement. This included three practical research projects and a final thesis in the field of German as a Foreign Language.
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Teaching experience
2017 - Current
Teacher and certified examinerFor the past nine years, I have worked at the Goethe-Institut as a teacher of German as a Foreign Language and a certified examiner for levels A1 to C1.
Education
1997 - 2016
Doctorate - LawMy education includes a Master of Laws, a two-year trainee program, and PhD studies in international law, which I pursued at the University of Hamburg as well as at universities in Argentina and Brazil. I then joined a German law firm, concurrently working on my dissertation, which I successfully defended in 2016.
2016 - 2019
Master's - Postgraduate Studies: Teaching German (DaF)I completed a program of Postgraduate Studies in Teaching German as a Foreign Language at the Goethe-Institut in cooperation with the Friedrich Schiller University Jena. The curriculum centered on practical teaching fundamentals, such as lesson planning, creating tasks and exercises, fostering interaction, and utilizing learning materials and media.
Work Experience
2010 - 2016
LawyerSenior Associate at a law firm specialized in international law
5.0
Rating
13
Students
172
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
German Lessons
Trial Lesson
7 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Deutsch Beginners A1-A2
A1 - A2Language Essentials14 lessons completed
USD 45.00+
Package with 9% off
Deutsch Intermediate B1-B2
B1 - B2Language Essentials12 lessons completed
USD 45.00+
Package with 9% off
Conversation A1-C2
A1 - C2Conversation4 lessons completed
USD 45.00+
Package with 9% off
Goethe-Zertifikat / telc (A1-A2)
A1 - A2Test Preparation87 lessons completed
USD 23.00+
Package with 11% off
Goethe-Zertifikat / telc / TestDaF / onSET (B1, B2, C1)
B1 - C1Test Preparation47 lessons completed
USD 23.00+
Package with 11% off
Availability
7 Reviews
Novia Seress
11 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
My teacher is very energetic, caring, and diligent. The class is always engaging and well-structured, which makes learning enjoyable and effective. She explains clearly, corrects mistakes patiently, and encourages me to speak more confidently. The materials are well-prepared and suitable for my level, and she also adapts the lesson based on my needs. I can really feel my progress after each session. Highly recommended! I will study more with her for exams :))
Apr 13, 2026
Martyna
14 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
The Teacher can provide structured curriculum! The lessons are perfect I always feel heard and the teacher is ultra patient with me. The energy is welcoming and i enjoy every lesson. I totally recommend! Best Teacher ever
Dec 29, 2025
Evgeny
27 German lessons
Das ist schon meine vierte Unterrichtsstunde, und ich bin absolut zufrieden mit dem Ergebnis.
Die Vorbereitung ist gut strukturiert, ich bekomme viele Hausaufgaben und klare, verständliche Erklärungen.
Nov 10, 2025
Akane Nagashima
5 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
Sie ist sehr hilfreich für meine TELC B1 Prüfung Vorbereitung. Ich bin dankbar! She is very friendly, well prepared for every lesson, I am very happy that I found her on italki. I also appreciate that she writes down all words or phrases I ask her so I can concentrate speaking and listening during the lesson and I can check the what she wrote afterwords.
Mar 26, 2026
Daniel Seress
11 German lessons
I like the method of the class.
Apr 13, 2026
Evgeny
27 German lessons
Der Unterricht war sehr hilfreich. Marie erklärt alles klar und unterstützt mich gezielt bei der Prüfungsvorbereitung. Ich merke bereits deutliche Fortschritte.
Oct 27, 2025
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