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Tobias
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Native
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English
Dutch
French
Vietnamese
Chinese (Mandarin)
Russian
German That Fits You – Tailored Lessons for Real Life
Teaches
German
Native
Speaks
English
Dutch
French
Vietnamese
Chinese (Mandarin)
Russian
German That Fits You – Tailored Lessons for Real Life
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From GermanyLiving in Hamburg, Germany (10:48 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 8, 2025InterestsMusicReadingTravelFoodHistory
Hi, I’m Tobias – certified German teacher, language assessor and passionate polyglot with 3,000+ teaching hours.
I help expats and professionals speak fluent, real-world German – from casual chats to job interviews. My lessons use practical scenarios, authentic materials and proven strategies to boost your skills and confidence.
As a language learner myself, I know the ups and downs – and how to make progress feel natural. Book a trial and let’s turn your goals into conversations you’re proud of.Me as a Teacher
As a certified German teacher and proficiency rater with over 2,500 teaching hours, I offer precise, personalized feedback aligned with your individual goals – whether you’re aiming for fluid conversation, outstanding job applications or a smooth transition into life in a German-speaking country.
I specialize in quickly identifying your strengths, tackling key challenges, and ensuring steady, measurable progress through proven methods and targeted support.
My teaching style is a blend of clarity, patience, and encouragement. Lessons create a trusting space where you're empowered to take risks, celebrate success, and grow lasting confidence in your German. My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are conversation-based, practical and tailored to your goals.
In a friendly, dynamic setting, we train German for real-life and professional contexts – from everyday chats to job interviews.
On request, I include authentic materials such as news articles, audio clips or case studies to boost vocabulary and cultural insight.
Each session follows a clear framework, adapts to your current needs, and combines concise explanations with supportive feedback – helping you build confident German you can use right away.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Letter of Recommendation - Babbel - 2025This is not a German teaching certificate but a Letter of Recommendation issued by Babbel, confirming that I have taught online with them for over three years (more than 2,160 hours to date). My average student satisfaction rating is 4.8 out of 5 stars.
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Teaching experience
2022 - Current
Freelance German Online Teacher• Delivered 2,160+ hours of online German instruction via Babbel Live.
• Achieved a consistent 4.8/5 student rating.
• Taught all CEFR levels with expert virtual classroom management via Zoom.
• Fostered an engaging and supportive learning environment.
2022 - Current
Language Proficiency Rater for German• Completed 4,600+ English - German language rating assignments.
• Conducted OPI & WPA assessments across Learning & Development, HR, Communications, Medical, and Accounting sectors.
• Delivered fast, high-quality evaluations for global clients.
Work Experience
2020 - 2022
Customer Service Representative• Managed 1st Level (Call) and 2nd Level (E-Mail & Complaint) support for Care & Tec
• Authorized credit releases up to 100 euros
• Consistently ranked among the top 5% in Key Performance Indicators
2010 - Current
Journalist and Media Specialist• Specialized in reporting on Africa and the Middle East, with a focus on politics and society.
• Contributed to various German and international media outlets, including:
Deutsche Welle (DW), Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ), Tagesschau, Tagesschau24, The Guardian, Wiener Zeitung, Deutsche Welle DW-TV Arabia, Deutschlandfunk Kultur, Saarländischer Rundfunk (SR) 1, Schweizer Radio SRF 4 News, Radio Bremen Zwei, Radio Corax, VOX Nachrichten.
5.0
Rating
78
Students
258
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
German Lessons
Trial Lesson
32 lessons completed
USD 7.50+
Ankommen & sprechen – Deutsch für deinen Alltag in Deutschland
A2 - C2Conversation184 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 20% off
Flexibel & zielführend – Deutsch für Beruf, Hobby oder Reise
A2 - C2Conversation42 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 20% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
21 Reviews
Jana Veverková
2 German lessons
I think that with Tobias, one can achieve a very high level of German. I would especially recommend him to B2, C1, and C2 learners, as it’s not easy to find a teacher who can truly help advanced students improve further. As a former journalist, he knows an extensive vocabulary and many ways how to express things. When I don’t know a word, he explains it using many synonyms and different examples of how native speakers would use it, which is super helpful.
Nov 2, 2025
Ana
2 German lessons
Tobias ist ein sehr netter und geduldiger Deutschlehrer. Es ist immer eine Freude, mit ihm zu arbeiten.
Oct 27, 2025
Marion Potapova
5 German lessons
Ich habe mich im Unterricht mit meinem Lehrer sehr interessiert gefühlt. Vielen Dank an ihn !
Oct 22, 2025
Shelemin Roman
2 German lessons
Wunderschön!
Nov 1, 2025
Terence
11 German lessons
Tobias is always helpful, engaging, and encouraging. He constantly motivates me to speak in our conversations and build confidence in my German. Highly recommended!
Oct 22, 2025
angela alcaide
1 German lesson
Ich habe unsere erste Stunde genossen! Ich habe viel Wortschaft gelernt und er hat mich gefragt, welches mein Ziel war. :D
Oct 20, 2025
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