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Dëshira 黛诗然
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German Tutor, experience with children, adults, certificates, business, and conversational German
Teaches
German
Native
Speaks
English
Native
Albanian
Czech
French
Macedonian
Russian
Arabic
Other
German Tutor, experience with children, adults, certificates, business, and conversational German
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From South AfricaLiving in Cape Town, South Africa (01:39 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 7, 2025InterestsEnvironment & NatureArtScienceHistoryWriting
My name is Deshira Jakupi, I’m a 27-year-old neurodivergent artist, writer, composer, and avid chess player with a multicultural background that has shaped my fluid and versatile approach to human connection and learning. Born in Berlin, I’ve spent my life exploring diverse cultures, traditions, and disciplines, which rewarded me with both knowledge and experience.
It was in Prague, where I began my teaching journey, tutoring school children in English and German.
Over the years, I’ve expanded my teaching to adults, specializing in Business German for corporate clients, alongside honing my skills in cultural and linguistic fluency through work in customer service and translation.
By the way if you're looking for authentic material for self study I recommend you to check this out: https://learngerman.dw.com/de/deutsch-lernen/s-9095
I personally love to focus on TPR learning (total physical response). TPR is a proven method for aiding linguistic development by integrating physical actions with language learning. This approach helps learners associate words and phrases with movements, reinforcing comprehension and retention. TPR leverages kinesthetic memory, making it particularly effective for young learners or beginners. By engaging multiple senses, it reduces stress, increases participation, and accelerates the acquisition of vocabulary and grammar in a natural, interactive way. Also I am a firm believer of the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis which is also known as linguistic relativ...My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Teaching experience
2019 - 2020
German TeacherI taught German company classes at James Cook Language School, focusing on improving professional communication skills tailored to the needs of corporate clients.
2018 - 2019
In person language tutorI worked as a self-employed German tutor for children, creating engaging and age-appropriate lessons to build their language skills. My approach focused on making learning fun through interactive activities, games, and storytelling, tailored to each child's interests and learning style. I emphasized fostering a positive environment to boost their confidence and enthusiasm for the language.
2025 - Current
German teacherI started my journey on italki in January 2025 and have really enjoyed this entirely new experience of meeting students from the most various walks of life.
My students help me learn about different learning styles and preferences as well as diverse cultural nuances and I am grateful for this platform helping me grow as a teacher.
Education
2012 - 2014
Other - First Aid and Internshipin anesthesia/ surgery/ intensive care
2010 - 2016
Other - Music/ Latin
Work Experience
2019 - Current
Music Engineer
2016 - Current
Humanitarian Worker
2016 - Current
Artist
5.0
Rating
186
Students
1,059
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
German Lessons
Trial Lesson
64 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
German Conversational Course A1-C2
A1 - C2Conversation488 lessons completed
USD 12.50+
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German Grammar Focus A1-C2
A1 - C2Conversation31 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
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German Conversation, Vocabulary and Grammar balanced A1-C2
A1 - C2Conversation432 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
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German Linguistics and Anthropology
A1 - C2Conversation2 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
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German Philosophy and Literature
A1 - C2Conversation2 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
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German Art History and Pop Culture
A1 - C2Conversation40 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
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My creations
Vocabulary (1)
Podcast (2)
Quiz (6)
29 Reviews
Thao
9 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
Deshira is very patient and calm. She makes me feel very comfortable in class. She also took a lot of notes for me and provided different materials. She is also open to help me with my materials which I really appreciate :)
Jan 1, 2026
Maxim
31 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
Дешира - замечательный человек!
Как преподаватель, она имеет свой интересный подход к обучению! Мне очень понравились её уроки! Рекомендую Деширу как профессионального преподавателя! Желаю всем успехов в изучении языка!
Jul 16, 2025
Anastasia Golova
11 German lessons
Ein sehr interessantes und herzliches Gespräch, wie immer
Apr 17, 2026
Francisco Rueda
15 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
The class was very entertaining. Deshira is great to talk to and provides helpful guidance with pronunciation and grammar.
Nov 28, 2025
Momiji Lo
1 German lesson
Deshira ist eine gute Lehrerin.
Vielen Dank für die tolle Unterrichtsstunde heute, Deshira! Es hat mir sehr viel Spaß gemacht und ich habe viel gelernt. Deine Art zu unterrichten ist sehr angenehm und motivierend. Ich freue mich schon auf die nächste Stunde!
May 12, 2026
Elif
1 German lesson
She is a truly excellent teacher, and her way of explaining is very clear and easy to understand. She has a great ability to significantly reduce the stress of speaking a foreign language. Thanks to her relaxed and supportive approach, you feel much more confident. With her broad general knowledge, you will most likely find a common topic to talk about, which makes the lessons more enjoyable and engaging.
Mar 28, 2026
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