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Verena Kandler
Professional TeacherTeaches
German
Native
Speaks
Austrian German
Native
English
French
Croatian
Italian
Specialties
Test PreparationProfessional certified German teacher with over 5 years teaching experience
Teaches
German
Native
Speaks
Austrian German
Native
English
French
Croatian
Italian
Specialties
Test PreparationProfessional certified German teacher with over 5 years teaching experience
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From AustriaLiving in Graz, Austria (07:08 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 26, 2025InterestsTravelFoodReadingWritingMusic
I'm Verena, 30 years old and I'm a German teacher from Austria. I'm currently living in Austria, but I have also lived in France, Bosnia&Hercegovina and New Zealand.
I'm new-ish to italki but I've been teaching German as a foreign language full time since finishing my Master's in 2020. One of the reasons why I became a teacher is that I love learning languages myself. I speak English, French, Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian and I'm currently leaching myself a bit of Italian. This is why I'm perfectly able to relate to any struggles you might have and give you the best learning advice.
Besides languages, I love nature, travelling, yoga, dancing, literature, arts, outdoor activities, food & cats!Me as a Teacher
I have over 5 years of teaching experience at different institutions (university, adult education, high school), from absolute beginners to nearly natives, teaching both group and individual classes, in person as well as online.
I am a certified Academic expert of German as a foreign/second language (University of Graz, one year university course) and hold a Bachelor's degree in German philology and one in English and American Studies, as well as a Master's Degree in English and American Studies.
I am a certified ÖSD examiner (Austrian German certificate) from levels A1-B2. My lessons & teaching style
I will prepare my classes depending on your goal and level. If you have no idea of what your level is, don't worry, due to my experience and my studies I am able to get an idea of where you are standing after our first lesson and then we can take it from there.
My classes are a mix of everything - speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, vocab, discussing learning strategies - because all of these aspects are crucial in learning a language. However, if I had to choose one focus, I would probably say it's communication, as in the end, this is the main goal of language. But all the aspects are interconnected, e.g. by speaking, you improve your vocab; studying vocab will help you speak!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
ÖSD-Prüfende A1, A2, B1, B2 - ÖSD (Österreichisches Sprachdiplom) - 2024Ausbildung zur ÖSD-Prüferin auf den Niveaustufen A1, A2, B1, B2
(Hochgeladen habe ich nur das Zertifikat für A1, da ich nicht mehrere pdf-Dateien gemeinsam hochladen konnte)
Certificate verified
Akademische Expertin für DaF/DaZ - Karl-Franzens-Universität - 2023Universitätslehrgang mit 60 ECTS und 40 Stunden Praktikum
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2020 - 2021
SprachassistentinSprachassistentin im Deutsch-Unterricht an drei Schulen (Collège Montgaillard, Collège Bourbon, Lycée Leconte de Lisle)
2021 - 2022
DaF/DaZ-TrainerinDaF/DaZ-Unterricht auf allen Niveaustufen, hauptsächlich Erwachsenenbildung
hybrid (in Präsenz mit der Möglichkeit als TN, sich auf Zoom dazuzuschalten), hin und wieder online
2022 - 2024
OeAD-AuslandslektorinUnterricht DaF verschiedener Niveaustufen
Planung von Semesterkursen
Konzipierung von Unterrichtsmaterial
Konzipierung und Durchführung von Prüfungen
Organisation und Moderation von Lesungen
Übersetzung (Deutsch-Englisch) und Lektorat wissenschaftlicher
Arbeiten
Organisation und Durchführung außeruniversitärer
Veranstaltungen
2024 - Current
DaF-TrainerinIndividual- und Gruppenunterricht auf allen Niveaustufen
in Präsenz oder online
2025 - Current
DaF/DaZ-Trainerin
Education
2014 - 2017
Bachelor’s - Anglistik/Amerikanistik
2013 - 2017
Bachelor’s - Germanistik
2017 - 2020
Master's - Anglistik/Amerikanistik
Work Experience
2022 - 2024
OeAD-Auslandslektorinsiehe Lehrerfahrung
5.0
Rating
60
Students
557
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
German Lessons
Trial Lesson
35 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
(Absolute) beginner
A1Language Essentials37 lessons completed
USD 36.00+
Package with 9% off
Intermediate
A2 - B2Language Essentials222 lessons completed
USD 36.00+
Package with 9% off
(Very) advanced
B2 - C2Language Essentials51 lessons completed
USD 36.00+
Package with 9% off
Conversation
A1 - C2Conversation90 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 7% off
Exam preparation
A1 - C2Test Preparation122 lessons completed
USD 38.00+
Package with 8% off
Availability
18 Reviews
Zulima
61 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
I’ve completed around 60 lessons (60 minutes each) with Verena, and she’s truly the best teacher I’ve worked with… and I’ve tried many!
Verena is exceptionally knowledgeable. She doesn’t just know the language; she understands why things work the way they do, what needs to be explained and how to explain it in a way that fits the student’s level.
She is patient and fully adapts to your rhythm, creating a learning environment that feels both supportive and motivating. Lessons are always engaging: she is fun, genuinely interested, and intellectually stimulating.
What many teachers claim but few truly do is adapt to the learner’s needs, and this is where Verena really STANDS OUT. She actively looks for, or even creates, exercises tailored specifically to what you need to work on, ensuring MEANINGFUL progress.
I can wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a highly skilled, attentive, and truly adaptive language teacher.
Thank you, Verena!
Feb 27, 2026
Soomin P.
21 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
Verena is a wonderful teacher. I had been looking for a German teacher on iTalki for a long time, and I finally found someone who truly stands out. She comes well-prepared for the lesson, has deep knowledge of the language, and brings such positive energy that the time just flies by. I’m genuinely excited for our future lessons. Highly recommended for anyone looking to brush up their rusty German!
Jun 5, 2025
Kate Deans
15 German lessons
I can really feel my speaking is improving both in accuracy and fluency
Mar 4, 2026
Cagla
11 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
I’m so happy I chose Verena to study German. She’s incredibly friendly, open, and easy to communicate with. She always checks whether everything is clear, and if something isn’t, she supports me with extra materials and explanations. She’s also genuinely encouraging. Speaking German is not easy for me as I’m a perfectionist but with Verena I never feel embarrassed. There’s something about her joyful, supportive aura that makes it easy to try, make mistakes, and keep going. I’m very satisfied, and I always look forward to our lessons.
Dec 17, 2025
Kate Deans
15 German lessons
I feel I am making great progress with Verena
Apr 8, 2026
Kate Deans
15 German lessons
Verena is a great teacher and has given me useful exam preparation tips
Feb 27, 2026
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