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⭐ Max ⭐
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Certified Native German Tutor | Exam Prep, Business, Conversation | 18+ Years Experience
Teaches
German
Native
Speaks
English
French
Spanish
Indonesian
Russian
Balinese
Chinese (Mandarin)
Certified Native German Tutor | Exam Prep, Business, Conversation | 18+ Years Experience
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From GermanyLiving in Buenos Aires, Argentina (13:43 UTC-03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 20, 2021InterestsBusiness & FinanceEnvironment & NatureTechArtFilms & TV Series
Hello! I’m Max, your go-to expert for acing German exams and thriving in business. As a certified native teacher with 17+ years of experience, I’ve helped hundreds of students pass Goethe, TELC, and TestDaF exams—99.5% success rate! My structured approach combines real past papers, targeted strategies, and confidence-boosting practice to ensure your success. Need Business German? Let’s master emails, negotiations, and interviews using authentic materials so you can excel in German-speaking workplaces. Whether it’s exams or career goals, I’ll make your German journey effective and rewarding. Ready to succeed? Let’s start!Me as a Teacher
I’ve prepared hundreds of students for Goethe, TELC, TestDaF, and other exams—with a 99.5% pass rate. My students include adults, children, business professionals, and newcomers to the language.
Other examples for subjects:
German for Kids
I make German fun and accessible for children through games, stories, songs, and creative activities. Each lesson is playful yet structured, designed to build strong language foundations and a love for learning.
Conversational German
Build speaking confidence from your first lesson! My conversation classes use real-life topics, cultural insights, and lots of speaking practice to help you sound natural and make friends wherever you go. My lessons & teaching style
My lessons follow a dynamic, three-part structure:
Conversational practice
Targeted correction and feedback
Interactive exploration with music, films, and real-life materials
My teaching style is supportive, creative, and highly communicative. Having lived in four countries, I understand language challenges firsthand. I’m approachable, patient, and genuinely committed to your progress.
Ready to learn German with a passionate, experienced tutor? Book a trial lesson—let’s work together to make your goals a reality!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Preply Language Teaching Certificate - Preply, Inc. - 2025Methods on how to teach a language
Certificate verified
Verbling German teacher certificate - Verbling - 202114 years of intensive and extensive experience in on-line language tutoring. All ages, all levels, all purposes. More than 3000 students. Full time.
Certificate verified
Seminar zum Europäischen Unternehmensrecht - Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Germany - 2005Seminar with thesis on comparative German / Argentine One-Man Limited Company law
Certificate verified
Rechtstudium (I) Französisches Recht - Humboldt University of Berlin - and Paris II - 2003French Law studies in French
Certificate verified
Rechtstudium (II) Französisches Recht - Humboldt University of Berlin - and Paris II - 2003French Law studies in French
Certificate verified
Diplôme du Baccalauréat ES - Économique et Social - Lycée "Jean-Mermoz" - 1997French High School Degree issued by the French National Ministry of Education, Research and Technology through the Académie de Poitiers in France.
A bilingual level of French is necessary to obtain this diploma.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2015 - 2024
German tutorGerman tutor, with 5.0 (highest possible) ranking and more that 2500 lesson hours. Very positive reviews. https://www.verbling.com/teachers/maxtannchen
2019 - Current
German tutorCertified German tutoring to all levels, ages, nationalities and purposes.
2021 - Current
German tutorCertified German teacher to all ages, purposes, nationalities and levels.
Education
2002 - 2008
Bachelor’s - LawGerman and French law school.
Work Experience
2004 - 2006
Student counselorSocial work helping foreign students with legal requirements, their psychological well-being and locating financial resources.
2006 - 2006
Production assistant (Film)Film Production Assistant.
5.0
Rating
301
Students
1,848
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
German Lessons
Trial Lesson
173 lessons completed
USD 23.68+
[🇩🇪]【55/25-min】German for Absolute/Near Beginners
A1 - B2Language Essentials557 lessons completed
USD 28.56+
Package with 8% off
[🇩🇪]【55/25-min】Exam Preparation (Goethe/TELC A1-C2)
A1 - C2Test Preparation306 lessons completed
USD 28.56+
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[🇩🇪]【55/25-min】Comprehensive Customized German
A1 - C2Language Essentials292 lessons completed
USD 28.56+
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[🇩🇪] 【55/25-min】Job Interview Preparation／Business
B1 - C2Business63 lessons completed
USD 28.56+
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[🇩🇪]【55/25-min】 Intensive Conversation in German course
A1 - C2Conversation61 lessons completed
USD 28.56+
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[🇩🇪]【55/25-min】German for Kids and Teens
A1 - C2Kids352 lessons completed
USD 28.56+
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[🇩🇪]【55/25-min】German for Everyday Work
A1 - C2Business13 lessons completed
USD 28.56+
Package with 8% off
Availability
My creations
Podcast (1)
Quiz (1)
63 Reviews
Gailor
17 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
Max is a very effective and pedagogical teacher. He is extremely reliable and knows exactly which exercises address the weaknesses. Thanks to his method, the explanations are clear and progress becomes visible quickly.
Mar 9, 2026
Brian King
1 German lesson
Teacher’s pick
I have taken several trial lessons. This is by far the most thought out plan I have been presented with. This plan is structured and each task was followed up with an explanation as to why I was assigned this task and how this would help me grow. We are not just opening a book and following a curriculam but a learning plan caterd to my needs to grow.
May 24, 2025
Cinzia
3 German lessons
Max is great and he makes you feel like everything is possible about learning a new language!
Mar 4, 2026
Marina Gold
1 German lesson
Teacher’s pick
Er ist offen und sympathisch. Als Lehrer hat er schnell erkannt, in welchen Themen ich Probleme habe. Die Kommunikation war leicht und angenehm. Wir haben einen Plan zur Verbesserung meines Deutschen gemacht und die ersten Schritte bereits festgelegt.
Jan 16, 2026
Max Wu
2 German lessons
一共就上了两节课，每节课都迟到6-8分钟，第一节课只上了20分钟，说下次补回来，只补了2分钟。
Mar 12, 2026
Chiara Ghinami
27 German lessons
I really enjoy my lessons with Max. I have short assignments as homework, eg watch videos, write sentences, that help me studying a bit every day. He's very patient and explains clearly. Highly recommended
Feb 6, 2026
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