Peter Paul

Professional Teacher

Teaches

German

Native

Speaks

English

Spanish

German Expert for BEGINNERS (A0–A2) | Speak from Day 1 with Picture Stories | 25+ Years Exp.| M.A.Ed

Teaches

German

Native

Speaks

English

Spanish

German Expert for BEGINNERS (A0–A2) | Speak from Day 1 with Picture Stories | 25+ Years Exp.| M.A.Ed

About Me

Me as a Teacher

My lessons & teaching style

Resume & Certificates

From GermanyLiving in Other, Germany (02:29 UTC+02:00)

About Me

italki teacher since Apr 5, 2026

InterestsWritingHistoryScienceReadingMedical & Healthcare

I SPECIALIZE in helping beginners (A0–A2) start speaking German from the very first lesson. 🌍With my Progressive System (PS) Method, you will: • Start speaking German from day one • Build confidence • Understand grammar intuitively • Learn practical communication 🎯 Who I work with • Complete beginners (A0–A1) • Early learners (A1–A2) • Learners who want a clear and structured start 🌍 About me • 25+ years of teaching exp. in South Korea, Japan, Mexico, and Germany • Teaching exp. in schools, universities, and language institutes • Founder of two language schools • M.A. in Education, British & American Literature • Postgraduate studies in German as a Foreign Language

Me as a Teacher

😊 What you can expect ✔ A patient, friendly, and motivating teacher ✔ Clear explanations and real progress ✔ A relaxed learning atmosphere with a sense of humour ✔ Structured and supportive guidance at every step ✔ A strong focus on speaking from the very beginning ✔ I teach using my Progressive System (PS) Method ✔ Carefully selected materials to help you start speaking immediately ✔ Step-by-step guidance from beginner to confident speaker 🎯 Additional areas of expertise Besides teaching absolute beginners (A0–A2), I also offer: ✔ General German (all levels A1–C2) ✔ Business German and German for academic purposes ✔ Exam preparation (Goethe, TELC, TestDaF, DSH)

My lessons & teaching style

🌍 My teaching approach Many learners spend months studying grammar — but still cannot speak. My approach: you start speaking from the very beginning. ✔ I teach using my Progressive System (PS) Method – a structured and holistic approach ✔ Strong focus on active communication – you don’t just learn German, you use it ✔ Lessons are engaging, practical, and enjoyable ✔ Flexible approach adapted to your individual goals and needs 🎯 How you make fast progress To help you improve quickly and stay motivated, I combine: ✔ Clear structure ✔ Simple, easy-to-understand explanations ✔ Immediate speaking practice ✔ Interactive and practical method 🪷My goal ✔ Your progress in speaking German!

My teaching material

Image files
Text Documents
Quizzes
Flashcards
Audio files
Articles and news
Video files
PDF file
Presentation slides/PPT

Certificates

Approval to Teach German in Integration Courses - Federal Office for Migration and Refugees - 2016Federal Office Approval to Teach German in Integration Courses to Refugees in Germany

Certificate verified

"examination for teachers at secondary schools" - Regional Government - 2005The certificate approves teaching the school subject "English" at primery, secondary and comprehensive schools, with main emphasis on secondary modern schools

Certificate verified

Teaching experience

2001 - 2011

Teacher, Instrutor, LecturerPrivate Language Schools - Germany1 Private Language Schools, Germany and Mexico

2012 - 2021

Language TeacherPublic Schools - GermanySecondary Modern School, High School Language Teacher for German, English and Spanish

2010 - 2011

LecturerUniversities Mexico - San Luis Potosi, MexicoGerman and English Language Lecturer at private and state universities

Education

1994 - 2005

Master's - "identity formation withinGerman youth culture"Ruhr Universität Bochum (RUB)1st: Written exam (Thesis): Education 2nd: Oral exam: American studies (language, literature, cultural studies) 3rd: Oral exam: English studies (language, literature, cultural studies) 4th: Post graduate studies: "German Classes Abroad"

Work Experience

2010 - 2012

Founder of Language SchoolEurolanguage - San Luis Potosi, MexicoFounder of the language school "Eurolanguage" for German and English in San Luis Potosi / Mexico.