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Sophie
German
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English
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From Germany

Living in Porto, Portugal

Speak German Naturally – With Guidance, Structure, and Joy Hello, I'm Sophie – your German teacher for real-life communication! I'm a northern German with a degree in Cultural and Arabic Studies, and I’ve spent the past 10 years helping migrants in Hamburg learn German in a lively, practical way. My teaching goes far beyond grammar: it’s about using language with confidence in everyday life. For me, true integration begins with communication that connects people. Today I teach from my tiny house in Portugal, surrounded by nature. Here I live what I teach: cultural awareness, sustainability, and the joy of learning without pressure. Would you like your German to feel natural, authentic, and comfortable? Let’s get started! I began teaching German professionally in 2017. In a refugee education project, I worked with mixed-level groups — from literacy classes all the way to B2. My focus was always on communication and pronunciation, helping learners use the language confidently from the very beginning. To bring German to life, I organized trips and excursions connected to our lesson topics, giving students the chance to apply what they learned in real situations. For me, this is the most powerful motivation in language learning: experiencing that you can use the language in everyday life! I love grammar and enjoy bringing structure and clarity to the learning process. At the same time, I know that a language truly becomes alive through practice. That’s why my lessons combine both: clear grammatical foundations alongside practical exe...
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María José Molina
17 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
Sophie es una excelente profesora, te apoya constantemente, te anima a atreverte y es muy simpática. Te va corrigiendo durante la clase, pero sin sentirte juzgado. Gracias Sophie!!!
Student Ekaterina
Ekaterina
65 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
Sophie is especially professional in adapting to her students' level and needs, I belive due to her broad experience in teaching German to foreigners. She's quite patient, elaborate, caring and understanding. Sophie speaks other languages so she's on the same wavelength with her students, and can also easily come up with examples from the languages, too. She's very punctual and organized as well. Quite a pleasure to have classes with Sophie ❤️
Student Kay
Kay
21 German lessons
We went over the book that I brought and discussed the topic "Heimat". Sophie explains everything clearly and make sure I understand everything before we move on. Great lesson as always!
Marco F
30 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have been learning German with Sophie for more than 10 lessons and every time I look forward to my next class. She is very friendly and competent: during each class we alternate conversation and grammar, and she constantly prepares new questions and exercises to consolidate my vocabulary. My German has visibly improved and I am very happy to have her as my teacher.
Student Maureen M.
Maureen M.
8 German lessons
General conversation and some grammar exercises from the book. Very good explanations.
Student Kay
Kay
21 German lessons
Sophie prepared detailed material that is suitable for my level and explain difficult grammar very clearly. The lesson is very well structured. Sophie is also very friendly and encourages me to talk.