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Bettina
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Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
German
Spanish
French
Specialties
BusinessTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
German
Spanish
French
Specialties
BusinessAbout Me
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From United StatesLiving in Denver, United States (23:47 UTC-06:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 25, 2021InterestsHistoryWritingReading
I was born in California, USA to a German/Austrian family. I have been living in Denver, Colorado since 2002 and absolutely love my city! I'm always acting as tour guide for friends and have a special interest in history. I have worked as a docent at a local museum, and in my free time I like to knit, sew, and write. Of course, I also love languages! German was my first language and I later learned Spanish and a (very) little French. I've been attempting Danish most recently.
I have been teaching English since 2009, beginning as a language assistant for a year in Spain, then working with various schools and as a private tutor. I have taught for three international, online schools and taught thousands of online classes. I have also taught in traditional school settings in both Los Angeles and Denver. My educational background is in Business and Political Science, and my students have ranged in age from 4 years old to 80. I can adapt easily to various class styles, from conversational to structured/test prep. My professional background also includes the military and medical fields.
I like to create stress-free learning focused on my student's interests. Whether you prefer conversation or grammar books with homework, I can provide a class structure and lend some suggestions on how to optimize your learning. I am generally formal in terms of scheduling and expectations, but more informal during the actual class time. I believe language learning should always be enjoyable.Certificates
TESOL - International TEFL Teacher Training - 2019
Certificate verified
Business English Certification - International TEFL Corporation - 2019
Certificate verified
TITC Business English Certification - The International TEFL Corporation - 2010
Certificate verified
Education
2014 - 2016
Master's - Political Science
2009 - 2011
Master's - Business Administration
5.0
Rating
202
Students
1,202
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
139 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Conversational English
A1 - C2Conversation991 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 10% off
English Your Way! (Reading? Music? Movies?)
A1 - C2Language Essentials46 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 10% off
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91 Reviews
Ricardo Gutierrez
21 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
She is a very friendly and fun teacher who always guides the classes in such a way that it allows you to develop your skills little by little.
I recommend the classes with Betina, simply the best
Sep 22, 2021
Natnaree (Nari) P.
15 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Bettina is supportive and thoughtful as always. We exchanged and shared ideas about various topics and that’s very interesting!
Aug 6, 2021
Markus Degenhardt
46 English lessons
I enjoy talking to Bettina and improving my English at the same time. She gives me useful tips on how to speak English better.
Oct 23, 2025
Miloš Dvorský
102 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I enjoy my lessons with Bettina. We always have a great talk about many different topics. She is an interesting teacher who really helps me improve my fluency in English.
Sep 16, 2021
Christiane Hornische
4 English lessons
Die Unterhaltung mit Bettina war sehr gut. Wenn mir ein Wort nicht einfällt oder ich nicht genau weiß wie es richtig ausgesprochen wird, dann hilft sie mir, indem ich es ggf auch auf deutsch sagen kann.
Es macht sehr viel Spaß mit Bettina zu lernen.
Dec 10, 2025
Markus Degenhardt
46 English lessons
Very good first lesson. I am looking forward to the further lessons and improving my English with her.
Sep 26, 2025
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