I’m Christopher, or Chris, and I'd love to be your calm and supportive guide for German and/or Swedish. I specialize in helping learners who have a tendency to see themselves as shy, introverted, highly sensitive, or have had challenging experiences with teachers.
I approach language learning like children do: exploring new words and expressions, using them freely, and making mistakes safely.
Having relocated from Germany to Sweden in 2002, I know the challenges of adapting to a new language and culture firsthand.
My lessons are playful, stress-free, confidence-building, and designed to help you enjoy speaking while making real progress.
Me as a Teacher
I bring patience, life experience, and genuine curiosity to every lesson. I create a safe, respectful space where you can speak at your own pace, explore meaningful topics, and feel fully heard.
Corrections are gentle and only when helpful. My focus is on building confidence, fluency, and comfort — not performance.
Many students appreciate my calm, reflective approach and often share personal experiences, knowing everything remains confidential. I adapt to your needs while keeping lessons engaging, insightful, and enjoyable.
My lessons & teaching style
I offer two types of lessons:
Warm & Safe Conversation Practice – relaxed, supportive, perfect for shy or introverted learners, highly sensitive students, or those who want confidence-building in a safe space.
Thoughtful Conversation / Premium – calm, reflective, and ideal for learners who enjoy depth, perspective, and meaningful discussion.
All lessons are preferably held via Zoom or Google Meet. We focus on real conversation, playful exploration of language, and natural progress, making learning fun, stress-free, and effective.
My teaching material
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German Lessons
German
Swedish
Trial Lesson
11 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Warm & Safe Conversation Practice to Improve Your Practical German Skills
A2 - C2Conversation86 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 10% off
Thoughtful German Conversations – Calm, Reflective & Insightful
B1 - C2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 29.00+
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14 Reviews
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German
Swedish
Olya Korotkova
2 Swedish lessons
I really enjoyed the class!
Mar 30, 2026
Siri
13 German lessons
Chris ist ein sehr guter Lehrer und Gesprächspartner. Wir führen sehr interessante Gespräche. Es ist eine sehr gute Gelegenheit, Konversation zu üben und flüssiger zu sprechen. Ich empfehle Chris als Lehrer.
Feb 5, 2026
Guilherme Issa
6 German lessons
Chris ist ein wunderbarer Lehrer, seine Geduld und Didaktik sind die besten. Jeden Unterricht verbessere ich mehr mein Deutsch mit ihm. Vielen Dank, Chris!
Jan 13, 2026
Olya Korotkova
2 Swedish lessons
Great class! Chris is very friendly. I understood his speech very well and learned and revised some words.
Mar 20, 2026
Sten Willander
10 Swedish lessons
Chris is very patient and adaptable with his lesson structure. He is easy to converse with and very encouraging.
Jan 17, 2026
Jeongeon
8 German lessons
Der Lehrer ist sehr freundlich und geduldig. Durch seine aufmerksame Art und seine ermutigenden Worte fühle ich mich gut begleitet und freue mich sehr auf die nächste Stunde. Vielen Dank