Linguistics Nerd with Experience teaching University students and High Schoolers
Teaches
German
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English
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Linguistics Nerd with Experience teaching University students and High Schoolers
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Austin, United States (00:05 UTC-06:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 10, 2026
InterestsHistoryFilms & TV SeriesMusicWritingTravel
I am a recent graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, where I finished a Master's degree in Germanic Studies with a focus in linguistics. In my free time, I enjoy making videos on the German language, grammar, and on word etymology. Outside of that I enjoy spending time with my hound, hanging with friends, and the occasional paddle in the kayak.
Me as a Teacher
I am a fairly relaxed and patient instructor, but I will also push my students to reach their own learning goals. I have taught at the university level as a teaching assistant and enjoy working with adult learners.
My lessons & teaching style
I use a variety of media to engage the student. I like exposing pupils early to elements of pop culture to give them cultural insights into the German-speaking world. Then using these cultural touchpoints, we establish a firm foundation in the fundamentals of the language. I adapt myself to the learner's experience and learning goals.
My teaching material
Video files
Text Documents
PDF file
Presentation slides/PPT
Quizzes
Articles and news
Image files
Audio files
Teaching experience
2023 - 2024
Teaching AssistantThe University of Texas at Austin - Austin, United States
Education
2022 - 2024
Master's - GermanThe University of Texas at Austin
German Lessons
German for Beginners // Deutsch für AnfängerInnen
A1Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 22.50+
Package with 10% off
German for Intermediate Learners // Deutsch für Lernende auf Mittelstufenniveau