German teacher Josie

Josie

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Teaches
German
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Speaks
English
French
Portuguese
Wolof
Other
Specialties
Business
Certified DaF teacher | Business German | German work culture for international professionals
From GermanyLiving in Bremen, Germany (00:30 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 5, 2026
InterestsTechWritingLegal ServicesBusiness & FinanceReading
Hello, I'm Josie, and I help international professionals find their voice in the German workplace. I teach them to advocate for themselves and enjoy living in Germany. Have you worked here for years, understood everything in meetings, but frozen when it was your turn to speak? Do you want to negotiate a better salary at your next review or understand why your German colleagues seem so direct? That's where I come in! I speak five languages and have lived and worked in several countries, so I understand the learner's perspective and the professional's perspective of trying to thrive in a culture that isn't their own. Outside of teaching, I'm a documentary photographer who has visited over 30 countries, and I play flag football. I love good conversations, and I design my lessons around them. I am a certified DaF (Deutsch als Fremdsprache) teacher, Goethe-Institut certified, and I have taught learners from A1 to C1 levels, from complete beginners to advanced professionals refining their final 10%. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Specialized Translation (Economics), an MBA in Marketing and Data Management, and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Information Law. This combination is particularly relevant to my focus area: Business German. I understand not just the language, but also the world in which you operate — contracts, compliance, negotiations, and corporate communication.
My teaching material
  • PDF file
  • Text Documents
  • Presentation slides/PPT
  • Audio files
  • Image files
  • Video files
  • Flashcards
  • Articles and news
  • Quizzes
  • Test templates and examples
  • Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
2
Students
2
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

German Lessons

Trial Lesson
0 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Business German: Speak, Read and Write with Confidence! (B1+)
B1 -  C2

Language Essentials

2 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 5% off
German Pronunciation and Accent Reduction
B1 -  C2

Language Essentials

0 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
German Exam Prep (Goethe / TestDaF / telc)
B1 -  C2

Language Essentials

0 lessons completed
USD 40.00+
German for Beginners (A1–A2)
A1 -  A2

Language Essentials

0 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 5% off
Negotiate in German like a Pro (B2+)
B2 -  C2

Business

0 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
German for IT & Tech Professionals (B1+)
B1 -  C2

Business

0 lessons completed
USD 30.00+

Availability

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