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Valerio
Professional TeacherTeaches
German
Native
Speaks
English
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Specialties
BusinessAmbitious and immersive learning, adjusted for your way of learning :)
Teaches
German
Native
Speaks
English
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Specialties
BusinessAmbitious and immersive learning, adjusted for your way of learning :)
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From GermanyLiving in Hamburg, Germany (09:18 UTC-03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 6, 2017InterestsScienceEnvironment & NatureTravelBusiness & FinanceTech
As a former business lawyer at Stuttgart’s stock exchange, I’ve mastered breaking down language barriers in high-stakes environments—now I channel that precision into teaching German. My own journey as a multilingual traveler (English C2, Portuguese C1, Russian B2) fuels my immersive approach: whether you’re preparing for a job interview, a test, or casual conversation, I’ll tailor lessons to your goals. Let’s turn challenges into confidence, one conversation at a time.Me as a Teacher
You can expect an attentive teacher, who will carefully listen to you and provide you with helpful feedback and advice. All this feedback and new concepts/words/expressions learned I will write down for you in a Google Doc. I am always genuinely interested in my student's topics and therefore I know that we will find a common ground on which we can conduct our productive lessons. In general, I am a teacher who can talk about anything and use every moment as an example for teaching purposes. Last but not least you can expect a teacher with a high command of the German language and an ample repertoire of speech expressions.
contact me for more: [email protected] or Skype (same email) My lessons & teaching style
My lessons focus primarily on the ability to speak and secondarily on grammar in order to reinforce the learning process. There will always be a determined effort on my side to create a relaxing environment in our lessons. With that and my ongoing support, I am sure that you will be speaking abundantly from the first lesson on.
Since repetition and the knowledge of basic structures are very important for quickly learning a language, I make it a habit to use the same words and language structures repetitively in my lessons after introducing them to my students.
At the beginning of the lesson, we will probably talk about your day in order to warm up and practice some small talk.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
TEFL/TESOL - learnTEFL - 2016
Certificate verified
Business Law Diploma - Leuphana University - 2009
Certificate verified
Education
2004 - 2009
Other - Business Law / Finacial ServicesDiploma in Business Law
Work Experience
2013 - 2016
Teacher for GermanPreparing foreign students for their university classes in Germany
5.0
Rating
2,134
Students
12.8k
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
German Lessons
Trial Lesson
1,371 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Kaffeeklatsch (chit-chat > B2 and up)
B2 - C2Conversation953 lessons completed
USD 27.00+
Package with 8% off
German Kickstarter for Beginners (Material included / A1 - B1), also TEST - Preparation
A1 - B1Language Essentials4,956 lessons completed
USD 28.00+
Package with 8% off
Deutsch für Fortgeschrittene (Material included / B2 - C2), auch TEST - Vorbereitung
B2 - C2Language Essentials2,919 lessons completed
USD 28.00+
Package with 9% off
Vorstellungs- / Bewerbungsgespräche (Job interviews)
B1 - C2Language Essentials2,088 lessons completed
USD 34.00+
Package with 5% off
Availability
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992 Reviews
Nick Tyler
110 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have been working on learning German with Valerio for a few months now, and couldn't imagine a better experience learning the language. He is extremely knowledgeable, and answers all my questions in a clear and easily understood way. He has made the learning process easy through his well structured lessons, provided materials, and supportive demeanor. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to improve their language abilities.
Nov 21, 2023
Klaudia
48 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
My sessions with Valerio really help developing my speaking skills in German. Every time I travel to Germany for business I feel the improvement. Thank you Valerio!
Feb 7, 2019
MAYA
16 German lessons
I am very satisfied with Valerio. They are extremely dedicated and always give 100% of their attention during class. While private lessons are not inexpensive, the time is used very efficiently with no wasted moments.
The teacher clearly distinguishes between what I should study on my own and what is best covered in the lesson, which helps me get the most out of my learning.
They are also very patient and always give me enough time to think and construct my own sentences.
This has helped me improve my speaking skills and break the habit of rushing to say incomplete or poorly formed sentences.
Additionally, they offer helpful tips on how to improve effectively. When I don't understand something, they explain it in clear and simple terms, which helps me gain a better understanding and makes the learning process feel smooth and satisfying.
Aug 7, 2025
Chu Yook Liew
20 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
I had a great experience with Valerio. He was incredibly patient and able to carry out a client conversation as well as pick out your mistakes and make suggestions at the same time. He very willingly adapted the sessions to my needs and I had a positive score in my B1 exam as a result!
Thanks Valerio!
Jan 9, 2020
Krishna K
6 German lessons
Valerio is an excellent teacher who truly tailors his lessons to individual needs. My goal was to build on my existing German knowledge and become more fluent and confident in speaking. Valerio took the time to understand my goals, assess my current level, and design structured lessons that fit perfectly. He keeps the sessions engaging, encourages me to speak, and patiently explains anything I find difficult. I genuinely look forward to every lesson with him!
Oct 21, 2025
Mert Ünal
15 German lessons
when i need help valerio helps.
Jul 29, 2025
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