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Ruediger
Community TutorTeaches
German
Native
English
Speaks
Dutch
Spanish
French
TEFL- certified English & German teacher with commercial /technological background
Teaches
German
Native
English
Speaks
Dutch
Spanish
French
TEFL- certified English & German teacher with commercial /technological background
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From GermanyLiving in Other, Netherlands (11:47 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 9, 2019InterestsTechFilms & TV SeriesHistoryScienceReading
I am a professional language coach specializing in English and German, with over 8,000 lessons taught across both languages. Originally from Westphalia, Germany, I bring a blend of business and IT expertise from my tenure with US software companies, complemented by formal university studies in English. My coaching skills were certified by a Professor of Education at Helmut-Schmidt-University in Hamburg. I have particular expertise in accent refinement, as demonstrated by my two-year collaboration with an LA-based voice actress (featured in my video). Having lived and worked in Ireland and the Netherlands, I understand firsthand the challenges of settling in a new country.
Me as a Teacher
TEFL LEVEL 5 certified English teacher
GOOD EXPLAINER
I love playing with words and discovering similarities between languages. I love "etymology" and I love explaining grammar.
ADAPTIVE
My style is consultative rather than by the book. I gauge your level, ask you what works and listen well to find out what we need to work on. I am not a teacher, I make you better. You decide how hard you will learn and I will step it up or slow it down.
OPEN AND LISTENING FOR FEEDBACK
At any time during a class, you can ask me anything. I found that my best students all ask more questions. My lessons & teaching style
Dozens of interactive resources, including self-assessments
80/20 technique: You will speak 80% and I will speak 20%. I have questioning techniques that will make it easy for you.
CONVERSATION
Conversation guide with dozens of topics or a topic of your choice
JOB INTERVIEWS in GERMAM OR ENGLISH
Preparation for English or German-speaking job applications, CVs, cover letters, mock interviews.
STRUCTURED TUTORIALS & (E.G. FOR EXAMS)
Reading, writing, grammar, speaking. Books, lesson plans and texts come complimentary with any tutorial package
GOOGLE DOCS/ GOOGLE FOLDER
Every class, no matter if conversation or my full-fledged tutorials: We will always collaborate in a Google Doc.My teaching material
- Image files
- Text Documents
- Articles and news
- Video files
- Audio files
- Flashcards
- PDF file
- Homework Assignments
- Quizzes
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
Teaching experience
2019 - Current
German Teacher
Education
1993 - 1999
Bachelor’s - Communication, English, Political Sciences
Work Experience
2004 - 2024
Sales Executive
5.0
Rating
901
Students
8,341
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
German Lessons
German
English
Trial Lesson
485 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Wie geht es Dir? ( INFORMAL OR BUSINESS CONVERSATION class)
A1 - C2Conversation3,738 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
Package with 10% off
Structured tutorials / Exam preparation ( TELC, Goethe, etc). ALL LEVELS
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,773 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 11% off
Group lesson ( up to 3 students)
A1 - C2Language Essentials6 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 7% off
JOB APPLICATIONS /SETTLING IN A NEW COUNTRY ( levels B1 and above)
B1 - C2Conversation7 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Quiz (16)
516 Reviews
All
German
English
antonio.skoko
36 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
I've been learning German at the C1 level and my colleague at the B1 level with Rüdiger, and we just want to say he's an amazing teacher! We've already had over 35 lessons with him and we're definitely sticking with him for more.
What's great about Rüdiger is how patient he is. No matter how tricky the topic, he explains things in a way that just makes sense. He always comes up with fun examples that really stick in your mind. And the best part? Whether it's grammar, vocabulary, or pronunciation, He really gets what we need to work on.
We've already seen a huge improvement in our German skills since starting with Rüdiger. It’s clear he knows his stuff, and he makes learning feel less like a chore and more like something we look forward to.
I’d definitely recommend Rüdiger to anyone looking to learn or improve their German. He’s not just a teacher; he’s more like a guide who makes the journey of learning a language a lot more enjoyable!
Dec 21, 2023
Ivan
211 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
Thank you very much! Looking forward to the next lesson.
Jun 24, 2020
Vic
19 English lessons
Ruediger is an outstanding tutor! His lessons are structured, engaging, and always focused on my real needs. I feel more confident after every session. Highly recommended!
Oct 1, 2025
Ben Cooper
203 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
Rüdiger und ich arbeiten seit fast 18 Monaten zusammen. Ich hatte am Anfang sehr wenig Deutschkentnisse, aber kann Heute ein Gespräch führen und ein Text geschrieben. Rüdiger ist immer geduldig, hat oft ein Talent für Erklärung und ist nie übermäßig ernst. Sprachen lernen soll Spaß machen und Rüdiger hilft mir dabei.
Jan 6, 2021
Zhouxuyang
5 German lessons
Sehr informativ
Oct 26, 2025
Nora
6 German lessons
Wie immer war es mir eine Freude, heute mit dir zu arbeiten, Rudi! Bis bald!
Sep 24, 2025
Trial Lesson
USD 12.00
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