From LuxembourgLiving in Berkeley, United States (00:27 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 13, 2020
InterestsScienceHistoryTechBusiness & FinanceFilms & TV Series
My specialty is getting you to working proficiency fast. For Luxembourgish, that means preparing exams like the Sproochentest, the INAP exams for state employees or Lëtzebuergesch als Friemsprooch (LaF) B1 or beyond in a matter of months, not years, from zero knowledge.
Beyond languages and Luxembourg, I'm interested in math and all the sciences. I hope to share more with you on those topics.
My creations
Me as a Teacher
The scientific approach to Luxembourgish test-taking.
My philosophy is: if you can speak English, you are almost ready for the Sproochentest! My flexible preparation program accommodates all levels and needs, from intensive crash courses with daily lessons to single preparation sessions. Check out my 10-minute podcast here on italki for an intro. Then contact me for an assessment of your level and your roadmap to the Sproochentest.
Check out my channels on SM: the Elusive Sproochentest Helpdesk (on Telegram) and elusiveletzebuergesch (IG) for dozens of hours of additional free Sproochentest content.
My lessons & teaching style
Luxembourgish is a spoken dialect. Finding the right practice material for you can be harder than for bigger languages.
That's where I come in. I've developed a full suite of materials to help you build foundational communication skills towards concrete goals like language exams and professional proficiency given time and attention constraints: customized audiobooks, hours of recorded fluency drills, videos, and much more.
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Audio files
Image files
Video files
Articles and news
Education
2009 - 2014
Doctorate - MathematicsPrinceton University
5.0
Rating
304
Students
3,092
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
304
Students
3092
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
Luxembourgish Lessons
Trial Lesson
234 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
The Program (includes Sproochentest Preparation)
A1 - A2Conversation2,664 lessons completed
USD 34.00+
Package with 10% off
Languages of Luxembourg
A2 - B1Language Essentials20 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 10% off
Gespréich op Lëtzebuergesch
A2 - C2Conversation48 lessons completed
USD 28.00+
Package with 3% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Podcast (5)
Quiz (7)
122 Reviews
Simon G
81 Luxembourgish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Phil is a superb Luxembourgish teacher. Thanks to him, I passed C1 Luxembourgish and continue to progress. He has a wealth of knowledge about how Luxembourgish became what it is today and about the history of the country. Our conversations are always engaging and I take something valuable away from each lesson.
Jul 10, 2024
Olga Georges
31 Luxembourgish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Phil est génial, très motivant, attentif, donne des explications vraiment nécessaires et réfléchies.
Chaque leçon est un vrai plaisir, je peux que recommander, villmols merci
Dec 15, 2021
Mandy
20 Luxembourgish lessons
:) Flott!
Nov 8, 2025
Aarthy
78 Luxembourgish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Phil is an excellent instructor with keen understanding of my areas of improvement in the language, guided me effectively using various techniques towards the goal. I started learning Luxembourgish with Phil from scratch, and thanks to his classes and guidance that I passed the Sproochentest. I'm sticking with his lessons to become fluent in the language.