From LuxembourgLiving in Other, Luxembourg (03:46 UTC-04:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 13, 2020
InterestsScienceHistoryTechBusiness & FinanceFilms & TV Series
I specialize in accelerating students to proficiency in Luxembourgish. This means preparing for high-stakes exams like the Sproochentest, INAP civil-service examinations, or Lëtzebuergesch als Friemsprooch (LaF) at B1 and above in months rather than years, starting from zero.
Beyond languages and Luxembourg, my background is in mathematics and the sciences. I bring that analytical perspective into our conversations.
My creations
Me as a Teacher
The evidence-based approach to Luxembourgish exam preparation.
If you already speak English, you are closer to Sproochentest-ready than you think. My preparation program is fully flexible, from intensive daily crash courses to single targeted sessions, adapts to your level and timeline.
Listen to my 10-minute podcast here on italki for an introduction, then contact me for a level assessment and a personalized roadmap to the Sproochentest.
For dozens of hours of additional free content, find me at the Elusive Sproochentest Helpdesk (Telegram) and @elusiveletzebuergesch (Instagram)
My lessons & teaching style
Luxembourgish is a spoken dialect, and quality practice material is scarce compared to major languages.
I have developed a comprehensive suite of original resources, including customized audiobooks, recorded fluency drills, video content, designed to build foundational communication skills efficiently toward concrete goals: exam certification, professional proficiency, or both, on your own schedule.
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
346
Students
3,478
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
346
Students
3478
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
Luxembourgish Lessons
Trial Lesson
263 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
The Program (includes Sproochentest Preparation)
A1 - A2Conversation2,915 lessons completed
USD 34.00+
Package with 10% off
Languages of Luxembourg
A2 - B1Language Essentials60 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 10% off
Gespréich op Lëtzebuergesch
A2 - C2Conversation114 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
My creations
Podcast (5)
Quiz (7)
130 Reviews
Simon G
88 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
Naomi R
23 Luxembourgish lessons
Phil is outstanding and would be my no. 1 recommendation for the Sproochentest and Lux language prep. I worked with him over a few months and passed. He brings a wealth of resources but primarily he's great at what he does because he gets you talking from the get-go, and that helps build confidence and capability. I also really appreciated that he was exceptionally professional - all the housekeeping was in hand from the beginning - the lessons notes, his book (co-authored with Melanie) and extra drills. It was efficient and easy to work with him; I have a demanding job and family commitments that meant using my time well and efficiently were important and his organization and agility as a teacher were really helpful and important to me. Thank you so much!
Feb 17, 2026
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.
Nov 18, 2023
Charbel Boutros
3 Luxembourgish lessons
The session was very well structured and easy to follow.
Phil explained everything clearly and created a comfortable environment to practice speaking.
I felt more confident using Luxembourgish after the lesson.