Mandy
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Mandy
Professional Teacher
Teaches
German
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
Russian
Swedish
Personalised & Supportive Learning for Confident Conversations with a Goethe-Certified-Teacher
Teaches
German
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
Russian
Swedish
Personalised & Supportive Learning for Confident Conversations with a Goethe-Certified-Teacher
From GermanyLiving in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain (05:48 UTC+01:00)
About Me
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Hi! My name is Mandy, and I am a native German teacher from northern Germany. I lived in the UK for many years before relocating to the beautiful island of La Palma. Languages have always played a big role in my life. I am passionate about not only teaching but also learning them. I hold a degree in language studies, focusing on language and creativity, and have been promoting language learning in British schools.
I teach German full-time online and I am grateful to meet many different students from various backgrounds. When I am not engaged with languages, you can find me reading, learning to play the guitar, hiking, cooking, watching movies or journaling.Me as a Teacher
As a teacher, I prioritise kindness and patience, having gone through the language learning process myself, I understand that it's not always a linear journey. Sometimes you find it easy, while at other times it can be frustrating. I want to help you overcome any obstacles that you encounter in your learning journey and ensure that you enjoy the process, while keeping a relaxed atmosphere. I also believe in holistic and human-centered learning and I want students to become curious and confident learners. I encourage all my students to bring questions and observations into the lessons as you will learn most when you are really engaged in the process.My lessons & teaching style
In our lessons, we'll mainly focus on conversation so that you can express yourself freely and find your authentic "German" voice. It's important to maximise our speaking time and work on automising your knowledge, so you will feel more confident. Together, we'll explore new vocabulary, work on grammar, and improve pronunciation. Grammar will always be integrated in topics as you'll remember it best when it is taught in context and not in isolation. It is also more fun and less dry :) I'm flexible and happy to structure our lessons based on your unique needs and interests, so you can get the most out of each session.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Update on Online Adult Education - CONEDU - 2023Completed lessons:
• Introduction and status quo
• Tools and technologies
• Media literacy in the digital world
• Formats and educational management • Future trends and further learning
Certificate uploaded
Deutsch unterrichten - Goethe Institut - 202112 month online training, continuous assessment and final examination.
Modules:
1. German as a foreign language
2. How do we learn foreign languages? Learning strategies
3. Curricula and lesson planning
4. Exercises, practice and interactions
5. Teaching materials and media
6. Teaching competencies and lesson design
Certificate uploaded
Teaching experience
2020 - 2021
German Teacher
2020 - 2024
German Teacher
Education
2014 - 2019
Bachelor’s - Language Studies with English and Spanish
Work Experience
2018 - 2019
Language Ambassador- Promoted language studies in schools
- 'Why study languages?' presentations
- Facilitated German language taster sessions
- Led discussions with students about language learning
2016 - 2017
Volunteer TranslatorTranslated from English into German for non-profit organisations with a focus on patient testimonies to spread awareness and information about rare diseases.
2016 - 2019
Volunteer TranslatorTranslated TED talks and TED-Ed videos from English into German.
2006 - 2020
Office and Travel Manager
5.0
Rating
226
Students
3,847
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
German Lessons
Trial Lesson
137 lessons completed
USD 28.00+
Conversation practice (B1 - C2)
B1 - C2Conversation Practice1,841 lessons completed
USD 37.00+
Package with 5% off
General German - structured lessons (beginner - C1)
A1 - C1General1,203 lessons completed
USD 37.00+
Package with 5% off
Conversation Practice (B1 - C2) 10 lesson package
B1 - C2Conversation Practice429 lessons completed
USD 37.00+
Package with 5% off
General German - structured lessons (beginner - C1) 10 lesson package
A1 - C1General237 lessons completed
USD 37.00+
Package with 6% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
174 Reviews
Emilia
99 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have been learning German with Mandy since January 2022 and it has been a great experience. Her lessons are engaging, useful and enjoyable. I would highly recommend her to anyone interested in learning German.
Apr 20, 2023
Angela
144 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
Eine weitere geniale Stunde mit Mandy. Diese Konversationsstunden machen immer so viel Spaß und ich lerne so viele Vokabeln aus dem wirklichen Leben, die man einfach nicht von einer App bekommen kann! Immer noch meine Lieblingsstunde der Woche!
Oct 26, 2022
Janusz
38 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
Mandy is kind, open and supportive. Her lessons are very well prepared and her learning materials well suited to the student's level. Mandy is full of positive energy, the smile does not disappear from her face and it is a great pleasure to participate in her lessons
Jan 12, 2022
Karine Yacoubian
3 German lessons
Amazing trial lesson! I can't wait for our next lesson! :)
Apr 11, 2024
Elena Bauer
6 German lessons
Es war nur eine Probestunde, aber sieht so, dass Mandy eine hochqualifizierte Lehrerin ist! Gerne nehme ich an neuen Stunden teil
Feb 28, 2024
Ruth Bonilla
5 German lessons
Sie war sehr gut mit dem Unterricht, nächste mal ich möchte unterrichten mit der Lehrerin haben.
Super
Jan 13, 2024
Trial Lesson
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