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A2: Elementary | Daily conversation
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Ann D
Professional TeacherTeaches
German
Native
English
Speaks
Swedish
Italian
Danish
French
Experienced, empathetic and enthusiastic
Teaches
German
Native
English
Speaks
Swedish
Italian
Danish
French
Experienced, empathetic and enthusiastic
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From GermanyLiving in Other, Ireland (00:20 UTC+00:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 22, 2020InterestsReadingWritingPets & Animals
My name is Ann (short for Andrea) and I am a German living in Ireland. Languages and different cultures have always been my passion. While in Germany, I graduated in business/economics and English. Afterwards, I lived in England for one year, where I completed an MA degree in Applied Linguistics at the University of Nottingham.
Back in Germany, I started teaching English and business studies in a public vocational college. In summer 2010, I met a very special man while on holiday in Ireland. In August 2012, I completely changed my life and moved to the beautiful Emerald Isle.
Travelling is important to me, and I have visited most continents. I love to read and write. Nature inspires me.Me as a Teacher
I am a very patient and encouraging teacher who loves seeing students succeed. My main goal as a teacher is to motivate learners, and provide them with knowledge for their specific needs.
My approach to classes can be very flexible. I am happy to have fun conversations - I love hearing about people's passions and interests, and I have lots of stories from my own life to share. However, if you are looking for a serious and structured lesson and grammar explanations, I can absolutely help you too.
I have been teaching for over 10 years, both in Ireland and in Germany. I enjoy teaching learners of all ages, but prefer not to teach children younger than 12. My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are always interactive and fun. I am one of these people who actually enjoy grammar, so if you need help with grammar, look no further. My students have told me that my explanations are very clear. However, if you hate grammar and just want to talk, that's fine with me too. If you have a conversation class with me, I will summarise the main points in a document and forward it to you.
If you have no idea where to start and what to focus on, I am happy to provide you with materials and ideas. If you wish to talk about specific topics, we can absolutely do that too. I have a background in business and economics, so if you need language skills in this field, do let me know.Certificates
ACELS - ACELS Ireland - 2012This certificate enables me to teach English as a foreign language in Ireland. It is basically the equivalent of the teaching qualification I obtained in Germany.
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Education
2005 - 2006
Master's - Applied Linguistics
Work Experience
2018 - 2020
English language teacher
2018 - 2020
German language teacher
2016 - 2017
German language teacher
2007 - 2012
English language / Business studies teacher
2013 - 2016
Teacher for 1:1 classes in German
5.0
Rating
718
Students
6,003
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
English
German
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429 lessons completed
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A1 - C2Language Essentials182 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
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Peter
40 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
I find lessons with Ann very enjoyable and I always learn something to try and improve my German. We review and discuss texts, but also have a conversation about what I have been doing, the weather and other topics. Ann sets me homework, which I send her before my next lesson. We go through this in the lesson to correct my mistakes and understand why I have made the error.
Ann is herself learning a new language and so has insight into how challenging learning and using a new language can be. I am very happy to recommend Ann to anyone wishing to learn and/or improve their German.
Feb 20, 2026
Vanessa Jimison
191 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
I cannot recommend Ann D. highly enough! Every lesson is thoughtfully prepared, engaging, fun, and productive. I like that the lesson time can be very structured or very relaxed depending on the learning goal, and I appreciate how flexible Ann always is when it comes to impromptu changes for whatever material we are working on. I have never been bored with a lesson and always feel like I have my own world-class private tutor. Ann is extremely supportive and patient, and her devotion to teaching the language is evident from the very first lesson, and never diminishes. (I've done over 100 lessons with her, so I know!) Ann is an absolute force that you'll want on your side as you are learning German.
Mar 19, 2023
Monique
1 German lesson
It is so nice to talk to Ann, I am not afraid to make mistakes and it helps me a lot to become more confident in speaking German. I did 1 groupsession with Ann and 1 private lesson. I enjoyed both very much!
Feb 5, 2026
Rachel
16 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ann is a wonderful German teacher. She is super friendly, patient, and warm. I always look forward to my lesson and have a lot of fun learning new vocabulary. She makes me feel comfortable making mistakes and I never feel bad if I don’t know something. I’m very grateful to have a teacher like Ann!
Sep 4, 2025
Ana Santiago
1 German lesson
Ann is very kind and patient. I felt comfortable with her and will be booking future classes for sure!
Feb 20, 2026
Mark Curtis
1 German lesson
A fantastic lesson with Ann. She was so patient and made excellent conversation. I really appreciated that she also wrote down new words and phrases for me in the chat.
Jan 15, 2026
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