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Michelle
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Teaches
English
Native
German
Speaks
French
Italian
Japanese
Portuguese
Learn English or German with an experienced professional teacher and language coach!
Teaches
English
Native
German
Speaks
French
Italian
Japanese
Portuguese
Learn English or German with an experienced professional teacher and language coach!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From AustraliaLiving in Sydney, Australia (03:54 UTC+10:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 26, 2021InterestsScienceTravelHistoryFoodPets & Animals
I specialise in helping my students develop confidence in their language abilities. My lessons are ideal for the following types of students:
English lessons
- Adults who already have a good general knowledge of English grammar, but need to improve their speaking, pronunciation, listening, reading, writing and comprehension skills to feel more comfortable communicating with native English speakers
- Students who plan to live in or visit Australia or are native German speakers
German lessons
- English speakers in the beginner or intermediate stages of their German learning journey who would like to deepen their understanding of the inner workings of the language (grammar, vocabulary, etc)Me as a Teacher
I'm from the beautiful city of Sydney, Australia. My native language is English, which I speak with a standard Australian accent, and I also speak German fluently.
I am an extremely experienced teacher, as I spent 20 years teaching mathematics before shifting my focus to language education. I teach both English and German here on italki. I also provide general language coaching services, plus mathematics lessons for high school students.
I am an active language learner as well, so I have an excellent understanding of the challenges students face and how best to overcome them.
-- Please note: I only teach adults and teenagers, not young children (minimum age 12) --My lessons & teaching style
English lessons:
I help you improve your English communication skills so that you will be able to successfully interact with native speakers. In my professional communication training sessions, I teach you how to confidently express yourself in clear and authentic English. I also offer English conversation lessons.
German lessons:
I teach German in English, using a combination of my own structured grammar teaching materials and advanced story-based text analysis techniques. My students find it invaluable to be able to improve their understanding of German without the added pressure of being taught in the language itself.
- Please read the individual lesson descriptions for more details -My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Articles and news
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Teaching experience
2000 - Current
Mathematics TeacherPrivate mathematics teacher for high school students in Australia
- Specialising in the NSW high school curriculum
(i.e. school years 7-12, up to and including Extension 1 HSC level)
2020 - Current
Language Teacher & Coach: English & GermanSpecialising in:
- English for communicative purposes for adults who live in (or plan to visit) Australia
- German lessons and general language coaching for English-speaking adult and teenage learners
Education
2020 - 2022
Bachelor’s - Linguistics / International EnglishBachelor of Arts (Dean's Scholars) majoring in Linguistics and International English
5.0
Rating
344
Students
3,490
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
German Lessons
German
English
Trial Lesson
192 lessons completed
USD 18.50+
German Grammar for English Speakers (A1 – B2 German, taught in English)
A1 - B2Language Essentials162 lessons completed
USD 18.50+
Package with 35% off
Deep Dive into German via Story-Based Texts (A1 – C1 German, explanations in English)
A1 - C1Language Essentials116 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 35% off
German for English Speakers: small groups (2-4 people)
A1 - C1Language Essentials14 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 40% off
Focus on German Pronunciation (A1 – C2 German)
A1 - C2Language Essentials4 lessons completed
USD 17.50+
Package with 25% off
German Conversation for Beginners (A1 – A2 German)
A1 - A2Conversation4 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 25% off
Language Coaching: language learning support with self-study guidance
A1 - C2Conversation1 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
110 Reviews
All
German
English
TangTang
26 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Michelle is a highly knowledgeable and professional teacher! I'm very glad that I'm lucky enough to study English with her. Thank you very much, Michelle! Your lessons are very engaging!
May 26, 2024
Una
394 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
With over 200 hours of lesson time under my belt with Michelle, I can say without a doubt that she's an incredible English teacher. Check my lesson hours with Michelle, and trust me, you won't find a more patient and dedicated teacher. You can book her classes, but don't book too many or there won’t be any time slots for me! (Just kidding, but seriously, she's that good!)
Sep 14, 2023
Andrew Simmonds
2 German lessons
Michelle is a great communicator, she listen and understands your goals for learning and changes the lesson plans accordingly, highly recommend.
Jul 17, 2025
Alena
77 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
The first lesson with Michelle just ended and I would like to recommend this teacher with all my heart. Michelle is friendly and ready to help you with finding the right word to express your thoughts. She asked some questions about my level and goals in English. At the end of the lesson, I obtained a short review of my skills and some further recommendations. I felt that I was in the hands of a professional :)
I am really happy to find a good teacher to improve my English.
Oct 26, 2023
Van Dowsey
8 German lessons
Michelle was very clear and helpful and provided additional suggestions and inspiration for learning
Jul 22, 2025
Fiona H
11 English lessons
she is a patient and professional teacher. She helped me find out how to pronounce "THS"this kind of combination by showing physically. I appreciate her professional and useful help in prounouciation indeed!
Mar 16, 2025
Trial Lesson
USD 18.50
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