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Monika Harris
German
Native
English
French
Dutch
Spanish

From Germany

Living in Arlington, United States

Native German teacher with 30+ experience and English teacher CELTA Certified. I was born in the North German city of Kiel on the Baltic Sea with a love for languages. I studied English at a U.S. university and have an M.A. in German literature and linguistics from Georgetown University in Washington D.C. I also have a CELTA certificate from Cambridge University to teach English as a second language to adult learners. I have worked as a language instructor in the U.S. and Europe for over 25 years and have lived in England, Belgium and France. Currently, I am located in Arlington, USA but am spending my summers in Germany and France. I feel passionate about teaching languages as a gate to our world view and I believe that education is a gift that keeps on giving. I have also spent many hours volunteering as a teacher in more vulnerable communities, such as refugee classes and online lessons for young women. I don't follow one particular teaching method. I consider the learner's particular needs, their learning style and I try to find out what's most effective. I prefer a student centered approach. Activities are chosen to work on all four language skills (speaking, reading, listening and writing). Communication and discourse is an important part of my lessons but I also take other systems into account such as grammar, pronunciation and learning vocabulary. Everything is connected. Thus we might have a discussion about time and read a text about the importance of being on time in English or German society which might lead to a lesson on telling time.
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Trial Lesson
43 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Konversation - German A2-C2
A2-C2
Language Essentials
672 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
15% off
Get to the next Level: Deutschkurs
A1-B2
Language Essentials
17 lessons completed
USD 32.00+
19% off
Beginner Packet LOS GEHT'S!
A1-A2
Language Essentials
38 lessons completed
USD 27.00+
18% off
DEUTSCH FÜR DICH!
A2-B2
Language Essentials
44 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
17% off
SONDERPREIS 2023
B1-C1
Conversation
164 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
10% off
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Student Marta
Marta
26 German lessons
Monika is contagious with her enthusiasm about German! She always seemed genuinely happy to see me, which was very encouraging given how scared I was to have a conversation class. As a teacher she was always adaptable to what I needed. She somehow always found something to read or watch connected to even the most bizarre of my daily adventures, which made the lessons fun. :D
Jim
3 German lessons
Just had a wonderful lesson with Monika. Prepared, easy to talk to, helpful, speaks to me at my level, incredibly nice...what more can I say? I've had a number of German tutors, and she is the best by far.
Student Shanny Albury
Shanny Albury
13 German lessons
Excellent lesson as always ! Danke Professor Harris!!! I enjoy learning with you. Sie machst das Deutschlernen unterhaltsam und einfach.
Jim
3 German lessons
Monika ist eine wunderschöne Deutschlehrerin. Fünf Sterne sind zu wenig. Ich würde ihr gerne neun oder zehn geben!
Jim
3 German lessons
Nach einer halben Stunde bin ich sicher, dass Monika eine sehr gute Lehrerin ist. Sie ist freundlich, hilfsbereit und spricht auf meinem Niveau. Eine sehr gute Klasse! Wenn man Deutsch lerne will, würde ich sie auf jeden Fall empfehlen.
Student Shanny Albury
Shanny Albury
13 German lessons
Excellent lesson as usual. Danke!

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