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Monika Harris
Professional TeacherTeaches
German
Native
Speaks
English
French
Dutch
Spanish
Native German teacher with 30+ experience and English teacher CELTA Certified.
Teaches
German
Native
Speaks
English
French
Dutch
Spanish
Native German teacher with 30+ experience and English teacher CELTA Certified.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From GermanyLiving in Arlington, United States (11:11 UTC-05:00)
About Me
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I was born and raised in Northern Germany in the City of Kiel on the Baltic Sea with a love for languages. In my early twenties, I decided to study English and German in the U.S.A. I have lived and worked as a language instructor in the U.S. for over 25 years. I have travelled to Germany every year to visit friends and family. It is important to me to stay connected with the culture and the language that I love to teach and speak. I have also lived in England and Belgium and am currently located in Lyon, France with my husband and my rescue dog EV from Cyprus. In my free time, I read, play my guitar and go on long walks. I have also taken language classes in French and Dutch.Me as a Teacher
I studied English at a U.S. university and have a masters degree from Georgetown University in German literature and linguistics. I have worked as a language instructor for 35 years, teaching college, young professionals and GED. I also have a CELTA certificate from Cambridge University to teach English as a second language to adult learners. I feel passionate about teaching languages and I believe that education is a gift that keeps on giving. I enjoy engaging my learners and opening up new worlds, and helping students achieve new goals. I have also spent many hours volunteering as a teacher in more vulnerable communities, such as refugee classes and have taught online lessons during Covid. My lessons & teaching style
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 teaching 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 or idiomatic expressions.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Articles and news
- Video files
5.0
Rating
64
Students
1,585
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
German Lessons
Trial Lesson
42 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Konversation - German A2-C2
A2 - C2Language Essentials595 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 15% off
Get to the next Level: Deutschkurs
A1 - B2Language Essentials4 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 14% off
Beginner Packet LOS GEHT'S!
A1 - A2Language Essentials35 lessons completed
USD 26.00+
Package with 14% off
DEUTSCH FÜR DICH!
A2 - B2Language Essentials36 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 17% off
SONDERPREIS 2023
B1 - C1Conversation135 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 14% off
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37 Reviews
Jim
3 German lessons
Monika ist eine wunderschöne Deutschlehrerin. Fünf Sterne sind zu wenig. Ich würde ihr gerne neun oder zehn geben!
Feb 3, 2026
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.
Dec 11, 2025
Shanny Albury
13 German lessons
Excellent lesson as usual. Danke!
Oct 21, 2025
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.
Jan 6, 2026
Shanny Albury
13 German lessons
Excellent lesson as always ! Danke Professor Harris!!! I enjoy learning with you. Sie machst das Deutschlernen unterhaltsam und einfach.
Oct 29, 2025
Basak
89 German lessons
Monika ist die beste Lehrerin! Ich habe von ihr viel gelernt.
May 19, 2025
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