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Annie
German
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From Germany

Living in Berlin, Germany

Passionate language learner, using comprehensible input based methods to help you achieve your goals Dear fellow language learner! I am a German and English teacher from Berlin, and I have a passion for speaking new languages. While I have had (and continue to have) many amazing language learning and acquisition experiences, I have also experienced dreadful traditional language learning in the classroom and I know how it feels to - struggle with the memorisation of grammar tables - be anxious because you can't remember the contents of a class - be frustrated when you find out that you aren't able to speak even though you have finally memorised the grammar table. If you have experienced any of those feelings before, I get it! Don't worry, there will be none of these in my classroom. I use brain friendly learning methods which help you get a grasp of German in a stress-free manner, and also help you remember what you have learned more easily! You may have heard of Krashen's theory of using comprehensible compelling input for learning, or of the Growing participator approach (GPA). If not, don't worry. The main idea is that I will speak to you in the language you are learning and use gestures and pictures to help you understand. If you get the message, you are improving! Just let your brain do the rest. I see learning as a team effort - improving your skills is not just up to you, but also up to me and the method we use. - I will describe pictures or stories in German and ask questions - We can have simple conversations from day 1, without the stress of grammatical perfecti...
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Trial Lesson
10 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Comprehensible input based lesson [30 or 45 min]
A1-B1
Language Essentials
168 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
10% off
Conversation lesson: bring your favourite topic [30 or 45 min]
A1-B2
Conversation
96 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
10% off
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Structured lessons·3
Pronunciation·1
Patient·4
For beginners·5
Chris
27 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
Annie conducts our lessons almost entirely in German, making good use of pictures to avoid speaking much English. As a beginner, I really appreciate her low-anxiety learning environment. She speaks clearly and carries as much of the conversation as is needed, while gently drawing whatever mangled words and phrases out of me that I feel ready to contribute. As she explains in her video, she is familiar with 2nd language acquisition theories and practice, and has put a lot of thought into the efficacy of various teaching techniques. I have too, and I think Annie has the right approach.
Rachel Maino
7 German lessons
If you want to learn German through authentic immersion, Annie is the perfect teacher. She conducts her lessons almost entirely in German, which is exactly what I was looking for. Even though she speaks German throughout the whole class, her classes never feel intimidating. The atmosphere is fun and pressure-free. On top of that, Annie is exceptionally patient; whenever I struggle with a concept, she pauses and takes her time to give a thorough explanation.
Student Sarah Unninayar
Sarah Unninayar
74 German lessons
I had a great first lesson with Annie. I am taking an A2 German class and wanted more speaking practice. She speaks at a level I can understand and introduces new vocabulary in a natural way. I think I will see a lot of improvement!
Student Sajad Albakri
Sajad Albakri
4 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
Annie is a wonderful teacher. Her classes are always fun and informative. She is very supportive and kind. I highly recommend her. Her method is very good and I believe it is the best way to learn a new language. I always look forward to having more classes with her!
Chris
27 German lessons
Annie is always fully prepared with a thoughtful and engaging presentation. Each lesson feels like it was designed just for me.
Student Madalina
Madalina
6 German lessons
Engaging and relaxing lessons focused on new vocabulary and every-day expressions. Love it!