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Stefanie
Community TutorTeaches
German
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
Dutch
French
Gaelic (Irish)
Hebrew
Polish
Swedish
Teaches
German
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
Dutch
French
Gaelic (Irish)
Hebrew
Polish
Swedish
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From GermanyLiving in Erlangen, Germany (21:44 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 24, 2021InterestsMusicPets & AnimalsEnvironment & NatureWritingReading
I'm Stefanie, I'm 39 years old and I live in Bavaria, in Germany. I've always been interested in foreign languages and studied English and Spanish to be a translator, even though I work as a freelance teacher and artist these days. At the moment I'm learning Dutch and Polish, and I have a long list of other languages I still want to pick up. I'm also interested in art (mainly drawing), hiking, playing the piano, photography, and basically anything creative. I'm also a very tolerant and easy-going person.
Please note that I do not teach children.Me as a Teacher
I'm a very patient teacher, because I'm learning languages myself and I know how frustrating it can be sometimes. I enjoy helping my students and I make sure my lessons are focused on you and your individual needs.
Unfortunately, because it keeps happening, I need to point out the following:
** No-shows and late cancellations **
According to the italki rules, cancellations are not possible within 24 hours before the lesson. I understand that sometimes unexpected things happen, so I grant students one exception every three months. After that, the student will have to pay the full amount. I hope you appreciate the concession but also understand the limit. My lessons & teaching style
I encourage you to actively use the language you are learning from the beginning as that is the best way to progress fast. Any mistake is a chance to learn something new, so I want you to not be afraid of mistakes.
In case you are struggling with listening comprehension, please don't worry, it is totally fine for me to speak extra slowly or repeat words as often as necessary.
I will always adapt the lessons to your needs.
We will speak in German as much as possible, but we can always switch to English, Spanish or Dutch whenever it is needed.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Articles and news
- Video files
- Homework Assignments
- Audio files
- Text Documents
- Image files
5.0
Rating
282
Students
2,525
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
German Lessons
Trial Lesson
124 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Strukturierte Deutschkurse für jedes Niveau | A1 | A2 | B1 | B2 | C1 | C2
A1 - C1Language Essentials440 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 12% off
Konversation - Wir unterhalten uns auf Deutsch
A2 - C2Conversation1,526 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 12% off
Personalized lesson / Clase personalizada / Gepersonaliseerde lessen
A1 - C2Language Essentials433 lessons completed
USD 21.00+
Package with 12% off
NEU: Welt der Romane und Geschichten
B1 - C2Language Essentials2 lessons completed
USD 23.00+
Package with 12% off
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80 Reviews
Jim Davison
54 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
Steffie is great to work with.
She has a high level of knowledge of both German and English and customizes lessons.
It's a pleasure to be learning from such a pro.
Nov 28, 2024
Joshua
210 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
Stefanie is an extremely patient and engaging teacher. Lots of fun to talk to, and very good with new language learners!
Jun 27, 2021
Gustavo Seluja
4 German lessons
Stefanie did a very good job. She guided me how to follow for the next lessons.
Oct 15, 2025
Alice Pott-Negrine
33 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
Stef's great to work with. I'm struggling with conversing in German, forever making mistakes and talking slowly, but Steffi's very patient in letting me finish and explaining improvements. And she's great at finding new material and explaining nuances between words. I heartily recommend her.
Sep 4, 2022
Deion Jackson
2 German lessons
Honestly this is the best teacher that I have had on italki. Very kindhearted, smart and helped me understand the logic behind the German language. Definitely a recommend.
Nov 5, 2025
Szoke Noemi
4 German lessons
Many thanks for the first trial lesson — it was great and helpful. Stefanie understands my goal (C2), and by the end of our lesson, she was able to outline the plan leading up to the exam.
Sep 19, 2025
Trial Lesson
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