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.
Moi en tant que professeur
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.
Mes leçons et ma méthode d'enseignement
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.
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Konversation - German A2-C2
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Jim
3 leçons en Allemand
Monika ist eine wunderschöne Deutschlehrerin. Fünf Sterne sind zu wenig. Ich würde ihr gerne neun oder zehn geben!
3 févr. 2026
Jim
3 leçons en Allemand
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.
11 déc. 2025
Shanny Albury
13 leçons en Allemand
Excellent lesson as usual. Danke!
21 oct. 2025
Jim
3 leçons en Allemand
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.
6 janv. 2026
Shanny Albury
13 leçons en Allemand
Excellent lesson as always ! Danke Professor Harris!!! I enjoy learning with you. Sie machst das Deutschlernen unterhaltsam und einfach.
29 oct. 2025
Basak
89 leçons en Allemand
Monika ist die beste Lehrerin! Ich habe von ihr viel gelernt.
19 mai 2025
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