In a first lesson, I'll ask you to tell me about yourself, how and where did you start learning german, what is your current level and what are your goals when it comes to language learning. 
Do you already reside in Germany, Switzerland  or Austria? What are the areas you'd like to improve and how/with whom did you approach language learning in the past? 

Furthermore, you will get to know me a little bit, my professional background and I will share examples of materials I work with and what kind of methodology I follow when it comes to teaching. You may ask any question you'd like. And if time allows it, we will establish an individual lesson plan.

PLEASE NOTE: My lessons are for intermediate to advanced learner (A2 - C1)

Depending on your needs we choose relevant materials and topics to :
- improve your ability to speak and communicate fluently and confidently about any kind of topic
- deepen your knowledge about every-day-life in Germany, Switzerland or Austria
- improve the knowledge of vocabluary used in your field of interest or hobbies

We will achieve your goals by:
- stimulating you to talk as much as you can about current affairs, culture & the arts, sports, tourism, international relations or else 
- simulating different every-day scenarios 
- dedicated role-play

For this class I use several helpful websites (such as Deutsche Welle, Deutschlandfunk), newspaper articles (Der Spiegel, FAZ, TAZ or else) as well as podcasts. I am always open to suggestions from my students, not limited to topics.

During the class I keep a record of new vocabluary and errors in order not to interrupt you while you are speaking. We will discuss both at a later point in time and you can always come back and consult the archive in the italki Classroom. If we choose to conduct classes via ZOOM, we will use GOOGLE DOCS as a lesson archive.

If you wish, I will generate custom grammar exercises for you from any text you are interested in to improve your syntax, use of verbs, articles, word-endings or any other area you might need improving.

PLEASE NOTE: 
Explaining german grammar is NOT my strong side. For this purpose, I'd recommend to find a professional teacher or join a language class.
Personally, I do follow a learning-by-doing philosophy when it comes to language learning. The more you speak, the more you learn !

Conversation practice with a patient native speaker focussed on YOUR needs

Depending on your needs we choose relevant materials and topics to :
- improve your ability to speak and communicate fluently and confidently in a business/professional setting
- deepen your knowledge about business etiquette in german speaking environments
- improve the knowledge of vocabluary used in your field of interest / industry
- prepare you for a future job-application or job interview with special role play 

We will achieve your goals by:
- stimulating you to talk as much as you can about current business topics/ affairs or else 
- simulating different every-day/ office and/or professional scenarios 
- dedicated role-play
- we might look over your CV or cover letter together and incorporate suggestions

For this class I use several business related websites, newspaper articles as well as podcasts.
I do use professional materials like textbooks for business german.

During the class I keep a record of new vocabluary and errors in order not to interrupt my students while they are speaking. We will discuss both at a later point in time and you can always come back and consult the archive in the italki Classroom. If we choose to conduct classes via ZOOM, we will use GOOGLE DOCS as a lesson archive.

If you wish, I can generate custom grammar exercises for you from websites and blogs to improve your syntax, use of verbs, declination of articles,use of word-endings or any other area you might need improving.

PLEASE NOTE: 
Explaining german grammar is NOT my strong side. For this purpose, I'd recommend to find a professional teacher or join a language class.
Personally, I do follow a learning-by-doing philosophy when it comes to language learning. The more you speak, the more you learn !