Mohammed

I’ve been taking lessons with Mohammed for many years and I owe much of my progress in Arabic to him. He tailors the class to me and focuses on conversational skills in Syrian dialect, using different conversational topics to structure sessions around vocabulary building whilst maintaining the flow of conversation - some more formal (culture, history, traditions etc) and others informal (idioms, travel, social occasions). We work with google docs to capture new vocabulary and phrases and he often gives me the etymology and nuances rather than just a translation (eg when the same word might be appropriate or less appropriate depending on the scenario / context). I have tried many Arabic tutors over the years and Mohammed is by far the most skilled and patient.

As usual, today's lesson with Mohammed was great. We mainly just had a conversation, pausing sometimes for Mohammed to explain a new word I hadn't know before. I appreciate Mohammed's patience, depth of knowledge, and attention to detail when addressing grammatical mistakes or explaining a pattern in the language.

Excellent!!

Es war die erste Stunde nach sehr langer Pause, und sie war wie immer wunderbar: Sehr angenehme, ruhige und entspannte Lernatmosphäre, ausgesprochen kompetente Lehrkraft, die sich auf die Bedürfnisse und das Niveau des Lerners einstellt. Sehr zu empfehlen!

As a language teacher myself, I hold high standards for lessons. I can confidently say that Mohammed has met them by delivering useful and motivating lessons from day one. I appreciate Mohammed's readiness to always adapt to my specific needs. We've explored a wide range of topics, from current news to my work, gaming, and literature. He tailors the content to match my level and ensures that I am both challenged and supported. Mohammed's presence during lessons is casual and patient, and our lessons are also filled with humour. He takes the time to explain everything well, and if he doesn't have an answer right away, he will find it. During our sessions, Mohammed can switch back to basic Arabic when necessary, but with his advanced English skills, he can ensure that I always understand. His empathetic approach to the mental aspects of language learning helps me cope with challenges. I recommend booking a trial lesson with Mohammed – I truly believe you won't be disappointed!

Amazing as always!!! :)