When I came to Canada, I had the language skills after a two-year certification as a foreign language correspondent. However, I did not dare to talk to people. During the full-time programme, the goal had been perfection, but we never practiced interactively with people outside of the classroom. I was so afraid everyone would think I was stupid because I could not express myself to others with the subtleties of my mother tongue. In the end, I started practicing with our puppy, who was non-judgmental and willing to listen.

When I looked for opportunities to use my education in Canada, I had a chance to teach German in one of the local Community Centres. Later, I also started teaching government employees for a private company. I loved teaching. However, I was frustrated about my inability to set my hours and fees. Plus, I spent more time on the road in traffic than teaching. I often had to leave the house in the early morning hours to make it through the traffic in time to the classroom.

I started working with private clients, which was a lot of fun because I could individualize the learning material according to their needs and interests. I was more flexible and could pick when and where I worked. Unfortunately, I only had a small number of clients and spent a lot of time looking for new clients locally. Plus, situations changed due to travel, illness or family events, and I lost a client without much notice for a prolonged time. I still had to travel to the classes, hauling all my materials with me. 

I finally realized that I could reach more people virtually. I have all my materials at hand. Plus, I save so much time. No more traffic jams and frantic searches for parking spots! No more worries about the weather! These advantages also benefit the clients who can learn from everywhere in the world.

As an immigrant, I know acquiring the language skills for communication is as crucial as knowing a country’s traditions and culture. It is my pleasure to share my knowledge with you to enable you to enjoy German art in its original language, whether you love reading books, watching movies, or listening to music.

Learning a new language opens so many doors. You will be able to talk to native speakers without a translator and enjoy the culture of a country in the original language.

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

• go shopping
• talk about likes and dislikes, order and pay when eating out
• get around while sightseeing
• ask for basic information about a person, including a description of their appearance
• know the basics of telephone conversations, family relationships, directions, buildings in your neighbourhood

Connect Converse Collaborate Conversation Classes

Conversation Classes Focusing on Everyday Conversations

Are you a German learner who knows basic vocabulary and grammar but has no opportunity to practice speaking?

If you want to practice speaking German in a relaxed and fun way in a community of  German learners, I invite you to my conversation classes.

Here is what you can expect:

• everyday questions and topics to get the guided conversation started
• interactive discussions in breakout rooms

These sessions are for you if:

• you want to focus on speaking German to become an engaged participant in conversations
• you want to participate actively in the classroom

What you can expect:

• Art projects related to the vocabulary of each class to help you visualize and memorize the new material
• Interactive learning through role play
• Language teaching material will be provided as a PDF file
• Membership to a private Facebook group with bonus materials and pronunciation exercises and language games
• Videos library to practice pronunciation

The Art of German Small Talk

This 5-module online programme will help you learn German playfully and practically to feel confident when you communicate with German speakers, whether in your circle of family and friends or during your vacation. At the end of the course, you will be able to introduce yourself, ask questions to get to know a person you meet and answer those questions.

You get the best results of working with me, if:

• you want to focus on speaking German to communicate with native speakers to create relationships, and get around in Germany, Austria and Switzerland,

• you are ready to have fun and commit to actively participating in the programme,

• you are ready to financially invest in progressing on your language journey,

• you are curious and open to using art to visualize the content for faster success.

Join our private Facebook Group

This group is for German learners who want to have fun interacting and learning new skills. We are here to support each other and learn from one another.

This group is for you if you want to:

• build relationships
• share learning tips and resources
• ask questions
• find support and accountability

I invite you to join my private Facebook group Connect through German (for German learners of every level).