BA & MA in languages
German teaching qualifications,fully qualified translator
valid CRB
Member of the Institute of Linguists
References are available upon request

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Interview

Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach German for all levels from beginners to business and university students.I also teach EFL and Business English

Tell me about your qualifications.
I am a native speaker and have German teaching qualifications which are equivalent to a PGCE qualification. Furthermore I am also a fully qualified translator.

What kind of experience do you have?
I have over 25 years experience in teaching and translating. I have worked for various schools, colleges as a language teacher and additionally I work as a moderator for the International Baccalaureate.
I also have over 20 years experience teaching English as a foreign language.
For the last 10 years I have been working in different types of industry as a bi-lingual PA and account manager.

How much do you charge?
£ 25/hr for 0ne-to-one tuition, £ 40/hr for groups (min. 3 people) , £ 30/hr for business students. If I have to travel further than 20 miles I charge extra between £5.00 and £20 depending on the respective distance from my home.
I give 10% discount for students who book 10 lessons in advance.

Where do you teach?
I am willing to travel to students' homes in East Sussex and some parts of Kent ( Tunbridge Wells & Tonbridge area)

When are you available?
TBA.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
I have teaching & tutoring experience across all age groups (including young children and business clients) and I am happy teaching at all levels.

Do you have a CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
Yes, I have a recent CRB certificate.

Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.
This can be arranged with the student on his/her individual requirements - I am very flexible.

Do you belong to any professional organisations?
I am a member of the Institute of Linguists.

Where and with whom did you train?
For my teaching degree I trained in Germany at the university in Essen (North Rhine Westphalia) and I attended a course at the Institute of Linguists for my diploma in translation

Tell me about some of your current students.
I currently teach a range of individual students and some small groups. Among others I am tutoring for GCSE/A-Level exams and I have a German business group (in-house training).

I also teach EFL for foreign students up to business level.

Do you have a personal message for students?
German is one of the most important European languages and German is a vibrant language. A language is not just a framework of grammar and vocabulary but also a cultural medium.Many people feel intimidated by the thought of learning a new language and some people think that they may be too old to learn, but in my personal experience nearly all my previous students (including an 85 year old lady) have enjoyed learning German and often discovered skills they thought they did not have.
Learning a language can also enhance confidence in speaking and communicating with others.