I will teach you german using my own proven effective learning method
Author, German Teacher, Coach, and Consultant
About this Gig
Most German lessons fail before they start - they teach grammar
before confidence. That's backwards. I learned this over 25 years
of teaching, and built my own method around it: Effective Learning.
Three parts, every time:
Concentration on the Essentials - we focus on what actually moves
you forward, not everything at once.
Motivation Through Meaningful Agreements - we set real goals
together, yours, not a textbook chapter.
Relaxation Through Creative Expression - I teach through stories,
not drills. Language sticks when it's alive.
25 years working with learners of every age as a kindergarten
principal in Germany, an educator in Shanghai, and now a German
teacher in the US. I've also written bilingual children's books,
which I use as real teaching material. I also offer A1 to C2 level test preparation.
Best for adults preparing to move to a German-speaking country, and
families raising bilingual kids.
If German didn't stick before, that's not on you. Let's try it a
different way.
Lesson language:
German
FAQ
How is this different from a regular German tutor?
Most tutors follow a textbook page by page. I use my own method, built over 25 years: Effective Learning. We focus only on what moves you forward, set real goals together, and I teach through stories, not drills.
I've tried to learn German before and gave up. Will this be different?
Almost certainly yes. Most people quit because the method didn't fit them, not because they couldn't learn. In our first session, I'll ask what you tried before and why it stopped working, and build your plan. around that.
Do I need to already know some German to start?
No. My method adjusts to your level, whether you're starting from zero or picking German back up after years away.
Do you teach children, or only adults?
I've worked with learners of every age for 25 years, and I use my own published bilingual children's books as material for younger learners and families.
What do I need for our first session?
Nothing but yourself and some time. We'll talk through your goals so your plan fits your life, not a fixed curriculum.

