Language coaching for international professionals
Have you been learning German for a long time and are still unhappy with your language skills because you simply cannot express yourself as precisely as you would like?
Or have you often heard how difficult German is and would prefer not to start learning the language in the first place?
Regardless of your current level, I can support you in getting your German language skills to a level that will help you both in your professional and also everyday life and put an end to frustrating and unsuccessful attempts at communication.
Perhaps you have already attended one or several language courses, but still feel insecure when it comes to speaking German and prefer to switch to English if possible? Or maybe you did not enjoy the course because you only worked through a book page by page and the teacher did not answer your questions to your satisfaction? Were the course times too inflexible for you?
If you have a job, you may often be under pressure to meet deadlines and simply lack the time to improve your German skills, even though you would like to be able to speak the language better. If these problems sound familiar to you, get in touch with me. Together we can rise to the challenge and take your German to the next level.
This is what you need to learn German successfully
a competent coach and linguist
With me, you have found a language coach who is more than just a native speaker, which on its own is simply not a good enough qualification to teach. I have a Master's degree in translation and interpreting as well as a teaching qualification in foreign language teaching to adults. I have been studying the structure of language for decades and know exactly what you need.
professional, clear and memorable explanations
Explanations have to be complete, correct and simple. Thanks to my many years of teaching experience, I can make even seemingly difficult concepts easy to understand and give you memorable rules so that you will soon be familiar with the logical structure of the German language.
motivating lessons that are taught in German from the very beginning
Even beginners with no previous knowledge benefit enormously if the lessons are taught in German from the very beginning. By using pictures, videos, facial expressions and gestures, it is possible to convey the language without having to resort to another language. This accelerates language acquisition and ensures an idiomatic use of the language.
relevant examples from everyday life and the world of work
You want to learn German to advance your career and to be able to communicate easily in your new country in everyday life. The teaching material therefore contains examples of situations that you will encounter regularly in your job and in everyday life and will help you to progress in German in a German-speaking environment.
attractive and high-quality teaching material
I create my own teaching material that reflects the interests of my target group and is structured in a coherent manner. For example, new vocabulary is also reflected in the grammar exercises and the writing tasks are also adapted to the current topic. Of course, the learning content meets the requirements of the different levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
well-planned and efficient lessons that do not overwhelm you
Learning should be enjoyable and lead to success quickly. That is why new material is divided into bitesize chunks that can easily be absorbed at once. With my support, you discover new structures by yourself and retain them better in your memory through your active participation.
the opportunity to immediately put into practice what you have learnt
It is important to apply what you have learnt immediately in everyday life to become more confident in the language. The lessons are structured in such a way that you start using new structures immediately, both orally and in writing, which means you quickly become more familiar with them and can communicate more easily.
tips on how to improve your German outside the classroom
Learning German is not just about discovering vocabulary and grammar together. Consolidating what you have learned in everyday situations plays an extremely important role. I give you tips on how you can integrate the German language into your daily routine and have fun while learning.
a relaxed atmosphere that makes learning enjoyable
As an international professional, you are probably very busy in your job, but you also need to practice German to take your language skills to the next level. I make sure that homework is a useful addition to your lessons and that you can fit it into your busy schedule.
homework that is compatible with a busy schedule
Most importantly, German lessons should not be another annoying item on your to-do list that needs to be ticked off. You should enjoy learning something new and have fun doing it. I am aware that professional life can often be stressful and I support you in learning German in an easy and relaxed way.
Why me?
What I offer
1:1 Coaching at all levels from A1 to C2
In a free trial lesson, we will establish your current level of German and then work together to bring your German language skills up to your desired level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Group course for beginners
Due to high demand, I now also offer a group course for beginners' levels. It is aimed at professionals who are busy in their jobs but want to make sure they keep up with their German skills. In the online course, you study German every day for 10-20 minutes and once a week you practise what you have learnt in the live session, with a big focus on speaking. Regularity guarantees fast progress!
Conversation lessons for levels B2 and C1
All lessons will include conversation practice, because it is important to start using new grammatical structures straight away. In my dedicated conversation lessons for the higher levels, however, you can focus on specific aspects such as practising speaking fluently or giving presentations, for example.
Exam preparation (Goethe, telc)
If you need an official German language certificate such as Goethe or telc for your studies or a residency requirement or similar, I will prepare you specifically for this examination so that you are familiar with the individual parts of the exam. Then you will know exactly what you have to do in the exam and pass without any problems.
Grammar lessons
Sometimes you may realise that you have gaps in your understanding of the grammar. If you feel that way and would like to work on specific grammar topics, I will give you helpful rules and show you when it comes to grammar how German is logically structured.
Writing skills
Focusing on your writing skills becomes very important especially from the intermediate level onwards, because certain formal requirements have to be met in the official examinations. In addition, writing training is suitable for raising awareness of the sentence structure of the German language and for better understanding of the differences in the use of the spoken and written language.
Your advantages
Efficiency
Professionalism
Time management
Feedback from clients
Francesca J.
“Sandra is, without doubt, the best German teacher I have ever had. She is incredibly knowledgeable and extremely patient.”
Tim H.
Fabiana G.
Location
8193 Eglisau
E-Mail: info@sandra-wood.com
