— a passionate and experienced German tutor with over 10 years of teaching experience, helping both children and adults find joy and confidence in learning German.

As a native-level speaker and a lifelong language enthusiast, I’ve worked with complete beginners, high school students, professionals, and heritage speakers.

What truly drives my teaching is empathy. I know what it’s like to learn a language — to struggle with grammar, feel unsure about pronunciation, or hit a plateau.

I’ve been there, and I understand how important it is to have guidance, encouragement, and practical strategies along the way.

A Solid Foundation in Teaching & Academia

With a degree in Business Economics, I’ve taught at the University of Siegen in Germany as a lecturer, supervisor, research fellow, and proofreader.

During this time, I guided students through writing term papers and theses, crafting presentations, and speaking confidently in front of audiences – all skills that translate into my teaching today.

Beyond the Classroom – Real-World Language Experience

In addition to teaching, I provide German translation and text analysis services, ensuring clarity, cultural accuracy, and professional insight – ideal for academic, literary, or business contexts.

I also collaborated with an award-winning Australian author, translating German books and helping develop a publication about German female artists.

This literary and cultural work sharpened my sense for both the precision and emotion that language can carry.

Why I Teach the Way I Do

I once sat on the other side – as a German high school student.

I know how challenging it can be. The grammar rules, the long words, the pronunciation hurdles… it’s not always easy.

But with dedication, the right support, and a bit of encouragement, I saw what was possible: a university degree, a teaching role at a respected institution, and a career working across languages and cultures.

If I could do it, so can you.

What to Expect from My Courses & Individual Classes

I teach:

• Children with a German background who want to improve their reading and writing skills
• High school students (German HSC, IB, VCE, QCE or other pathways) who are preparing specifically for their German exams
• Adults learning German for professional or personal reasons – including preparation for A1–C2 exams and TestDaF

Each lesson is tailored to the individual – with one clear goal:
Building confidence through personalised support, real conversation, and motivating tasks.

What You Can Look Forward to on This Blog

In upcoming posts, I will share whatever I feel and think would be interesting, and beneficial for any learner of the German language and anyone who is interested in the German culture and history as much as I am:

• Effective tips and strategies to help you succeed in learning German
• Creative and fun ideas for teaching German to children
• Interesting insights into German culture, traditions, and holidays
• Focused exam preparation guidance for German across IB, HSC and other school systems
• Recommendations for German movies, series, games, online activities, and cultural events to deepen your learning experience
• Useful bonus materials available for download to support your learning at home
• und, und, und …

Check Out My Newest Self-Paced Course for IB German B SL Students

In this course, students can work on the lessons on their own, in their own free time, and at their own pace. They will:

• Practise picture descriptions and follow-up questions with real examples from past exams
• Master expressions to give opinions, agree, disagree, and explain ideas confidently
• Learn smart strategies to organise their thoughts quickly during the 15-minute preparation time

Every lesson is designed with one goal in mind: to help students feel confident, fully prepared, and ready to master their IB German B SL oral exam.

I’m excited to be part of your language journey – let’s make it a successful one!

Warm regards,
Nadia