My trial session helps us see if we're a good fit.

If you've already used your three trial lessons, book a 30-minute regular class, which will serve as your "trial" session with me.

In this trial session, we'll discuss your learning goals and explore the best ways to achieve them. 
Regular lessons will only start after this initial session.

Please avoid booking lessons for someone else! And: I only teach adults.

Please note: As per italki's policy, lessons missed or canceled with less than 24 hours' notice will be charged at the full rate. Additionally, if you do not show up within the first 15 minutes without prior notice, the lesson will be considered taken and will be charged in full. 
This trial session runs for 25 minutes.

This is a structured beginners course with a textbook. We'll use 'Contact! Nederlands voor anderstaligen,' which covers the beginner level. The book is entirely in Dutch, and we will proceed strictly according to its content. I cannot respond to extra requests.

The focus is on pronunciation, reading, speaking, and building your vocabulary from scratch. We will use Google Docs as a virtual whiteboard and Skype for our lessons.

This lesson is taught in English or German depending on your language background.

If you are attending my lessons for the first time, please either book a trial lesson or, if unavailable, a 30-minute lesson.

This is a great option if you’re motivated to learn and can make weekly sessions part of your routine.

As per italki's policy, lessons missed or canceled with less than 24 hours' notice will be charged at the full rate

🇳🇱 For Beginners Only: Structured Dutch Classes with Textbook Guidance

These lessons are flexible and work well for beginners and intermediate learners, helping you make steady progress and handle tricky grammar without stress. Each session is designed around your level, with a focus on grammar, and everything is explained in English.

Learning Highlights:
✅ Get comfortable using the cases and prepositions correctly
✅ Build sentences like a native speaker
✅ Cover all the essential grammar rules step-by-step
✅ Practice with fun, interactive exercises

📚Full teaching material in your personal Google folder.
🗣️We use Skype as our communication tool.

If you are attending my lessons for the first time, please either book a trial lesson or, if unavailable, a 30-minute lesson.

This is a great option if you’re motivated to learn and can make weekly sessions part of your routine.

As per italki's policy, lessons missed or canceled with less than 24 hours' notice will be charged at the full rate.

German Made Easy: Tackle Tricky Grammar!  Structured Lessons!

Konversationsunterricht ohne festes Schema ! Wenn du mich das erste Mal buchst, buche bitte nur 30 Minuten!

Einer der besten Wege, dein Sprachverständnis zu verbessern, ist durchs Sprechen. In meinem Konversationskurs hast du die Möglichkeit, genau das zu tun.  

✅ Nur auf deutsch!
✅ Sofortige Fehlerkorrektur
❌ Keine Dokumente
❌ Keine Grammatikerklärungen
❌ Ohne Lehrmaterial
❌ Keine Hausaufgaben
❌ Kein Business German
❌ Ohne das Thema Bewerbungen 

As per italki's policy, lessons missed or canceled with less than 24 hours' notice will be charged at the full rate.

Sicher im Sprechen: Konversationskurs Deutsch

Do you love describing pictures, want to expand your vocabulary, and improve your pronunciation all at once?

How it works:
We’ll be using Google Docs, so you can always access all the materials. In each session, I’ll show you pictures on various topics that you'll describe. I’ll support you with the missing vocabulary, correct sentence structure, and much more. This way, you'll learn to speak freely and express your thoughts.
We'll use Popup Grammar—a method where we quickly highlight and explain key grammar points as they naturally come up. If you're interested in a full grammar lesson, please book my course 'German Made Easy: Conquer Tricky Grammar'!

What you’ll learn:
- How to speak freely without hesitation
- How to use new, everyday vocabulary
- How to significantly improve your pronunciation
- How to use correct sentence structures in German
- How to confidently discuss a variety of topics

Who this course is for:
...for anyone looking for a practical and interactive way to improve their German. You should at least have basic German knowledge to get the most out of it. Whether you're learning German for daily life, work, or just out of interest—working with pictures will make your language learning lively and varied.

If you are attending my lessons for the first time, please either book a trial lesson or, if unavailable, a 30-minute session.

As per italki's policy, lessons missed or canceled with less than 24 hours' notice will be charged at the full rate.

See It, Say It: Learn German with Visuals

Effective interview preparation requires planning ahead. Your answers should be structured and organized in advance to ensure clarity and confidence during the interview.

To succeed, it's essential to highlight your achievements and demonstrate how they align with the job specification.

We will work with behavioral questions, and I will assist you in creating and tailoring your answers to best reflect your experience, strengths, and motivations. I provide a wide range of interview questions and scenarios to help you prepare thoroughly. 

Additionally, you can expect detailed feedback on:
- Resumes and CVs
- Cover letters
- Personal statements
 including corrections in spelling, grammar, sentence structure, and word choice.

As a certified job coach, I have successfully helped numerous individuals in Germany and Switzerland prepare for interviews and craft compelling cover letters and CVs. I have a strong background in various finance functions in multinational organizations and a master of business administration (MBA).

When booking a lesson, please choose Skype, use a laptop and check your microphone and camera before the lesson starts. You will receive your personal google document, which we will use as a whiteboard to work with.


According to italki's policy, any lesson that is missed or canceled with less than 24 hours' notice will be charged at the full rate. If you need to cancel or reschedule a lesson, please do so at least 24 hours before the scheduled time. Once this period has passed, the lesson is automatically confirmed by italki and cannot be changed.

Interview preparation with the STAR method

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I taught Dutch and German at Migros Klubschule from 2013 to 2018.

Teaching German for Adults in several places in Switzerland

The "SVEB-Zertifikat Ausbilder/in - Durchführung von Lernveranstaltungen" is recognized throughout Switzerland as a basic qualification for teaching adults, including the languages German and Dutch.

The Swiss SVEB I certificate is essential for teaching adults in Switzerland. I obtained this certification through my former employer, Migros, where I taught German and Dutch to adults. This certificate was issued in 2016 by EB Zurich, a well-known educational institution in Switzerland. The "SVEB-Zertifikat is recognized throughout Switzerland as a basic qualification for teaching adults, including the languages German and Dutch.

I have a masters degree in business administration.