Jennifer Wolf
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Jennifer Wolf
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
German
Native
Speaks
French
Spanish
Teaches
English
Native
German
Native
Speaks
French
Spanish
From United StatesLiving in Pescara, Italy (03:30 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 27, 2018Interest topicReadingTravelSports & FitnessFoodArt
POLYGLOT with 20+ years of professional teaching experience - German and English . Master's degree from Yale University and the University of Bonn. I retired 3 years ago, and have been teaching online part time since then! I really like meeting new students around the world through italki, and offering my experienced assistance in any way I can!
In my free time I love to travel (have been pretty much all over the world and volunteer at a special school in Kenya during my summer break), do yoga, hike, bike, read, and take long walks with my Chihuahua, Helena, who travels everywhere with me!
I would love to hear from you!Me as a Teacher
In my 20+ years of teaching, I have had experience teaching all kinds and levels of students, from beginner to advanced, from youth to older (yet young at heart and mind!) I can tailor the lessons to your needs! I use both hard copy and online textbooks, and can work with almost any language learning website, should you so desire. I'd love to help you succeed in your language journey!My lessons & teaching style
My teaching style really depends upon the student or learner, as does the pace. There are many variables involved, and I always endeavor to meet my students’ expectations. Someone who is learning German or English specifically to pass a test will most likely need to have a different teaching approach than someone who is learning the language for personal or business reasons. A younger student will likely appreciate a somewhat different teaching method than an older adult. I try always to make my lessons enjoyable, meaningful, and memorable, and to use different modalities.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Permanent Teaching Certification - New York State - SUNY - 2005German Secondary Teaching Certification
Certificate verified
Education
1993 - 1995
Master's - Germanic Languages and LiteratureLetter of congratulation - master's completion
1998 - 2000
Other - Teaching of Foreign LanguagesCertification coursework
1993 - 1995
Master's - Germanic Languages and Literatures
1979 - 1983
Bachelor’s - German & International StudiesTranscript
1983 - 1984
Other - GermanFulbright Teaching Scholarship
1993 - 1995
Master's - Germanic Languages and LiteratureLetter of Recommendation
1998 - 2000
Other - Teaching Certification - Foreign LanguagesNumerous courses in Content Area (German), Classroom appraisal and evaluation, learning and development, teaching of modern foreign languages, etc.
1988 - 1990
Master's - Germanistik
1993 - 1995
Master's - Germanic Languages and LiteratureTranscript
2018 - 2020
Master's - Germanic Languages and LitratureDiploma
2005 - 2005
Other - GermanPermanent Teaching Certification
1983 - 1984
Other - Teaching ScholarhsipFulbright Teaching Scholarship
1998 - 2000
Other - Teaching of Foreign LanguagesCourses for certification
Work Experience
2001 - Current
German and French TeacherI have been teaching German (and one section of French) for almost 20 years, using many modalities and methods
1998 - 2000
German TeacherGerman teacher
1991 - 1993
Assistant to CEOSpoke and corresponded daily with German business people
1985 - Current
Assistant to head of Legal Dept.Spoke, corresponded, and translated German and English (primarily legal documents and letters) on a daily basis.
5.0
Rating
240
Students
2,065
Lessons
100%
Attendance
97%
Response
English Lessons
English
German
Trial Lesson
140 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
English for the TOEFL
A1 - C22 lessons completed
USD 25.00
Conversational English
A1 - C2691 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 6% off
Informal Tutoring
A1 - C2Conversation120 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 5% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
247 Reviews
All
English
German
Aya
4 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
My first lesson with Jennifer was absolutely great. Jennifer is a likable and gorgeous person who can make such a relaxed atmosphere for the entire lesson that made me just enjoy talking even in English and want to do more. Awesome! Thank you, Jennifer.
Jun 21, 2018
Kadja
2 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
This was my first class with Frau Wolf. We had a 30 minutes experimental class and she was able to put me already through a few things and explain how she usually works and made sure to ask about my expectations and which method I am more comfortable to study and learn. It was a really good first impression, I really liked her and her relaxed way of talking that made me comfortable to talk.
I'm looking forward to more classes.
Thank You
Jun 21, 2018
Sal
5 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
Frau Wolf is amazing teacher. Many italki teachers don't want to switch to English to explain a point, but Frau Wolf does. I appreciate that. Sometime you cannot understand nuisances of a certain phrase/word unless someone explains it to you in your maternal language. In this lesson, we reviewed a writing assignment she gave me in order to practice the perfect. Throughout the review, she highlighted ways that I could make my piece more natural by including colloquial phrases or reworking things. We discussed East Germany during the Cold War, their view of the wall, and movies that show their particular perspective. We ended the lesson by Frau Wolf teaching me Konjunktiv II. It was a very pleasant lesson and I felt like I understand 90% of what she said.
Jun 20, 2018
d133178
3 German lessons
very pleasant and patient when I didn't say things correctly
Sep 11, 2024
Layla
1 German lesson
Ich habe unseren Unterricht genossen. Vielen Dank Jennifer!
Apr 18, 2024
Julie Gallivan
5 German lessons
I loved my lesson with Jennifer. We spoke German right out of the gate and even though I struggled at times, she was patient, helped me say what I was trying to say and kept speaking German rather than switching to English just because my German was beginner and struggling. This is how I like to learn so I am excited for more lessons. I learned lots of new words and some pieces of grammar in a very natural way. I immediately signed up for a package and look forward to continued lessons!
Apr 16, 2024
Trial Lesson
USD 10.00
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