Seasoned professional with 30 years as a manager, business owner, educator and mentor.
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Seasoned professional with 30 years as a manager, business owner, educator and mentor.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From GermanyLiving in Other, Canada (12:00 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 1, 2022
Interest topicBusiness & FinanceTechTravel
I am a seasoned professional with 30 years as senior manager, business owner, commercial pilot and educator. I have a Masters in Engineering and Business (German top uni). My experience is international - I have worked in Germany (banking and aviation) and Canada, where we live now. I have coached and taught adult students from 12 countries for 16 years. I have worked with Yukon College as a curriculum writer and instructor. My German language expertise reaches across industries and cultures. I know the German business culture as well as German social norms. Personal Interests: Travel off the beaten track (31 countries), aviation, photography, world cafés, global economy; snowmobiling, swim
Me as a Teacher
I'm passionate about helping others to succeed, by sharing my knowledge and experience, encouraging and listening. I speak clearly (Hochdeutsch) and check if I've been understood. I understand cultural differences. I want my students to learn in a practical way so they can apply instantly what they've learned: Improved fluency; adequate choice of words; communicating effectively at the professional level. I’ve helped many young professionals to succeed in German-speaking environments, including successful job applications. My tutoring and encouragement leads to actions, utilizing their improved German with colleagues, clients and friends. My German writing and editing skills are excellent.
My lessons & teaching style
Interaction is key to learning success. I ask good questions that enhance thinking and learning. I use humour as an important ingredient to remember things better. I want my students to have an interesting and fun experience. Understanding my students' context enables me to tailor lessons to their needs. I prepare lessons well and encourage my students to do the same. I correct my students right away - grammar, pronunciation and choice of words. They will become less nervous, improve their fluency and choose the right words. I give them assignments to apply what they've learned in daily life. I follow up and give constructive feedback. I also share the screen to jointly edit written text.
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Students
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Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
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5.0
Rating
14
Students
39
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response
German Lessons
Trial Lesson
5 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
Conversational German for Career Growth (Deutsche Konversation für berufliches Wachstum)
B1 - C2Conversation23 lessons completed
USD 38.00
Package with 5% off
How to master German Job Interviews and Applications (Wie man deutsche Job-Interviews und Bewerbungen meistert)
B1 - C2Language Essentials6 lessons completed
USD 38.00
Package with 5% off
Navigating cultural Differences - Germany and the Germans (Kulturelle Unterschiede navigieren - Deutschland und die Deutschen)
B1 - C2Conversation5 lessons completed
USD 38.00
Package with 5% off
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3 Reviews
Anton YAO
5 German lessons
a patient, experinced and well-prepared tutor. He can get my need fast and provide direct amd constructive advise. I would like to keep trainning in this way with him in long time.