Bijan
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Bijan
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
German
Native
Speaks
English
Arabic
French
Specialties
BusinessTest PreparationTeaches
German
Native
Speaks
English
Arabic
French
Specialties
BusinessTest PreparationFrom GermanyLiving in Toronto, Canada (16:49 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 5, 2021Interest topicBusiness & FinanceHistoryMarketing
A professional instructor and examiner for German language. I hold a master's degree in German literature and linguistics from the Goethe University Frankfurt. In 1994, I began teaching German at the Adult Community College in Frankfurt, and in 1995 I completed the training program for language instructors at the Goethe-Institut.
In 1998, I founded “ProLanguage Institute” in Frankfurt, an international language school, which I headed for 17 years. In addition to my managerial responsibilities, I developed curricula and conducted language classes and exams from A1 to C1. In 2015, I immigrated to Canada where I am running a marketing company and working as freelance German instructor.Me as a Teacher
You are keen to learn German, but you are also aware that learning a language can be sometimes frustrating. With my 25 years of experience and enthusiasm for teaching German, I can provide you with a positive and productive learning atmosphere that will keep you motivated throughout the learning process. My lessons are time and cost effective because I am familiar with the common problems students encounter in learning German. Moreover, I am able to customize and adapt proven language training techniques to your particular learning style.
I have specialized in instruction for advanced levels (academic, business, law, engineering) and preparation for language exams A1 - C1, DSH, TestDaF, telMy lessons & teaching style
You are at the very centre of the lesson. I design the sessions to be versatile and enjoyable for you. I take your goals and wishes into account from the very first session, and I tailor my language program to reflect your unique needs. I use proven language teaching methods that use conversational discussion topics, role-playing games, and other interactive conversational activities to build and strengthen your German speaking and comprehension skills.
I OFFER
placement test, evaluation of your learning targets, sample tests and templates, training of exposition, argumentation and self-expression, preparing for exams and job applications and interviews, proofreading of job applicationsMy teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Flashcards
- Test templates and examples
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Graphs and charts
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Video files
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
Teaching experience
1998 - 2015
Founder, School Principal and InstructorFounder of ProLanguage Institute, an accredited language school by the State School Board of Frankfurt. As school principal, I developed curricula for German language courses (A1–C2), designed and led exam preparation classes for A1–C2 exams (Goethe Institut, TELC, TestDaF), and trained language instructors. With over 30,000 hours of teaching experience spanning three decades, I specialize in Business German.
2015 - Current
Language InstructorFreelance language Instructor for German Language - Canada,Toronto
Freelance online language instructor with over 30,000 hours of teaching experience spanning three decades, specializing in Business German, exam preparation for levels A1 to C2, academic German, and language exams such as DSH and TestDaF, DSD.
Education
1988 - 1993
Master's - German Language, Literature and Linguistics
Work Experience
2015 - Current
German InstructorFreelance online language instructor with over 30,000 hours of teaching experience spanning three decades, specializing in Business German, exam preparation for levels A1 to C2, academic German, and language exams such as DSH and TestDaF, DSD.
2016 - Current
Founder and Creative DirectorCreative Studio 7 Inc., is a branding and marketing company, specialized in services for German and international companies and institutions in North America.
One of my clients is the Goethe-Institut Toronto which I was counselling in 2019 and 2020. I was responsible for creating and running a Canada-wide Google campaign for marketing of online German classes of the institute.
1998 - 2015
Founder and DirectorSolid track record of expertise in following areas:
Management, Strategic and Marketing Planing, Academic Leadership,
Curriculum Development, Training and Supervising of Language Instructors,
Scheduling & Planning, Counselling,
Conducting German Classes and Exams from A1 to C1
Preparation for entry exams of German universities (DSH, Aufnahmeprüfung des Studienkollegs)
1994 - 1998
German Language InstructorLanguage instructor for German as a foreign language (DaF)
Language instructor for German as a second language (DaZ)
1989 - 1998
Simultaneous Interpretor and TranslatorTranslator and Interpreter for Provincial and Municipal Courts, Federal Crime Police and many Corporations
5.0
Rating
151
Students
2,475
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
German Lessons
Trial Lesson
116 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
General German Language / Deutsch Standard A1 - C1
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,243 lessons completed
USD 41.40+
Package with 7% off
Preparation for German Language Exams A1 - C2 (Goethe-Zertifikat, telc, testDaF, ÖSD, DSD)
A1 - C2Test Preparation483 lessons completed
USD 43.80+
Package with 8% off
Conversation & Grammar
A1 - C2Conversation301 lessons completed
USD 35.40+
Package with 7% off
Academic German DSH-Prüfung / Studienkolleg / Application Counselling
B1 - C2Test Preparation173 lessons completed
USD 43.80+
Package with 8% off
Business German (Communication, Job Application & Interview Training, Presentation)
A1 - C2Business146 lessons completed
USD 67.50+
Package with 8% off
Multilingual Proofreading / Mehrsprachiges Korrekturlesen
A1 - C2Language Essentials11 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
72 Reviews
Léa De Piccoli
92 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
I prepared for the C1 exam with Bijan for several months and it was a pleasure to participate in each class. He has all the keys to take your German to the next level. His lessons are well constructed, alternating between grammar, oral expression, written and oral comprehension exercises.
The explanations are always clear and the exercises he gives you are specific to your needs. You can be sure that you will get out of your comfort zone, get the best tips to progress and have fun speaking German.
Apr 23, 2023
Brett Marston
4 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
Excellent lesson - very clear explanation of grammatical concepts, very helpful tips on writing, choice of expressions, professional business usage. Wholeheartedly recommended! Bijan is simply the best German teacher I have had.
Apr 29, 2021
Mark Leuning
21 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
As a long-time foreign language teacher myself (French), I can confidently say that Bijan is a top-notch language instructor. He is patient, funny, methodical, challenging, and pedagogically very savvy. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed our first few weeks of lessons through which I am learning a lot and very quickly!
Mar 16, 2021
Paolo Azzaro
5 German lessons
He very quickly understood what my end goals are and turned them in concrete learning objectives
Sep 30, 2024
Shyla DeVeaux
63 German lessons
Bijan is an excellent instructor. I’ve been taking lessons with him for a few months now and can see such a huge improvement. He’s very nice and easy to work with. The class atmosphere is always very pleasant and welcoming. I really look forward to our lessons. Wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone that’s serious about learning German. He has excellent techniques and I love that I’m talking in German every class.
Aug 11, 2024
Valeria C
17 German lessons
A very challenging but very useful lesson for practicing the dative and accusative and learning new vocabulary.
Jun 19, 2024
Trial Lesson
USD 16.00
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