Hi there!

Thanks for booking with me! I'd like to know what your level is and what your goals are. Please write it in your introductory message.

Tips that SAVE you MONEY:
● Make sure to check the lesson time in your italki calendar. Don't miss it just due to the difference between the 24-h and 12-h clock. Also check if the time zone on your italki profile is set correctly - especially if you travelled recently.
● Use a laptop/PC with a cable headset in a quiet room. Mobile devices with wireless headsets (or worse: without headset) often cause problems: echoing sound, finger on microphone, empty battery, Bluetooth disconnects, can't open PDFs, fall on the table ...
● If you've never used the italki classroom, please try it out well before the lesson time. This keeps us from loosing valuable minutes in class.
● Install the italki app on your phone, and allow notifications. You'll get lesson reminders and my messages, if you accidentally forget about our class.
● Please note that you must cancel/reschedule any lesson on italki at least 24 hours before the booked time - after that the lesson is fixed.
See you soon!

Chris

Hi there!

Thanks for stopping by! In this beginner course, we use a fantastic story that will always make you want to know what happens next (and keep studying). It's child-friendly, and very exciting for adults, too. I'll send you everything you need. We practice all skills: reading, listening, writing, and speaking - with a focus on spoken German dialogues. I also provide you with digital flashcards, PDFs with exercises, grammar explainers, audio files, etc. During the lesson, we will read, translate, and discuss dialogues. I keep track on your vocabulary progress, and also test you at the beginning of the lesson.
If it's your first time, I'd like to know what your level is and what your goals are. Please write it in your introductory message.

Tips that SAVE you MONEY:
● Make sure to check the lesson time in your italki calendar. Also check if the time zone on your italki profile is set correctly - especially if you travelled recently.
● If you've never used the video classroom, please try it out well before the lesson time. You can also see if your microphone works there.
● Install the italki app on your phone, and allow notifications. You'll get lesson reminders and my messages, if you accidentally forget about our class.
● Please note that you must cancel/reschedule any lesson on italki at least 24 hours before the booked time - after that the lesson is automatically fixed by italki.
See you soon!

Chris

LEARN GERMAN WITH STORIES (learn grammar and vocab in little bits - progress tracking - word quizzes - digital flashcards - PDFs with exercises - audio files - for ages 12+)

I've prepared many students to pass tests like Goethe, TestDaF, Telc, etc. Please write me what you'd like to focus on in our class!

Tips that SAVE you MONEY:
● Make sure to check the lesson time in your italki calendar. Also check if the time zone on your italki profile is set correctly - especially if you travelled recently.
● If you've never used the video classroom, please try it out well before the lesson time. You can also see if your microphone works there.
● Install the italki app on your phone, and allow notifications. You'll get lesson reminders and my messages, if you accidentally forget about our class.
● Please note that you must cancel/reschedule any lesson on italki at least 24 hours before the booked time - after that the lesson is automatically fixed by italki.
See you soon!

Chris

EXAM PREPARATION (mock tests for Goethe, TestDaF, Telc, etc. - level assessment - weak points analysis - learning suggestions - material included)

I'm happy to have a conversation with you about culture, ethics, or stories in order to improve your spoken German. Please write me what you'd like to focus on in our class!

Tips that SAVE you MONEY:
● Make sure to check the lesson time in your italki calendar. Also check if the time zone on your italki profile is set correctly - especially if you travelled recently.
● If you've never used the video classroom, please try it out well before the lesson time. You can also see if your microphone works there.
● Install the italki app on your phone, and allow notifications. You'll get lesson reminders and my messages, if you accidentally forget about our class.
● Please note that you must cancel/reschedule any lesson on italki at least 24 hours before the booked time - after that the lesson is automatically fixed by italki.
See you soon!

Chris

CONVERSATION PRACTICE (no need to follow a lesson plan - get fluent by talking only - conversation about culture - ethics - or daily life)

It is the hardest general English test in the world. The CPE tests for the highest level of proficiency (CEFR C2).

- Lehrkompetenz und Unterrichtsgestaltung
- Wie lernt man die Fremdsprache Deutsch?
- Deutsch als fremde Sprache
- Aufgaben, Übungen und Interaktion
- Lernmaterialien und Medien
- Curriculare Vorgaben und Unterrichtsplanung

Teaching adults and young learners
Teaching on-line
Teaching and organising large classes

Academic degree: Master's degree (Mag. phil.)
Focus on new information and communication technologies
Thesis: Klagenfurt International Wiki: Initiation of an online community as a
communication and knowledge platform for exchange students.

Creation and implementation of e-learning online content

language training in English, and Spanish

I've been in charge of creating and successfully implementing the study plans for various classes, as well as guiding the students on their way to passing the German "C-Test" and therefore meeting the requirements to study in Germany.