Yvonne Koechig
5.0
Luxembourg•
2:12 PM (GMT+01:00)
English
77
1,028
English
77
1,028
Speaks
English
Native
,German
C2
,French
C2
,Luxembourgish
C2
,Serbian
B1
About Me
Hello Verbling Community!
**If you do not see a time that suits you, please send me a message to arrange a time slot.**
My name is Yvonne, and I am a professional English teacher- I am a native speaker originally from Michigan but have lived in the tiny European country of Luxembourg for the past 33 years. After a 28-year career in the financial sector, I decided to return to school to become a certified ESL teacher. For the past 11 years, I have been teaching English full-time. I teach for the market-leading private language schools, as well as for the National school system. I teach one-on-one as well as in groups. Teaching is my vocation, and I couldn't imagine doing anything else. My teaching style is student-centered. After evaluating the student's current level, we plan the target language goals together and work together towards realizing these language goals. As the lessons progress, I reinforce grammar where needed, but in a pleasant way. I have a veritable warehouse of material to put at my students' disposal.
Of course, we work on all four pillars: speaking, reading /listening comprehension, and writing. If the student wishes only to be coached in conversation, no problem. I give homework as it implicates the student and leads to steady motivation. I am patient and since I am also a language learner, I can put myself in my students' shoes. I am a kind and outgoing teacher. My current students appreciate my innate patience. My fluency in other languages (German, French, and Luxembourgish, (Learner of Serbian A2) gives me insight into my students' mistakes and assists me in my teaching. Besides languages, my hobbies include music, cooking, travel and I love to play trivia games.
**Please note that I do not teach young children**
Read More**If you do not see a time that suits you, please send me a message to arrange a time slot.**
My name is Yvonne, and I am a professional English teacher- I am a native speaker originally from Michigan but have lived in the tiny European country of Luxembourg for the past 33 years. After a 28-year career in the financial sector, I decided to return to school to become a certified ESL teacher. For the past 11 years, I have been teaching English full-time. I teach for the market-leading private language schools, as well as for the National school system. I teach one-on-one as well as in groups. Teaching is my vocation, and I couldn't imagine doing anything else. My teaching style is student-centered. After evaluating the student's current level, we plan the target language goals together and work together towards realizing these language goals. As the lessons progress, I reinforce grammar where needed, but in a pleasant way. I have a veritable warehouse of material to put at my students' disposal.
Of course, we work on all four pillars: speaking, reading /listening comprehension, and writing. If the student wishes only to be coached in conversation, no problem. I give homework as it implicates the student and leads to steady motivation. I am patient and since I am also a language learner, I can put myself in my students' shoes. I am a kind and outgoing teacher. My current students appreciate my innate patience. My fluency in other languages (German, French, and Luxembourgish, (Learner of Serbian A2) gives me insight into my students' mistakes and assists me in my teaching. Besides languages, my hobbies include music, cooking, travel and I love to play trivia games.
**Please note that I do not teach young children**
My trial lessons
During the trial lesson, we will get acquainted with each other through questions and answers. My questions are designed to highlight any grammar issues a learner might have. We then decide on a learning plan together.
Read MoreTrial Lesson
One time, 30 minutesPrivate Lessons
60 minutesTeacher Stats
Within a few hours 
6 years ago 
100.00%1,028 
18.4 lesson average
5.0 Schedule
March 2, 2025 - March 9, 2025
All times listed are in your local timezone
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Sun
03/02/2025
Mon
03/03/2025
Tue
03/04/2025
Wed
03/05/2025
Thu
03/06/2025
Fri
03/07/2025
Sat
03/08/2025
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
8:00 PM
Teaching Expertise
Beginner
Upper Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Upper Advanced
American English
British English
Canadian English
Résumé
Education
2015 - 2015
TESOL Certification
International TEFL Training Institute - Paris, France
I completed a 120 hour course ESL certification, approx. 45 hours of which teaching 2 university professors from Brazil, as well as students from Russia, Ukraine and Vietnamfrom Bra
2015 - 2015
International Diploma in English Language Teaching (IDELT Online)
BridgeTEFL USA - Colorado/Online
I completed a 140 hour directed online course to obtain ESL certification
1981 - 1985
B.A. Double Major in History and Germanic Studies
Indiana University - Bloomington, Indiana, USA
European History and Germanic Studies
Ratings
95
Fun
116
Motivation Guru
156
Excellent Materials
319
Great Conversation
29
Exam Coach
24
Business Expert
49
Writing Coach
61
Great for Beginners
73
Great for Intermediate
55
Great for Advanced
132
Accent Reduction
22
Tech Savvy
180
Goes the Extra Mile
211
Grammar Expert
1
Great for medical professionals
122
Cultural Insights
5.0 Average
472 ratings, 77 students
September 10, 2020 • Lessons: 142
Mrs Koeching is a very smart and talented teacher. She identified all of my weaknesses in a record time ! I was impressed. She gave me a lot of materials to improve all of the aspects that I need to work on.
Also, she is a very kind, available and hard-working teacher.
If you want to learn English, I highly recommend Mrs Koeching.
She is very competent.
Read MoreAlso, she is a very kind, available and hard-working teacher.
If you want to learn English, I highly recommend Mrs Koeching.
She is very competent.
May 31, 2022 • Lessons: 35
Yvonne is a wonderful person who is always available for you! She realized very quickly my main problems and created a rational plan for my English learning journey. She can help you with your pronunciation, your writing, your grammar... everything you need.
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