Diana
5.0
Canada•
8:42 AM (GMT-04:00)
German
236
4.178
German
236
4.178
Speaks
German
Native
,English
C2
,French
A1
About Me
I am a professional language teacher with over 15 years experience in teaching German as a foreign/second language. Whether you are just starting out or would like to learn German for work, study, research, travel, or simply socializing with your friends and family, working together, we can identify your language skills and create a program that will help you achieve your language goals.
I offer general language courses (A1 – C2) and specialized lessons with a focus on conversation, vocabulary practice, grammar review, reading, writing, test preparation (Goethe-Zertifikat, TestDaF, telc, etc.), and application training.
I strongly believe that communication is key to learning languages. I, therefore, adopt a communicative and intercultural approach to language learning that integrates the teaching and practice of grammar.
My educational background is in German language, literature, and linguistics. Before becoming a professional German language teacher, I worked as a literary translator and interpreter. I also studied music (classical piano and music theory). I speak four languages, and I’m currently learning the fifth one. My experience in learning languages has a significant impact on my teaching style – I know what works and what doesn’t.
It would be a great honor and pleasure for me to assist you in acquiring any necessary language skills you need to succeed in a German-speaking environment. I look forward to working with you!
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me!
Read MoreI offer general language courses (A1 – C2) and specialized lessons with a focus on conversation, vocabulary practice, grammar review, reading, writing, test preparation (Goethe-Zertifikat, TestDaF, telc, etc.), and application training.
I strongly believe that communication is key to learning languages. I, therefore, adopt a communicative and intercultural approach to language learning that integrates the teaching and practice of grammar.
My educational background is in German language, literature, and linguistics. Before becoming a professional German language teacher, I worked as a literary translator and interpreter. I also studied music (classical piano and music theory). I speak four languages, and I’m currently learning the fifth one. My experience in learning languages has a significant impact on my teaching style – I know what works and what doesn’t.
It would be a great honor and pleasure for me to assist you in acquiring any necessary language skills you need to succeed in a German-speaking environment. I look forward to working with you!
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me!
Trial Lesson
One time, 30 minutesPrivate Lessons
60 minutesTeacher Stats
Within a few hours 
7 years ago 
100.00%4.178 
29.5 lesson average
5.0 Schedule
Teaching Expertise
Beginner
Upper Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Upper Advanced
Standard German
Résumé
Education
1997 - 2004
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
University of Alberta - Edmonton, Canada
Germanic languages, literatures, and linguistics
1996 - 1997
Master of Arts (M.A.)
University of New Brunswick - Fredericton, Canada
German language, literature, and linguistics
Work Experience
2004 - 2006
Assistant Professor of German
McMaster University - Hamilton, Canada
Teaching German language and culture courses
2003 - 2004
Instructor of German
Wilfrid Laurier University - Waterloo, Canada
Teaching German as a Foreign Language
1997 - 1997
Instructor of German
University of New Brunswick - Fredericton, Canada
Teaching German as a Foreign Language
1992 - 1996
Teacher of German
Vytautas Magnus University - Kaunas, Lithuania
Teaching German language and culture courses
Certifications
1995 - 1995
Fortbildungsseminar für DaF Lehrer
Goethe Institut - Berlin, Germany
Berlin zwischen Vereinigung und Einheit