Max Sauerland
5.0
Germany•
10:35 AM (GMT-05:00)
German
57
576
German
57
576
Speaks
German
Native
,English
C2
,Spanish
C2
,Portuguese
B2
,Swedish
B1
,Mandarin
B1
,Galician
A2
,Zulu
A2
About Me
What's the best way to learn languages? --- I have thought a lot about that question myself and had
many conversations with other polyglots at the Polyglot Conference and the Polyglot Gathering about it. I have written articles that are based on those conversations, as well as on literature about language learning and learning in general that I have read over the years.
If you need help with German and you prefer a teacher who takes into account your individual learning style, I am the right person. I will support you and help you find the way of learning German, that is right for you. However, if you need help with preparation for a German exam or a job interview that is coming up soon, I can guarantee you some highly effective lessons that will boost your confidence.
I have several years experience of teaching students from different ages online, in person, and in different institutions. I teached German to kids from zero, prepared students that are going to study in Germany for different exams like Telc or Goethe, prepared adults for job interviews or supported doctors who are preparing for the medical "Fachspracheprüfung" (patient - doctor role play).
Languages are an important thing for me. I just got my degree in Cultural and Cognitive Linguistics and love to work in different areas of the language industry, first of all teaching, but also translating, interpreting, localization, linguistics, editing... I would also like to learn a minority language from Africa, probably Tigrinya and work in the respective countries for some time.
Apart from that music is really important for me. I love playing the piano, composing and play in bands. Another really important thing is travelling and get to know all parts of the world.
Read Moremany conversations with other polyglots at the Polyglot Conference and the Polyglot Gathering about it. I have written articles that are based on those conversations, as well as on literature about language learning and learning in general that I have read over the years.
If you need help with German and you prefer a teacher who takes into account your individual learning style, I am the right person. I will support you and help you find the way of learning German, that is right for you. However, if you need help with preparation for a German exam or a job interview that is coming up soon, I can guarantee you some highly effective lessons that will boost your confidence.
I have several years experience of teaching students from different ages online, in person, and in different institutions. I teached German to kids from zero, prepared students that are going to study in Germany for different exams like Telc or Goethe, prepared adults for job interviews or supported doctors who are preparing for the medical "Fachspracheprüfung" (patient - doctor role play).
Languages are an important thing for me. I just got my degree in Cultural and Cognitive Linguistics and love to work in different areas of the language industry, first of all teaching, but also translating, interpreting, localization, linguistics, editing... I would also like to learn a minority language from Africa, probably Tigrinya and work in the respective countries for some time.
Apart from that music is really important for me. I love playing the piano, composing and play in bands. Another really important thing is travelling and get to know all parts of the world.
Trial Lesson
One time, 30 minutesPrivate Lessons
60 minutesTeacher Stats
Within a day 
6 years ago 
100.00%576 
24.6 lesson average
5.0 Schedule
March 30, 2025 - April 6, 2025
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04/04/2025
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04/05/2025
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Teaching Expertise
Beginner
Upper Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Upper Advanced
Résumé
Education
2021 - 2023
M.A. Cognitive and Cultural Linguistics
Ludwig-Maximilians-Univeristät München - München
Grade 1.27 ( German Scale) / GPA 3.73
2020 - 2021
Scholarship by Confucius Institute and Preparation
北京大学 - Beijing
Chinese Language and Literature
2017 - 2020
2009 - 2013
University of Leipzig - Leipzig
mathematics / business mathematics
Work Experience
2020
Interpreter
Deutsch Spanische Freundschaft - Leipzig
Interpreting for Spanish Speaking people
2022 - 2022
Interpreter, Editor, Translator
Fundación para las Comunidades Colombianas - Bogotá, Kolumbien
- collaboration with Indigenous Organisations and Campeinos - support in editing, translating and drafting documents in English and Spanish - documenting and teaching during field work
2013 - 2019
Leipzig
private lessons to students of all ages
2017 - 2018
ABC-Mathe-Lernhilfeinstitut Sandy Fischer - Leipzig
private German (and math/English) tutoring
2017 - 2018
Nachhilfeinstitut Janine Petzold - Leipzig
private German (and math/English) tutoring for kids and teenagers
Certifications
2024 - 2024
Teacher in language and integration courses for migrants
IIK Jena e.v. - Jena, Germany
issued by the German migration office
Ratings
95
Fun
44
Motivation Guru
47
Excellent Materials
48
Great Conversation
7
Exam Coach
2
Business Expert
28
Writing Coach
19
Great for Beginners
76
Great for Intermediate
7
Great for Advanced
34
Accent Reduction
7
Tech Savvy
42
Goes the Extra Mile
42
Grammar Expert
1
Great for medical professionals
21
Cultural Insights
5.0 Average
127 ratings, 57 students
November 3, 2019 • Lessons: 62
Bruno is very knowledgeable and prepared. He makes sure that you understand the concepts of the lesson and has a wealth of material to use when teaching. He is also able to speak several languages and so can teach effectively at even a beginner level.
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December 30, 2020 • Lessons: 103
Max is amazing! I am a grammar nerd, so I love the fact Max can answer my questions with a logical grammatical explanation, rather than just saying "it sounds wrong, but I don't know why" as some teachers do. He is also excellent in explaining the differences between words that have similar translations in English. I bombard him with these questions every lesson, and he is always patient and helpful!
He finds extra exercises for a specific topic if I need more practice. He has an interesting insight from the point of view of translations, which is his specialty. I speak Spanish and Portuguese apart from English as does Max, so I appreciate it very much when Max can make references to these languages to explain a certain term or a grammar point. Above all, I have a lot of fun and laugh quite a bit in his lessons :)
I started studying with Max from A1 at the beginning of May, 2020, and I am almost done with B1 as of December 2020. Couldn't have done it without him! Totally recommended :)
Read MoreHe finds extra exercises for a specific topic if I need more practice. He has an interesting insight from the point of view of translations, which is his specialty. I speak Spanish and Portuguese apart from English as does Max, so I appreciate it very much when Max can make references to these languages to explain a certain term or a grammar point. Above all, I have a lot of fun and laugh quite a bit in his lessons :)
I started studying with Max from A1 at the beginning of May, 2020, and I am almost done with B1 as of December 2020. Couldn't have done it without him! Totally recommended :)