From AustriaLiving in Berlin, Germany (11:54 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 13, 2020
Interest topicFilms & TV SeriesReadingWriting
Hallo!
Ich heiße Ruth, komme ursprünglich aus Wien, aber lebe schon länger in Berlin.
Mit Sprache zu arbeiten, ist meine Leidenschaft - ich unterrichte seit 2018 als ausgebildete Lehrerin Deutsch als Fremdsprache, sowohl in Gruppen- als auch Einzelunterricht und bin auch in der Filmbranche als Drehbuchautorin tätig.
Hi!
My name is Ruth, I'm originally from Austria, but I have been living in Berlin now for quite a while.
I love to work with language - since 2018 I have been teaching German as a foreign language and have experience working with groups and individual students. Further to this, I also work as a professional screenplay writer.
Me as a Teacher
Mein Unterricht ist zielorientiert und strukturiert und mir ist es sehr wichtig, die Inhalte genau auf die Wünsche der Schüler*innen abzustimmen.
Ich achte darauf, meinen Teilnehmer*innen die Zeit zu geben, die sie brauchen und den Unterricht mit Humor und Kreativität zu gestalten. Gleichzeitig liegt mein Fokus darauf, die deutsche Sprache mit Präzision und Klarheit zu vermitteln.
My lessons are goal-oriented and have a clear structure. It is very important to me to tailor the content to the students´ wishes.
I make sure to give my students the time they need and I also use humor and creativity to activate learning. At the same time, I take great care to communicate clearly and concisely.
My lessons & teaching style
Ich arbeite sowohl mit Lehrwerken und ergänze sie durch weitere Materialien und ich gestalte aber auch selber Unterrichtsunterlagen individuell für meine Student*innen. Im Unterricht spreche ich bevorzugt nur Deutsch, kann aber auch gerne auf Wunsch Inhalte auf Englisch erklären.
I work with textbooks and supplement them with other materials and I also design many teaching materials individually for my students. In class I prefer to teach in German only, but if requested I can also clarify something in English.
Es macht mir eine große Freude mit mit Sprachschülerinnen- und Schülern zu arbeiten und Inhalte, sei es Vokabular oder Grammatik, interressant und verständlich zu vermitteln.
My teaching material
PDF file
Audio files
Test templates and examples
Text Documents
Image files
Articles and news
Graphs and charts
Video files
Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
144
Students
1,679
Lessons
100%
Attendance
99%
Response
5.0
Rating
144
Students
1679
Lessons
100%
Attendance
99%
Response
German Lessons
Trial Lesson
82 lessons completed
USD 6.75+
"Let's speak German!" German Conversation class + focus on vocabulary
"Getting started" - German for Beginners (A1 and A2 level) + guided self-study
A1 - A2General423 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
German Intermediate course (B1 & B2 level)
B1 - B2General48 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Advanced German course (C1 and C2 level)
C1 - C2General4 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
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98 Reviews
Theatre & English
1 German lesson
Ruth was exceptional! I absolutely LOVED talking with her! She's a breath of fresh air and I felt like I was talking to a friend. Ruth is down to earth and so kind; she's enthusiastic, and she gets excited about the things you're excited about. She has a way of making you feel confident in the skills you bring to the table, while also supporting you with gentle corrections. I can't wait for our next lesson! If you're looking for an introduction to German or to get reacquainted with the language, I highly recommend booking a lesson with Ruth - you won't be disappointed!
Sep 27, 2023
Peter
134 German lessons
Another excellent lesson, in which Ruth encouraged me to talk and listen in German. She shared a couple of video clips and we talked about these. She gently corrects my grammar and explains the meanings of new words now in German, which helps me understand. We resort to English less and less. I use various resources to help me learn German and Ruth's lessons are an enjoyable and productive way to help bring it all together.
Aug 9, 2023
Peter
134 German lessons
Another excellent conversational lesson. Never thought I would be discussing modern slavery in a German Lesson. Lots of new words to learn. Ruth's lessons are never, ever dull!
Apr 26, 2023
Julian L.
1 German lesson
Ruth is a consummate teacher. Very articulate and most engaging—a true pedagogue.
Apr 13, 2023
Peter
134 German lessons
Ruth is very adaptable and patient. She gives excellent feedback.
Feb 21, 2023
Kenneth Paul
373 German lessons
She creates an atmosphere of ease throughout the learning session. My vocabulary has improved tenfold without any associated anxiety in learning. In other words, she makes it fun to learn, and has given me the tools to have meaningful conversations in German; that's a great gift to share.