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German with Elihu C.

Schenectady, New York

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Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 15+
Speaks English, Chinese, German, Swedish, French
Teaching since 2020

    German Language -- REFRESH AND PROGRESS

    These lessons are aimed at students with some prior experience studying and using the German language. Most students of German are taught in a myopic way that involves cramming vocab and regurgitating grammar rules from a textbook. But that never works in the long run. My method is encouraging the student to look at systems and patterns rather than individual details -- and this DOES work. German is one of the most systematized and logical languages in the world, so the only way to become a confident speaker is by learning to think in terms of systems, patterns, and structures. Any dictionary can teach you vocab -- but only a teacher can teach you to see the patterns in the language and build your speaking confidence.

    Instructor details

    Location:
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    Clinton Street, Schenectady, NY
    Teaches Online
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    5 AM-5 PM
    Tuesday
    5 AM-1 PM
    3 PM-5 PM
    Wednesday
    5 AM-5 PM
    Thursday
    5 AM-1 PM
    3 PM-5 PM
    Friday
    5 AM-5 PM
    Saturday
    5 AM-5 PM
    Sunday
    5 AM-5 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    90 minutes
    $50

    About Elihu C.

    I'm a university student in aeronautical engineering. I've lived, worked and studied in Germany, Sweden, and mainland China. I have professional experience in engineering, translation, and music. I've tutored German and Mandarin Chinese at various levels from primary school through university students to professionals. I've helped many language students get up and speaking in a matter of weeks. My teaching style focuses on grasping the system rather than memorizing the details, going out and conversing rather than staying in and studying. My private music students have ranged from children to university music majors. My focus is on conceptual approach and musical expression, rather than cut-and-dry technique. In my experience, students who aim to express emotions through music always learn technique BETTER and FASTER than students who actually focus on technique. Here's to our success as teacher and student! Cheers!
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    Languages

    French

    Limited Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

    Chinese

    Professional Proficiency

    German

    Professional Proficiency

    Swedish

    Professional Proficiency

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