1^st lesson free

Peter

5 (1 review)

Rate $50
Response 1h
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Number of students Peter has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
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Number of students Peter has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

5 (1 review)

$50/h

1^st lesson free

German
German speaking
German vocabulary
German listening
German accent reduction

Professional language teacher with over 15 years of experience offers lessons in Italian, Bulgarian, and German for all language levels and age groups.

German
German speaking
German vocabulary
German listening
German accent reduction

Lesson location

- At Peter's house: Calgary
- online
- at home or in a public place : will travel up to 30 km from Calgary

About Peter

I have a great passion for languages, a PhD in Linguistics, knowledge of 7 languages, and over 15 years of language teaching experience. Besides languages, I like hiking, playing sports, and reading books. I can tell you more about me during our lessons ;)

About the lesson

I aim to incorporate all 5 language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture) in every lesson. Besides teaching the five traditional language skills, I also believe in the importance of developing a sixth skill – strategy awareness and use. By teaching students learning strategies, I try to develop in them the autonomy they need in order to continue exploring the language independently. This usually helps to increase their self-confidence and motivation to continue learning the language.
I tend to adopt an eclectic approach, whereby depending on the situation, I borrow different techniques from a variety of teaching methods. My PhD in Applied Linguistics and ongoing research in second language pedagogy allows me to stay informed on the latest research developments in the field of second language acquisition and to adopt the most appropriate teaching practices for each teaching and learning situation.
In order to adapt the instruction to the learning context, it is important for me to know my students well. This allows me to account for different personal factors, such as the learners’ age, proficiency level, learning styles, and individual needs. I try to provide a range of learning opportunities that can satisfy the needs of different students. I also believe that there is a time and place for a judicious use of learners’ first languages in the second language classroom. Knowing seven languages often allows me to help students build upon their preexisting linguistic knowledge by drawing parallels between their different native languages and the target language.
Finally, I believe it is important to develop both learners’ fluency and accuracy. Therefore, I strive to find a balance between emphasizing communicative skills and focusing on linguistic forms. Thus, depending on learners’ needs and goals, I might choose to employ more implicit or more explicit teaching methods.
My ultimate goal as a teacher is to create a friendly and productive atmosphere, in which all students have fun and progress in their learning journey.

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Velichka

Most dedicated language teacher I have ever had! If you know Peter, you will know exactly what I mean :)
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Most dedicated language teacher I have ever had! If you know Peter, you will know exactly what I mean :)
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5 h: $250
10 h: $500

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This first lesson offered with Peter will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

30min

online

$50/h

Professional language teacher with over 15 years of experience offers lessons in Italian, Bulgarian, and German for all language levels and age groups.

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Professional language teacher with over 15 years of experience offers lessons in Italian, Bulgarian, and German for all language levels and age groups.

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About Peter

About the lesson

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Pack rates

free lessons

online

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Mariam

Evan

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Clifford

Kamelia

Susanne

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