Information About Vera - Havant teacher - (24 reviews)
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Vera offers a FREE first / introductory lesson!
French |
Price Guide |
| Beginner | £40.00 |
| Intermediate | £40.00 |
| Advanced | £40.00 |
German |
Price Guide |
| Beginner | £40.00 |
| Intermediate | £40.00 |
| Advanced | £40.00 |
| Expert | £40.00 |
English |
Price Guide |
| Beginner | £40.00 |
| Intermediate | £40.00 |
| Advanced | £40.00 |
| Expert | £40.00 |
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Personal Description:
Hi there,
My name is Vera. I am a native speaker of German, a fully qualified teacher and 37 years old. I have a B.A. in German and English and an A-level in French. My exam results are 100% pass rate at A-level for the past nine years and 100% pass rate with students achieving 9 - 6 (A* - B) grades at GSCE level.
I have been living in England for 14 years now, I think I am a good humoured and honest person and I love teaching people languages.
Teaching Experience:
I qualified as a teacher with a starred first at Southampton University and worked in a secondary school until deciding to work as a private tutor only.
For more than 11 years now I have been teaching in schools or privately as well as working in translations, it is huge fun and I enjoy working with different people.
Teaching Approach:
My approach to tutoring is to assess the needs of the tutee and plan lessons accordingly. I think it is very important to know the grammar and vocabulary of a language in order to speak it fluently.
Please note, prices are correct for when you come to my house/online tuition. If you would like to meet somewhere or at your house, I charge £5 extra for petrol money and driving time within reasonable driving distance.
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Native Language: German
Additional Languages: English (British), French, German
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Additional Languages: English (British), French, German
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Qualifications:
- Department of Education (2014) - Induction Certificate (Professional) (✔ On File)
- Southampton University (2012) - PGCE in MFL (PGCE) (✔ On File)
- Ruhr University of Bochum (2011) - Bachelor of Arts (Bachelors) (✔ On File)
- Gymnasium Bergkamen (2007) - A-level (College) (✔ On File)
Vera's Feedback
| Total Amount Of Feedback: | 24 |
| Total Positive Feedback: |
VeraFrom Anastasia (4/5): After one month tutoring with Vera, I can say that Vera's dedication and enthusiasm in teaching German and her passion for the language really inspires my daughters to learn more!
Reply from: Vera: Vielen Dank Anastasia!
From Antony (/5): Vera is an excellent communicator and quickly developed a good working relationship with our daughter. She is very knowledgeable of all the relevant exam bodies and their requirements.
I found Vera to be particularly helpful in making arrangements for lessons and am delighted that we have found the right tutor for our Daughter's A-level study.
I found Vera to be particularly helpful in making arrangements for lessons and am delighted that we have found the right tutor for our Daughter's A-level study.
Reply from: Vera: Thank you Antony, that's very kind.
From Ronan (/5): Exceptional
Reply from: Vera: Thanks you for leaving feedback for, it's much appreciated!
From Ioana (/5): Very good teacher, very organised and professional approach.
Reply from: Vera: Vielen lieben Dank Ioana! Das freut mich sehr!
From Yanan (/5): Vera is an excellent teacher. My daughter definitely enjoys the lessons with her.
She is very patient, cheerful and also motivated. Her lessons are very interesting and my daughter is looking forward to each lessons.
I also find her lessons are well structured and she will also leave some practice for her to do after each lesson. When my daughter speaks German to my friends they think her accent is perfect.
She is also always approachable and will always be on time.
Overall both of us like Vera a lot. I would definitely recommend her as a German teacher.
She is very patient, cheerful and also motivated. Her lessons are very interesting and my daughter is looking forward to each lessons.
I also find her lessons are well structured and she will also leave some practice for her to do after each lesson. When my daughter speaks German to my friends they think her accent is perfect.
She is also always approachable and will always be on time.
Overall both of us like Vera a lot. I would definitely recommend her as a German teacher.
Reply from: Vera: Thank you so much for leaving such kind feedback, it's much appreciated!! :)
From Martina (/5): Vera has been teaching Katie for some time. She is very friendly and creates a fun engaging online lesson. Katie has already learnt lots of new vocabulary which she has been using in her sentences. She is improving more and more in accuracy due to Vera correcting her in a constructive way whilst using praise when deserved. We are very pleased knowing that Katie will continue to improve in a very good pace.
Reply from: Vera: Thank you very much for your kind feedback!
Ich freue mich, dass Katie Fortschritte macht und die Stunden genießt!
Ich freue mich, dass Katie Fortschritte macht und die Stunden genießt!
From Sophia (/5): Vera teaches German according to the official German government curriculum to my daughter who is German but expatriate in the UK. She has been teaching twice a week for several months now. Vera is an excellent tutor, my daughter loves having the lessons with her, she learns a lot and the programme is followed on time. We look forward to working with Vera for a long time to come.
Reply from: Vera: Thank you so much for your kind feedback Sophia! Ich habe Glück eine so fleißige und liebe Schülerin zu haben!
From Raphael (/5):
Reply from: Vera: Vielen Dank Raphael!
From Paul (/5): Vera is a friendly, approachable and skilled teacher. She took the time to properly gauge my ability and tailored classes to fit my needs. Highly recommended!
Reply from: Vera: Vielen Dank, dass du dir Zeit genommen hast, Feedback zu geben und danke für die freundlichen Worte! Ich freue mich auf die nächsten Stunden!
From George (/5): A very enjoyable and useful lesson. Vera was very relaxed and welcoming.
I am very hopeful that Vera will be able to greatly improve my German conversation skills. It certainly is an advantage in that she is a native German speaker.
Highly recommended
George Williamson
I am very hopeful that Vera will be able to greatly improve my German conversation skills. It certainly is an advantage in that she is a native German speaker.
Highly recommended
George Williamson
Reply from: Vera: Danke George, dass du dir Zeit genommen hast, um mir Feedback zu hinterlassen. Ich freue mich auf die nächsten Stunden!
From Glenn (/5): Vera is fantastic to work with and a delight to talk to, the lessons with her are very enjoyable and she is very patient, and gives plenty of advice and material for you to progress. She is very flexible with lesson times and is so helpful in regards to paying the incoice. Regrettably i had to stop due to personal and financial reasons, and fully intend to resume my lessons with her at in future as i thoroughly enjoyed her way of teaching and her bubbly personality.
Thank you Vera
Thank you Vera
Reply from: Vera: Dankeschön Glenn! I appreciate your feedback so much! I enjoyed all the lessons with you and hope you and your family are well!
From Nikolaos (/5): I have been doing 2-3 lessons a week with Vera for over 2 months now and I can only say positive things. Fantastic tutor, very friendly, knowledgable, supportive and always making willing to adjust the lessons based on my progress. Initially, I thought that it would be difficult to learn via online lessons but I am really impressed with the progress we have made and the things that I have learned.
Highly recommended!
Highly recommended!
Reply from: Vera: Thank you very much for taking the time to leave feedback for me and your kind words Nik!! You're a fantastic pupil so it makes things very easy for me.
From Deborah (/5): Vera is an excellent tutor. She has been helping me get back into speaking German after a long period of not doing so. He approach to tutoring, her knowledge and her ability to very quickly help me to grow my confidence and self-belief has been second to none. I cannot recommend Vera more highly. Thank you Vera!
Reply from: Vera: Vielen lieben Dank, dass du dir die Zeit genommen hast Feedback zu hinterlassen und noch dazu ein solch gutes! Ich freue mich auf unsere nächsten Stunden!
From Mike (/5): responsive, tailored and all round good.
Reply from: Vera: Thanks Mike, that's very kind of you!
From Joe (/5): friendly encouraging
Reply from: Vera: Vielen Dank, Joe!!
From Wayne (/5): Fantastic tutor. Friendly, supportive, responsive, very well structured lessons with clearly laid out plans and goals all delivered with warmth and encouragement. Highly recomended.
Reply from: Vera: Thanks for leaving such kind feedback Wayne! Vielen Dank!
From David (/5): Dear Vera
The lessons in German have been so helpful to me; the best one-to-one teaching I have ever experienced. When I return to Switzerland I look forward to continuing our lessons online
The lessons in German have been so helpful to me; the best one-to-one teaching I have ever experienced. When I return to Switzerland I look forward to continuing our lessons online
Reply from: Vera: Hi David,
Thank you so much for taking time to leave feedback and such a great on top of that!!
I enjoyed our lessons and look forward to continuing online.
Bis bald!
Thank you so much for taking time to leave feedback and such a great on top of that!!
I enjoyed our lessons and look forward to continuing online.
Bis bald!
From Tom (/5): I love my weekly German lessons with Vera! They're really fun and Vera is a fantastic, encouraging (and very patient!) teacher. Vera goes out of her way to assist with learning even between lessons and I couldn't recommend her enough
Reply from: Vera: Vielen Dank für dein fantastisches Feedback Tom!
I'm lucky to have such a highly motivated, kind and fun pupil!
Looking forward to future lessons!
I'm lucky to have such a highly motivated, kind and fun pupil!
Looking forward to future lessons!
From Andrea (/5): Son just started in preparation for GCSE next year, but very happy so far and she seems an excellent tutor.
Different ways of learning and help with school work.
Good tools provided for revision at home as well.
Different ways of learning and help with school work.
Good tools provided for revision at home as well.
Reply from: Vera: Thanks for your kind feedback.
It's a pleasure to help and see T's progress.
It's a pleasure to help and see T's progress.
From Michael (/5): We were looking for a German tutor for our son to help him for his GCSEs. My son has benefited greatly from being tutored my Vera. She is a lovely person who is very in tune with what needs to be covered. I would highly recommend Vera.
Reply from: Vera: Thank you so much for your kind feedback!
It's great working with you two and seeing the great progress!
It's great working with you two and seeing the great progress!
From Sarah (/5): Hi Vera!
I really enjoyed our lessons and I learned a lot. Thank you for working so hard around the lessons to put together the vocabulary book and for the German films, they were both really helpful. The only thing I have noticed since being back is that I could have used more practice at the grammar that we learnt from the book. The book explained the principles which I understood but when I tried applied it it wasn't quite so easy! Hope all is well there
Sarah
I really enjoyed our lessons and I learned a lot. Thank you for working so hard around the lessons to put together the vocabulary book and for the German films, they were both really helpful. The only thing I have noticed since being back is that I could have used more practice at the grammar that we learnt from the book. The book explained the principles which I understood but when I tried applied it it wasn't quite so easy! Hope all is well there
Sarah
Reply from: Vera: Hi Sarah!
It's lovely to hear from you! Thanks for your kind feedback! It was a pleasure teaching you, you're such a hard-working learner and made it quite easy for me! -You've got a "language brain" and asked many good questions! I hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in Berlin. Get in touch if you have any questions concerning grammar or anything else.
Greetings to your family and Harvey!
Vera
It's lovely to hear from you! Thanks for your kind feedback! It was a pleasure teaching you, you're such a hard-working learner and made it quite easy for me! -You've got a "language brain" and asked many good questions! I hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in Berlin. Get in touch if you have any questions concerning grammar or anything else.
Greetings to your family and Harvey!
Vera
From Sue (/5): Vera is very kind, patient and thorough. I am confident she will help my daughter get to grips with her French.
Reply from: Vera: Thank you for your kind feedback!
It is a pleasure to help!
It is a pleasure to help!
From Lisa (/5): Vera is an excellent tutor. She is very patient and easy to work with. She has helped to restore my confidence in spoken German and is helping me to improve every week in every area of the language - reading, writing, speaking and grammar.
Reply from: Vera: Danke for your kind feedback, Lisa! You are a very dedicated pupil who brings a lot of enthusiasm and a great sense of humour to lessons ("Karl is smaller than the highest tree." :-) ). Moreover, you are not afraid to take your time and work things out or try new ones. I am very pleased you are getting more confident and I am looking forward to advancing even further with you!
From Peter (/5): I have found Vera an excellent and friendly teacher who is prepared to adapt her lessons to the aspects of the language the student wants to learn.
Reply from: Vera: Danke Peter!
Peter is a great learner who puts in a lot of effort during and between lessons to ensure a good learning experience. He is a pleasure to teach!
Peter is a great learner who puts in a lot of effort during and between lessons to ensure a good learning experience. He is a pleasure to teach!