I teach German by balancing speaking, listening, reading, and writing, using contextual grammar and authentic materials.

As a C2-certified German language teacher, my approach would be structured, immersive, and tailored to the learner’s level and goals. Here’s a brief outline of how I would teach: 1. **Assessment & Goal Setting** * Begin by assessing the learner’s current proficiency (speaking, listening, reading, writing). * Identify specific goals: academic, professional, travel, or cultural. * Set a clear, achievable roadmap with milestones. 2. **Balanced Skill Development** * **Speaking & Listening:** Engage in dialogues, debates, and real-life simulations to develop fluency and comprehension. Focus on pronunciation, intonation, and idiomatic expressions. * **Reading:** Use authentic texts (articles, literature, news) to expand vocabulary and improve comprehension strategies. * **Writing:** Practice structured writing (emails, essays, reports) with progressive complexity. Provide detailed feedback on grammar, style, and cohesion. * **Grammar & Vocabulary:** Teach grammar contextually through usage, not just rules. Introduce advanced vocabulary thematically. 3. **Cultural & Contextual Learning** * Integrate German culture, history, and current affairs to enhance language understanding and usage in context. * Use multimedia resources (films, podcasts, newspapers) to expose learners to authentic German. 4. **Active & Communicative Methods** * Emphasize active participation rather than rote learning. * Encourage discussion, presentations, and peer interactions. * Correct errors sensitively and explain why certain constructions are preferred. 5. **Progress Monitoring & Adaptation** * Regular tests, assignments, and conversational assessments to track progress. * Adapt teaching strategies based on learner strengths, weaknesses, and pace. 6. **Advanced Proficiency Focus** * At C1-C2 levels, focus on nuance, style, rhetoric, and persuasive communication. * Analyze texts critically and teach learners to produce complex, precise, and natural-sounding language. If you want, I can also give a **sample one-month teaching plan** for an advanced learner to illustrate this approach practically. Do you want me to do that?