Bespoke private German lessons for children of all ages, GCSE preparation, and adult conversation.
Hello
I'm a patient, native German speaker and tutor. I focus on building confidence, speaking fluency, and making grammar rules memorable.
Teaching in North, West, and Central London.
German for Children
Building confidence through play and storytelling.
Pre-Prep & Early Years
(Ages 2–4)
Play-based German sessions following your child’s natural interests to spark early language skills and build a comfortable, native-feeling foundation.
Fun sessions designed to get your child talking
Lower Prep / Primary School
(Ages 5–7)
Fun and engaging lessons packed with games, stories, songs, and crafts. Designed to expand vocabulary and build speech confidence.Small group German lessons are also available for this age group.
Targeted support for heritage learners and early GCSE prep.
Upper Prep / Secondary School
(Ages 8-13)
Once English literacy skills are secure, we transition into German reading and writing. We learn grammar and all its joyful exceptions in a hands-on way, and offer targeted preparation for bilingual children taking their German GCSE early as a heritage language (including translation skills and exam techniques).
For Teens: German GCSE Prep & Tutoring
Whether your child is learning German at school and needs a confidence boost, or they require targeted support to master the curriculum, I offer bespoke 1:1 in-person and online German tutoring. I tailor my approach to your child's specific needs:
Bilingual Teens & Heritage Learners
We focus on refining grammar accuracy and sentence structure. We work on translation skills, practise spelling and grammar, and mastering the exam techniques needed to secure top grades early.
Learning German as Foreign Language
(Deutsch als Fremdsprache)
We focus on clarity and confidence. Demystify complex grammar rules, work through the school syllabus and practice speaking to build fluency for the classroom and exam success.
- Syllabus Mastery:
Working through school topics together to help students feel confident with reading comprehension, writing practice, and translation in a structured, focused environment.- Memorable Grammar: Breaking down German grammar rules and all those funny exceptions in a visual and hands-on way.- Relaxed Speaking Practice: Creating a supportive space to practice speaking, build natural fluency, and prepare effectively for oral assessments.
German for Adults
If you've been meaning to brush up your German for work, prepare for travel, or finally get to a level where you feel confident holding a conversation, these sessions are for you.I offer a relaxed, one-to-one space built around patient listening and what you actually want to say. I know how excruciating it can feel to stumble over words or go blank mid-sentence—because I’ve been there, too when learning English.
My approach is simple: we talk about topics that are relevant to you, and if desired add a sprinkle of grammar support and plenty of room to find your flow.Sessions built around your goals: Whether that's professional confidence, travel, or family connection.Flexible Learning: Available as online evening sessions, or in-person at a café or workplace across North, West, and Central London.
Philosophy
Language learning is most effective when it's enjoyable — at any age. And when enjoyment isn't quite possible — because the GCSE is looming and the grammar simply has to be mastered — we can at least approach it together with a little humour and some memorably silly mnemonics.I put considerable thought into making every lesson as engaging as possible, whatever a child's age or learning style. I found English at school uninspiring and in my experience, the last thing a six-year-old wants after a long school day is a worksheet. But if they're identifying animals by pulling them from a bag and constructing a correct sentence to earn a point — they're genuinely engaged, and far more likely to look forward to the next session.For adults, progress often comes down to motivation, a subject that interests you, and a tutor who understands your experience. (I didn't truly embrace English until my twenties).
About
I'm Jacqueline — a native German speaker with nearly five years' experience teaching children and adults across London, including at the German Saturday School Islington. Having raised two bilingual children myself, I understand what it takes to keep German alive in an English-speaking household.
I am:
- Goethe-Institut trained (DLL 8)
- Enhanced DBS checked
- Paediatric First Aid certified
- Children's Safeguarding Level 1 (NSPCC)
I teach across North, West, and Central London — currently in Highgate, Muswell Hill, Islington, Highbury, Parsons Green and the Barbican/Farringdon area. I'm in each area on set days, so availability varies by location. Get in touch and we'll find a time that works. Online sessions are also available for teens and adult learners.
Contact
I'd love to hear from you. Whether you have a question or would like to find out more, please send a WhatsApp message or fill in the form below — I aim to respond within 24 hours.
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