I’m David. I teach German to learners who appreciate 1:1 support for work,
academia, and everyday life. My teaching draws from 30 years of professional experience in the corporate and administrative world, as well as a university degree and doctorate from ETH Zürich.
Whether a short conversation or an academic presentation, I meet your needs at the required level. My teaching is personal, focused and based on your needs.
I am native German speaker and have lived most of my personal, academic and professional life in the city of Zürich.
Decades of experience in the corporate and administrative world allow me to tailor German lessons to your professional needs.
I help learners prepare for German language exams such as telc and Goethe certificates.
With a university degree and a doctorate from ETH Zürich, I can support senior academics and professionals in complex topics.
I also speak English, French and Spanish, which helps me guide you until you feel confident in German.
After teaching chemistry at high schools and German to refugees, I trained to become a professional German teacher.
Ideal for before your move to Switzerland, or for keeping momentum on a busy day.
Take a seat in my living room. Close to Bahnhof Oerlikon and ETH Hönggerberg.
I visit you in your home or in your office.
Most learners come with a concrete reason. A new job, a longer stay, social life, family life or German that has to work in a serious setting.
Your move to Zürich is close, or your first weeks have started. I focus on the German you need quickly for work, basic admin and daily life
Better German would make your professional life easier. We will work on meetings, emails, small talk, feedback and professional vocabulary.
You do not want every dinner, club, neighbour or group chat to happen without you. We will work on the German that helps you take part.
Your partner or children bring German into the home. We will work on family conversations, Parent–teacher conferences, and everyday decisions.
Presentations, lectures, interviews or specialist topics need careful language. We will work on precision, structure and the right tone for serious settings.
I speak German, English, Spanish and French.