Tutor Profile

Helma

Private German Tutor

I grew up in Hessen, Germany but have lived and worked in the UK for over 30 years. In Frankfurt I had acquired a diploma in commercial and industrial interpreting before marrying and moving to England. In London I acquired a RSA Certificate in Teaching Foreign Languages to Adults.

Prior to becoming a qualified tutor, I worked as a bilingual PA in the City of London, proof-reading and editing German correspondence and often providing commercial translations into German or English.

I moved back to Germany in 2024.

Teaching Experience

For the past 15 years I have been tutoring students of all ages and abilities on a one to one basis from my home near St Albans and increasingly online. This has included beginners, AS, A1, A2 also B1 and B2 levels and Open University students.

The Tutor Reviews show my experience and approach to tutoring during the time I had been offering my services on the First Tutors website before this company had to close down.

I also have received very nice thank you letters from other students.

Tutoring Approach

I am good at adjusting and responding to a student‘s nature, interests and requirements which helps to build their confidence, ability and motivation.

Most students, having started with tuition, keep going for several years or sometimes longer. They tell me that they enjoy the friendly and relaxed atmosphere I can provide.

I love the German language and hope to continue to share my knowledge and enthusiasm.

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Qualifications

RSA Certificate in teaching foreign languages to adults

College · Harrow College, London · RSA Certificate · 1996

Commercial and Industrial Interpreter

College · Inlingua Language School, Frankfurt · Diploma · 1978

Reviews

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HelenFirst Tutors

Helma is a rare gem that you seldom find. I have discovered her to be an authentic and genuine German tutor of the highest quality. It is a real education learning the German language, German culture and the “ German way” with Helma - sprinkled with her pearls of wisdom the experience is First Class! Vielen Dank Helma

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Dear Helen, I very much appreciate your generous and kind feedback ! Your enthusiasm is great to witness. Vielen Dank.

LisaFirst Tutors

A great find on FirstTutors. My daughter has had many lessons with her. She is really organised and prepares for every lesson. She researched the syllabus my daughter was following to make sure everything she taught was the correct content. My daughter is really pleased with the way she is taught as she finds Helma can adapt and explain things in several ways. We will continue with Helma until my daughter finishes her A level. Her German is perfect.

JillFirst Tutors

Helmas is extremely knowledgable and a friendly tutor. She helped my daughter to gain more confidence in German and improve her grade. Highly recommend.

Tutor response

This is a very nice recommendation. I appreciate it! Thank you!

SarahFirst Tutors

Helma is a friendly, kind and patient tutor who continues to help me very much with my german. Danke schön!

LeeFirst Tutors

Helma is a dedicated and very patient tutor who spent 2.5 months preparing my son for his GCSE German. She is very organised and her proficiency in the subject have helped my son developed his understanding of the subject. We highly recommend her. Thank you very much, Helma!

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