About me

Learn languages ​​with heart and mind

As an experienced language teacher for German, English and French, I accompany my students on their path to multilingualism with enthusiasm and tailor-made teaching methods. With a deep understanding of the cultural nuances and linguistic subtleties of each language, I ensure that learning is not only effective, but also inspiring and enriching.

Freelance language teacher

Certified German teacher DaF/DaZ (Goethe Inst.)

  • Birthday: Sep. 1972
  • Website: www.silkestoffel.de
  • Telephone: +49 (0) 155 / 605 22 353
  • City: Duisburg, Germany
  • Age: 52
  • Graduation: DaF/DaZ (Goethe)
  • Email: info@silkestoffel.de
  • Languages: De, En, Fr
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Language courses conducted

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Successful language certificates

Skills

As an experienced language teacher for German, English and French, I bring a wide range of skills that enrich my lessons and help my students achieve their language goals. With a combination of didactic skill, cultural understanding and personal dedication, I ensure that every lesson is productive and inspiring. My skills allow me to respond individually to the needs of my students and give them the tools they need to succeed in a multilingual world.

Didactic competence 100%
Communicative skills 95%
Cultural understanding 100%
Empathy and patience 100%
Ability to motivate 90%
Flexibility and adaptability 80%

Summary

With a wide range of skills such as didactic competence, cultural understanding and technological savvy, I design my language lessons individually and effectively. My empathetic and motivating approach as well as my ability to respond flexibly to the needs of my students create a supportive and inspiring learning environment.

Training

Office communication clerk, business English

Thyssen-Krupp AG

Training as an office communication clerk with a focus on business English and business communication.

Professional career

Self. Trainer in nail cosmetics (HWK certified)

2006 - 2024

nagelschule-duisburg.de, Duisburg (NRW)

I have been successfully training students in nail cosmetics since 2006. The experience in individual support and encouragement helps me to respond to the needs of each learner. The organizational and communicative work as a trainer enables me to design structured lesson plans and create a positive learning environment.

Cert. Language teacher DaF/DaZ (Goethe)

2022 - 2024

Goethe Inst., Berlin

Through numerous trips of my own, I have gained a deep cultural understanding and a global perspective that enrich my language teaching. These experiences enable me to convey authentic and diverse learning content that prepares my students for the real demands of a globalized world.

Successes

Weekly. Language course for beginners and advanced learners (EN)

2023 - Today

ELKA, Moers

Quality management for call center agents

2023 - Today

BLC Language Solutions GmbH & Co.KG, Frankfurt a.M.

Phoung travel diary (YouTube Vlog)

2024 - Today

Cooperation with Stefan Müller & Phoung Nguyen

  • Regular German lessons with a traveling Vietnamese woman

Examiner license & assessor license A1-A2

2024 - Today

TELC GmbH, Bad Homburg

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Hello, I'm Francis. You can chat with me if you have any questions about courses or in general. I speak German, English and French.