Tutors

And this is us:

Study Program: Political Science

Languages: Lithuanian, English, German, French, Turkish (I am currently learning Spanish and Arabic)

My most helpful tip for language learning is: To really immerse yourself in a language, it's important to surround yourself with it as often as possible. Set your phone to the target language, read articles and books, watch videos, movies or series and listen to podcasts - it all helps to develop a feel for the language and experience it in different contexts.

My biggest inspiration for language learning is: For me, learning a new language is the key to another world. It's as if a new perspective on life opens up - through the language you also get to know people's ways of thinking, traditions and values. This helps to develop a deeper understanding of other cultures that goes far beyond simple translations. Every language I learn makes me understand the world a little better.

I enjoy working as a tutor at the SLZ because: I love sharing my enthusiasm for languages and cultures with others and helping people achieve their own language goals.

Study Program: Teaching and Learning

Languages: German, English, French

My most helpful tip for language learning: Watching and listening to TV series, movies and podcasts in the foreign language.

My biggest inspiration for language learning: I want to understand foreign-language books and songs.

I enjoy working as a tutor in the SLZ because I get in touch with diffferent people and cultures!

Study Program: Global Environmental and Sustainability Studies

Languages: German, English and I'm learning Spanish, French and Dutch

My most helpful tip for language learning is: to build up a routine and celebrate small successes! I'd rather learn a little bit every day or week than setting myself over-ambitious targets and ending up not reaching my goal and being frustrated. My second tip: Dare to speak with native speakers, even if you haven't been learning for a long time! I've always had the best experiences with this, as the others are usually very happy you're even trying.

My biggest inspiration for language learning is: My Dutch family! Although they are from the Netherlands, we only ever speak German to each other. I would love to be able to talk to them in Dutch instead. It's similar with Spanish and French - I immediately feel more comfortable when I can meet people in their own language when traveling.

I enjoy working as a tutor at the SLZ because: I feel the most comfortable in an environment where the people around me are also interested in languages and cultures! I really appreciate getting in touch with so many people who are open-minded and keen to learn a new language or culture through my work because it inspires me and I’m learning a lot myself!

Study Program: Political Science 

Languages: German, English, French 

My most helpful tip for learning languages: Have the courage and don't be too hard on yourself! Making mistakes is part of learning. 

My biggest inspiration for learning languages: Different languages open up different ways of thinking and language enables us to understand cultures and social structures. Mastering a language allows me to get in touch with the country and its people when I travel. 

I enjoy working as a tutor at the SLZ because I want to share my enthusiasm for languages with others and value the exchange of diverse perspectives.

Study Program: Management and Entrepreneurship

Languages: English, Russian, B1 German

My most helpful tip for language learning: Don't be afraid to speak and take enough time to learn.

My biggest inspiration for language learning: The ability to fluently speak with native speakers and explore the culture from within.

I enjoy working as a tutor at the SLZ because I like to share my knowledge with people who are interested in exploring my native language and I am always there to help.