"Tell me and I forget. Show me and I remember. Let me do and I understand."
Confucius
My name is ZITA.
I came to Austria as a 5-year-old child and learned the German language without prior knowledge. And it went to be the language of my strongest proficiency. I know what it means to learn a new language in a new surrounding.
I teach German since I finished my studies in 2010. I have been teaching various groups of adults (beginners and advanced) in different language schools.
I am ÖIF-certified and can prepare candidates for the ÖIF German tests, starting at A1 for beginners through C2 for professional language skills.
A few words about my vision for learning and teaching. We all have different learning experiences and ideas on how to learn successfully. My approach to learning and teaching respects these differences and focuses on creating an environment conducive to learning.
I firmly believe that the lifelong learning is a crucial component in enriching my personal and professional life.
Through my experience, I learned that flow and fun are key elements for learning any language successfully. Together, we will practice language skills, playing games, laughing, making mistakes, and learning from them.
My Work Experience
VHS (Volkshochschule) Baden: 11/2018 - Now
ÖIF-Prüferin, German teacher
Verein menschen.leben, Baden: 02/2018 - 01/2019
German teacher
German course for A1/A2/B1
Preparation for ÖIF tests
DieBerater GmbH, Baden: 09/2017 - 12/2017
German teacher
German course for A1-B2
Assessment tests
Preparation for ÖIF tests
update training GmbH, Vienna: 03/2011 - 10/2016
German teacher
German course for A1-B2
Assessment tests
Preparation for ÖSD exams (Österreichisches Sprachdiplom Deutsch - Austrian Language Certificate)
Innovationszentrum Universität Wien GmbH, Vienna: 07/2009
German teacher
German course for international students (summer intensive course)
My Studies
University of Vienna: German as a Foreign and Second Language, Degree: Master of Arts
University of Vienna: Translation at the Centre for Translation Studies Languages: German, Hungarian, English, Degree: Mag. phil.
Associations and Trainings
Member of ÖDaF (Österreichische Deutschlehrerverband)
04/2021 VÖV Online-Fortbildung: "Mir fehlen die Worte! Deutsch als Zweitsprache in der Pflege" (12 UE)