Comparative and superlative adjectives in German
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In German there are different ways to compare certain persons, objects or processes. This chapter deals with the different types of comparison and represents its construction and special cases.
Lesson outline
Hide- 1.What are the three degrees of German adjectives?
- 2.How to form the comparative and superlative
- 2.1.Endings to form the superlative and comparative in German (using suffixes)
- 3.Exceptional cases in forming the comparative and superlative
- 3.1.Adjectives that cannot be used as comparative or superlative
- 3.2.Irregular adjectives using an umlaut
- 3.3.Adjectives ending with -el and -er
- 3.4.Other irregular adjectives
- 4.Different forms of comparative in German
- 4.1.Comparative of superiority
- 4.1.1.How to form the comparative of superiority
- 4.2.Comparative of inferiority
- 4.3.Comparative of equality
- 4.4.The form of 'immer' + comparative
- 4.4.1.'immer + mehr' and 'immer + weniger'
- 4.5.‘Je + comparative, ‘desto’ + comparative
- 5.Superlative in German
- 5.1.Different forms of comparative in German
- 5.2.Superlative of attributive adjectives
- 5.3.Absolute superlative in German
- 5.4.Relative superlative in German
- 6.Exercises
- 6.1.Exercise of irregular adjectives in German
- 6.2.Exercise of adjectives (-er, am + -sten)
- 6.3.Exercise of adjectives with vowel changes
- 6.4.Exercise of adjectives ending in -er or -el
What are the three degrees of German adjectives?
In English as well as in German, adjectives have three degrees of comparison: the positive, the comparative and the superlative.
For example:
- Das Bild ist schön. (positive) (The picture is pretty.)
- Dein Bild ist schöner. (comparative) (Your picture is prettier.)
- Unser Bild ist am schönsten. (superlative) (Our picture is the prettiest.)
While the positive form of an adjective simply describes the noun, a comparative adjective compares persons or things that are not equal. The superlative describes persons, actions or things that can't be outperformed.
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How to form the comparative and superlative
To build the comparative or superlative form, you need to seperate the word stem and afterwards add a specific ending.
Endings to form the superlative and comparative in German (using suffixes)
The two forms of adjectives have different constructions. Both of them are constructed using a suffix:
- comparative form: base form of adjective + -er
- superlative form: am + base form of adjective + -(e)sten
Keep in mind, that if a comparative or superlative adjective precedes a noun, it takes the appropriate adjective ending.
| Positive | Comparative | Superlative |
|---|---|---|
| schnell | schnell - er | am schnell - sten |
| laut | laut - er | am laut - esten |
| klein | klein - er | am klein - sten |
| schön | schön - er | am schön - sten |
Sometimes, in English the comparative and superlative forms are composed by using more or most, as in more beautiful. Unlike in Englisch, in German it can never be formed by mehr + adjective.
Exceptional cases in forming the comparative and superlative
Of course, there are certain cases, where you have to be careful with. These are the exceptional cases by forming the comparative and superlative:
- Adjectives that cannot be used as comparative or superlative
- Irregular adjectives using an umlaut
- Adjectives ending with -el and -er
- Other irregular adjectives
Adjectives that cannot be used as comparative or superlative
Some adjectives cannot be tranformed into the comporative or superlative form, because otherwise the meaning of the words would be modified. The following adjectives cannot be increased:
- Adjectives that represent colours (blau, grün, rot etc.)
- Adjectives that represent the highest level of something (viereckig, englisch, schwanger, maximal etc.)
- Compound adjectives where the added part of the word already stands for the highest level (eiskalt, stockdunkel, zuckersüß etc.)
| Positive | Comparative | Superlative | Don't use | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| einmalig | / | / | don't use einmaliger - er, am einmalig - sten | more unique, the most unique |
| ganz | / | / | don't use ganz - er, am ganz - sten | more complete, the most complete |
| kein | / | / | don't use kein - er, am kein - sten | more barely, the most barely |
| blau | / | / | don't use blau - er, am blau - sten | more golden, the most golden |
| tot | / | / | don't use tot - er, am tot - sten | more dead, the most dead |
Irregular adjectives using an umlaut
Most monosyllable adjectives with stem vowels of a, o or u take an umlaut when they are used in the comparative or superlative form.
| Adjective | Comparative | Superlative |
|---|---|---|
| alt | ält - er | am ält - esten |
| lang | läng - er | am läng - sten |
| schwach | schwäch - er | am schwäch - sten |
| klug | klüg - er | am klüg - sten |
| groß | größ - er | am größ - sten |
Adjectives ending with -el and -er
In some cases, adjectives ending with -el may drop the -e, while adjectives ending with -er may drop the -e as well.
| Adjective | Comparative | Superlative |
|---|---|---|
| dunkel | dunkl - er | am dunkel - sten |
| teuer | teur - er | am teuer - sten |
| edel | edl - er | am edel - sten |
| eitel | eitl - er | am eitel - sten |
Other irregular adjectives
The following common used adjectives in German have irregular comparative and/or superlative forms.
| Adjective | Comparative | Superlative |
|---|---|---|
| gut | bess - er | am be - sten |
| gern | lieb - er | am lieb - sten |
| viel | mehr | am mei - sten |
| bald | eh - er | am ehe - sten |
| hoch | höh - er | am höch - sten |
| nahe | näh - er | am näch - sten |
Try to learn those words by heart, as there is a change of the word stem and no strict rule you can follow.
Different forms of comparative in German
In German there are different forms of comparative to express the superiority, the inferiority or the equality of two persons or objects.
- Comparative of superiority
- Comparative of inferiority
- Comparative of equality
- Form of 'immer* + comparative
- Form of 'je' ... 'desto' + comparative
1. Comparative of superiority
The comparative of superiority is used to express the inequality of two persons, things etc.
How to form the comparative of superiority
it is expressed using the construction of the comparative followed by als (than).
| Adjective | Comparative | Example |
|---|---|---|
| stark | stärk - er | Peter ist stärker als Thomas. (Peter is stronger than Thomas.) |
| teuer | teur - er | Der Ring ist teurer als die Kette. (The ring is more expensive than the necklace.) |
| viel | mehr | Er isst mehr als seine Mutter. (He eats more than his father.) |
| intelligent | intelligent - er | Thomas ist intelligenter als Moritz. (Moritz ist more intelligent than Moritz.) |
2. Comparative of inferiority
In contrast to that, this type of comparative expresses the inferiority of one person, thing etc. against another. It is constructed like this:
- weniger + adjective + als (less + adjective + than)
| Adjective | Example |
|---|---|
| attraktiv | Martin ist weniger attraktiv als Stefan. (Martin is less attractive than Stefan.) |
| intelligent | Er ist weniger intelligent als ich. (He is less intelligent than me.) |
| kalt | Drinnen ist es weniger kalt als draußen. (Inside it is less cold than outside.) |
| spannend | Fußball ist weniger spannend als Tennis. (Soccer is less exciting than tennis.) |
3. Comparative of equality
Comparisons expressing equality between two persons, things etc. are expressed and constructed in the following way:
- so + adjective + wie
| Adjective | Example |
|---|---|
| groß | Er ist so groß wie Karl. (He is as tall as Karl.) |
| dünn | Mandy ist so dünn wie Petra. (Mandy is as thin as Petra.) |
| viel | Der Schal kostet so viel wie die Hose. (The scarf is as expensive as the pants.) |
| kalt | Heute ist es so kalt wie im Winter. (Today it's as cold as in winter.) |
By using the comparative of inferiority and equality it is not necessary to modify the adjective.
4. The form of 'immer' + comparative
This type of comparative is used to describe things that are increasing or decreasing continuously. The form is constructed by just adding 'immer' and forming the comparative of an adjective.
| Adjective | Comparative | Example |
|---|---|---|
| kalt | kält - er | Es wird immer kälter. (It is getting colder and colder.) |
| alt | ält - er | Sie wird immer älter. (She is getting older and older.) |
| lang | läng - er | Die Tage werden immer länger. (The days are getting longer and longer.) |
| laut | laut - er | Die Männer sprechen immer lauter. (The men were talking louder and louder.) |
This type of comparison is not a comparison between two people or things, but rather a comparison between the same situation compared at two different moments.
There are also some special constructions with 'immer'.
'immer + mehr' and 'immer + weniger'
By using this constructions of 'immer mehr' and 'immer weniger' it is important to decline the adjective, because it stands before the noun and therefore has to be adjusted to it.
| Adjective | Example with 'immer mehr' |
|---|---|
| alt | Es gibt immer mehr alte Menschen in Deutschland. (There are more and more old people in Germany.) |
| regnerisch | Es gilt immer mehr regnerische Tage in England. (There are more and more rainy days in England.) |
The combination of 'immer + mehr' can be translated as 'more and more' in English.
| Adjective | Example with 'immer weniger' |
|---|---|
| gerne | Ich mag ihn immer weniger gerne. (I like him less and less.) |
| dicht | Die Bevölkerung in Österreich ist immer weniger dicht. (The population in Austria is less and less dense.) |
The combination of 'immer + weniger' can be translated as 'less and less' in English.
5. ‘Je + comparative, ‘desto’ + comparative
The German combination of 'Je ... desto' and 'Je ... umso' can be used equally. The english equivalent to it is 'the ... the'. The specific thing about this construction is, that you have two used adjectives.
Comparative of 1st adjective | Comparative of 2nd adjective | Example |
|---|---|---|
| kurz = kürzer | produktiv = produktiver | Je kürzer die Arbeitswoche ist, desto produktiver sind die Arbeitnehmer. (The shorter the work week becomes, the more productivethe workers become.) |
| viel = mehr | gut = besser | Je mehr ich lerne, desto besser bin ich in der Prüfung. (The more I learn, the better I am in the exam.) |
| viel = mehr | glücklich = glücklicher | Je mehr Glück er hat, umso glücklicher ist er.(The more luck he has, the happier he is.) |
| lang = länger | nervös = nervöser | Je länger ich warten musste, umso nervöser wurde ich. (The longer I had to wait, the more nervous I became.) |
There are some shortened phrases in German that use this construction as well, for instance, 'Je mehr, desto besser' (The more, the better).
Superlative in German
The superlative expresses the highest level of something. In German it is constructed by using:
- am + base form of adjective + - (e)sten
Different forms of comparative in German
By using the comparative there are also different forms and some exceptions to the normal rule:
- Superlative of attributive adjectives
- Absolute superlative
- Relative superlative
1. Superlative of attributive adjectives
By using attributive adjectives the question is about when to use 'am' and when not. If the adjective is right in front of the noun, 'am' it not used.
| Adjective | Superlative | Example without 'am' |
|---|---|---|
| groß | am größten | Berlin ist die größte Stadt in Deutschland. (Berlin is the biggest city in Germany.) |
| billig | am billigsten | Das hier ist das billigste Brot. (This one is the cheapest bread.) |
| Adjective | Superlative | Example with 'am' |
|---|---|---|
| gut | am besten | Berlin gefällt mir am besten. (I like Berlin the most.) |
| viel | am meisten | In Norddeutschland regnet es am meisten. (In Northern Germany it rains the most.) |
2. Absolute superlative in German
The absolute superlative (or Elativ) is another possibility to escalate German adjectives. The superlative is either formally identical with the superlative, or is constructed my adding a prefix or a particle to an adjective.
- Elativ with particle: Wir arbeiten mit extrem modernen Maschinen daran. (We work on it with extremely modern machines.)
- Elativ wirh prefix: Wir arbeiten mit hochmodernen Maschinen daran. ((We work on it with ultra-modern machines.)
The difference of both possibilities: Using the particle you have two words, while you only have one word using the prefix.
Often prefixes are used for the formation of those adjectival forms.
| Präfix | Absolute superlative | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| schwer - | schwerreich | heavily rich |
| super - | superschnell | super fast |
| ober - | oberfaul | extremely lazy |
| / | mit herzlichsten Grüßen | with most kind regards |
| / | in tiefster Trauer | in deepest sadness |
| / | zu unserer vollsten Zufriedenheit | to our complete satisfaction |
3. Relative superlative in German
While the absolute superlative displays a very high degree outside of any comparison, the relative superlative highlights a special person, object etc. in comparison to others.
- Wir arbeiten mit den modernsten Maschinen ihrer Art. (We work with the most modern machines of its kind.)
- England hat die vergleichweise meisten Regentage in Europa. (Comparatively, England has the most rainy days in Europe.)
- Es ist eines der besten Biere der Welt. (It's one of the best beers in the world.)
Exercises
- Exercise of irregular adjectives in German
- Exercise of adjectives (-er, am + -sten)
- Exercise of adjectives with vowel changes
- Exercise of adjectives ending in -er or -el
Exercise of irregular adjectives in German
Exercise of adjectives (-er, am + -sten)
Fill in the missing forms of the adjective (positive - comparative - superlative).
Recap: Add "-er" to the end of the adjectives in the comparative form. The superlative form consists out of "am" plus adjective ending of "-sten"
1. - langsamer - (slow - slower - slowest)
2. schnell - - (fast - faster - fastest)
3. - einsamer - (lonely - lonelier - loneliest)
4. - - am lustigsten (funny - funnier - funniest)
5. - eifriger - (eager - more eager - most eager)
6. windig - - (windy - windier - most windy)
7. - - am saubersten (clean - cleaner - cleanest)
8. - billiger - (cheap - cheaper - cheapest)
9. laut - - am lautesten (loud - louder - loudest)
10. früh - - (early - earlier - earliest)
Exercise of adjectives with vowel changes
Exercise of adjectives ending in -er or -el
Fill in the missing adjectives in the following order: positive, comparative, superlative.
Recap: Adjectives ending in „-el“ or „-er“, lose their „-e-“ in the comparative form.
1. dunkel
Die Nacht ist dunkel. Morgen Nacht wird es noch viel sein. In 2 Wochen wird die Nacht sein.
(The night is dark. Tomorrow night it's going to be much darker. In 2 weeks it will be the darkest night.)
2. edel
Der Stoff ihres Sommerkleides ist . Der Stoff ihres Ballkleides ist edler. Der Stoff ihres Hochzeitskleides ist .
(The fabric of her summerdress is fancy. The fabric of her ballet dress is fancier. The fabric of her wedding dress is the fanciest.)
3. eitel
Mädchen sind . Jungs sind . Könige und Königinnen sind am eitelsten
(Girls are vain. Boys are more vain. Kings and Queens are the most vain.)
4. sensibel
Sie ist . Der Vater ist sensibler . Die Oma ist
(She is sensitive. The father is more sensitive. The grandma is most sensible.)
5. flexibel
Der Zeitplan ist flexibel. Ich bin . Du bist .
(The schedule ist flexible. I am more flexible. You are the most flexible.)
Exercises
- Exercise of irregular adjectives in German
- Exercise of adjectives (-er, am + -sten)
- Exercise of adjectives with vowel changes
- Exercise of adjectives ending in -er or -el
Exercise of irregular adjectives in German
Exercise of adjectives (-er, am + -sten)
Fill in the missing forms of the adjective (positive - comparative - superlative).
Recap: Add "-er" to the end of the adjectives in the comparative form. The superlative form consists out of "am" plus adjective ending of "-sten"
1. - langsamer - (slow - slower - slowest)
2. schnell - - (fast - faster - fastest)
3. - einsamer - (lonely - lonelier - loneliest)
4. - - am lustigsten (funny - funnier - funniest)
5. - eifriger - (eager - more eager - most eager)
6. windig - - (windy - windier - most windy)
7. - - am saubersten (clean - cleaner - cleanest)
8. - billiger - (cheap - cheaper - cheapest)
9. laut - - am lautesten (loud - louder - loudest)
10. früh - - (early - earlier - earliest)
Exercise of adjectives with vowel changes
Exercise of adjectives ending in -er or -el
Fill in the missing adjectives in the following order: positive, comparative, superlative.
Recap: Adjectives ending in „-el“ or „-er“, lose their „-e-“ in the comparative form.
1. dunkel
Die Nacht ist dunkel. Morgen Nacht wird es noch viel sein. In 2 Wochen wird die Nacht sein.
(The night is dark. Tomorrow night it's going to be much darker. In 2 weeks it will be the darkest night.)
2. edel
Der Stoff ihres Sommerkleides ist . Der Stoff ihres Ballkleides ist edler. Der Stoff ihres Hochzeitskleides ist .
(The fabric of her summerdress is fancy. The fabric of her ballet dress is fancier. The fabric of her wedding dress is the fanciest.)
3. eitel
Mädchen sind . Jungs sind . Könige und Königinnen sind am eitelsten
(Girls are vain. Boys are more vain. Kings and Queens are the most vain.)
4. sensibel
Sie ist . Der Vater ist sensibler . Die Oma ist
(She is sensitive. The father is more sensitive. The grandma is most sensible.)
5. flexibel
Der Zeitplan ist flexibel. Ich bin . Du bist .
(The schedule ist flexible. I am more flexible. You are the most flexible.)
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My name is Tahereh and I'm a resident of Spain. I have a degree in Hispanic Philology and I am also accredited in DELE C2. I have a Master's degree in Latin American Studies and I am currently finishing a PhD in Cultural Studies at the University of Santiago de Compostela.
I am an accredited DELE examiner at levels A1 and A2; B1 and B2; C1 and C2 by the Instituto Cervantes. I have taken teacher training courses in ELE (Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language) given by the Instituto Cervantes and other Spanish academic institutions and I hold the title of certified teacher of Spanish as a Foreign Language.
I specialise in EFE (Teaching Spanish for Specific Purposes) and I am a certified teacher by the Instituto Cervantes as well as other Spanish universities.
I have more than 7 years of experience as a Spanish teacher both at university and in language schools.
I use modern learning methodologies based on a previous analysis of my students' needs. I make use of all kinds of interactive, didactic materials with a cultural component, making the class dynamic as well as fun and above all adapted to the interests and needs of the student.
My mother tongue is Persian (Farsi) and I also speak English (B2), Portuguese (A2), Galician (B1) and Arabic (A1).
I invite you to a free 30-minute trial lesson.
I hope to meet you soon and to help you improve your language skills.
A. S.
Tahereh is a Spanish teacher who is ready to take you to the next level. She has good quality learning materials, great certifications and lots of experience with all kinds of audiences.
This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.
Tahereh A.
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M. C.
What about Fiorina ..... person available, prepared and always sunny ... for those who want to learn German I recommend studying with her.
Fiorina D.
Thanks to many years of experience, I offer you professional language instruction via Skype.
I am a native speaker (bilingual German and English) and have been working with Skype for over 9 years. The courses are optimally tailored to your language level and job description. Arrange a trial lesson.
Proficient handling of everyday German, leading to various certificates (Goethe Certificates, DaF etc.), specific courses for the professional field (hotel, tourism, law, medicine - FACHSPRACHENPRÜFUNG MEDIZIN, technology, business.....).
S. .
I am learning Medical German with Belinda. She is an excellent teacher. The lessons are very informative. We focus on my communication skills and medical terminology. I am very happy with the early results. I feel more confident and speak German more freely. I recommend her 100%.
Belinda W.
Since I learn languages myself, I know the difficulties and hurdles that can arise when learning a foreign language. I take away your fear of using the German language, because the best way to learn a language is to speak it!
You want to take a telc or Goethe exam? I will help you! I teach from level B1 to C2. In the course of my teaching I have specialised in students and adult learners from the age of 19 who want to take one of these exams for professional or private reasons.
If you only want to prepare orally for an exam with me, I offer conversation lessons where I give you strategies and tips on how to pass the exam. You will do a lot of speaking and learn the phrases that are most important for the exam at your level.
I'll also show you how to integrate German into your everyday life, recommend podcasts, books and series to expand your vocabulary.
Are you looking for a job and need help with your application? No problem, I give you application training, revise your CV with you and write applications together with you. I will also prepare you for your job interviews.
Don't be shy and write to me before you book a trial lesson. Together we will work out a syllabus that is tailored to your needs and goals. We will learn what is important for you at this stage and where I see room for improvement. I adapt each lesson individually to you.
Due to my eight-year stay abroad in Ireland, I have a very good knowledge of English and can also explain something to you in English or Spanish, but in my lessons we almost only speak German together.
What can you expect in my lessons?
- Creative and professional preparation for telc or Goethe from B1 level upwards
- Conversation classes
- Language lessons individually adapted to your needs, each lesson is prepared for you individually
- Application training and help with application letters, revision of your CV
- Grammar explanations that YOU just need.
- Quizzes, puzzles, worksheets, books, conversation topics and much more. Learning should be fun!
The most important thing is that you invest a little time and feel like learning with me. In return, you should also do the homework so that we can make good progress. I will be happy to correct it. Let me inspire you!
E. P.
Lessons with Larissa are a lot of fun. She is very personable and committed. Thank you for your support with German language.
Larissa L.
Thank you for your positive rating. I look forward to more hours with you!
German was my key to the world of possibilities and that's why I want to support you on your language path. German was my main focus in my bachelor's degree in Interpreting and Translation and then I completed my master's degree in intercultural German Studies and German as a Foreign Language. My additional education as an Intercultural Trainer and my practical experience from several international language institutes add value to my German lessons that you can benefit from: Only your focus decides - preparation for a language exam or studies, help with various documents and written works or your wish to improve your German in a communicative way. I would very much like to get to know you in a free trial lesson, so that we can discuss your wishes and requirements and prepare the lessons so that they bring you closer to your goal. And all of this from an intercultural perspective and with my personal experience, because I know your own perspective as well as the challenges that language learning brings with it. I'm looking forward to meeting you!
C. P.
Veronika is a very well prepared young teacher, friendly and professional. Her teaching method adapted perfectly to my needs and requirements. Through conversation lessons she helped me gain confidence in my spoken German. I highly recommend her for new starters as well as for students who already have some basic knowledge of German.
Veronika J.
Hello =)
My name is Karolin and since the beginning of 2017, while I was still living in Chile, I've been giving online classes. I really enjoy my work and it gives me the privilage to get to know people from all around the world, which is amazing.
Both in English and in German, I teach classes for beginners and advanced students. I speak Spanish fluently, but as I lived in Chile for around 5 years, both my pronounciation and my choice of words are influenced by that. I learned and teach the european Spanish but only for beginners (A1/A2). But if you don't mind the chilenean influence, I do teach to a higher level as well.
If you'd like to get to know me and my teaching methods, just contact me and we will do a free trial lesson (please do NOT by a lesson before the trial lesson, not every teacher is good for every student).
See you soon!
M. H.
Very well prepared, excellent explanation of all of the key grammatical points and very nice and supportive manner made it a pleasure to learn through this lesson.
Karolin G.
Hi! I am Maaike, a Dutch primary school teacher. Every day I'm doing by best to teach the Dutch language well to the childeren, but also other languages such as English and Spanish.
I have more than 12 years of experience as a teacher, in the Netherlands and abroad, to young and old!
In the Netherlands I have experience in each grade, so I know exactly how the Dutch language is given in primary education. This can certainly help children, but also adults who want to learn the Dutch language in a correct way, having a good basic knowledge is the most important part of learning a new language.
I lived in Spain for 3 years where I taught English to Spanish children and adults. During that period I also followed an intensive language course to learn the Spanish language. Currently I am learning Nepali through Skype. I know what it is like to learn a new language, what it involves and how the learning process works.
I will first discuss with you what you would like to achieve by following the language lessons and what your needs are. Maybe it's just speaking skills, or grammar or listening skills, or a combination. In addition, I want to use my creativity to apply methods that work best for you, personalized language classes. :)
My goal is to give you the feeling after each class that you've come one step closer to your personal goal!
Feel free to request a trial class, so we can see what I can do for you and if my way of teaching suits you. See you soon! :)
M. R.
The best language teacher my daughter has had! She is a kind and friendly teacher. I feel like she keeps the lesson pace going and focused. Highly recommend Maaike. :-)
Maaike R.
Hallo :) My name is Mihaela and I was born in Switzerland. I have a Bachleor and Master degree as German teacher and more then 5 years experience.
I love languages, because of that I speak also Croatian and English. :)
- ABOUT THE CLASS -
I offer German language lessons for A1, A2, B1, B2 level and they include everything you need: grammar, speaking, writing, pronunciation and vocabulary.
This is ideal for students who want actively participate and speak more, learn new words and exercise the grammar. Or we can learn whatever you need, because I will always adapt to your needs. :)
I will support you during your learning experience and adapt to your learning tempo.
All learning materials and exercises are included and will be provided during the lesson.
The learning material is from various books (Schritte International, Menschen, Sicher im Alltag und Beruf, Begegnungen,...).
M. C.
Mihaela is very professional, punctual and well organised. She plans the lessons well with relevant materials based on the student interests and level. She is very flexible about rescheduling classes and always available for any doubts or requests.
Thank you very much Marilena :)
Italian teacher. 32 years of experience in face-to-face classes with adults and adolescents. Bachelor's degree in linguistics. The classes are adapted to the needs of the student. We do the program together when we walk, we have fun and you learn well. I am very didactic and clear when explaining. I have experience in different branches of pedagogy and glutodidactics.
A. S.
Marta is an Argentinean teacher who has had experience teaching Italian to adult audiences. She has a great variety of high-quality learning materials and various teaching methods.
This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.
Marta T.