– And What to Look For in a Great German Teacher In this episode, I share the story of one unforgettable teacher who completely shifted the way I learned German — and why how we learn matters just as much as what we learn. You’ll hear how a Chinese teacher turned unexpected German mentor gave me the mindset shift I didn’t know I needed — from asking “Why is this grammar like that?” to “How can I make this stick?” I also share the 3 qualities that made the biggest difference in my language jou...
– And What to Look For in a Great German Teacher In this episode, I share the story of one unforgettable teacher who completely shifted the way I learned German — and why how we learn matters just as much as what we learn. You’ll hear how a Chinese teacher turned unexpected German mentor gave me the mindset shift I didn’t know I needed — from asking “Why is this grammar like that?” to “How can I make this stick?” I also share the 3 qualities that made the biggest difference in my language jou...
🎙️ Episode Description 6: “The Cost of Learning German”
What does it really cost to learn German? Spoiler: It’s more than just money. In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of my own language journey — from fumbling through German classes as a total beginner to becoming a certified C2 speaker, integration teacher, and language assessor. I share the real price I paid — in euros, yes — but also in time, energy, mistakes, and mindset shifts. Back then, one module cost €280… and I had to take six of them to reach B1. That’s nearly €1,500. Today...
– And What to Look For in a Great German Teacher In this episode, I share the story of one unforgettable teacher who completely shifted the way I learned German — and why how we learn matters just as much as what we learn. You’ll hear how a Chinese teacher turned unexpected German mentor gave me the mindset shift I didn’t know I needed — from asking “Why is this grammar like that?” to “How can I make this stick?” I also share the 3 qualities that made the biggest difference in my language jou...
