Garrett S
★★★★★
I joined a sample class with Sophie M—really great session. Sophie M balanced speaking practice and explanation really well. Perfect teacher for a first lesson—book with confidence. 
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Tutor Bio
Hello! My name is Sophie, and I’m an experienced tutor offering lessons in German and Spanish. Originally I am from a little town called Graz in Austria, but both my parents are Argentinian, which is why Spanish is my mother tongue. With over three years of tutoring experience, I’ve taught English, Spanish, and German, helping students of all levels improve their skills and gain confidence.
I believe that language learning is not just about grammar and vocabulary—it's about understanding the culture behind it. I love getting to know my students and creating a positive and engaging learning experience for them. With my background in both Spanish and German, I’m confident in my ability to help you succeed and make learning enjoyable. Let’s start this exciting journey together!
Degrees and Certificates
- Degrees: I am currently in my fourth semester of my Philosophy Bachelor
Personal Interests
Cooking, Travel, chess, baking
Learn more about Sophie
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What is your favorite word in your language and why?
I love the word “Fernweh”, which is the opposite of homesickness, because it perfectly describes the feeling I often have when I want to go far away and travel. It’s similar to wanderlust, but the literal translation would be “far-sore/ farsickness”.
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What is your favorite dish from your hometown? If you no longer live there is there a good local restaurant that serves it?
It has to be “Kaiserschmarren”, a sweet, caramelised and fluffy type of pancake, which is broken up into bits and usually is served with “Zwetschgenröster“, a plum compote. Especially tasty when it is snowing outside.
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Besides the languages you teach, do you speak or study any other languages?
In school we were taught French, Italian and Latin, but the language I am really passionate about is Portuguese.
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What are your interests outside of teaching at Strommen?
I’m interested in baking, dancing salsa, my friend’s lives, reading and occasionally playing the piano.
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What do you consider your hometown? Why do you love it?
Graz is definitely the first place I would consider my hometown. It’s where I grew up and the place where I have the best childhood and adolescence memories. I love it because it is a really charming and picturesque little city, the people are very friendly and it has lots of nature all around and in the city.
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Hourly Rates
Online tutoring
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Pay as you go$35/hr
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10-hour package Save $50$30/hr$300 total
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20-hour package Save $200 Best value$25/hr$500 total