Hello, my name is Dunja Larise and I'm 48 years old and currently living in Austria. I am a native German speaker and teach Croatian, English, German, Italian. I have been an online Croatian teacher with Verbalplanet since March 2020.
I can speak the following languages fluently: German, Croatian, English, Italian.
I am currently offering a discounted initial trial lesson at 50% of my normal lesson price for new students.
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About me - English
My name is Dunia Larise. I am Austrian from Vienna. I hold a PhD in Cultural, Language and Civilisation Studies from the University of Vienna. My family has Austrian, Italian, Croatian and English backgrounds and I speak all these languages as a native speaker. I lived and worked in Florence, New York, London, Paris and Vienna. I am an author of several English and German books.
Qualifications & Experience
I hold a PhD in Cultural, Language and Civilisation Studies from the University in Vienna. As a scientist I used to work at the European University in Florence, Yale University in the US, Sciences Po in Paris and Institute for Advanced Studies in Vienna. I teach German, English and Italian at different levels and by different methods for over 10 years.
Teaching Approach
My teaching approach is based on step by step methodology. If I work with a beginner I systematically and simultaneously build their vocabulary, grammar and free speech. All these three cornerstones of the language proficiency are considered in every lesson. If I work with intermediate students I first check their level and special needs before I make a personal plan for their advancement. Unlike many other professors I take students mother language into consideration because speakers of different languages often have specific problems with other languages.
