Naomi Oved

Experienced online language teacher with 7 years of teaching expertise, specialising in structured grammar instruction and exam-focused progression. Holding a degree in Germanistik, I combine academic linguistic training with practical classroom experience to create materials that are both rigorous and accessible.

As a keen language learner myself — having studied French, Dutch, Hebrew, Chinese and Polish — I never lose sight of what it feels like to search for words, build sentences and express yourself in a new language. That experience keeps me empathetic, practical and focused on real communication. I aim to make every lesson engaging, relevant and tailored to the individual learner. Each class is carefully planned around the student’s goals and needs. Grammar is explained clearly and visually, often using colour-coded whiteboard notes to make structures easier to follow and more memorable. Alongside this, I incorporate games, activities, questionnaires, videos, articles, worksheets, literary excerpts and images to ensure lessons remain varied, dynamic and intellectually stimulating. Above all, I want students to feel that language learning is structured, achievable and genuinely enjoyable. My interest in the evolution, divergence and development of languages strongly informs my teaching. Understanding how and why languages change allows me to bring a deeper, more analytical perspective into the classroom — helping students see patterns rather than just isolated rules.

• TEFL certified, with specialised training in Online Teaching, Exam Preparation and Business English • 2:1 (Hons) Degree in Germanistik • Degree in Literaturübersetzen (Literary Translation) from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf • Consistently awarded 5-star reviews on Preply, reflecting student satisfaction, progress and long-term success

2010 — 2014 University of Nottingham BA (Hons) German Studies 2012 — 2013 Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg Germanistik (ERASMUS Programme) Diploma verified Postgraduate Studies Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf Literaturübersetzen (Literary Translation)

I have lived and studied in both the UK and Germany, experiences which have shaped my understanding of language not only as a subject, but as a lived, cultural reality. Immersion in German academic and everyday environments has given me a deep appreciation of nuance, register and authentic usage. My academic background in Germanistik and Literary Translation allows me to approach grammar analytically, while still valuing style, clarity and expression. I am particularly interested in how languages evolve, diverge and influence one another — an interest that informs the way I explain structure and linguistic patterns to my students. Alongside teaching, I remain an active language learner myself. Studying multiple foreign languages has strengthened my empathy, adaptability and awareness of the challenges learners face, ensuring that my teaching remains both rigorous and supportive.