Stephen Griggs
Stephen Griggs

Stephen Griggs

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Introduction: I have lived and worked in Germany so that I emphasize a lot of common-usage expressions and customs that may not even be present in solely textbook-based instruction. I also use German Internet sites and popular young people's novels, so that my students' experience of the German language will be a more genuine and comprehensive one than that found only in a textbook. I also work with many school students who are already enrolled in a German course to improve their performance in that course. Besides straightening out any grammar or vocabulary questions the student is encountering, wedo homework and prepare for tests together.
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Serves York, PA

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Stacey B.
Apr 16, 2023
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Steve is helping my high school daughter get caught up in her German III class. She had fallen behind due to getting stuck on a few assignments. He’s really getting her back on track. In 3 days they had 4 1-hour appointments and she is finishing assignments between lessons as well as with him. He’s teaching some tricks to help with difficult or tedious concepts. It’s clear he enjoys teaching and is good at motivating without pushing too hard. I am very happy we hired Steve!

Details: 14 - 17 years old • Intermediate • Conversational proficiency • Intermediate • Intermediate • Basic reading/writing skills • 60 minutes • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)

German Lessons
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Lindsay L.
Jan 24, 2017
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Steve has been great help in my first few German lessons! I really appreciate his attentiveness, timeliness, and depth of knowledge in the language. So excited for my trip in May!
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Rebeccah B.
Jul 18, 2018
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Stephen has been very patient with my teen son, and his teaching format keeps my son engaged and learning at a good pace. My son is interested in being an exchange student and perhaps attending university in Germany, and we appreciate how much Stephen teaches about culture and everyday German usage as part of the curriculum.

Details: 14 - 17 years old • No experience • Full fluency • No experience • Full literacy • As recommended by teacher • 30 minutes • Wednesday • Saturday • Friday • Sunday • Late afternoon (3 - 6pm) • Evening (after 6pm) • On an ongoing basis • Willing to work around teacher's schedule • Conducting initial research • No experience • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting) • I travel to the german tutor

German Lessons
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Carlee M.
Aug 17, 2018
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Stephen is great. He easily assessed exactly where I was and met me there. We even read a fairy tale during our second tutoring session and I didn't do half bad. So excited to keep growing my knowledge of the German Language!

Details: 18 - 25 years old • Beginner • Conversational proficiency • Beginner • Beginner • Basic reading/writing skills • 60 minutes • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting) • I travel to the german tutor • The german tutor travels to me

German Lessons
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Autumn G.
Apr 29, 2018
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I have been working with Mr. Griggs for a week, and I already have a better understanding of German grammar! I do a lot of independent study, and he is a great resource to me to answer my questions. The book he teaches out of is very interesting, and I have found myself looking through the vocabulary pages for fun. Very knowledgeable teacher, and I am impressed with our time together so far. I am looking forward to learning more - the quality and affordability is worth it!!

Details: 18 - 25 years old • Beginner • Full fluency • Beginner • Full literacy • As recommended by teacher • 60 minutes • Monday • Tuesday • Wednesday • Thursday • Saturday • Friday • Sunday • Evening (after 6pm) • As soon as possible • Ready to hire the right teacher now • Beginner • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting) • I travel to the german tutor • The german tutor travels to me

German Lessons
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