“Isabel was a fantastic teacher who taught in a very interactive style which suited a group of creative individuals. We received some surveys that needed to be translated from German to English, we knew exactly who to turn to, thankfully Isabel was more than happy to help. We talked about the best way to approach a large amount of translation. Isabel kept in regular contact and after only a few days had finished the translation. Very considerate and helpful would definitely ask Isabel to help with any future projects.

We loved having Isabel as a teacher. Our group was made up of very mixed abilities and with varying time pressures to commit to the course. However, Isabel took all of this within her stride. The lessons were fun, well planned and accessible to all. Even after just a few lessons the group felt more confident.’”

“As an (former) A Level student, achieving the necessary grades to be able to attend university was vital - thanks to Isabel I was able to achieve my necessary grade (A) through helpful explanations and extensive revision of grammar, speaking and writing, and vocabulary. My particular weak area was grammar, but I now find it as clear as crystal to understand! I am now attending the University of Manchester and studying German further. I would definitely recommend Isabel as the perfect tutor who is willing to go to any lengths to ensure you understand everything and get what you want out of the lessons - be it a grade, fluency, or beginning German. I will always be incredibly thankful to Isabel for all her help; thank you Isabel!!
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““ After several years absence from study at beginner level, I started my sessions with Isabel in 2011. Since then, Isabel has helped me to progress from beginner to the point where I am now able to read and recite literary material with some fluency. In short, this has helped me to discover the german language. With Isabel’s flexible approach you can learn at your own pace, or follow a more rigid structure if desired. Similarly, as a native german speaker, Isabel is also able to put the learning into a cultural context, and enhance the student’s knowledge of the german people, customs and beliefs. Like any area of study, you get out what you put in, but combined with Isabel’s expertise in German, and also in coaching the best out of you, I’ve found the whole experience very rewarding indeed “
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“Thank you for completing the translation from English to German for me. I didn’t expect you to return the translation so quickly and it took me quite by surprise. I also wish to thank you for arranging the translation of the same document into French for me. The fact that you are fluent in both languages made me very confident in choosing you above a number of others and I will certainly be contacting you again for any future projects.
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“As a fast growing packaging supplier we needed to expand our business into Europe and a full German website translation was needed. We found Isabel through Google and were in no way disappointed. She’s not only a native speaker but her local knowledge was invaluable. We found Isabel both professional and a pleasure to work with. The full translation was received within the promised deadline, even with the extra requests by ourselves. Our business is constantly growing and we will have no hesitation in using Isabel’s services again.
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Until I came across Isabel’s classes, I never managed to get past a basic GCSE knowledge of German, no matter how hard I tried. But within a little bit over a year, I now feel confident conversing with native speakers, am able to read German papers/books and have understood even the most complex grammar issues. And surprisingly, I have picked all this up with seemingly no effort - it just goes to show what difference a great teacher can make!
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“I have weekly lessons with Isabel, in which we cover German grammar, conversation, reading and translation. The lessons are enjoyable and problems are well-explained. Our conversations cover a variety of topics and are normally spontaneous, and written work is corrected and errors gone through. Isabel is flexible with lesson times within the constraints of her other commitments, which I appreciate. She has introduced me to various on-line resources for learning German which are useful and interesting. Thank you.
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“Isabel displayed a high level of professionalism always punctual and ready to teach when students arrived to lessons. Being able to work both independently and in collaboration, she has very quickly settled in the MFL team.

Isabel showed outstanding subject knowledge (German) and used the target language confidently in the classroom. She also made judicious use of English only where necessary. Students truly benefitted for such excellent subject expertise.

Isabel planned good lessons which took into account the whole ability range, supporting the weaker pupils and providing challenge to stretch the more able.

I particularly liked the verb grid which Isabel devised and having kept detailed records of assessment, Isabel was able to provided relevant and constructive feedback to students in a positive way.

Isabel always had a very pleasant and calm manner and she communicated professionally and sensitively with her learners. Throughout her time in the MFL department, Isabel led by example and she always sought to promote the importance of positive attitudes, values and behaviour.

I have no hesitation in recommending her for a similar post.”

“Hahn are a German owned business that supplies its products into almost every part of the world. We often have a requirement to have complex technical and legal documents translated. This can be difficult as much of the terminology is industry specific and not commonly used. Isabel does a great job translating these difficult documents and takes care to understand the words and phrases specific to our industry. Isabel is a pleasure to work with and I would have no hesitation in recommending her to any business requiring translation work.
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“Isabel did some translation for my BBC Radio 4 documentary called ‘Erich Honecker’s Rock n’ Roll Years’. Because I had to do the recordings in Berlin very close to the transmission date for the programme, I needed various interviews translated as soon as I returned to the UK. Isabel did them for me over the weekend and she was extremely quick and professional. Her work was excellent and I would recommend her to anyone.”

“Isabel did some translation for my BBC Radio 4 documentary called ‘Erich Honecker’s Rock n’ Roll Years’. Because I had to do the recordings in Berlin very close to the transmission date for the programme, I needed various interviews translated as soon as I returned to the UK. Isabel did them for me over the weekend and she was extremely quick and professional. Her work was excellent and I would recommend her to anyone.
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““ I knew no German whatsoever - nichts! - before I hired Isabel as my teacher. She has been wonderful, very patient indeed, and I have learned so much. This meant that when I went to Germany I could understand so much more and start communicating with people.””

“I found Isabel’s skills indispensable when working on my translation from Pali of the Dhammapada. As I remarked in my acknowledgements: ‘Much important research on the Dhammapada and its related literature is available only in German, a language that is regrettably unfamilar to me. I therefore wish to express my heartfelt thanks to my German translator, Isabel, who has coped magnificently with densely written academic texts containing copious amounts of Sanskrit and Pali.’ Apart from her linguistic skills, she is thorough and reliable and, as will be seen from the above, not afraid of unusual challenges.”

“Isabel tutored my son in German at a very difficult time. She managed not only to increase his language skills and engagement with German, but also gave him a huge amount of support in increasing his confidence and in preparing for GCSEs. I would not hesitate to recommend Isabel as a tutor.”

“Part of my role is teacher recruitment, and training an development, this being my direct relationship with Isabel and her students. Cactus Language Training is an agency which arranges language and teacher training courses of various kinds worldwide. Isabel has been a free-lance teacher of German with Cactus Language Training since June 2011. In class Isabel has proved to be a dependable, cooperative, intelligent and natural teacher. Her students have been in General German group courses as well as one-to-one corporate classes. She works hard to ensure her students received the highest possible standards of teaching. In course feedback, her rating is good to excellent. Isabel shows good understanding of the various aspects of language teaching, from grammar and syntax, vocabulary, reading and writing skills, role plays, lesson preparation and development, class management, and so on. She also fulfils all administrative tasks (class records, attendance, etc.) without missing a beat. In observations of her teaching, she has displayed very good teaching skills and techniques, great confidence and the perfect human touch. Isabel shows initiative, honesty, and is a pleasure to work with. I have no hesitation at all in recommending her to any individual or organisation.
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“Dear Isabel,

Thank you for the excellent service you provided for my recent meeting with a potential German customer. I felt you achieved a perfect balance between formal and friendly. You made myself and my customer feel at ease from the very start.

I appreciate interpreting is not the easiest thing to do at short notice, but despite the lack of notice you had clearly done some background research of our business, which really helped the flow of my meeting.

I was also extremely impressed with the way you handled lunch. Your personality helped make, what can sometimes be a difficult exercise into a relaxed comfortable lunch, because of this I felt the meeting after lunch was far more effective and very productive.

I will certainly be using your services again in the future and would confidently recomend you to any of my friends, contacts or clients.

One final point worth mentioning, which is very unusual. My client pointed out how good he felt the interpretation had been. He asked that I use you for any future meetings I arrange with him.

Thank you again Isabel”