Finding a good teacher of German in the UK is not easy. I have met a number of language teachers and Alison is simply the best German teacher I have studied under since I left school. She makes every lesson different, and interesting, using a wide range of resources. She listens to the needs of her students and goes to incredible lengths to meet these learning needs. Alison’s real skill is making people very welcome, as it can be so daunting learning another language. I now work in Germany. Without my weekly class, its teacher Alison and my fellow learners, I would not be here now.
Bryan Carr, Chemistry Teacher, Frankfurt-
Alison is an absolutely superb instructor who epitomises the quality we want in our educators. Her classroom attitude was cheerful, friendly and thoughtful, making each class not only educational but interesting and inspiring as well. As a direct result of her efforts, the students in the class made astounding progress in learning the German language.
Donn K Kearns, Retired Colonel, US Air Force
I started learning German with Alison as a complete beginner and within 6 months I had already reached GCSE level. Now, after only 12 months of my tuition, I am studying German at A-
Katie Briscoe, A-
I tentatively contacted Alison with a desire to revive my knowledge of A-level German after a 35-year drought. As soon as I spoke to her, I knew I had hit the jackpot. So calm, understanding and encouraging, she gave me the confidence to try her conversation class. Her relaxed, warm approach enabled me to thrive in the group and her varied teaching methods always made the class so interesting.
It has been an absolute joy to be taught by Alison, alongside her enthusiastic class members. Not only has she rekindled my passion for the German language, her classes have broadened my knowledge of Germany and the German culture.”
Jackie Dornford-May, Healthcare worker
Alison Kirsch’s German classes are great. They are always well prepared with lots of student participation. They are lively, challenging and enjoyable. I was really glad I signed up for her German classes, Alison has found ways to make the learning of a foreign language both effective and fun.
Mike Dent, Professor Emeritus, Staffordshire University
I’ve been studying German with Alison (Kirsch) for about a year, and my language skills have really improved in that time. Her approach is bang up-
Chris Layne, healthcare professional
Alison conducted her foreign language instruction in an outstanding and professional manner. Her meticulous style and enthusiasm won her top-
William Humphreys, Lead teacher, Big Bend Community College
Alison puts an enormous amount into each class using a great variety of teaching aids to keep us interested. She is very knowledgeable of her subject and is able to explain the language to all students. Above all she makes it fun and informative
Ken Clegg, Accountant
Alisons fundiertes pädagogisches und fachliches Wissen, ihr freundliches Wesen und ihr überdurchschnittliches Engagement motivierte die Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmer ihrer Kurse zu konstantem Kursbesuch was mit zu hervorragenden Lernergebnissen beigetragen hat.
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