Anna Keller
Native German teacher — clear, structured lessons that finally make German grammar make sense.
Meet Anna
Anna comes from Vienna and has a gift many learners dream of: she can make German grammar feel logical, even friendly. Over thirteen years she has guided hundreds of students from baffled beginners to confident speakers.
At Lingua Nova she teaches German at every level and prepares students for the Goethe-Zentrum exams. Organised, patient and quietly funny, she gives you a clear map of the language and walks every step with you.
Courses & specialities
Small groups of 8, on campus in Santa Monica or live online.
General German
Well-structured groups from A1 to C2 that demystify cases, word order and those famous long nouns.
Goethe Exam Prep
Targeted preparation for Goethe-Zentrum exams from A1 to C1, with clear checklists and mock tests.
German for Work & Study
Practical German for professionals and students planning to work or study in the DACH region.
How Anna teaches
Anna believes clarity beats cramming. She breaks German down into clean, digestible steps, gives you plenty of speaking practice, and never moves on until a concept truly lands.
- Grammar explained simply, then practised out loud
- A clear roadmap so you always know what is next
- Lots of speaking, even at beginner level
- Detailed weekly feedback on accuracy and fluency
Credentials & training
- Native German speaker (Vienna)
- BA & MA in German Linguistics, University of Vienna
- Goethe-Institut certified examiner training
- 13 years teaching German to adults
- Specialist in exam preparation (A1–C1)
In their words
“Anna made the German case system actually make sense — something two universities failed to do. I passed my Goethe B2 first try.”
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