Мураббиён ГЕРДА

gerda is very energetic and enthusiastic. she provides all the support that we need in the learning process. gerda creates a friendly and cozy atmosphere in the class (or online) which makes it less awkward when we are slow to respond or unable to express ourselves clearly in swedish. she stays focused and demanding.

to write the homework assignment immediately after the lesson.

more speaking exercises would be beneficial for our ability to not only understand but also speak the language.

it would be nice if gerda focused a little bit more on the pronunciation.

more home studying. focused more on listening exercises.

it is okay as it is now.

gerda's lessons are clear, they have a very nice structure. there is a very good balance between new grammar rules, practice, and speaking, but the discussion part can get a bit messy as we are not necessarily asked to talk one by one but rather volunteer or just willingly express our opinions, which in a way is a nice thing that she is not forcing anyone to talk. however, we (or at least the majority, i think) are not as "brave" to do so as we still are lacking a lot of skills. but, as gerda herself has mentioned, practice makes things perfect :)

i really like gerda's lectures; it is absolutely wonderful that we can have someone like her, who grew up in sweden. she is really nice, just like maria and gabrielė. i think i am most focused during her lectures, probably because if i'm not, i get lost. sometimes she speaks a little fast, so i need a minute to rewind in my mind and understand, and then to think of a question, so it's a little harder to participate, at least slower.

it would enhance my learning even more if gerda spoke slightly slower in our target language. some might feel intimidated to ask for it. i believe this is something a teacher needs to sense, as difficult as it may seem. (on the other hand, it's great that she challenges us and tries to encourage us to speak.)

could we please speak swedish even slower, and gradually transition to natural swedish?

i really admire gerda's positive spirit and energy during classes; it is never boring with her. she shows us what it is like to listen and (try to) understand what a "real" swede is saying, even though sometimes it can be difficult to grasp. i am delighted to have her as a teacher because she encourages us to step further out of our comfort zone.

gerda is a great teacher, but maybe sometimes she speaks too fast, making it harder for us to understand her. also, she is a very strong teacher. lectures with her are really interesting; we would like to know more about what life is like in sweden, as her stories are very interesting to listen to.

gerda sometimes speaks too fast and uses vocabulary that sometimes seems too difficult for our level. she could also write certain answers in writing like the other two teachers do.

there could be less "public shaming" of the entire group for insufficient participation in classes. the goal is good, but constant pressure creates tension within the group, and sometimes the result is the opposite. perhaps the issue of insufficient activity in lectures could be more effectively addressed individually.