Since January 2026
Instructor since January 2026
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I teach German because language opens doors to people. Through language, we share who we are: our feelings, our passions, the structure of our thinking. What's the point of learning a language if you don't speak it? That's why conversation is paramount in my lessons. Grammar is important for accuracy, but never the end in itself.
I started out as a student volunteer teaching German to refugees, then took on substitute teaching positions, and eventually taught English to monks in India and German in Iran. Ultimately, I returned to my original profession as an art historian and worked in communications and art sales for international galleries. But after seven years in the world of contemporary art, I experienced burnout. The work had lost its meaning.
So I made my decision: I became a certified German teacher and telc examiner and dedicated myself to teaching. Over 3,000 hours later, I have worked with students of all levels, from absolute beginners to those who want to refine their C2 level. Teaching allows me to immerse myself deeply in the German language and simultaneously enriches my own creative work as an internationally recognized art critic and writer.
I started out as a student volunteer teaching German to refugees, then took on substitute teaching positions, and eventually taught English to monks in India and German in Iran. Ultimately, I returned to my original profession as an art historian and worked in communications and art sales for international galleries. But after seven years in the world of contemporary art, I experienced burnout. The work had lost its meaning.
So I made my decision: I became a certified German teacher and telc examiner and dedicated myself to teaching. Over 3,000 hours later, I have worked with students of all levels, from absolute beginners to those who want to refine their C2 level. Teaching allows me to immerse myself deeply in the German language and simultaneously enriches my own creative work as an internationally recognized art critic and writer.
Education
- Asia-Africa Institute, University of Hamburg, Germany
- Otto-Friedrich University, Bamberg, Germany
- telc German as a Foreign Language teaching licenses
- telc Examiner A1-C1 / telc Examiner
- fide Supervisor
- Otto-Friedrich University, Bamberg, Germany
- telc German as a Foreign Language teaching licenses
- telc Examiner A1-C1 / telc Examiner
- fide Supervisor
Experience / Qualifications
Certified German as a Foreign Language (DaF) teacher and telc examiner with over 3,000 hours of experience at all levels, including exams. At Wordculture in Zurich, I taught German and English to adults, mentored trainee teachers, and prepared students for admission to Swiss universities or the naturalization exam – while also contributing to curriculum development and school communication.
Age
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in
English
German
French
Italian
Luxembourgish
Skills
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