About me

  • Born in 1964 in Freiburg im Breisgau (Germany)

  • 1984-1991: Studies of Slavic Languages and East European History at the University of Freiburg im Breisgau (master degree)

  • Since 1986: Several extended stays in the United States of America

  • Living in Switzerland since 1989

  • Language certificates in English and Italian (both on level C2)

  • 2012: Diploma as language teacher at the School for Applied Linguistics in Zürich

  • 2015: Diploma as language teacher for supporting the integration of immigrants in Switzerland

  • 2017: Certificate of the Swiss Federation for Adult Learning (SVEB2)

  • Since 2008: German language teacher in intensive courses on all levels at several language schools