One team – that's us

Competent, empathetic and with extensive experience in second language acquisition – we look forward to meeting you.

Teaching

Course instructors

German courses from literacy to B2 — personal, empathetic and practical.

Maja Hugentobler

Maja Hugentobler

School and Business Director / Course Instructor

Trainer with Federal Certificate of Competence · Language Course Leader for Integration · Studies in Grammar & Literacy at SAL, Zurich · telc and fide Examiner for Levels A and B

Learning motivation arises where learning barriers are reduced by valuing the uniqueness of a person and their resources.
Elsi Meli

Elsi Meli

German Course Instructor

Adult Educator SVEB 1 · German as a Second Language & Integration

By learning a national language, many doors open. It facilitates social integration and allows for better job opportunities. As a positive consequence, it leads to a generally better acceptance and improved well-being in a foreign country. I am very pleased that by teaching the German language as well as our culture, I can contribute to better communication in everyday life and societal participation for all our participants.
Melanie Vital

Melanie Vital

German Course Leader

Adult Educator SVEB 1 · Specialist in Foreign and Second Language Didactics

My goal is to get to know various cultures in a supportive atmosphere characterized by mindfulness and mutual respect, and to bring them closer to the German language. I am pleased to contribute to successful integration, so that people feel accepted and can gain more confidence in their daily lives.
Liudmyla Sahirova

Liudmyla Sahirova

German Course Leader

SVEB 1 Adult Educator · Translator German–Ukrainian

I very much enjoy working with people. I have a passion for languages and find it exciting to assist others in learning languages. The ability to speak a new language brings many benefits: participants can discover new cultures, make new friendships, and gain new career opportunities. I believe that everyone has the ability to learn a new language, and I want to use my skills and experiences to help people achieve their language goals.
Kim Nguyen

Kim Nguyen

German Language Instructor

Adult Educator SVEB & EUROLTA · Scenario-Based Learning · Migration and Interculturality

Language is the key to an independent everyday life and successful integration. Through targeted language support, I help people overcome linguistic barriers and communicate confidently in daily life as well as in their professional lives. My teaching creates motivating learning environments, strengthens confidence in one's expressive abilities, and encourages connections with others and participation in community life.
Simon Gabathuler

Simon Gabathuler

German Course Instructor

German Teacher / Trainee Teacher · ABU PH Zurich

I take great joy in accompanying people in learning German. Language is essential for integration: it opens doors to the world of work, creates new opportunities in leisure, and facilitates encounters in everyday life. My goal is to create a community learning atmosphere and to respond individually to the needs of the course participants. Together, we tackle challenges and celebrate both small and large successes. It is important to me that everyone feels comfortable in class. Learning German should be motivating and enjoyable – because this way, not only linguistic progress occurs, but it also boosts self-confidence in everyday life.
Oksana Hofmeister

Oksana Hofmeister

Kursleiterin

Als mehrsprachige Kursleiterin begleite ich Menschen mit Freude auf ihrem Weg zur deutschen Sprache und fördere selbstbewusstes Kommunizieren im Alltag.

Organisation

Secretariat

Registration, advice and organisation — your first point of contact in the office.

Maja Strupler

Maja Strupler

Secretary

Ewa Sowa

Ewa Sowa

Office Staff

Childcare

Childcare

Care during lessons so parents can attend the course in peace.

Olena Yaroshenko

Olena Yaroshenko

Child Care Provider

Ruth Esther Hernandez

Ruth Esther Hernandez

Kinderbetreuerin

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Partnerships & links

Logo tschobs.ch

tschobs.ch

Skillfully connecting second language acquisition and professional integration.

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Familienzentrum Sarganserland

Connecting family & learning German.

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