My experience
I studied Linguistics and ESL (English as a Second Language) at U of M in Ann-Arbor. Soon after, I was off to Europe to immerse myself in language and culture. With a few detours and a few years on top, I have 3 wonderful bi-lingual children and a successful language coaching business.
“I’d love to join you on your journey to feeling completely ‘you’ in English.”
Anna-Lisa
My experience
I’d love to join you on your journey to feeling completely ‘you’ in English.
Anna-Lisa
Clients
My story
Long time ago
The Beginnings
Born in NJ in the U.S. with European / American roots to great parents–my Swedish mother was a reading teacher and my American / Danish father a city planner and farmer.
Still a long time ago
Close to the sea
Raised in the U.S. close to the Atlantic Ocean. This was my happy place: with my parents and my brother Lars and sister Ingrid.
1986+
Education
I loved languages back then and now. I had contact to Arabic, Ojibwa, French, Spanish, German, Burmese, Chinese. The world sounded exciting. My university years were fantastic and fun.
1990+
Off to Europe
I came to Europe with hopes of immersing myself in French. That path did not work. So I ended up in Germany, taught myself German, started teaching English. Travelled. Learned A LOT about life, people and culture.
1994
Family
Met a man, got married, started a family, renovated a farmhouse, started my business and created a home in Germany.
1996+
Learning More
Waldorf School teacher training, train-the-trainer certification, NLP-seminars, intercultural trainer master and lots of real-life work designing lessons with real learners!
2023
Work- Life Balance
Some things don’t work out as planned but I have 3 great children and a successful small, one-woman-business. Life is good!
My philosophy
Learning a language is like learning a sport. If you want to learn a tennis forehand, you have to practice! I'll show you how to become ‘language fit’.
Personal approach
Come as you are, exactly where you are, on your own language learning journey. From beginner to advanced, business to personal, one hour to 50 hours, we will grow your English from your personal starting point.
Flexible schedule
We adapt the language learning schedule to suit your life and changing goals. I support you with ideas and a plan. I also give you that extra push to keep you going.
Your goals first
You are the best person to know what your goals are and what you need to keep working towards them. I will guide you with specifics to reach your language learning goals.
