Speakeasy office team

Our office team is here to provide you with a helpful and friendly environment at all times, and is committed to providing first-class customer service and ensuring that all your concerns are dealt with as quickly as possible.
Whether it's help with registering for a course or exam, assistance with your visa application, or any other German language learning issue that is on your mind: Our team is always ready to give you advice and go the extra mile to help you achieve your goals.

What makes our team truly unique is that we are multilingual.
We speak Russian, Farsi, Turkish, Ukrainian, Mandarin, Spanish, Arabic and English, which allows us to communicate with participants from all over the world and provide them with a personalised experience and the best possible service. So don't be afraid - drop by or send us an email!
We are always at your disposal.

The team introduces itself

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Speaks German Speaks English

Birte | Head of Student Service & Visa specialist

Hello, my name is Birte - born and raised in a rural area of Germany, I have spent most of my professional years working in the travel industry. Still a passionate traveller myself (if the conditions allow), I took a detour living in Toronto, Hamburg, Singapore and Berlin before now settling in Hamburg again. At speakeasy, I take care of the visa-students and everything connected with our Student Service. Sometimes, you will also find me at the front office, where I am happy to answer your questions.

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Speaks German Speaks English Speaks Spanish Speaks Chinese

Jan-Philipp | Branch Manager

Originally from the middle of Germany, I went out to see the world after I graduated from school. For many years I lived in China and Latin America. I have seen that not only can it be incredibly fun to learn new languages, but it also gives you the great opportunity to discover new cultures, make new friends, build bridges and broaden your worldview. As part of the speakeasy team, I am now looking forward to sharing the same joy with you in discovering a new language.

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Speaks German Speaks English Speaks Chinese

Iryna | Student Service

For me there's nothing more fascinating than travelling around the world, getting to know new cultures and traditions, meeting new people. That's why, being born in Ukraine, I decided to broaden my horizon and discover new countries. Now I study Chinese language and culture at Hamburg University. Not long ago I went to Shanghai to improve my language skills and for sure that was one of the happiest and most exciting times in my life. I'm convinced that learning a new language brings a lot of joy and it is a great pleasure for me to be able to share this joy with our speakeasy students.

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Speaks German Speaks English

Anna | Student Service

Hi everyone, I am Anna, and I am from Russia. I have spent many years in Germany during my studies, fell in love with this country, and finally moved to Hamburg, one of the most beautiful port cities ever! I studied translation and international communication, and mostly worked in the travel industry. Among my passions are traveling, learning languages, and exploring new places and cultures. I am very eager to motivate you to learn German, and I am always happy to help you at the front desk of speakeasy Hamburg!

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Speaks German Speaks English Speaks Turkish

Osman | Student Service

Hey. I was born in a small town in Turkey and went to high school in İstanbul. I completed my bachelor studies at Boğaziçi University. In the meantime, I took part in numerous international youth projects with partners from all over Europe. Currently, I am a master student at Uni-Hamburg. Always ready to help you with your questions about learning German.

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Speaks German Speaks English Speaks Turkish

Saban | Student Service

Hello dear language-enthusiasts! My name is Saban and I am from Turkey. When I was a kid, I always wanted to visit other countries and experience other cultures. During my bachelor studies, I had the opportunity to spend one semester in France as an Erasmus student. I had many good experiences there, including learning some French. Studying for a master’s degree in Germany allowed me to discover Hamburg and fall in love with the city. My motivation to learn a new language is based on a Turkish proverb: one language, one person; two languages, two people. The best thing to do in Hamburg is to learn German! If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.

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