With plenty of motivation, commitment and passion for teaching, our speakeasy teachers are excited to welcome you to the school! Each and every one of our teachers is unique - just like you! What they all have in common is their love for the German language and helping others learn it. Our teachers base their teaching on the speakeasy method: For you, this means communication-oriented lessons in a relaxed atmosphere! Your needs and interests are at the centre of our courses. Our teachers make sure that you learn all the important skills for the respective level through fun lesson plans. Games and creative methods are welcome and will be implemented with pleasure! Get to know our teachers better here:
Fatima
Moin! I’m Fatima from Hamburg. I’ve always been passionate about languages because they connect people and open up new cultural perspectives. Working in the field of German as a foreign and second language (DaF/DaZ) early on made me realize that this is not only something I’m interested in professionally, but also something I truly enjoy on a personal level. I’ve been teaching since 2015 and have been responsible for course coordination at speakeasy Hamburg since 2023.
Marlon
Hi! My name is Marlon, and I work at Speakeasy Hamburg as a teacher of German as a foreign language and in the field of telc examinations. I come from near Hamburg and have been passionate about languages since childhood. During a year abroad in France and throughout my studies in linguistics, phonetics, and Romance studies, my fascination with the Romance-speaking world in particular deepened. Today, I am especially interested in Latin American dialects, cultures, and dances. What I enjoy most about my work is the exchange with people from all over the world. I truly enjoy learning about my students’ linguistic and cultural backgrounds, which allows me to discover new things myself every day. That is why a relaxed and humorous learning atmosphere, as well as a sense of community and familiarity, are my top priorities in my courses.
Murilo
Anyone who learns a foreign language wears a special pair of glasses that allows them to see the world in a different way. As a teenager, I heard these words from one of my teachers and have never forgotten them. This idea became a life philosophy for me and later inspired me to study linguistics and literature, with a focus on German as a foreign language. I come from Brazil. Portuguese, my native language, sounds melodic and dance-like, while German is more mathematical and geometric in its structure. These contrasts fascinate me. That is why I have been working as a German teacher since 2016, and I have been teaching at speakeasy since 2022. Alongside cinema, photography, and literature, teaching is one of my greatest passions. Every day, my main goal is to help my students create their own “glasses” so that they too can discover a rich and magical world through language.
