Moving to Germany or Switzerland is more than navigating paperwork—it’s about finding belonging or passing a language exam such as the Zurich KDE or a Goethe Exam or maybe your children need support in their Swiss or International School?

I offer tailored language and cultural lessons designed especially for expats. Together we’ll not only build your German or Swiss German skills but help you feel at home emotionally, socially, and professionally.

Why This Matters

  • Culture shock is real: the difference in small norms, unspoken rules, daily interactions can leave you feeling isolated.

  • Language is more than grammar: it’s how you express anxiety, hope, boundaries; it's how you connect with people, feel understood.

  • When you understand cultural norms, you avoid misunderstandings, build confidence, and deepen relationships.

What You’ll Learn

  • Conversational German or Swiss German tailored to your life (work, friends, health providers)

  • Unwritten cultural norms (etiquette, communication styles, humor)

  • Emotional vocabulary: describing your feelings, managing expectations, navigating conflict

  • Real‑life simulations (job interviews, doctor’s visits, social settings)

  • Tools for adapting: coping with change, resolving homesickness, building resilience

 How It’s Different

  • My background in expat counselling means each lesson integrates emotional support: we reflect on what’s hard, what’s working, and how to move forward.

  • Safe space to make mistakes, ask questions, express concerns.

  • Personalized pace, content based on your needs and goals—not one‑size‑fits‑all.

Who It’s For:

  • New expats in Germany or Switzerland and their families

  • Expats who speak some German but struggle socially or culturally

  • Partners/spouses of locals adjusting to cross‑cultural dynamics

  • Professionals needing cultural fluency in workplace settings

  • Anyone wanting to combine language with psychological well‑being

Session Options

  • 1‑on‑1 online sessions (via Zoom)

  • Hybrid options (language + cultural coaching + counselling check‑in)

  • Packages (e.g. 5 sessions, 10 sessions) plus trial lesson

  • Flexible schedules