German as a Foreign Language (DaF)

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Cornelia Grauel lives and works in Siegen. She has been teaching German as a foreign language at the Language Center since 2018. She places great importance on engaging with students from all over the world. She places particular emphasis on structured and practical instruction that specifically guides and supports learners in their language development. She has expanded and deepened the skills necessary for this through numerous professional development courses.

Christine Islamov studied to become a teacher, specializing in art and German, and also completed continuing education in German as a foreign and second language. She enjoys combining language and art and creates learning environments where people can take an active role, develop their own ideas, and experience language in a variety of ways. She places great importance on making learning relevant to real life, incorporating different perspectives, and promoting democratic action as well as a mindful approach to our environment. She looks forward to discovering language together and making learning processes creative and engaging.

Sebastian Kaufmann teaches German as a foreign language with a great passion for languages, people, and life—in his free time, he enjoys reading, playing sports, traveling, and spending time with friends. He especially enjoys reminiscing about places like Lübeck, Cologne, and Hamburg; he loves sushi (and green Jell-O, too); and he appreciates inspiring books like *The Neverending Story*. His motto, “Come as you are,” guides him in the classroom, and he looks forward to meeting many curious people from all over the world.

Petra Kindgen teaches German as a foreign language and French, and loves bringing languages and people together. She lived in France for 30 years—a time that shaped her and further fueled her curiosity about other cultures. She enjoys traveling, is enthusiastic about discovering new places, is passionate about cooking, and loves sharing meals with others. For her, sports are just as much a part of life as a good cup of coffee—with chocolate on the side, of course! 

She looks forward to meeting people from all over the world in her German as a Foreign Language (DaF) classes and embarking on a little linguistic journey around the world with them.

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Svetlana Weber teaches German as a Foreign Language (DaF) with joy and enthusiasm for languages, people, and different cultures. She loves meeting people from all over the world, discovering different perspectives, and sharing new linguistic and cultural experiences together. In her classes, she prioritizes creating an open, welcoming atmosphere where everyone feels at home and can learn with curiosity and joy. For her, language is more than just grammar and vocabulary—it’s a bridge between people and cultures. She looks forward to accompanying many interesting people from all over the world on their journey to learning German.