The fear of speaking needs to fall in A1. Not later. Period.
Why am I so sure? Because I see it all the time: people come to us and say, “I learned German until B1, but I still can’t speak.”
Sorry, but B1 is way too late.
With us, you learn to speak. From the very beginning.
Many people don’t dare to speak German because they never really got a chance to.
- Large classes leave little room for speaking – the loud ones talk, the quiet ones stay silent.
- In big groups – with 12 or 16 people – teachers can’t give everyone individual attention.
- Speaking? No time – the priority is finishing the textbook.
- Many give up too quickly and switch back to English – their comfort zone. But you don’t learn to speak in your comfort zone.
Hi, I’m Franziska!
An my team and I help you actually speak.
Because we do things differently: with us, you start speaking from A1.1. Not someday. Right away.
AND: I know how it feels to be scared to speak. Back in 2002, I sat in a bank in Bordeaux with four suitcases and only two French words: “Bonjour” and “je”. I felt helpless and stuck to German or English. Six months later, I sat in front of the same bank employee to close my account, and she said, “You’ve learned a lot of French!”
That feeling – going from silence to speaking – is the reason I founded SprachPassion. It’s what shapes our teaching and our course materials: designed to truly help you learn the language AND speak it.
Daring to speak makes your life so much easier!
Path & Milestones
More than 20 years of experience in German courses, English courses, and exam preparation
Studies: Linguistics, English Studies, and Romance Studies with a focus on first and foreign language acquisition – a solid foundation for language teaching, methodology, and didactics.
2002–2020: Teaching German and English at various renowned language institutes, including 6 years at the Goethe-Institut Frankfurt.
During this time, I continuously refined my teaching methods with a focus on active speaking – through academic studies, professional training, and extensive teaching practice.
2021 – Founding of SprachPassion:
- Truly learning to speak German – active, natural speaking practice from the very first lesson
- Further development of my own teaching methods and didactic concepts for action-oriented learning
- Building a professional teaching team with continuous training
- Focus on small groups, individual support, and rapid, tangible learning progress
Today: SprachPassion stands for premium German courses in small groups, methodologically sound, with a clear focus: Start speaking German from day one.
2025 – Award:
Recognition by DisqTrust – SprachPassion is ranked among the best private education providers in Germany.
What makes our courses different
Small groups with a maximum of 8 people.
Personalized, practical, and never off-the-shelf
The focus: Getting you to speak – helping you feel confident and build trust in yourself.
The Goal
Soon, you’ll respond in German without even thinking about it.
That’s what makes our work so rewarding – when someone just starts speaking, even with just a few words.
The SprachPassion Team
German as a Foreign and Second Language Teacher
My goal is for everyone to be able to express what they know, think, or feel without wondering whether it is right or wrong. That is how you reach your goals.
I enjoy spending time in the kitchen and trying out new recipes.
German as a Foreign and Second Language Teacher
It is important to me to help learners develop a feel for the German language and culture and to strengthen their individual language skills through active speaking.
I enjoy swimming, practising yoga, listening to French music, and I am also interested in French culture.
English as a Foreign and Second Language Teacher
I would like my English students to be able to express themselves fluently. It is rewarding to see their progress in learning English and how they are able to build connections in a foreign language.
I enjoy listening to music and meeting new people.
German as a Foreign and Second Language Teacher
My goal is to build bridges between people, languages, and cultures through my teaching. I want to provide students not only with vocabulary and grammar, but also with guidance, self confidence, and new perspectives, and to support them in expressing their thoughts, feelings, and needs in words in all areas of life.
My interests include travelling, singing, listening to music, reading, cooking, spending time in nature, and working with children and teenagers.
German as a Foreign and Second Language Teacher
I find it inspiring to see how uncertainty gradually turns into self confidence. When my students begin to express themselves in German and realize that they are being understood, that is the greatest success for me.
In my free time, I enjoy discovering new countries, languages, and cultures, and spending time with the people who are important to me. At the same time, I also value and enjoy quiet moments to myself.
German as a Foreign and Second Language Teacher
Language has always fascinated me, especially its power and the transformation that takes place when people discover it for themselves. The moment when someone realizes: “I can speak German. I can express what I really mean” brings a sense of energy, and joy, both for my students and for me.
In my free time, I enjoy going to the theatre and have a passion for art and dance.
German as a Foreign Language Teacher
For me, teaching is first and foremost about connecting with people and with language. I value the authentic exchange with my students and enjoy exploring and reflecting on the language together with them.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time in nature, and I also love dancing.
German as a Foreign Language Teacher
I love seeing that sparkle in my students’ eyes when they realize, “Now I understand this, and I can actually use it.”
In my free time, I enjoy baking and spending time outdoors. You can almost always find me on my bike.
German as a Foreign and Second Language Teacher
Just starting to learn German? Perfect – then start the right way from the beginning.
Don’t wait until B1 to start speaking.
Start speaking from day one – without fear. Start now.
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