Reading & Comprehension
Academic language enables understanding of textbooks, specialist texts, and exam questions.
Academic Language for All Children
The key to academic success
in the German education system.
We support children on their path
to confident mastery of academic language.
2011
Founded
1,000+
Children Supported
22
Team Members
Our Vision
"When I speak, I talk like my dad. But when I write, I do it like my teacher."
Why Academic Language
Matters
Confident mastery of academic language is the decisive key to academic success in the German education system.
Writing
With academic language, children can compose essays, presentations, and academic papers.
Presenting
Oral exams and professional communication are made possible through academic language.
University Access
Academic language is the foundation for an academic career and lifelong learning.
Core Concept
Academic Language Communication
Our work is based on the Core Concept of Academic Language Communication by Professor Ingrid Gogolin (Hamburg).
01
Continuous Language Education
From primary school to university - language education is a lifelong process.
02
Integrated Language Education
Language is integrated across all subjects, not taught in isolation.
03
Cross-Professional
All teachers are responsible for language education - not just German teachers.
Language Courses for Every Age
From ages 4 to 16 - we support children throughout their entire educational journey.
Ages 4-6
Sprachpiraten (Language Pirates)
Early language education through playful learning. The first steps into the world of academic language.
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Ages 6-10
Sprachdetektive (Language Detectives)
Systematic language development during the first school years. We support primary school children.
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Ages 10-16
Sprachforscher (Language Researchers)
Advanced academic language for secondary school. On the path to confident written expression.
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22 Dedicated Language Experts
We are specialists in academic language and support children with passion.
Bernd Harnischfeger
Board Member
Jasmin Hansen
Board Member
Dr. Kristina Edel
Executive Director
Lucia Kliem
Operations Manager
We Are Here for You
Multiple locations in the Hochtaunuskreis, Maintaunuskreis, and Wetteraukreis districts.
Friedrichsdorf
Am Houiller Platz 4a/4c
61381 Friedrichsdorf
COURSE LOCATION, OFFICE
Bad Homburg
Hauptstraße 12
61350 Bad Homburg v.d.H.
Course Location
Friedberg
Große Köhlergasse 16-18
61169 Friedberg (Hessen)
Course Location
Sulzbach
Otto-Volger-Str. 19
65843 Sulzbach
Coworking Space
Ready for the Next Step?
Get in touch with us and let's strengthen your child's academic language skills together.