Language creates agency
Those who master a language with confidence can make decisions, take responsibility, and participate actively in social life.
Euridis therefore views language education not just as instruction, but as the foundation for independence, integration, and professional development.
Our institute combines personal support, scientifically sound methodology, and practice-oriented language teaching at our Düsseldorf location.



Euridis Institute
Euridis was born out of the conviction that language education can be designed to be more personal, structured, and practical than in conventional course formats.
Since our founding, we have continuously developed our methodology—based on experience from teaching practice, feedback from learners, and our own research work.
Today, Euridis combines language teaching, scientific work, and innovative learning concepts into a language institute that focuses on quality, transparency, and development.
Our Mission
We support people in learning German so that they can act confidently in everyday life and at work. For us, language instruction is only successful when communication works in real life—in conversations, in exams, and in daily work routines.
That is why we work with clear learning structures, small groups, and personal learning support. This makes learning progress transparent, traceable, and sustainable.
Our Vision
We want to continuously further develop language education. By combining:
- scientific research
- pedagogical experience
- innovative, multi-sensory learning methods
we create a learning environment that empowers people, enables self-determination, and opens new paths for effective language acquisition.

How we teach language
Our work is based on core principles that shape our language education every day. These principles form the framework for our didactic work—structured, transparent, and focused on agency in German.
Learning becomes effective when language is used actively. Therefore, application in realistic conversational situations is at the heart of our courses.
Individual attention enables real progress. Small groups create space for speaking, questions, and targeted feedback.
Learning is a process that requires orientation and support. We provide reliable guidance to learners—from learning analysis to visible progress.
Scientific findings help to further develop methodology. We link current research with practical relevance to constantly improve our learning offers.
Our team – from human to machine
With us, you don’t just learn with experienced instructors, but with a team that thinks a little bit further than others. Our teachers bring expertise, didactic experience, and a great feel for language. They guide you individually, practically, and with a clear goal: to really get you speaking.
Our approach:
We combine human experience with technological innovation—for language training that is effective, fun, and sticks in your mind.
Our instructors – the heart of the classroom
Our human teachers remain the most important part of your learning success. They structure the lessons, provide feedback, motivate, and ensure that practice turns into real competence.
And then there are our special colleagues, the humanoid learning assistants Alex, Julius, and Sophia

Katrin Dunker
teaches German at all levels from A1 to C2 and specifically manages the Düsseldorf location.
She guides learners individually and practically—from the first steps to the confident application of the language in everyday life, studies, or work.
As a permanent contact person in Düsseldorf, she ensures continuity, quality, and a reliable learning environment on site.

Birgit Gerhold
ensures that everything runs smoothly—from course coordination to the individual coordination of corporate courses and in-house seminars. She is the first point of contact for companies and develops tailor-made solutions for different requirements.
In terms of content, she brings extensive expertise in the areas of negotiation, presentation, rhetoric, moderation, communication, and telephone training. She makes this know-how available particularly to the participants of our profession-specific language courses.

Prof. Dr. Beate Gleitsmann
As Head of Innovation, she develops innovative concepts for German as a Foreign Language at the intersection of language, research, and technology. Her focus lies in digital learning formats, AI-supported applications, and teaching methods using Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and humanoid robots.
She guides German learners at levels C1–C2 with a focus on academic work and Business German for executives.

Aglika Infante
After studying at the University of Cologne, Aglika Infante has been active in vocational education for more than 10 years. She is a German language teacher at our institute.

Friedrich Ochsmann
teaches German at all levels from A1 to C2 and brings many years of teaching experience to the role.
His focus is on a clear, didactically sound teaching of grammar. He explains complex structures in an understandable, systematic way so that they can be used confidently in speech.

Dominika Popalová
specializes in German courses for children and teenagers and designs her lessons to be particularly playful, lively, and motivating.
A special focus is on our summer courses, in which she skillfully combines learning and experience—with plenty of movement, interaction, and fun with the language.

Klaus Sellge, M.A.
teaches German as a Foreign Language at all levels from A1 to C2 (CEFR) and guides learners from their first steps to linguistic sovereignty. As a BAMF-certified teacher for German as a Second Language, he conducts both individual and group training and develops targeted intensive course formats that enable fast and sustainable learning progress.
His particular specialty is pronunciation training: clear, understandable, and with a fine sense for linguistic nuances—so that German is not only spoken correctly, but also confidently.

Mira Weitenhagen
teaches German at levels A1 to B2 and guides learners safely through the next important stage of their language acquisition.
In her evening courses, she creates a structured and pleasant learning atmosphere—ideal for anyone who wants to develop their language skills flexibly alongside work or daily life. Her lessons are clearly structured, practically oriented, and help to specifically consolidate language skills and apply them in everyday life.

Elena Wiens
is a BAMF-approved teacher for integration courses and an examiner for the German Test for Immigrants (DTZ). She knows the exam requirements exactly and prepares her participants specifically for them. She teaches German as a Foreign and Second Language at levels A1–B2 (CEFR), with a special focus on the successful DTZ exam. As a philologist and graduate teacher of German language and literature, she combines professional depth with a clearly structured and practical approach.

Prof. PhDr. Iva Zündorf, Ph.D
Linguist & International Funding Expert. She is the contact person for study and research grants in the field of German Studies and specifically supports international junior researchers. Her academic career is closely linked to the Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg and Masaryk University Brno. For many years, she has been involved in projects for German research and education.
Her particular focus is on the international promotion of the German language and the establishment of sustainable academic networks.

Alex
Communication professional at B1-B2 level. Alex is flexible, patient, and surprisingly realistic. Whether it’s a job interview, a doctor’s visit, or small talk at work—with Alex, you practice exactly the situations that matter in real life. And as often as you like.

Julius
Supports learners particularly at the entry level A1–A2. Julius is the perfect partner for getting started. He loves simple dialogues, repetitions, and small language games—and he definitely won’t get impatient. Ideal for everyone who wants to slowly approach speaking.

Sophia
Specialist for depth C1-C2. When things get more complex, Sophia comes into play. She discusses, questions, and philosophizes—perfect for everyone who wants to bring their language to a sophisticated level. She can do small talk too, by the way… but that’s almost too easy for her.
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