About Me

Hello! My name is Elena Käpernik, I am a freelance teacher. My main working language is German. In addition, I teach Russian as a foreign language and English.

I teach courses in various educational institutions, teach languages for various companies, as well as do private lessons and prepare students for exams.

In 2000, I left Russia for Germany, got my second higher education there, got married and gave birth to a child. But fate was so pleased that in 2007 my family and I moved to live in Austria, where we actually are now. In between, there were two years of life and work in China, where I learned a little Chinese and gave birth to a second child.

In general, I am a person who is interested in other countries and cultures, who loves to learn foreign languages. And also to teach these languages to others. I work mainly in a free environment, with games, jokes and non-standard tasks. I help my students set the right goals for themselves, and of course I motivate and support them in everything. My students usually say that I am a very strict teacher, because I force them to learn grammar and words. But after the exam, thanks and recognition usually fly in.

My courses help many people not only learn the language, but also find their vocation, new job, or just learn to believe in themselves. So I’m also a bit of a psychologist.

In general, I am a person who is interested in other countries and cultures, who loves to learn foreign languages. And also to teach these languages to others. I work mainly in a free environment, with games, jokes and non-standard tasks. I help my students set the right goals for themselves, and of course I motivate and support them in everything. My students usually say that I am a very strict teacher, because I force them to learn grammar and words. But after the exam, thanks and recognition usually fly in.

My courses help many people not only learn the language, but also find their mission, new job, or just learn to believe in themselves. So I’m also a bit of a psychologist.

My education and experience

  • Teacher of English and German, Katanov’s state University, repuplic. Khakassia.
  • Philologist (master’s degree), Wilhelm’s State University, Munster, Germany
  • Certified translator (Russian-German, German – Russian), Chamber of Commerce Dusseldorf, Germany
  • 6 languages: Russian, German, English, Polish, Spanish, Chinese.
  • 12 years of teaching
  • Over 4,000 hours of teaching at organizations such as VHS; AK, Bfi, gymnasium, company courses, private lessons and tutoring.
  • 17 years of life in Austria and Germany +2 years in China

You still have questions for me, write and ask!

I will be happy to help you!