This picture shows part of our small class room in Blackall Street. It was a Sunday early evening in October. It was taken on the day of the opening party shortly before guests arrived.

It all began in 1995. I was living in London at the time and everything was difficult, especially finding a job in the book industry, which was my dream. I then started working as a self-employed German teacher.  Motto: If it works, great. If not, I'll go back to Germany.

Are your loved ones asking what you would like for Christmas and you feel you have enough stuff and would rather get something immaterial, but enjoyable and beneficial for your German? Why don't you ask them for a Christmas Voucher. They can be purchased in Sterling for German Tuition and in Euros for Deutsch in Freiburg. Alternatively, make it your special present to a loved this year. They come in different design and formats...