kirsten waechter

Helping people do their job better

Kirsten Waechter (b. 1968) lives in Bochum, Germany, and studied English and Media Studies at the Universities of Bochum and Glasgow. She also worked as a tutor and junior lecturer at both institutions and at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. Since 1998, she has been working independently as a trainer and translator with a focus on intercultural trainings, Business English, and technical English.

‍Qualifications and certifications include:
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‍Master’s degree in English, American Studies, and Media Studies
Qualified translator (IHK), registered with the district court in Bochum
Certified Trainer for International English for Business (LTS Bath, London Metropolitan University)
Certified Trainer for Diversity Icebreaker and Diverse Europe at Work
Qualified Intercultural Trainer (Diverse Europe at Work / Diversity Icebreaker)
Qualified SCC Trainer (Safety Certificate for Contractors)
Certified Fierce Trainer (Team Communication and Conflict Management)

‍Training philosophy:
“My approach is participant-focused: every course is designed to meet individual needs, enhance specific competences, and build confidence in using English at work. All trainings emphasize interactivity, active language use, and reflective feedback. Because language, communication, and intercultural skills are inseparable in today’s global environment, my training concepts integrate all three into a coherent and practical whole.”

publications

Explore my latest works— practical resources for language learning and professional communication.

The Beautiful Game: English for Football...or Soccer
Comprehensive coursebook for teaching people who are into football. I believe you can teach everything through football. Contains chapters on practice, management, and tournaments.

This is the link to the book: English for Football
Prepping Clients for Financial Reporting
Practical ideas how to teach financial reporting in an engaging way, without too much preparation and making sure that learners get maximum benefit from practice​.

You will get a glimpse of how I work and of my expertise with this mini-ebook which you can download from the Apple Store.
English for E-Mailing
Useful guidebook on email etiquette with exercises, language guides and writing tips (contains German text)​
Applying for a job
Practical guidance on reading job ads, preparing own information purposefully, writing targeted applications and standing out in an interview (contains German text)