About Dave

Dave is originally from Great Britain and moved to Germany in late 2008 after living in England, Wales and Australia.

He studied History and Ancient History at The University of Wales: Swansea. In 2009 received his TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate. He has been teaching ever since.

Dave taught in Hamburg from 2009 – 2024 and recently moved to Mölln with his wife and children where he is delighted to be able to offer lessons to locals in Schleswig-Holstein.

Aside from teaching, Dave also runs and owns the health and fitness website, Hurry The Food Up, with his business partner.

He has a background in SEO, email and content marketing and stays on top of online business and marketing trends.

Dave’s Vision

  • To empower individuals to communicate confidently and effectively in English across diverse global contexts.
  • To foster a world where language barriers dissolve, enabling seamless collaboration and understanding.
  • To inspire a love for lifelong language learning and cultural exploration.
  • To be at the forefront of innovative English education, blending traditional methods with cutting-edge technology.

Dave’s Mission

  • To provide tailored English instruction that meets the unique needs of each learner, from business professionals to casual enthusiasts.
  • To create an engaging and supportive learning environment that encourages students to take risks and grow.
  • To equip learners with practical language skills for real-world success in presentations, negotiations, meetings, and everyday interactions.
  • To continuously update my teaching methods, incorporating the latest research and technology to maximize learning outcomes.
the process

Dave’s coaching process

Dave creates a warm and supportive learning environment where you feel comfortable taking risks with the language. He uses gentle spoken correction techniques to help you improve your English skills without feeling discouraged.

His engaging teaching style and passion for the subject will inspire you to develop a love for learning English, making every lesson both enjoyable and productive.

Over the last 15 years Dave has taught over 300 students at many companies in and around Hamburg, including…