We figured that the best way to learn German isn’t by sticking to boring, old-school teaching materials with unrelated little stories that are quickly forgotten.
We believe learning German should follow one long, captivating story – an adventure you can’t get enough of, not a chore. We wanted to focus on practical real-life German with a fun & addictive story that fuels your progress.
We asked ourselves: What if the typical “Hello, my name is …” dialog in chapter 1 of any textbook continued into a full-fledged story? What if it unlocked grammar and vocabulary in small steps along the way? What if learners couldn’t wait to find out what happens next?
That idea was the beginning of German Stories.
Hi, I’m Christian Leuschner, the guy behind German Stories. Nice to meet you!
I started German Stories in December 2021. Many talented freelancers contribute to German Stories – voice actors, graphic designers, web developers and video & audio editors. But the man who puts it all together is me. I am a certified teacher of German as a foreign language. I’m the creator and show host of the German Stories podcast, and the guy who runs this learning platform as well as the company Language Stories OÜ. My further background is in journalism and copywriting.
My strengths? Fitness, foreign languages, and creative thinking.
My weak point? Forgetting the birthdays of the people around me.
I speak German, English, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and Chinese.
My name is Mike Zuidhoek and I’ve been working together on the German Stories platform with Chris since 2022, time really flies!
I studied computer science and graduated in 2020, which is the same year I started my freelance career under the name Southcorner Web Development. Together, we’re always working to make German Stories even better, so it can support your language learning journey in the best possible way.
I look forward to being part of that journey for many years to come. Viel Glück!
Hi! I’m Ninian Valenta, and I’ve been editing the German Stories Podcast since 2024 — working behind the scenes to ensure you always have a smooth listening experience while learning German.
With a degree in Audio Engineering, I’ve been freelancing as a podcast editor and music composer for media since 2020. Before that, I worked as a technician at small events, concerts and festivals — so you could say I’ve always been immersed in sound.
I’m proud to be part of the German Stories journey and excited for what lies ahead. I hope you’re enjoying the Podcast — or, in Christian’s words: thank you very much for listening!
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