MORE THAN JUST A TEAM – A COMMUNITY!
Wordculture is all about languages and culture.
Our diverse team of expert teachers and childcare professionals from over 12 countries, create a warm, supportive learning space, fostering a sense of community.
With modern teaching methods, passion and professionalism, we strive to make language learning both engaging and effective.
Experience it for yourself — visit Wordculture in the heart of Zurich and immerse yourself in a world of languages!
EXECUTIVE BOARD
SUSANNA MINEVE
OWNER & MANAGING DIRECTOR
PhD in LANGUAGE AND PHILOLOGY
Susanna holds a degree in English Literature and Romance Studies from the University of Milan, followed by a PhD in English Language and Literature with a focus on Comparative Literature and Linguistics. With experience studying and working in England, Germany, and France, she spent four years in academic research and working as a teaching assistant at the University of Milan.
Before founding Wordculture, a leading language school in Zürich, Susanna worked as a professional language instructor and translator. She also contributed to educational resources for foreign language learning, including Italian Telc exam preparation books published by Compendio.
Fluent in six languages, Susanna has a deep understanding of the challenges of language learning, both as a teacher and a student. Her expertise in language teaching methodologies allows her to effectively support students in mastering new languages. At Wordculture, she trains the new teachers effectively, ensuring they deliver high-quality language instruction based on innovative teaching methods.
KARIN STRICKLER
executive coordinator
MA in History
Karin studied History, Constitutional Law, and Communication at the University of Zurich. During her studies, she gained extensive experience in the cultural sector before transitioning to a long-term role in a law firm. Seeking balance to desk work, she began volunteering with Caritas’ LernLokal project in 2018, where she discovered her passion for language education.
Her teaching German as a foreign language journey began as a German course instructor, leading to her professional reorientation. She completed the SVEB I didactic training and has been teaching German (A1 to C2) and Swiss German at Wordculture since summer 2019.
Nowadays, Karin plays a key role in the administrative management of Wordculture alongside Susanna. Despite teaching less, she remains deeply committed to supporting students from all over the world, guiding them through their language learning journey and helping them navigate everyday life in Switzerland.
