Dr. Charla Schutte
Applied EME/EMI Specialist | Trainer for Higher Education
Empowering lecturers in English-taught programs across Europe to teach confidently and clearly in English
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Empowering lecturers in English-taught programs across Europe to teach confidently and clearly in English
Get in Touch As universities across Europe increasingly adopt English as a medium of education, the demand for effective support for teaching staff has never been greater. Many lecturers are now expected to teach in English without specialized training in English-medium pedagogy — a challenge that calls for targeted professional development.
My mission is to bridge this gap by equipping university lecturers with the language proficiency, pedagogical strategies, and confidence to deliver engaging, effective courses in English. Through this investment, institutions not only strengthen their international competitiveness but also enhance learning outcomes across their diverse student bodies.
At German universities in particular, English-Medium Education (EME) has become a cornerstone of internationalization efforts. Providing lecturers with the tools to teach successfully in English ensures quality education, enriches students' academic experience, and prepares graduates to thrive in an increasingly globalized professional world.
Whether you're looking for a group workshop for your department or personalised one-to-one coaching, I offer flexible formats tailored to the needs of higher education professionals.
My workshops are designed for university lecturers and teaching staff who want to develop their English-medium teaching practice in a practical, collegial setting. All workshops combine evidence-based approaches with hands-on activities and a supportive atmosphere.
University lecturers from any discipline seeking an immersive, practice-based professional development experience
A comprehensive, immersive experience for lecturers who want to teach with greater clarity, confidence, and impact in English. Through interactive activities and real teaching practice, participants leave with a toolkit they can apply from their very next lecture.
Lecturers currently teaching in English, or planning to start
A focused, discussion-based session exploring the real challenges of English-medium classrooms — from language and communication to academic culture and student dynamics. Practical, honest, and immediately useful.
Contact me for more details about the different workshop formats available.
For lecturers and academic professionals who prefer personalised, one-to-one support — as an alternative or complement to group workshops. Coaching sessions are tailored to your individual goals and teaching context, and can be held online or in person.
Coaching focuses on areas including:
Ideal for targeted goals such as preparing a specific course or addressing a defined teaching challenge. Recommended every 1–2 weeks.
A comprehensive development pathway across a semester or academic year for sustained growth in teaching and communication. Recommended every 1–2 weeks or monthly.
Each session is 60 minutes. Before the first session, we discuss your specific needs and goals to tailor the coaching pathway to you.
Every workshop draws on current research in applied linguistics, English-medium education, and higher education pedagogy — ensuring that strategies are evidence-based and effective.
Theory alone doesn't build confidence. Participants practice real teaching scenarios, receive constructive feedback, and leave with tools they can use immediately in their next lecture.
A relaxed, encouraging atmosphere is the foundation of every session. Lecturers feel safe to experiment, make mistakes, and grow — without judgment or pressure.
Drawing on almost thirty years of involvement in teaching and higher education, and extensive experience supporting university lecturers across Germany and Europe, I design and deliver practical, personable, and research-informed workshops for English-medium education. Trusted by RheinMain University of Applied Sciences, Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, the Arbeitsgruppe Wissenschaftliches Weiterqualifizieren Hessen (AGWW Hessen), and numerous other universities across Germany and Europe, I work closely with institutions to support sustainable, high-quality English-medium teaching and learning.
Alongside my freelance training and consultancy work, I continue to work at RheinMain University of Applied Sciences (HSRM), where I support staff who need to work and communicate in English in their professional roles. This in-house experience keeps me closely connected to the day-to-day realities of English-medium work in a German higher education context and directly informs the workshops and programmes I offer.
"This was one of the most useful professional development workshops I have attended. I left with concrete strategies for English-medium teaching and a noticeable boost in confidence."
"The coaching sessions were tailored precisely to my needs. I now feel much more secure when presenting my research in English at international conferences."
"The mix of language support and didactic reflection was exactly what I needed. I can now structure my English-taught courses more clearly and engage students far more effectively."
"Charla's workshops are well structured, interactive, and highly relevant to everyday teaching. I walked away with practical ideas for supporting multilingual students in my English-medium courses."
"The one-to-one coaching helped me prepare for key stages of my PhD and my first international conference presentations. As a wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin, I especially valued the combination of language feedback and didactic tips for teaching my subject in English."
"Through the regular coaching sessions, I was able to prepare efficiently for challenging presentations and develop a more confident, authentic speaking style in English. The individual feedback made a real difference to my professional growth."
I invite you to get in touch to explore how my workshops can be tailored to meet the unique needs of your faculty and institution. Let's work together to empower your academic staff with the skills and confidence for effective English-medium teaching.