Hear from the people I've worked with.
These are the voices of professionals who knew their subject but sometimes struggled to show it in English.
They’ve shared what changed when speaking English became less stressful, more natural and a better reflection of who they are professionally.
“Christine is one of the best trainers and business coaches I have experienced so far. She is highly professional, has an excellent sense for the needs of her clients, and is also very empathetic.”
“The request came in: a multi-day sales training in English within the high-security sector. I wasn’t sure if I should accept it. My biggest worry was whether I could bring across the same natural professionalism in English that I have in German. So, I reached out to Christine first – and then I said yes to the job.
Shortly after, I ran the training over several weeks. Yes, I mixed up words sometimes. The biggest laugh was saying ‘semicycle’ instead of ‘semicircle.’ But overall, I was just as good in English as I am in German and quickly felt completely confident. In the end, the client was so happy they immediately asked for the next booking.”
“I needed a short-notice “update” of my Business English, which had been dormant for 20 years, and I’m so glad I found Christine.
Her simple, straightforward, and highly professional approach convinced me from the very first session. She encouraged me and refreshed my English so that I had the confidence to attend job interviews in English.
Thanks to Christine, I got the job I really wanted. 🙂
Recommendation rate: 150%!“
“Christine managed to rekindle my joy and motivation for speaking.
She is an unusually empathetic and at the same time very encouraging English coach. A natural talent, in my view. She has that certain something in her personality that truly sets great coaches apart.“
“Christine is the best English teacher I’ve ever had. I love her sense of humor and her wonderful way of taking away my fear of grammar – and even more importantly, my fear of speaking.“
I want to say thank you for your motivating teaching style. I feel much more confident now when speaking English. My boss asked me to do a store check with two colleagues in English. I felt well-prepared and was able to communicate clearly and confidently that day. That would have been unthinkable for me just a while ago. 😊
“Christine is, for me, a very authentic, lively, dedicated and attentive trainer who supports me enormously in my learning and helps me move forward.
Her lessons often go beyond my expectations. She always brings additional ideas that enrich my work, researches materials and extra input related to my questions and concerns, and is highly professional and reliable in everything she does.“
“Christine is an exceptional teacher. The lessons are well-structured, tailored to meet individual needs and with so much inspiration and humor. She is always patient, encouraging, and supportive, which has helped me gain confidence in speaking English … She has a talent for explaining complex concepts in a way that is easy to understand, which has helped me progress rapidly …“
“My first online course with Christine was absolutely amazing and successful. We had a good connection from the start right away. It’s fun talking with her, and I have made good and fast improvements … more than valuable.“
“As a fan of the English language, Christine’s “Sparks of English” is one of the very few newsletters I genuinely look forward to every single weekday.
It includes philosophical reflections, motivational thoughts, fun facts and sometimes quizzes, my personal favourites, all in English.
A great tip for anyone who wants to improve their English while enjoying the process.“
“What was especially impressive was that Christine managed to juggle two balls at once: learning English and doing so through effective methods in live online sessions. Calling it an “English lesson” is therefore an understatement.
With her natural and authentic manner, Christine taught and supported in a way that felt genuinely refreshing. It’s top quality and truly helps you finally throw old school English traumas in the bin for good.“
“Christine is empathetic and kind, and she knows exactly how to take away the fear of this often unfamiliar language.
Once that fear is gone, even a complex presentation in front of an international team suddenly feels much easier.
Whether you’re preparing for an unavoidable business conversation or simply want to feel more confident in your everyday professional use of English, I can warmly recommend coaching with Christine.“
“Thank goodness I met Christine. Her incomparable way of teaching English to our small but nice group is great. She playfully lets us talk, corrects us very charmingly, and flexibly adapts to us. I very much enjoy attending the weekly sessions!”
“Talking in English with business owners gives me insights into their businesses and their daily lives. I really enjoy this exchange. In combination with Christine´s subtle help in using the correct vocabulary and grammar, my English and my mood are improving during the sessions.“
“I can recommend Christine without reservation, both professionally and in terms of her teaching approach. Her positive and pleasant manner stands out in particular.”
“In addition to her professional expertise as a native speaker, Ms Burgmer also has outstanding social skills, which enable her to guide and lead groups in a balanced and effective way at all times.“
“She always made me feel more like a learning partner than a student.
During our coaching, with her refreshing and lively approach, she succeeded in developing creative and supportive solutions together with me.“
“It was a pleasure to work with Christine. Her great and friendly way inspired me a lot. Each session was very effective and incredibly fun. Her own learning method helped me more in just a few hours than the lesson I had in all the years before.“
“I’m a real fan of her “Speed Networking.”
Christine moderates these exchanges with ease and brings in surprising prompts and impulses.
I love it!”
“Even at a late hour of the day, Christine manages, with her inspiring manner, her humour and her seemingly endless energy, to encourage live online participants to speak English freely – even on topics that can be challenging to discuss in German.”
“”Christine is an excellent online trainer. Especially her human and appreciative nature makes it easy to learn from her. The live online training with her was colourful, creative and varied. I wish that our schools would also teach like this.“
“Mistakes are welcome!”
That, and our initial conversation, made me decide: Christine will be my coach.
I had deep-seated inhibitions about speaking English. Christine quickly helped me overcome them. She is so open and genuinely interested, and the group conversations are engaging and enjoyable.
I can absolutely recommend Christine.“
“Christine’s 10-week programme became my training ground. One hour each week dedicated to breaking down the barriers that had been holding me back.
Each session was a step forward. A small victory over my self-doubt. My vocabulary expanded. My grammar improved. And my confidence began to flourish.
Today, my heart no longer races with fear. It beats with anticipation. My confidence keeps growing. It feels good to speak English. And I simply keep going.”
“Talking to other business owners in English during our Chilipepper meetings is an eye-opening experience. I get valuable insights into their industries, their challenges and their successes, while practicing my English skills. I am especially grateful, Christine, for your tips on using idiomatic expressions, your helpful grammar explanations and the wonderful questions and topics during these meetings. Our meetings are a real pleasure and fun!“
“Christine is extremely patient, knowledgeable, and flexible, which has enabled me to steadily improve my language skills.
Through her personal approach, I have not only significantly strengthened my confidence in speaking and writing English, but also let go of my inhibitions. I can now chat much more easily and naturally.
I can warmly recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn English effectively and efficiently.”
“Christine’s English lessons stand out through a unique combination of teaching skill and personal passion.
She responds professionally and individually to personal needs. She actively develops speaking skills and creates a motivating atmosphere in which you can learn to speak English with confidence.
I can recommend both her one-to-one coaching and her group sessions without reservation.”
“During the varied 90 minutes each week, my individual “language gaps” are addressed in a focused way.
The coaching has made me noticeably more confident in handling the English language.“
“Because my language skills were limited and rusty, I could only take part in meetings indirectly. I had strong inhibitions about speaking English.
Christine is an excellent teacher with a very friendly and inspiring personality.
She helped me overcome those inhibitions very quickly. The coaching was a lot of fun, and I can now take part in conversations much more naturally.”
“Working with Christine is fantastic. Just a few sessions helped me lose my hesitation about speaking.
I’m really looking forward to our next conversations with her!“
“Before working with Christine, I felt lost about my English training offers and who my ideal clients were. I kept going in circles on my own.
After about 10 weeks of mentoring, I felt much clearer and more confident — and I even doubled my prices (and my client said yes!).
Christine helped me focus, believe in my skills, and see my own value. She gave me practical tips for my business and supported me every step of the way.
If you’re unsure about booking, I’d say, “Go for it!”
Christine’s support was a real turning point for me.“
“Talking helps. 🙂 And talking with Christine is a lot of fun, too.
She takes away any insecurity about speaking, which for me was the first step toward better English.
I look forward to every single session with her, because I always take away important tips for my English, along with a big boost of good mood.
If you want to improve your English while actually enjoying the process, Christine is exactly the right person.”
“Christine makes it easy to simply get started.
She offers wonderful suggestions for wording and focuses on helping you get into real conversations. Through her appreciative and supportive guidance, I was able to prepare perfectly for my training in Poland.
Christine is also very flexible and always there when I need her. If you want or need to polish your English, she’s the right person to turn to.“
“I love Christine’s Speed Networking sessions that she offers for free every other week. In her sessions, you get to meet interesting new people, and Christine always chooses very intriguing, thoughtful, and interesting questions to discuss with your speed networking partner.
Christine’s calm and yet humorous way of leading these sessions, as well as her ability to connect people from different backgrounds is making these sessions one of my week’s highlights. You might go into these sessions as strangers, but come out as part of a larger community of people that enjoy talking to each other.
If you want to practice your English while having fun and connecting with other people – you should definitely join her next session!“
“The online English coaching was a consistently excellent experience. It was personalised, motivating, and perfectly aligned with my goals. The sessions were practical, clearly structured and gave me noticeably more confidence when speaking.
What I valued most was the personal mentoring and the trusting, equal partnership. I felt supported and challenged at the same time.
I can recommend this coaching without hesitation. If you want to improve your English in a lasting way and be guided professionally throughout the process, you are in the right place.”
“My wonderful journey to Malta with Christine Burgmer
At that point I decided to invest in grading up my ‘rusty’ English with the wonderful offer of Christine Burgmer: Spending one week on the island of Malta with a small group of learners and herself in the role of a tour guide and English trainer.
What a fantastic decision! It was a fascinating week, exploring the island, experiencing my English competences, listening to people from different countries talking English so naturally, enjoying holiday feelings and laughing while working on my specific topics during the one-to-one sessions with Christine.
I came home, not only speaking English more fluently than before, but more self-confident and ready to tackle my digital business life in a new way of easiness.
I strongly recommend learning with Christine. It is great fun and has a measurable outcome. Thank you Christine!”
“Durch die zehn Termine hatten wir die Möglichkeit, uns nach und nach kennenzulernen, was ich als sehr angenehm empfunden habe.
Besonders spannend fand ich, dass der Unterricht einen ganz anderen Verlauf genommen hat, als ich es von klassischen Sprachkursen gewohnt bin.
Da ich durch die Sprache oft in vielen Bereichen an Selbstvertrauen verloren hatte, fühlte es sich fast wie eine Art unterstützende Begleitung an.
Die Art des Unterrichts hat mir geholfen, mich ein Stück weit von meiner Angst vor dem Sprechen zu lösen. Besonders geschätzt habe ich die offene Haltung: Egal ob ich Fragen hatte oder eigene Themen einbringen wollte, es wurde immer darauf eingegangen.
Insgesamt habe ich den Unterricht als sehr unterstützend, individuell und motivierend erlebt.”
“For over 20 years I’ve worked internationally, and the working language has always been English. What slowed me down more and more were the many small conversations in between – not the work ones, but the ones about everyday life. That’s where I lacked the flow, the words, the phrasing.
Through the regular, low-pressure conversations with Christine, I got a kind of ‘boost’: motivation, inspiration, appetite. These days I enjoy listening to English podcasts, I watch films in the original – and speaking comes much more easily. It flows better!”
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