Love for Lingo

18/09/2026

Two done, one more to go! 🇩🇪🐾

Our first two courses are wrapped up, and we still have space in our final course on 2 October 2026.

If you’re a South African guide working with German-speaking guests, this one-day online course is designed to help you feel more confident communicating in German and handling real-life situations on tour.

We cover useful phrases and vocabulary for:
🦁 wildlife, nature & key species
🗺️ tours, directions & numbers
👋 welcoming guests & introducing yourself
🛟 customer care & safety
💬 real-life situations you’re likely to encounter on tour

The next course is our last one before the new season starts, so if you’ve been thinking about improving your German for your guests, now is a good time to join us!

📩 Send me a message for more information or to book your place.

25/08/2026

So happy with the new content for Love for Lingo! 📸🇩🇪

A big thank you to True Friend Productions for capturing some photos for my new website and for bringing my ideas to life ✨

If you’re looking for professional and creative photography, I can highly recommend True Friend Productions 🤗

And starting the morning with a coffee from Cafe Capellini made it even better! ☕️

We were requested by Love for Lingo German language teacher Janice to shoot new content for her website and social media.

Like most mornings, the day starts of great with a tasty cup of coffee at Cafe Capellini. Where their exceptional brewing & service combined to round up our successful morning of shooting.

Happy Chooseday 😉

15/08/2026

Want to create a lasting impression on your German guests? 🇩🇪

A few German words can completely transform a guest's safari experience. They show genuine effort, create a personal connection and help overcome language barriers, allowing guests with little or no English to feel more comfortable and at ease 🤗

The German for Guides online course is for you if you are:
🦒 A culture, nature or safari guide
🚐 A tour guide working with German-speaking guests
🏕️ Working in hospitality or tourism and want to communicate more confidently

Next course dates: 4 September 2026 • 18 September 2026 • 2 October 2026

💻 Online via MS Teams 👥 Small groups (max. 4 participants)

Send me a message to book your spot or for more information!

07/08/2026

🇩🇪 NEW: German for Guides - Full-Day Online Course 🐘

After speaking to many guides in South Africa over the years, I realised something... Many wanted to learn a little German to communicate with their guests but weren't sure where to begin.

During this course, you'll learn practical German to help you connect with your guests and make their safari experience even more memorable 🐾

The course includes:
✅ Useful vocabulary and interesting wildlife facts in German
✅ Comprehensive course manual (PDF)
✅ Topic-based vocabulary lists and pronunciation material
✅ Interactive activities in a small group format
✅ Q&A session

Available course dates 📅
Friday, 04 September 2026
Friday, 18 September 2026
Friday, 02 October 2026

No previous knowledge of German is required.

Feel free to send me a message for the full course overview or to secure your spot 🥳

31/07/2026

Meet the Teacher 🙋‍♀️

I'm Janice Riedel - the face behind 🇩🇪

Originally from Hamburg, Germany, I worked in the tourism industry before moving to South Africa in 2020. Shortly afterwards, I decided to turn my passion for languages into a career by founding Love for Lingo.

Since then, I've had the privilege of helping students of all ages learn German for a wide variety of goals, including preparing for Goethe exams, travelling with confidence, relocating to Germany or simply learning for the joy of it.

Alongside teaching, I completed a degree in Environmental Sciences specialising in Botany and Zoology, allowing me to combine my love for languages with my passion for nature and wildlife 🌿

That journey inspired me to create "German for Guides", a course designed specifically for South African tour guides who would like to communicate more confidently with German-speaking guests.

For me, teaching is about much more than grammar and vocabulary. I believe learning happens best in a relaxed, supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes and learning at their own pace. That's why I tailor every lesson to each student's goals, learning style and schedule.

Even a tough language like German can be fun 😉

I'm looking forward to getting to know many of you here!

Bis bald,

Janice 💜

28/07/2026

🇩🇪 GERMAN WORD OF THE DAY 🇩🇪

👉 die Lebensfreude

Lebensfreude refers to the general joy of life: finding happiness in everyday moments and appreciating the little things that make life beautiful. Some words simply capture an entire feeling!

Truly one of my favourite German words ❤️

What gives you Lebensfreude? Is it spending time with family, travelling, animals, nature or a good cup of coffee? Tell me in the comments! ✨

07/07/2026

🇩🇪 GERMAN WORD OF THE DAY 🇩🇪

👉 der Weltenbummler (male) / die Weltenbummlerin (female)

Weltenbummler literally translates to "world stroller," but it actually describes someone who loves travelling and exploring the world - similar to the word globetrotter in English 🌍

One of those beautifully descriptive German words ❤️

Want to learn more fun German vocabulary like this? Follow for your daily dose of German!

02/06/2026

Something exciting is in the works... 👀

A brand-new online short course created specifically for South African nature and tour guides 🦁🌿

Over the years, I've had the privilege of combining two of my greatest passions: language and nature.

Through that background, I've often noticed the same thing: many guides would love to communicate more confidently with their German guests, but don't necessarily need a full German course.

That's why I'm currently developing a short course over a few hours focused on the German you'll actually use on tour.

Dates for July and August will be released soon - stay tuned! 🇩🇪

06/05/2026

Another success story and a very special moment to share 🎉

Huge congratulations to Anthony C Macchiaverna on passing the B1 Goethe Exam with flying colours 🇩🇪

When we started working together, he already had a strong foundation from previous learning. Our focus was on the final stage: preparing specifically for the exam and making sure everything came together in a structured and confident way.

We worked on understanding the exam format, refining strategies and building clarity in each section.

I’m very happy to have been part of this step and even happier to see all that hard work pay off.

For anyone learning German, you know what a big milestone the B1 level is and how much work goes into reaching it. Well done, Anthony 👏

01/03/2026

🇩🇪 Back by popular demand: German word of the day 🇩🇪

👉 Today's word: das Fingerspitzengefühl

Let's break it down:

Finger = finger
Spitze = tip
Gefühl = feeling

Literally: “feeling in the fingertips”

It describes the ability to handle people and situations with tact, care and emotional awareness. Germans truly have a word for everything!

If you’d like to experience German in a more meaningful way, send me a message and let’s start your journey with 💜