Who we are

Our teachers come with a solid worldwide teaching experience in the classroom and online. They take the intimidation of learning a new skill out of the equation and make your experience fun, safe, and engaging.

The team

Alexandra Hauffen

Founder and French Instructor

Alexandra founded Happy Chats after teaching French for a decade in many different settings. A lifelong learner, Alexandra is a member of the California World Language Project, where she continues her education and exchanges methodology views with California’s best language instructors.

Uli Fehlings

German Curriculum Development and Instructor

Uli has taught German in Asia, California, and Europe. She completed her teacher training at the renowned Goethe-Institut and has since worked with students from diverse backgrounds and levels. A passionate educator, she enjoys making language learning engaging and accessible, while helping her students build confidence and reach their goals.

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