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OF MY LANGUAGE MEAN
THE LIMITS OF MY WORLD

THE LIMITS
OF MY LANGUAGEMEAN
THE LIMITS OF MY WORLD

THE LIMITS
OF MY 
LANGUAGE
MEAN
THE LIMITS OF MY WORLD

Fuel Up

WHAT’S ELLO

WHAT’S
ELLO

Language is fascinating. Two people can use the exact same words and still completely misunderstand each other.

Take “We should have coffee sometime.”For one person, it’s a real invitation. For the other, it’s just a polite way to end a conversation.

That gap between words and meaning is where communication gets interesting and that’s basically where ELLO comes in.

I help people and businesses communicate across languages and cultures in a way that feels natural, clear, and actually human. Whether it’s German courses, communication workshops, interpreting, translation, subtitling, or voice-over work, the point is always the same: people should understand each other without things getting awkward, stiff, or lost in translation.

WHAT’S ELLO

Language is fascinating. Two people can use the exact same words and still completely misunderstand each other.

Take “We should have coffee sometime.”For one person, it’s a real invitation. For the other, it’s just a polite way to end a conversation.

That gap between words and meaning is where communication gets interesting and that’s basically where ELLO comes in.

I help people and businesses communicate across languages and cultures in a way that feels natural, clear, and actually human. Whether it’s German courses, communication workshops, interpreting, translation, subtitling, or voice-over work, the point is always the same: people should understand each other without things getting awkward, stiff, or lost in translation.

ELENA

I'm Elena, the founder of ELLO.

Language has shaped my life for as long as I can remember. I’ve learned six languages myself, studied them, taught them, translated them, and spent years helping other people make them part of their lives.

I’ve learned that communication is rarely just about vocabulary. It’s about understanding people, reading between the lines, and finding the words that actually convey what you mean. I spend most of my days working with languages, but what fascinates me most is how people communicate, why conversations flow effortlessly with some people and fall apart with others, and how a single word can build trust or create confusion.

Today, I work as a translator, interpreter, and language trainer, helping people communicate more naturally, confidently, and authentically.

And as a German teacher, my goal isn’t to teach you German forever. It’s to help you reach the point where you no longer need me.

PROFESSIONAL
BACKGROUND

ELENA

I'm Elena, the founder of ELLO.

Language has shaped my life for as long as I can remember. I’ve learned six languages myself, studied them, taught them, translated them, and spent years helping other people make them part of their lives.

I’ve learned that communication is rarely just about vocabulary. It’s about understanding people, reading between the lines, and finding the words that actually convey what you mean. I spend most of my days working with languages, but what fascinates me most is how people communicate, why conversations flow effortlessly with some people and fall apart with others, and how a single word can build trust or create confusion.

Today, I work as a translator, interpreter, and language trainer, helping people communicate more naturally, confidently, and authentically.

And as a German teacher, my goal isn’t to teach you German forever. It’s to help you reach the point where you no longer need me.

PROFESSIONAL
BACKGROUND

GERMAN COURSES

GERMAN COURSES

Most people don’t struggle with German because they’re “bad at languages.” They struggle because they learned it in a way nobody actually speaks.

Most people don’t struggle with German because they’re “bad at languages.” They struggle because they learned it in a way nobody actually speaks.

My courses are built around real communication. That means conversations, situations, reactions, mistakes, confidence - the things you actually need when speaking a language in real life.

I work with individuals, teams, and businesses, and every course is adapted to the people in front of me.

Some people come to me because they need German for work, others because they want to feel less like a tourist in their own city.

Some can already order a coffee, make jokes, and tell stories in German, while others are still trying to make sense of why a chair is masculine and a door is feminine.

Wherever someone starts, I find that journey equally exciting, because every new word is a small step towards feeling more at home.

I work with individuals, teams, and businesses, and every course is adapted to the people in front of me.

Some people come to me because they need German for work, others because they want to feel less like a tourist in their own city.

Some can already order a coffee, make jokes, and tell stories in German, while others are still trying to make sense of why a chair is masculine and a door is feminine.

Wherever someone starts, I find that journey equally exciting, because every new word is a small step towards feeling more at home.

TEACHING LOCATION

On-site in Kettenbrückengasse 6/4, Vienna
or In-House at your business.

60 min

55,-

75 min

80,-

90 min

80,-

120 min

100,-

75 min

60,-

90 min

70,-

120 min

90,-

120 min

45,-

GROUP CONVERSATION (4-6 people)

BRING A FRIEND

PRIVATE LESSONS

GERMAN COURSES

Most people don’t struggle with German because they’re “bad at languages.” They struggle because they learned it in a way nobody actually speaks.

My courses are built around real communication. That means conversations, situations, reactions, mistakes, confidence - the things you actually need when speaking a language in real life.

I work with individuals, teams, and businesses, and every course is adapted to the people in front of me.

Some people come to me because they need German for work, others because they want to feel less like a tourist in their own city.

Some can already order a coffee, make jokes, and tell stories in German, while others are still trying to make sense of why a chair is masculine and a door is feminine.

Wherever someone starts, I find that journey equally exciting, because every new word is a small step towards feeling more at home.

TEACHING LOCATION

On-site in Kettenbrückengasse 6/4, Vienna
or In-House at your business.

60 min

55,-

75 min

80,-

90 min

80,-

120 min

100,-

75 min

60,-

90 min

70,-

120 min

90,-

120 min

45,-

GROUP CONVERSATION (4-6 people)

BRING A FRIEND

PRIVATE LESSONS

COMMUNICATION
WORKSHOPS

COMMUNICATION
WORKSHOPS

Most workplace tension has very little to do with competence and a lot to do with communication.

My workshops are for those moments at work when knowing the right words is not enough.
When a conversation feels awkward, feedback gets misunderstood, different communication styles clash, or people leave a meeting wondering what was actually meant. I help teams navigate the human side of communication, the part nobody really teaches you in school.

The sessions are practical, direct, and interactive. No corporate roleplay energy. No endless slides. Just useful communication tools people can actually apply at work afterwards.

COMMUNICATION
WORKSHOPS

Most workplace tension has very little to do with competence and a lot to do with communication.

My workshops are for those moments at work when knowing the right words is not enough.
When a conversation feels awkward, feedback gets misunderstood, different communication styles clash, or people leave a meeting wondering what was actually meant. I help teams navigate the human side of communication, the part nobody really teaches you in school.

The sessions are practical, direct, and interactive. No corporate roleplay energy. No endless slides. Just useful communication tools people can actually apply at work afterwards.

TRANSLATION & INTERPRETATION

TRANSLATION & INTERPRETATION

A good translation should never read like a translation.

I offer translation and interpreting services in German and English for professional and personal settings, from meetings and conferences to websites, official documents, and conversations where things need to be communicated properly the first time.

As a certified translator and interpreter and member of BDÜ and UNIVERSITAS, I work according to recognised professional standards, including ÖNORM D 1202.

But beyond qualifications, my work is really about instinct for language: tone, context, timing, and knowing when something technically correct still sounds completely wrong.

Serving clients across the DACH region and available for assignments internationally upon request.

TRANSLATION & INTERPRETATION

A good translation should never read like a translation.

I offer translation and interpreting services in German and English for professional and personal settings, from meetings and conferences to websites, official documents, and conversations where things need to be communicated properly the first time.

As a certified translator and interpreter and member of BDÜ and UNIVERSITAS, I work according to recognised professional standards, including ÖNORM D 1202.

But beyond qualifications, my work is really about instinct for language: tone, context, timing, and knowing when something technically correct still sounds completely wrong.

Serving clients across the DACH region and available for assignments internationally upon request.

WHY CLIENTS TRUST ELLO

  • Master's degree in Translation Studies from the University of Vienna (graduated with distinction)

  • Academic background in Language, Literature, and Cultural Studies in Germany and Italy

  • Specialized in English-German translation and dialogue interpreting

  • 4+ years of professional teaching experience

  • More than 1,000 learners taught

  • Experience teaching individuals, groups, companies, embassies, and university programs

  • German courses for all levels, from complete beginners to advanced learners

  • Extensive experience preparing learners for German language exams, integration tests, and Austrian citizenship requirements

  • Communication workshops focused on real-life workplace situations and intercultural communication

  • Translation, interpreting, subtitling, proofreading, and voice-over services

  • Every course, workshop, and language service is individually tailored instead of following a one-size-fits-all approach

SUBTITLES &
VOICE-OVERS

SUBTITLES &
VOICE-OVERS

People notice immediately when subtitles or voice-overs feel unnatural. They might not know why but they notice.

I provide subtitling and voice-over work for TED Talks, corporate content, e-learning, and digital media where flow, timing, and tone matter just as much as the words themselves

The goal is never just translation. It’s making content feel like it belongs in that language from the start.

SUBTITLES &
VOICE-OVERS

People notice immediately when subtitles or voice-overs feel unnatural. They might not know why but they notice.

I provide subtitling and voice-over work for TED Talks, corporate content, e-learning, and digital media where flow, timing, and tone matter just as much as the words themselves

The goal is never just translation. It’s making content feel like it belongs in that language from the start.

WORK WITH ME

Considering a collaboration or interested in learning more about working with ELLO? Please get in touch, I'd love to hear from you.

VISIT ME
@KETTENBRÜCKENGASSE 6,
1040 VIENNA

VISIT ME
@KETTENBRÜCKENGASSE 6,
1040 VIENNA

WRITE ME
@ ELENARANNINGER@GMAIL.COM

WRITE ME
@ ELENARANNINGER@GMAIL.COM

AFFILIATIONS & VALUES

AFFILIATIONS & VALUES