Katharina Gensch
Doctoral candidate in the Department of Vocational Education and Lifelong Learning at Hamburg University researching language learning experiences of older adults; author of the article on English language education for older adults in Berlin.
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Apr 7, 2026 • 35min
Older Adults Learning English in Berlin
Katharina Gensch, a doctoral candidate studying language learning among older adults, explores why seniors in Berlin take English classes. She discusses motivations like travel and culture. She examines how English’s ubiquity shapes belonging, sparks irritation, or is rejected as ageist. She highlights learning as a way for older adults to stay socially engaged and retain agency.
