About us

We strive for a better future

Our mission and vision

Together with our international sponsors and partners, we encourage and support projects in the field of education and learning. Our ambitious goal is to give children and adults access to languages and education who would not normally have this opportunity.

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Language Learning Experts & Partners

Lindsay Clandfield

Award-winning writer, lecturer, teacher trainer and international speaker in the field of English language teaching. Lindsay has written more than ten course books for language learners, is the author of numerous articles for Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press and Macmillan, and has co-authored several methods books for teachers.

Philip Kerr

In addition of being a teacher trainer and a lecturer, he is an award-winning author of textbooks for language teachers (published by Cambridge University Press) and textbooks for students (published by Macmillan Education). He has worked as a consultant and editor for most of the most prestigious international publishers.

phase6

LearnMatch combines learning psychology insights and didactically established methods, including the systematic repetition of vocabulary. The basis: the scientifically confirmed learning system from phase6, Germany's leading vocabulary trainer. The system has guaranteed success for 15 years: The sustainable acquisition of the vocabulary.

Our learning method

The limits of my language mean the limits of my world.

Ludwig Wittgenstein

The LearnMatch-Team

Our motivated team has many years of experience in the field of mobile applications and language learning technologies and is constantly working on the development of high-quality solutions.

Manfred Kastner

CEO & Founder

Serial entrepreneur for over 25 years. Since completing his studies in Vienna, Manfred has pioneered diversified entrepreneurial activities. His optimistic
credo is that we put what we have learned to the best possible use in the
service of the world.

Sandra Garcia Fernandez

Content, Customer Support & AI Solutions

Sandra combines expertise in Translation and Gender Studies with a passion for language, tech, and diversity. She leads user relations, global partnerships, and content management, bringing fresh, AI-driven insights to our multilingual educational content.

Alfred Hofer

COO

A digital pioneer and marketing and sales specialist, he has extensive international experience in the rapid growth of start-ups and has played a key role in several successful exits. As an AI specialist, he leads successful workshops and is a sought-after speaker.

Jenny Preville-Bode

Marketing/Sales/Administration

Jenny supports the back office with her broad expertise and passion for organisation – from marketing and sales to projects and finance. Embracing digital innovation, she uses AI tools to streamline processes and implement new ideas.

Cherie Wong

Project Marketing Manager

Cherie studied International Business and combines business expertise, intercultural competence, and linguistic versatility. She is responsible for international marketing projects, creates content, and translates – working in a structured and reliable manner across marketing, sales, and project management.

Ilse Wenger

Finance

After graduating in Business Administration from the University of Economics in
1993, Ilse Wenger was responsible for Accounting, Human Resources and
Administration in various companies for many years, including holding the
position of Managing Director.

Luca Lytton

Product Manager

Luca is an important part of our team as Head of Product Management and is the driving force behind the further development of our products. His analytical skills and knowledge of user needs is a key reason for the success of our apps.