© Merle Bergmann

Merle Marie Bergmann

After spending a year abroad in Australia following her Abitur, Merle Bergmann studied English, German and Educational Studies for secondary school teaching (Gymnasium/ Gesamtschule) at the University of Münster. Alongside her studies, she completed the university's certificate program in Teaching German as a Foreign/ Second Language and gained valuable intercultural experience through various school internships, including one in The Gambia, West Africa. During her studies, she also worked as an educational assistant at a secondary school.

Merle joined the English Language Education team at the University of Münster as a research assistant and lecturer in October 2025 and is pursuing her PhD in the field of Global Englishes. Her research interests include Global Englishes Language Teaching (GELT) as well as anti-racist language education.

 

Contact

Englisches Seminar
Johannisstr. 12 - 20
D-48143 Münster

Room: ES 304
Phone: +49 (0)251 83-24924
Email: merle.bergmann

Office hours: Wednesdays 10-11, registration via email

  • CV

    Since 2025 Research assistant and lecturer in the 'Teaching English as a Foreign Language' team led by Prof. Dr. Reckermann, University of Münster
    2022 - 2025

    Student of English, German and Educational Studies for secondary school teaching (Gymnasium/ Gesamtschule) at the University of Münster

    Master of Education
    2024 Internship at the EC Arche Noah Primary Upper & Senior School Kitty, The Gambia, West Africa
    2023 - 2025 Certificate in Teaching German as a Foreign/ Second Language at the University of Münster
    2019 - 2022

    Student of English, German and Educational Studies for secondary school teaching (Gymnasium/ Gesamtschule) at the University of Münster

    Bachelor of Arts
    2018 - 2019 Au Pair in Melbourne, Australia
    2018 Graduated from Anne-Frank-Gymnasium Werne with Abitur


     

  • Research Interests

    • Global Englishes Language Teaching (GELT)
    • Anti-Racist Language Education