For children it is even more true than for adults: learning must be fun. When we combine experiences with positive memories, they are easier…
We’ve often been told that you need the talent to learn languages. Either you have the language talent, or you don’t. But this view…
With my foreign language skills, I have already traveled to more than 20 countries and met people from all over the world. I became…
On vacation, you are a hero even with basic knowledge! Even a few phrases in the local language will bring you numerous advantages. Just…
We know from experience that people react differently to learning methods. Some like to try out what they have learned; some write summaries; others…
Do you want to improve your communication skills, make employees more creative, develop personalities or solve problems? Birkenbihl was famous for her intelligent mind…
The ABC lists are a simple and excellent exercise to promote creativity, for studying, presenting, and other areas. Vera F. Birkenbihl invented this technique…
The background listening exercise is as simple as it is ingenious. If you listen to a text that you already know and understand repeatedly,…
An English teacher from an Austrian secondary school talks about her experiences with Distance Learning or Homeschooling in 2020 and 2021. We can anticipate…
February 14 is considered “Lovers’ Day” in many countries. Critical tongues claim that florists created this day to help themselves to a high turnover…