Children are full of courage, curiosity and tolerance—great qualities that sometimes get lost in older people. It is often worth taking a closer look, pausing and rethinking our very own behaviour. Quite often, we can learn from the younger ones!
Children learn with all their senses. They discover, try and check things out. During the multiple phases of development, they achieve incredible results. Toddlers,…
Decoding means to “decipher” and is a central element of the well-known Birkenbihl Approach. The aim is to translate word-for-word a foreign text into…
What’s the best way to learn pronunciation in a foreign language correctly? We’ve got the answer for you: The key to perfect pronunciation is…
Basic Knowledge of the Host Language Can Make You a Star Knowing a few phrases in the local language can offer you a lot…
Grammar is a dry and complicated matter. That’s what most people think. But how difficult is it to learn a language’s grammar? Where do…
A Life for Brain-Friendly Work, Teaching and Learning 1946 – 2011 Vera F. Birkenbihl was an extraordinary person who, for the last forty years,…
Easter is celebrated with joy and various different traditions around the world. Eggs are colored and eaten during the celebrations. In Europe, plastic, real…
There are a lot of long-term benefits that come with learning a new language. Multilingualism can be useful in one’s career, a forthcoming vacation,…
What we talk about today is no secret to language learning, however, we usually forget to use the huge potential of natural brain activities.…