Our Methodology
Direct Pro Active Approach
With our "pro active" approach, we place the participant in the very centre of the learning process.
Whatever materials are used, they are chosen by the course participants.
The materials, whether reading, listening, multimedia or correspondence, is used to extract real-life vocabulary, idioms, word partnerships, expressions, grammar and writing practice.
This is done verbally in a very lively atmosphere where all participants have a chance to practise the new material.
The Socratic Approach
Socrates was a brilliant philosopher who used a QUESTIONING technique to explain his ideas.
We have adapted his approach in teaching English. We prefer to "explain" words, grammar, idioms and expressions by asking questions and letting the participants take part in the "discovery" of the meanings and usage of this wonderful Language.
This means that the students TAKE PART in a learning experience we NEVER LECTURE!
The 50% Rule
This is a natural result of our philosophy of teaching. We INVOLVE the participants and strive for the goal of making sure that the learners ACTUALLY SPEAK for at least half the time during the lesson.
- We learn by doing.
- We learn by practising.
- We learn by experiencing the language first-hand!
Our motto is "Üben statt Lernen!" Practise, don't learn lists of words and hundreds of Grammar Rules!
Our Philosophy
Three Question Philosophy
We constantly address the three questions:
- WHAT are we doing with our students? (The Material)
- HOW are we teaching it? (The Methods)
- Do the participants WANT to do this? (The Motivation)
With these three questions adequately answered, we succeed in creating an effective, fun, and useful learning environment for the students.