The Berlitz Method

Maximilian Berlitz first innovated the Berlitz Method teaching style in 1878, and the effective, conversational approach has remained at the heart of the company’s language instruction ever since.

Presenting practical vocabulary and grammar in the context of real-life situations, the Berlitz Method focuses all speaking on learning the target language. Instructors use a communicative approach based on listening and speaking, supplementing study with relevant reading and writing exercises, so students take on a new language the same way they did their first — with natural ease.

The main principles underpinning the Berlitz Method are:

• Initial needs analysis to establish your language goals.

• Trained and qualified native level instructors provide targeted instruction.

• Target language only spoken in the classroom.

• Concentration on practising speaking and listening skills.

• Lessons structured so that grammar is learned intuitively.

• Correction and guidance provides balance between accuracy and fluency.

Using practical orientation aids, we work with you during lessons to find out how you prefer to learn and how you learn most effectively. Your personal learning strategy thus becomes part of the course. The choice of course materials also follows this principle and is based on your needs.