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Worksheet: Welcome to Berlitz! The Berlitz Difference GOALS

Through the module on Welcome to Berlitz, you learn about Berlitz and its history, and about the Berlitz Method and its Teaching Principles. Principles. You become familiar familiar with how these principles integrate into the classroom, and how adults learn best and what motivates them to learn more. WORKSHEET INSTRUCTIONS (TWO OPTIONS)

This worksheet will help you internalize the key ideas and techniques. techniques. It is your ‘take-away’ from the session. FOR BLENDED: BLENDED: Fill in this worksheet worksheet as you study study the online module. module. Take the worksheet to the Live Activation Session Session with your program program facilitator. You will use and complete complete the worksheet during the session. FOR FULL F2F: F2F: Use this worksheet during the sessions. Pre-Reading Quiz: Fill in the answers!

Who founded Berlitz?

Where was the first Berlitz school?

Who was Nicolas Joly?

What did Berlitz ask him to do when he had to take over Berlitz’ classes? What happened when Berlitz returned to class? How many countries is Berlitz present in today? How many centers? What is Benesse?

What does Benesse mean?

What does TCO, our first operating principle, stand for? IQP Worksheet – Welcome to Berlitz & The B erlitz Difference 01_01_07_2015

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How Adults Learn

True?

False?

To learn a language, you must be exposed to it. Exposure is enough for learners to understand new words. Children and adults have the same learning conditions. Learning a language is an active, creative process. If you hear a new expression once, that’s enough.  You need to communicate in the language to learn it. Making mistakes is a problem when you’re learning. If I’m stressed, nervous or bored, I’ll take in less.

Risk Taking Environment: Think of 3 things that you could do in your classroom to create a positive learning environment 1.

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What motivates (or de-motivates) you? Match the phrases below! Student thought

What we need to do in class

“I want to sound GOOD when I make a presentation to clients!”

Watch out for the kinds of activities that students ENJOY!

“I am just about to say something … I’m going to make a mistake!”

Focus on real life goals that students have.

“I really like the discussion activities we have in class ”

Make sure that the goals of activities are clearly signposted.

“I’m really not sure why we’re learning this …”

Practice the real life situations where students use the target language.

“Cool – we practised that situation. Now I can do the same thing on holiday!”

Look out for ANYTHING that gives students a sense of success.

“It’s good that I can help my kids with their homework now.”

Be aware of students’ energy levels and adapt activities accordingly.

“I’m tired!”

Create a risk-taking environment where students feel relaxed.

Learning Strengths and Preferences

True?

False?

People learn new things better when they can utilize their personal learning style preferences, e.g. visual, kinesthetic, etc. Learning Style Preferences can be a result of cultural factors, such as how a student learned at school, as well as the result of strengths and styles. In class, it’s important to present new language and ADAPT activities to accommodate a range of learning style preferences. In group classes, it’s essential that we include a RICH MIX of activities, to appeal to different students’ strengths and preferences. If students find particular activities difficult, we should avoid them

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Learning resources we provide

I would use this!

Checkable written exercises in the student reader Grammar tables in student reader  Vocabulary glossary in student reader  A Grammar Resource supplement  App for iPad, iPod, Android, etc. Online Role plays Online vocabulary exercises Online grammar & vocab exercises  Audio CDs & online listening and viewing activities  Access to authentic texts online Online assistance for written assignments  Authentic magazine articles

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The Berlitz Teaching Principles

 ___________   ____ oriented, lively instruction, based on students’ needs.

Maximized student _________________.

Students learn through _______________ and listening, supported by ______________ and writing.

Grammar as a means of _________________.

 _______________ use of the target language.

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