The Birkenbihl approach for learning languages
Developed by Vera F. Birkenbihl, a German management trainer and bestselling author, this method can transform how you teach a language.
1
Decoding
Create word-for-word translations that make the structure of the language transparent to learners.
2
Active Listening
Students listen while reading both the original text and the decoded version, connecting sounds to meaning.
3
Passive Listening
The text plays in the background during other activities, allowing the brain to absorb language patterns naturally.
4
Activites
Fun, contextual activities that reinforce learning without rote memorization or drilling.