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How to Be Super Efficient (The German Episode) with Michael Schmitz
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Length:
60 minutes
Released:
Dec 21, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Note the episode contains two mild swearwords!!
Things get real with Michael Schmitz, creator of the SmarterGerman blog and teaching system. Michael is dedicated to bringing German learners to a high level in just a few months. And he has some frank opinions about what it takes to get there.
If you want to learn about efficient German learning, this is your show. Listen to discover:
Why teaching at Berlitz made Michael want to start his own thing
Why having fun is way overrated in language learning
What efficiency is all about
How to become an efficient and productive learner
Why a polyglot and a language teacher is not the same thing
Why you should never need external motivation to learn German
"Language learners need someone to kick their ass sometimes."
Links From This Show
Michael's website SmarterGerman
Binaural Songs: How to use damit in German
Speak German like a Native, my Pronunciation (and Spelling) Course
Irregular Verbs Wizard App
Tips of the Week
Michael chose tip 1, and added that productivity and efficiency allows for the opportunity to become a creative thinker. Listen to his advice - excellent stuff!
1) Become a More Productive Learner with 12 tips from 5 Minute Language
2) Plan your Imaginary Trip
3) Sing Grammar Songs
This episode is sponsored by Hello Talk, the most focused language exchange app out there. Visit their website today to download the free app on Android or App Store.
Things get real with Michael Schmitz, creator of the SmarterGerman blog and teaching system. Michael is dedicated to bringing German learners to a high level in just a few months. And he has some frank opinions about what it takes to get there.
If you want to learn about efficient German learning, this is your show. Listen to discover:
Why teaching at Berlitz made Michael want to start his own thing
Why having fun is way overrated in language learning
What efficiency is all about
How to become an efficient and productive learner
Why a polyglot and a language teacher is not the same thing
Why you should never need external motivation to learn German
"Language learners need someone to kick their ass sometimes."
Links From This Show
Michael's website SmarterGerman
Binaural Songs: How to use damit in German
Speak German like a Native, my Pronunciation (and Spelling) Course
Irregular Verbs Wizard App
Tips of the Week
Michael chose tip 1, and added that productivity and efficiency allows for the opportunity to become a creative thinker. Listen to his advice - excellent stuff!
1) Become a More Productive Learner with 12 tips from 5 Minute Language
2) Plan your Imaginary Trip
3) Sing Grammar Songs
This episode is sponsored by Hello Talk, the most focused language exchange app out there. Visit their website today to download the free app on Android or App Store.
Released:
Dec 21, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
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