The brain is not a container that needs to be filled
but a flame that needs to be lighted.

Greek saying

How does learning work?

Some online presenters seem to think that the invention of computers made interaction superfluous. This leads to mercyless powerpoint battles or facilitator monologues. We, however, prefer a much smarter way of teaching.

Humans teach humans

The direct interaction with a skillfull and experienced trainer is a basic principle for our classroom trainings and online classes.

In online classes participiants and trainer meet together in a webinar. The virtual classroom doesn't lag behind the real one. Trainer and participiants see and hear each other, can share presentations and can use a virtual whiteboard. Just as in good old times, but without traveling costs.

To attend a webinar you only need a computer, a fast internet connection (min 33.6 kbps), an internetbrowser, a microfone and (optional) a webcam.

eLearning

eLearning is a powerfull medium to exercise and practice things you have heard at the speed you want. Any arising questions can be solved afterwards in direct dialog with the trainer. more...

Practical implementation!

Virtual seminars can be stretched over several days, without straining any budgets. Between two seminar blocks opens up space for exercising an practical testing of what you have learned. Experiences and questions can be addressed during the following webinar. The extent of knowledge carried over from seminar to practice significantly increases, whereas the risk of a reality shock disappears.

5 pillars of smart learning

  • Simplicity

      Some courses fail because the used materials and concepts are just too complex to be handled. We think that good learning materials and concepts ought to be simple and versatile without bells and whistles.

  • Modularity

      Everybody has got a specific learning style. To reflect this we prefere trim and focussed modules to gain the flexibility to use or skip them whenever we think it is necessary.

  • Applicability

      A well done eLearning, a webcast or a book can be a great thing. But if you want to know all the wrinkles and tricks to successfully utilize knowledge in practice there is no substitute for an experienced trainer.

  • Response and feedback

      Why is this answer wrong and another one right? If you leave your attendees with that kind of question alone, you might lose a great chance to make your point clear. That's why we don't leave correcting and feedback to a computer but claim to do it at first hand.

  • Transfer

      Some courses are more like a pressure refuelling than a seminar. But how many of these things do you remember when you're sitting again in your office? And how many of the things you remember can you actually implement? To prevent this well known reality shock, we place the emphasis on periodic repetition and practice at all stages of the course.

Courses & trainings

Concepts & Materials

What do customers say?

"The interactive presentations explain in an easy way the difficult German grammar. Very important for me is to have a summary of these presentations.

Completing the clozes as homework is exactly the right thing for me. Of course you understood that I don't have much time to spare to write extensive exercises after work and all my family obligations".

(Extract of a participant's email "German as a foreign language - online")

Practical example

The following example shows the basic outline of course that was previously performed in this way.

Cold calling and telesales - online