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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Person
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| gptkbp:advocatesFor |
Language immersion
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| gptkbp:almaMater |
gptkb:University_of_Pennsylvania
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:Berlitz_Method
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| gptkbp:awards |
Honorary_Doctorate_from_the_University_of_Pennsylvania
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| gptkbp:born |
February 2, 1852
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| gptkbp:children |
3
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| gptkbp:contributedTo |
Language learning techniques
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| gptkbp:died |
August 18, 1921
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| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:Berlitz_Language_Schools
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| gptkbp:field |
Education
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| gptkbp:founder |
gptkb:Berlitz_Corporation
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Maximilian Berlitz
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| gptkbp:influence |
Modern language teaching methods
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| gptkbp:influenced |
Language education
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| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Wilhelm_von_Humboldt
gptkb:Johann_Heinrich_Pestalozzi Friedrich Fröbel |
| gptkbp:involvedIn |
gptkb:World_War_I
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| gptkbp:knownFor |
gptkb:Berlitz_Language_Schools
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| gptkbp:languageSpoken |
gptkb:Spanish
English French German Italian |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Global language education system
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| gptkbp:locatedIn |
gptkb:New_York_City
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| gptkbp:nationality |
American
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| gptkbp:notableWork |
gptkb:The_Berlitz_Self-Teacher
gptkb:Berlitz_Method How to Speak and Write Correctly |
| gptkbp:occupation |
Linguist
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| gptkbp:philosophy |
Experiential learning
Cultural immersion Student-centered learning Active learning Use of visual aids Encouragement of self-expression Encouragement of peer learning Practical language use Language as a tool for communication Focus on real-life situations Adaptation to student needs Continuous assessment of progress Conversational approach Development of critical thinking through language. Emphasis on speaking Feedback and correction in real-time Focus on fluency over accuracy Focus on listening skills Incorporation of games in lessons Integration of culture in language learning Natural language acquisition Role-playing in language practice Use of music and songs in learning Use of native speakers as instructors Use of technology in language learning Encouragement of mistakes as learning opportunities |
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Marie_Berlitz
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| gptkbp:wrote |
gptkb:The_Berlitz_Method
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