I’ve been a fan of the Callan Method for about 20 years now. I’ve experienced the Method both as an educator, teaching English and as a language learner using the Spanish program… learning Spanish… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLjvkDTlHxs Its conversational nature was what initially drew me to the Callan Method. When I understood the basic mechanics of it,[…]
Englisch B1 Grammatik
Englische Grammatik auf B1-Niveau (CEFR) in Leipzig zu lernen, kann Spaß machen. Die Callan Method Organisation hat ein maßgeschneidertes Grammatik-Lernerlebnis geschaffen und das Englisch B1 Grammatikbuch veröffentlicht. So wird der allgemeine Englischkurs unterstützt und erweitern, sodass Sie die komplexe englische Grammatik schnell und einfach lernen. Das Material im Englisch B1-Grammatikbuch ist thematisch gegliedert. Englische Zeitformen,[…]
English B1 Grammar
Learning complex English grammar at a B1 level (CEFR) in Leipzig can be fun, fast and easy. The Callan Method Organisation has created a bespoke grammar learning experience and published the B1 Grammar Book to support and expand the general English course. The material in the B1 Grammar Book is organised thematically. English tenses, prepositions,[…]
Marcin Zagaj
Who is Marcin Zagaj? Marcin Zagaj identifies primarily as an educator. Although he is fascinated by the learning process in all areas of life, Second Language Acquisition has been the focus of his work and studies. Magister Zagaj lived and worked in the US, UK, Germany and Poland. He studied teaching and linguistics at the[…]
Callan Method Lesson Structure
The 5 Elements of the Callan Method Lesson 5 activities in 50 Minutes A Callan-Method lesson typically lasts 50 minutes and contains 5 elements. 1. “Ask me a question with the word…“ We start and end with the same 2 minute activity. I call it: “Ask me a question with the word…“ for example: Ask[…]
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Spanish for Beginners
„The Question to start all questions.“ Spanish for Beginners You gotta ask the right questions. Hola, ¿cómo estás? (Hello! How are you?) If this is all the Spanish you know and can’t progress past this stage, I’ve got good news for! By learning one useful question, three words actually, you can start speaking Spanish to[…]
Spanisch für Anfänger
Richtig fragen muss man können. Hola, ¿cómo estás? (Hallo! Wie geht es Ihnen?) Wenn das alles ist, was Sie an Spanisch können und Sie über dieses Niveau nicht hinauskommen, habe ich gute Nachrichten für Sie! Indem Sie eine nützliche Frage lernen, eigentlich drei Wörter, können Sie sofort anfangen, Spanisch mit spanischen Muttersprachlern zu sprechen und[…]
Correction
The Pursuit of Perfection: error correction in the Callan Method When it comes to correction during a Callan Method lesson the key word is ‘strategy’. Whether you naturally gravitate towards positive reinforcement, constructive criticism or free conversation, you shouldn’t leave error correction to chance. STRATEGY Focusing on one linguistic element and explicitly correcting the selected[…]
Q&A Routine
The Q&A Routine The Question & Answer Routine is probably the biggest perceived difference between the Callan Method and the traditional teaching methods. — What’sthiswhatstis?it’sapen. (10 words) Isthisapenisthisapen?noitis’ntapenit’sapencil. (18 words) Isthispencillongisthispencillong?nothispencilisn’tlongit’sshort. (18 words) — One can comfortably say 42 words in 9 seconds at the speed of about 300 words a minute. Some people speak[…]