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Are you currently studying a foreign language? Or do you feel you are making no more progress? Then you have found the right podcast. Psychologist, author, polyglot and language teacher Gerhard Ohrband shows you tips and strategies on how to take your la


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    Why do we make mistakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 8:17


    Episode 95 Why do we make mistakes Please check out my newest book: 21 Self-Limiting Beliefs on Learning a Foreign Language – Smashed! USA & worldwide Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1673536964 UK Kindle: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1673536964 Canada Kindle: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1673536964 Australia Kindle: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B082J2L8YT India Kindle: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B082J2L8YT The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: https://thegomethod.org/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JOhrband If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    The fixed mindset in language learning (part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 4:09


    Episode 94 The fixed mindset in language learning (part 2) Please check out my newest book: 21 Self-Limiting Beliefs on Learning a Foreign Language – Smashed! USA & worldwide Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1673536964 UK Kindle: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1673536964 Canada Kindle: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1673536964 Australia Kindle: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B082J2L8YT India Kindle: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B082J2L8YT The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: https://thegomethod.org/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JOhrband If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    The fixed mindset in language learning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 3:37


    Episode 93 The fixed mindset in language learning Please check out my newest book: 21 Self-Limiting Beliefs on Learning a Foreign Language – Smashed! USA & worldwide Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1673536964 UK Kindle: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1673536964 Canada Kindle: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1673536964 Australia Kindle: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B082J2L8YT India Kindle: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B082J2L8YT The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: https://thegomethod.org/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JOhrband If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    Why this is a stupid question: How long did it take to learn a foreign language?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 3:42


    Episode 92 Why this is a stupid question: How long did it take to learn a foreign language? Please check out my newest book: 21 Self-Limiting Beliefs on Learning a Foreign Language – Smashed! USA & worldwide Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1673536964 UK Kindle: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1673536964 Canada Kindle: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1673536964 Australia Kindle: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B082J2L8YT India Kindle: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B082J2L8YT The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: https://thegomethod.org/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JOhrband If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    The power of slowing down

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 3:27


    Episode 91 The power of slowing down Please check out my newest book: 21 Self-Limiting Beliefs on Learning a Foreign Language – Smashed! USA & worldwide Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1673536964 UK Kindle: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1673536964 Canada Kindle: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1673536964 Australia Kindle: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B082J2L8YT India Kindle: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B082J2L8YT The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: https://thegomethod.org/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JOhrband If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    Low and high context cultures and their language use (part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 3:13


    Low and high context cultures and their language use (part 2) Please check out my newest book: 21 Self-Limiting Beliefs on Learning a Foreign Language – Smashed! USA & worldwide Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1673536964 UK Kindle: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1673536964 Canada Kindle: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1673536964 Australia Kindle: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B082J2L8YT India Kindle: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B082J2L8YT The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: https://thegomethod.org/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JOhrband If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    Low and high context cultures and their language use

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 3:43


    Episode 89 Low and high context cultures and their language use Please check out my newest book: 21 Self-Limiting Beliefs on Learning a Foreign Language – Smashed! USA & worldwide Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1673536964 UK Kindle: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1673536964 Canada Kindle: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1673536964 Australia Kindle: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B082J2L8YT India Kindle: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B082J2L8YT The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: https://thegomethod.org/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JOhrband If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    The danger of easy methods

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 3:34


    Episode 88 The danger of easy methods Please check out my newest book: 21 Self-Limiting Beliefs on Learning a Foreign Language – Smashed! USA & worldwide Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1673536964 UK Kindle: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1673536964 Canada Kindle: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1673536964 Australia Kindle: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B082J2L8YT India Kindle: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B082J2L8YT The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: https://thegomethod.org/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JOhrband If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    Neuroplasticity and foreign languages

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 4:54


    Episode 87 Neuroplasticity and foreign languages Please check out my newest book: 21 Self-Limiting Beliefs on Learning a Foreign Language – Smashed! USA & worldwide Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1673536964 UK Kindle: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1673536964 Canada Kindle: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1673536964 Australia Kindle: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B082J2L8YT India Kindle: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B082J2L8YT The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: https://thegomethod.org/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JOhrband If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    The investment trap in language learning

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 4:41


    Episode 86 The investment trap in language learning Please check out my newest book: 21 Self-Limiting Beliefs on Learning a Foreign Language – Smashed! USA & worldwide Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1673536964 UK Kindle: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1673536964 Canada Kindle: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1673536964 Australia Kindle: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B082J2L8YT India Kindle: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B082J2L8YT The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: https://thegomethod.org/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JOhrband If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    No one needs to motivate you

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 2:47


    Episode 85 No one needs to motivate you Please check out my newest book: 21 Self-Limiting Beliefs on Learning a Foreign Language – Smashed! USA & worldwide Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1673536964 UK Kindle: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1673536964 Canada Kindle: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1673536964 Australia Kindle: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B082J2L8YT India Kindle: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B082J2L8YT The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: https://thegomethod.org/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JOhrband If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    Why foreigners are better language teachers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 3:30


    Episode 84 Why foreigners are better language teachers Please check out my newest book: 21 Self-Limiting Beliefs on Learning a Foreign Language – Smashed! USA & worldwide Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1673536964 UK Kindle: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1673536964 Canada Kindle: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1673536964 Australia Kindle: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B082J2L8YT India Kindle: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B082J2L8YT The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: https://thegomethod.org/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JOhrband If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    The advantages of not being a native speaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 3:59


    Episode 83 The advantages of not being a native speaker Please check out my newest book: 21 Self-Limiting Beliefs on Learning a Foreign Language – Smashed! USA & worldwide Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1673536964 UK Kindle: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1673536964 Canada Kindle: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1673536964 Australia Kindle: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B082J2L8YT India Kindle: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B082J2L8YT The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: https://thegomethod.org/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JOhrband If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    The fear of being corrected in front of others

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 3:26


    Episode 82 The fear of being corrected in front of others Please check out my newest book: 21 Self-Limiting Beliefs on Learning a Foreign Language – Smashed! USA & worldwide Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1673536964 UK Kindle: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1673536964 Canada Kindle: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1673536964 Australia Kindle: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B082J2L8YT India Kindle: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B082J2L8YT The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: https://thegomethod.org/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JOhrband If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    How do I know that I have learned enough?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 3:50


    Episode 82 How do I know that I have learned enough Please check out my newest book: 21 Self-Limiting Beliefs on Learning a Foreign Language – Smashed! USA & worldwide Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1673536964 UK Kindle: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1673536964 Canada Kindle: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1673536964 Australia Kindle: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B082J2L8YT India Kindle: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B082J2L8YT The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: https://thegomethod.org/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JOhrband If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    The Dunning-Kruger effect and the danger of following confident teachers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 4:40


    Episode 80 The Dunning-Kruger effect and the danger of following confident teachers The Dunning-Kruger Effect: https://mohamadkoteich.com/2019/08/28/the-dunning-kruger-effect/ Please check out my newest book: 21 Self-Limiting Beliefs on Learning a Foreign Language – Smashed! USA & worldwide Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1673536964 UK Kindle: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1673536964 Canada Kindle: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1673536964 Australia Kindle: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B082J2L8YT India Kindle: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B082J2L8YT The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: https://thegomethod.org/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JOhrband If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    Learning languages in times of panic

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 4:03


    Episode 79 Learning languages in times of panic Please check out my newest book: 21 Self-Limiting Beliefs on Learning a Foreign Language – Smashed! USA & worldwide Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1673536964 UK Kindle: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1673536964 Canada Kindle: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1673536964 Australia Kindle: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B082J2L8YT India Kindle: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B082J2L8YT The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: https://thegomethod.org/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JOhrband If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    The Ebbinghaus illusion

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 3:30


    Episode 78 The Ebbinghaus illusion https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ebbinghaus_illusion Please check out my newest book: 21 Self-Limiting Beliefs on Learning a Foreign Language – Smashed! USA & worldwide Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1673536964 UK Kindle: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1673536964 Canada Kindle: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1673536964 Australia Kindle: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B082J2L8YT India Kindle: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B082J2L8YT The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: https://thegomethod.org/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JOhrband If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    How obsessed should you be with your process of learning a language?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 4:01


    Episode 77 How obsessed should you be with your process of learning a language Please check out my newest book: 21 Self-Limiting Beliefs on Learning a Foreign Language – Smashed! USA & worldwide Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1673536964 UK Kindle: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1673536964 Canada Kindle: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1673536964 Australia Kindle: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B082J2L8YT India Kindle: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B082J2L8YT The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: https://thegomethod.org/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JOhrband If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    How to work with audio material

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 4:10


    Episode 76 How to work with audio material Please check out my newest book: 21 Self-Limiting Beliefs on Learning a Foreign Language – Smashed! USA & worldwide Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1673536964 UK Kindle: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1673536964 Canada Kindle: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1673536964 Australia Kindle: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B082J2L8YT India Kindle: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B082J2L8YT The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: https://thegomethod.org/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JOhrband If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    How to discover suitable reading material in a foreign language

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 10:43


    Episode 75 How to discover suitable reading material in a foreign language Please check out my newest book: 21 Self-Limiting Beliefs on Learning a Foreign Language – Smashed! USA & worldwide Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1673536964 UK Kindle: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1673536964 Canada Kindle: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1673536964 Australia Kindle: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B082J2L8YT India Kindle: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B082J2L8YT The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: https://thegomethod.org/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JOhrband If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    Why should I learn a language well if there are so many free translation programs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 6:35


    Episode 74 Why should I learn a language well if there are so many free translation programs? Please check out my newest book: 21 Self-Limiting Beliefs on Learning a Foreign Language – Smashed! USA & worldwide Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1673536964 UK Kindle: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1673536964 Canada Kindle: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1673536964 Australia Kindle: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B082J2L8YT India Kindle: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B082J2L8YT The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: https://thegomethod.org/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JOhrband If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    Should I focus more on speaking or on writing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 8:10


    Episode 73 Should I focus more on speaking or on writing Your free book on Amazon: Making Language Teaching Productive Again: The Psychology and Quality Management of Language Teaching (2018) Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K9NJ7G2 Kindle: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07K9NJ7G2 Or look for Gerhard Ohrband on your Amazon site. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: https://thegomethod.org/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JOhrband If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in learning foreign languages

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 6:48


    Episode 72 Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in learning foreign languages Please check out my newest book: 21 Self-Limiting Beliefs on Learning a Foreign Language – Smashed! USA & worldwide Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1673536964 UK Kindle: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1673536964 Canada Kindle: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1673536964 Australia Kindle: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B082J2L8YT India Kindle: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B082J2L8YT The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: https://thegomethod.org/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JOhrband If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    Is it counterproductive to learn more than one foreign language at the same time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 7:53


    Episode 71 Is it counterproductive to learn more than one foreign language at the same time Please check out my newest book: 21 Self-Limiting Beliefs on Learning a Foreign Language – Smashed! USA & worldwide Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1673536964 UK Kindle: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1673536964 Canada Kindle: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1673536964 Australia Kindle: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B082J2L8YT India Kindle: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B082J2L8YT The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: https://thegomethod.org/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JOhrband If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    Fake gurus in the language teaching industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 11:20


    Episode 70 Fake gurus in the language teaching industry Please check out my newest book: 21 Self-Limiting Beliefs on Learning a Foreign Language – Smashed! USA & worldwide Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1673536964 UK Kindle: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1673536964 Canada Kindle: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1673536964 Australia Kindle: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B082J2L8YT India Kindle: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B082J2L8YT The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: https://thegomethod.org/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JOhrband If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    Is repetition of words really a bad strategy for memorizing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 5:38


    Episode 69 Is repetition of words really a bad strategy for memorizing Please check out my newest book: 21 Self-Limiting Beliefs on Learning a Foreign Language – Smashed! USA & worldwide Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1673536964 UK Kindle: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1673536964 Canada Kindle: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1673536964 Australia Kindle: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B082J2L8YT India Kindle: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B082J2L8YT The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: https://thegomethod.org/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JOhrband If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    How to overcome the fear of public speaking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 9:36


    Episode 68 How to overcome the fear of public speaking Please check out my newest book: 21 Self-Limiting Beliefs on Learning a Foreign Language – Smashed! USA & worldwide Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1673536964 UK Kindle: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1673536964 Canada Kindle: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1673536964 Australia Kindle: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B082J2L8YT India Kindle: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B082J2L8YT The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: https://thegomethod.org/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JOhrband If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    Five strategies to adapt better in a foreign country

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 9:02


    Episode 67 Five strategies to adapt better in a foreign country Please check out my newest book: 21 Self-Limiting Beliefs on Learning a Foreign Language – Smashed! USA & worldwide Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1673536964 UK Kindle: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1673536964 Canada Kindle: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1673536964 Australia Kindle: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B082J2L8YT India Kindle: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B082J2L8YT The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: https://thegomethod.org/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    Why you should use less idioms and proverbs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 10:39


    Episode 66 Why you should use less idioms and proverbs Please check out my newest book: 21 Self-Limiting Beliefs on Learning a Foreign Language – Smashed! USA & worldwide Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1673536964 UK Kindle: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1673536964 Canada Kindle: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1673536964 Australia Kindle: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B082J2L8YT India Kindle: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B082J2L8YT The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: https://thegomethod.org/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    How to react if somebody laughs at your accent or voice

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 13:20


    Episode 65 How to react if somebody laughs at your accent or voice Please check out my newest book: 21 Self-Limiting Beliefs on Learning a Foreign Language – Smashed! USA & worldwide Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1673536964 UK Kindle: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1673536964 Canada Kindle: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B082J2L8YT Paperback: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1673536964 Australia Kindle: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B082J2L8YT India Kindle: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B082J2L8YT The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: https://thegomethod.org/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    Gabriele Oettingen's Theory of Mental Contrasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 7:21


    Episode 64 Gabriele Oettingen's Theory of Mental Contrasting First chapter of my latest book: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_s-O-zOS6NkTQNgtPslqJ61Em8dGkUlN/view?usp=sharing Further reading: https://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/26/opinion/sunday/the-problem-with-positive-thinking.html https://positivepsychology.com/mental-contrasting/ The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: https://thegomethod.org/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    The advantage of speaking slowly

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2019 8:02


    Episode 63 The advantage of speaking slowly The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: https://thegomethod.org/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    Foreign languages and mental health improvement

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 8:40


    Episode 62 Foreign languages and mental health improvement First chapter of my latest book: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_s-O-zOS6NkTQNgtPslqJ61Em8dGkUlN/view?usp=sharing Publications by James Pennebaker: https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/psychology/faculty/pennebak#publications The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: https://thegomethod.org/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    The wrong strategy of avoiding mistakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 8:22


    Episode 61 The wrong strategy of avoiding mistakes The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: https://thegomethod.org/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    The advantage of outdated techniques for learning foreign languages

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 10:10


    Episode 60 The advantage of outdated techniques for learning foreign languages The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: https://thegomethod.org/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    What you can learn from the fact that I make a weekly podcast in twenty-one languages

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 10:34


    Episode 59 What you can learn from the fact that I make a weekly podcast in twenty-one languages The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: https://thegomethod.org/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    Correct and incorrect comparisons

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 10:26


    Episode 58 Correct and incorrect comparisons The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: https://thegomethod.org/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    What to do - People say they hate my accent

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 9:32


    Episode 57 What to do - People say they hate my accent The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: https://thegomethod.org/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    Episode 56 How to formulate SMART goals for language learning

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 9:44


    The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: https://thegomethod.org/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    Episode 55 Carol Dweck's theories - fixed and growth mindsets

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 17:18


    The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: Gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: http://thegomethod.org/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    Episode 54 The importance of setting upper limits

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 12:07


    The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: Gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: http://thegomethod.mozello.com/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    Episode 21 Language learning myth #3: I need a teacher

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 23:35


    Latest episode of The Psychology of Learning Foreign Languages

    Episode 23 10 critical mistakes in the classroom and how to avoid them

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 30:16


    Latest episode of The Psychology of Learning Foreign Languages

    Episode 53 Why should I care about grammar if even native speakers do not

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019 12:11


    The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: Gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: http://thegomethod.mozello.com/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    Episode 52 My personal secrets to learning 21 languages – part III

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 14:17


    The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: Gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: http://thegomethod.mozello.com/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    Episode 51 My personal secrets to learning 21 languages – part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 18:03


    The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: Gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: http://thegomethod.mozello.com/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    Episode 50 My personal secrets to learning 21 languages – part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 18:45


    The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Has helped more than 1200 students advance their studies and professional career by obtaining excellent German and Spanish skills. Psychologist and language teacher, from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Speaks 21 languages. Contact Send us an e-mail: Gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: http://thegomethod.mozello.com/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    Episode 49 Is the plateau effect in foreign languages real?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 14:11


    Free book: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PovXmiHF-TobdXdIsDj2hpG-RXqSgZfe/view?usp=sharing The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Psychologist and polyglot from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Coordinator of the GO Method network, with representatives in more than 90 countries worldwide. Contact Send us an e-mail: Gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: http://thegomethod.mozello.com/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    Episode 48 Strategies and techniques to overcome the fear of public speaking in foreign languages (part 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 7:36


    The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Psychologist and polyglot from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Coordinator of the GO Method network, with representatives in more than 90 countries worldwide. Contact Send us an e-mail: Gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: http://thegomethod.mozello.com/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

    Episode 47 Strategies and techniques to overcome the fear of public speaking in foreign languages (part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2019 7:47


    The GO Method “I have been living in Germany for years. I have gone through all the levels and sustained the necessary exams. Nonetheless, I still make too many mistakes as to get a serious employment in my profession.” It is easy to start a foreign language. It takes only practice and living abroad to get fluent. To learn the last (!) 5% and to speak without mistakes, however, you will need completely different approach. The GO Method helps you get rid of your chronic grammar and pronunciation mistakes by applying psychology and principles of quality management. We offer corrective courses for some languages, as well a general system for improving your use of any language. We support companies in improving the language proficiency of key employees. Gerhard J. Ohrband Psychologist and polyglot from Hamburg /Germany (*1979). Married, one son. MA in psychology from the University of Hamburg. More than 15 years of experience as a university lecturer in psychology as well as a consultant for UNICEF, Terre des Hommes, IOM, the EU and private companies. Coordinator of the GO Method network, with representatives in more than 90 countries worldwide. Contact Send us an e-mail: Gerhard.j.ohrband@gmail.com Our homepage: http://thegomethod.mozello.com/ Our online courses: https://gerhards-school.thinkific.com/ Our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3n5LCxW8N3uPatViww-Okw/ Our podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-of-learning-foreign-languages/ Our blog: https://thegomethod.blogspot.com/ Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theGOMethod/ On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-j%C3%B6rg-ohrband-22525147/ If you want to save time in learning a foreign language without a teacher, please check out my book “The GO Method” on Amazon.

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