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Posts by Cornelia Büttler

Cornelia Büttler
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Language Apps vs. Language Schools: Real Conversation as the Key to Success

Female Teacher teaching a language in front of a class
Anyone who wants to learn a new language today has unlimited options — especially those of the digital variety. Apps such as Duolingo, Babbel, and LingQ promise flexible learning anytime, anywhere. But despite the hype, can these apps really lead to fluent communication? Numerous scientific studies and experience in language teaching suggest that apps alone…
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Find your Language Level: Why a Placement Test is the First Step to Successful Learning

Man filling in a placementtest online
A Test that’s Fun – and Leads You to the Right Course Many people ask themselves: How good is my English if I really need to communicate? Or: Will I be able to hold a conversation in Spanish on my holiday – or will it only be enough to order in a restaurant? This is…
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Language Learning Trends

Group of people learning a language in front of a computer screen
inlingua is a Step Ahead The world of learning is rapidly changing– and language learning is no exception. Digitalization, artificial intelligence, and new pedagogical approaches have fundamentally changed the way people learn. Many educational institutions are predicting trends for the coming years and are just now starting to adapt. inlingua is a step ahead as…
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Behind the Scenes of inlingua Malta

Classroom at inlingua Malta with a trainer and a few learners.
Another look behind the scenes – Part 4 of our interview series with inlingua Malta For the fourth installment of our multi part series, Maryse Gatt provides insight into her journey with inlingua, the successes, challenges, and special experiences. About your Path to inlingua What originally motivated you to open your own inlingua center? My…
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Behind the Scenes of inlingua Hammamet

Saif Haif, owner of inlingua Hammamet, Portrait picture, wearing a blue polo shirt and glasses
A look behind the scenes at inlingua Hammamet, Tunisia with licensee Said Haif For the third installment of our multi part series, Said Haif provides insight into her journey with inlingua, the successes, challenges, and special experiences. About your Path to inlingua What originally motivated you to open your own inlingua center? The world is…
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Behind the Scenes of inlingua Ostschweiz

Team of inlingua Ostschweiz presented infront of a tree. Everbody wears a white shirt.
A look behind the scenes at inlingua Ostschweiz, Switzerland with licensee Sabrina Bösch For the second installment of our multi part series, Sabrina Bösch provides insight into her journey with inlingua, the successes, challenges, and special experiences. About your Path to inlingua What originally motivated you to open your own inlingua center? Thanks to my…
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Behind the Scenes of inlingua Rabat-Salé

inlingua Rabat-Sale Building, Licensee of inlingua
What does it actually mean to be part of the international inlingua network? Who better to answer this question than our licensees themselves? In this series, partners from different regions of the world share their personal experiences with inlingua: why they decided to become licensees, what challenges they have overcome, what successes they have celebrated…
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Language Learning – From Zero To Fluent

Two women and a man having a conversation together and talk fluently to each other in a certain language
How long does it really take to learn a language? Here you will find realistic time frames – and learn how you can effectively speed up the learning process. You want to learn a new language – but how long does it really take to become fluent? The answer depends on several factors: your motivation,…
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Preserving Our Linguistic Heritage

Mother teaching her girl, both have long brown hair
According to a recent study, half of the 7,139 languages currently spoken worldwide are threatened with extinction. Projections indicate that by the end of this century, 1,500 of these languages may no longer be in use. The threat to global language diversity is highlighted in a study published in the journal Nature, Ecology and Evolution.…
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