{"id":1681,"date":"2025-05-20T10:48:41","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T09:48:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/en\/?p=1681"},"modified":"2025-07-29T16:36:21","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T15:36:21","slug":"birkenbihl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/en\/blog\/birkenbihl\/","title":{"rendered":"The Birkenbihl Method \u2013 A Comprehensive Guide to This Extraordinary Learning Technique"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\" style=\"font-size:8px\">Image credit: \u00a9 Katrin Adam <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">Are you tired of repetitive cramming and endless memorization like in school? No problem, there are now many alternative approaches. Arguably the best-known and most brain-friendly is the so-called Birkenbihl method, with which a language is internalized quite intuitively. Here, we&#8217;ll show you everything you need to know: what the method actually is, how it works exactly, and with which materials and providers it is best used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#the-birkenbihl-method-what-is-it-actually\">The Birkenbihl Technique: What Is It Actually?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#brain-friendly-learning-with-birkenbihl-heres-how-it-works\">Brain-Friendly Learning with Birkenbihl: Here&#8217;s How It Works!<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#the-pros-and-cons-of-the-birkenbihl-method\">The Pros and Cons of the Birkenbihl Method<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#using-the-birkenbihl-method-independently-heres-how\">Using the Birkenbihl Method Independently: Here&#8217;s How!<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#conclusion-intuitive-and-brain-friendly-learning-with-birkenbihl\">Conclusion: Intuitive and Brain-Friendly Learning with Birkenbihl<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-nv-c-1-background-color has-background\" id=\"the-birkenbihl-method-what-is-it-actually\"><strong>The Birkenbihl Technique: What Is It Actually?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">Named after its founder <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vera_F._Birkenbihl\" rel=\"noopener\">Vera F. Birkenbihl<\/a>, this learning concept is, at first glance, the complete opposite of classic learning methods where you endlessly <a href=\"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/blog\/ist-vokabeln-lernen-sinnlos-unser-gehirn-sagt-ja\/?nyt=1\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"17068\">memorize vocabulary and grammar structures<\/a>. Instead, the Birkenbihl technique builds on how one learns their native language as a baby, which, after all, also works without typical instruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">Thus, the method is not only intuitive but also brain-friendly, and learning successes and &#8220;aha&#8221; moments occur after only a short time. You don&#8217;t just learn the language; you discover it &#8211; for a completely natural, deeper understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-nv-c-1-background-color has-background\" id=\"brain-friendly-learning-with-birkenbihl-heres-how-it-works\"><strong>Brain-Friendly Learning with Birkenbihl: Here&#8217;s How It Works!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">Essentially, the Birkenbihl method consists of several stages that build upon each other and target different brain areas and skills. It involves decoding, reading, listening, and actively using the language. Here are the four steps of the Birkenbihl technique, as explained by the founder herself!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-nv-c-2-background-color has-background\" id=\"step-1-decoding-understanding-the-meaning-of-words\">Step 1: Decoding &#8211; Understanding the Meaning of Words<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">The first step of the method, so-called decoding, involves a word-for-word translation. This is not a regular translation: You write the respective German word directly under the corresponding word in the foreign language &#8211; regardless of German grammar. The whole thing then looks something like this:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tR-Blog-Birkenbihl-Guide-Transkript-Koreanisch.jpg\" alt=\"Korean transcript according to Birkenbihl\" class=\"wp-image-40627\" style=\"width:710px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">This has two advantages. First, of course, you learn what this word means. But much more importantly, and this is where it becomes brain-friendly: The German translation is now in the sentence structure of the foreign language. This allows our brain to intuitively grasp how sentences are constructed in this language. For example, in our language, the verb is in the second position in the sentence, whereas in many other languages it is at the end of the sentence. This and many other rules and peculiarities can be discovered and understood this way, without actively having to learn them. Gone are the days of endless verb forms and tense tables!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-neve-text-color-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-neve-text-color-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\"><strong>talkREAL Tip!<\/strong> We at talkREAL are big fans of the Birkenbihl method, and so we have further refined the first step of decoding: <a href=\"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/blog\/transreal-wort-fur-wort-ubersetzung-und-das-grammatiklernen-hat-ein-ende\/?nyt=1\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"15276\">transREAL is a precise guide on how you should proceed with decoding<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-neve-text-color-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-neve-text-color-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">When you then read this word-for-word translation, you immediately get a first feel for the language, in a very natural and unconscious way. And this is exactly the entry point, the access, we need to a new learning language. Because this first step works with any language, no matter how different it is from ours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-nv-c-2-background-color has-background\" id=\"step-2-active-listening\">Step 2: Active Listening<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">This second step is about actively listening to the language and concentrating on the decoding. So, you hear the word in the foreign language and simultaneously read the German translation. For example, if the Spanish speaker says &#8220;mesa,&#8221; we simultaneously read the word &#8220;Tisch&#8221; (table). Every good Birkenbihl language course therefore provides, along with the text material, an authentic audio recording of the text.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><!-- wp:separator {\"opacity\":\"css\"} -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:cover {\"url\":\"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/talkREAL-Blog-Sprachkurs-Rabatte-Cover.jpg\",\"id\":34076,\"alt\":\"Frau und Mann freuen sich \u00fcber Sprachkurs-Rabatte\",\"dimRatio\":70,\"overlayColor\":\"nv-dark-bg\",\"isUserOverlayColor\":true,\"minHeight\":400,\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover aligncenter\"><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-34076\" alt=\"Frau und Mann freuen sich \u00fcber Sprachkurs-Rabatte\" src=\"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/talkREAL-Blog-Sprachkurs-Rabatte-Cover.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" style=\"position: absolute; z-index: -10; margin-left: -25em; filter: brightness(70%);\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-nv-dark-bg-background-color has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\",\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":32}},\"textColor\":\"nv-text-dark-bg\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-nv-text-dark-bg-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-welcome-to-neve-this-is-a-hero-section\" style=\"font-size:32px; padding-top: 1.25em;\"><strong>\u2012 Language Course Discounts \u2012<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\",\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":23}},\"textColor\":\"white\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:23px\">Find the best <strong>discounts and exclusive coupons<\/strong> for top <br>language courses here!<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"25px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:buttons {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"justifyContent\":\"center\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\"><!-- wp:button {\"className\":\"is-style-primary\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/blog\/discounts-language-programs\/\"><strong>See All Discounts<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:button --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:buttons --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"25px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\",\"textColor\":\"nv-text-dark-bg\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-nv-text-dark-bg-color has-text-color\"><strong>+ + + Limited-Time Deals +++ Some Offers Expiring Soon +++ Don\u2019t Miss Out! + + +<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:cover -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"15px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator {\"opacity\":\"css\"} -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">This way, our brain makes a direct connection from the foreign language and its sound to the corresponding German word. We don&#8217;t need to hear the latter, as we already know the correct pronunciation. To make this step more effective, it is useful to pause as often as necessary and repeat the (new) word in your mind. You don&#8217;t have to say it out loud, but you can, of course, if the opportunity arises. However, a mental &#8220;echo&#8221; is sufficient at this point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-neve-text-color-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-neve-text-color-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\"><strong>talkREAL Tip!<\/strong> Of course, we also have a bit more information on this step. The same applies to the upcoming Step 03 Passive Listening. If you need additional details, feel free to check out the article &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/blog\/transreal-und-dann-so-zundest-du-den-sprachenlern-turbo\/?nyt=1\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"15735\">transREAL and then?<\/a>&#8220;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-neve-text-color-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-neve-text-color-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">The goal of this step is to have to press pause less often with each subsequent listening, until you can eventually understand the entire text at a normal speaking speed. This not only trains listening comprehension, but the words are also directly embedded in a meaningful sentence context &#8211; this is significantly more brain-friendly than cramming individual vocabulary fragments. (More on this in the <a href=\"\/blog\/angewandte-hirnforschung-und-was-dies-fuer-dein-vokabellernen-bedeutet\/?nyt=1\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"1449\">article on Brain Research and Vocabulary Learning<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-nv-c-2-background-color has-background\" id=\"step-3-passive-listening\">Step 3: Passive Listening<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">Step three of the Birkenbihl method can definitely be integrated into any daily routine &#8211; because here, everything revolves around passively listening to the foreign language. You don&#8217;t concentrate on the audio file but do a completely different activity at the same time. It doesn&#8217;t matter whether you&#8217;re cooking, <a href=\"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/blog\/sprachenlernen-im-auto\/?nyt=1\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"24231\">driving a car<\/a>, or playing board games &#8211; the main thing is that listening happens unconsciously. Above all, it&#8217;s important to engage with the language as much as possible and let the audio files play in the background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">This way, our brain gets used to the sound of the foreign language. This is not only beneficial for understanding, but correct pronunciation also becomes more natural. And generally, we want to be able to speak a language, not just understand it. Additionally, there will be small &#8220;aha&#8221; moments in some quiet instances: You unconsciously pick up a word or a sentence that you can understand quite intuitively, and suddenly you realize how much using the Birkenbihl technique pays off.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/KOSYS-Product-Launch-Cover.jpg\" alt=\"KOSYS neoos and language courses\" class=\"wp-image-40278\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The neoos from KOSYS is an ultrasonic device that enables passive listening through the skin.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\"><strong>talkREAL Tip! <\/strong>If you can&#8217;t listen to the foreign language aloud on the side, then the neoos from KOSYS is an exciting alternative, as it enables listening through the skin. This sounds strange at first, but it works, as our <a href=\"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/blog\/kosys-neoos-erfahrungen\/?nyt=1\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"34635\">neoos experience report<\/a> shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-nv-c-2-background-color has-background\" id=\"step-4-active-use-of-the-language\">Step 4: Active Use of the Language<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">Vera F. Birkenbihl leaves the final step of the learning method open to individual design and only gives a few tips. Basically, this step is about actively practicing the use of the language through various learning activities. Ms. Birkenbihl recommends, for example, the so-called &#8220;Chorus Method.&#8221; Here, you listen to the audio file (quietly) and speak along loudly with what the native speakers say in the recording. This is beneficial for avoiding an accent &#8211; unlike in language classes, where you mostly listen to the <a href=\"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/blog\/moderner-sprachunterricht-oder-wie-man-sprache-am-besten-nicht-lernt\/?nyt=1\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"16188\">mistakes and accents of your fellow students<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/FnPly-Kosys-Tablet-2.png\" alt=\"Man using FnPly by KOSYS on tablet\" class=\"wp-image-40372\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The FnPly courses by KOSYS also use the &#8220;Chorus Method,&#8221; so you apply the language directly.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">Besides the Chorus Method, there are a multitude of other activities that you can design according to your own interests. Do you like to cook? Why not try a recipe in the foreign language or translate your favorite German recipe with the vocabulary you&#8217;ve learned. Do you like to keep a diary? Why not write in Spanish, Vietnamese, Farsi, etc., once or twice a week. Do you enjoy interacting with others? A <a href=\"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/blog\/gespraeche-mit-ihrem-sprachtandem-der-motivationsschub-fuer-fortgeschrittene\/?nyt=1\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"23445\">language tandem<\/a>, both written and spoken, helps you directly with application and pronunciation. There are numerous ways to apply the foreign language &#8211; the main thing is to engage with it regularly and use authentic sources. <a href=\"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/blog\/sprachaufgaben-fuer-den-alltag\/?nyt=1\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"24219\">By the way, here are 12 more language activities for your everyday learning<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-nv-c-1-background-color has-background\" id=\"the-pros-and-cons-of-the-birkenbihl-method\"><strong>The Pros and Cons of the Birkenbihl Method<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">It is often said that no language learning method is perfect &#8211; each has its pros and cons. What are the advantages of the Birkenbihl technique, and where might there still be room for improvement? Could there perhaps be an ideal learning method after all?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-nv-c-2-background-color has-background\" id=\"the-advantages-of-birkenbihl\">The Advantages of Birkenbihl<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">Probably the most obvious advantage of the Birkenbihl method: Due to brain-friendly learning, endless, repetitive cramming is no longer necessary. With a little active effort and some passive learning, our brain gets used to the foreign language in a completely natural way. Let&#8217;s look at the advantages in detail:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">\n<li>No dry verb forms and endless tables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No boring memorization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tedious grammar cramming is eliminated<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learning accent-free pronunciation thanks to authentic native speaker recordings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passive learning fits into any daily routine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Active application can be freely linked with own interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intuitive discovery of the language and regular &#8220;aha&#8221; moments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typical errors in translating idioms and colloquial language are avoided through word-for-word understanding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">The method according to Vera F. Birkenbihl brings a whole range of advantages, both through the learning method itself and by omitting useless and non-brain-friendly components of classic learning methods. Because, hand on heart, how much of your school French, English, or Spanish can you still use? This approach does it better by providing a brain-friendly method that can be individually adapted and refined.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><!-- wp:separator {\"opacity\":\"css\"} -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"15px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:cover {\"url\":\"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/talkREAL-Sprachkurse-Testubersicht-800.jpg\",\"id\":28719,\"dimRatio\":50,\"focalPoint\":{\"x\":0,\"y\":0.47},\"minHeight\":400,\"customGradient\":\"linear-gradient(90deg,rgb(80,71,63) 50%,rgb(232,232,232) 100%)\",\"isDark\":false,\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover aligncenter is-light\" style=\"min-height:400px\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgb(80,71,63) 50%,rgb(232,232,232) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-28719\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/talkREAL-Sprachkurse-Testubersicht-800.jpg\" style=\"object-position:0% 47%; position: absolute; z-index: -10; margin-left: -25em; filter: brightness(70%);\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"0% 47%\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\",\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":32}},\"textColor\":\"nv-text-dark-bg\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-nv-text-dark-bg-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-welcome-to-neve-this-is-a-hero-section\" style=\"font-size:32px; padding-top: 2em;\"><strong>\u2012 The Best Language Course of 2025 \u2012<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\",\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":23}},\"textColor\":\"white\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:23px\">We\u2019ve tested dozens of language courses\u2026<br>But only ONE takes the #1 spot!<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:buttons {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"justifyContent\":\"center\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\"><!-- wp:button {\"className\":\"is-style-primary\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/blog\/mondly-review\/\"><strong>Show Me the Best Course<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:button --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:buttons --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:cover -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"15px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator {\"opacity\":\"css\"} -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">Maria, one of our readers, described the icing on the cake best: &#8220;The language just came out of me correctly!&#8221; This is exactly what happened to her when she got off the plane in Italy after learning for 5 months beforehand with the Birkenbihl method and our <a href=\"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/blog\/transreal-wort-fur-wort-ubersetzung-und-das-grammatiklernen-hat-ein-ende\/?nyt=1\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"15276\">transREAL refinement<\/a>. And that sums it up best. Because due to the brain-friendly approach, the right words simply come to us when speaking; they are just there. No more major thinking or awkward searching for the right word!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-nv-c-2-background-color has-background\" id=\"disadvantages-and-problems-of-the-birkenbihl-method\">Disadvantages and Problems of the Birkenbihl Method<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">No learning method is 100% perfect for everyone. But there are methods that come very close &#8211; and Birkenbihl is one of them. Nevertheless, there are some hurdles that one should be aware of before starting to learn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"nv-cv-m wp-block-list has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">\n<li>Mental adjustment: Moving away from familiar learning methods, such as classic approaches like in school<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No immediate results: The method requires patience and trust<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possible uncertainty during initial use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Languages with foreign alphabets require (initially) an extra step<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No gamification &#8211; intrinsic motivation and linking with interests are necessary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">One thing is very clear here. These initial hurdles are just that: initial. Points one to three are not a permanent problem with an adjustment phase. At the beginning, you need a little trust, but then small and large successes show up more and more quickly. And if we can confirm one thing: The method works! <a href=\"\/blog\/die-probleme-der-birkenbihl-methode\/?nyt=1\">You can also find more about this in this detailed article, which examines the problems of the Birkenbihl technique in more detail.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">At first, it might seem as if languages with foreign alphabets, such as Asian languages, cannot be used with the Birkenbihl method. However, this is incorrect; on the contrary: It works well! It requires, especially at the beginning, a bit more effort and expense, because besides the German translation, you also have to transcribe the unfamiliar characters into a phonetic script. This is more time-consuming, but in the end, you want to be able to read and write the language, not just speak it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">I myself used the method according to Vera F. Birkenbihl for learning Japanese and Korean and only had an initial extra effort, but no problems. The whole thing looked something like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tR-Blog-Birkenbihl-Guide-Transkript-Japanisch.jpg\" alt=\"Japanese transcript according to Birkenbihl\" class=\"wp-image-40625\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">The last point is a disadvantage at first glance, but it can also be easily compensated for. Anyone who links the learning process with their own interests and hobbies, especially in the third and fourth steps of the method, has often already created sufficient motivation for themselves. For everyone else, there are fortunately providers who offer &#8220;ready-made&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/blog\/birlingo-erfahrungen\/?nyt=1\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"39857\">Birkenbihl language courses<\/a> that provide motivation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nv-cv-m wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-nv-c-1-background-color has-background\" id=\"learning-with-birkenbihl-the-best-language-course-providers\"><strong>Learning with Birkenbihl: The Best Language Course Providers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">Meanwhile, there are several language courses that rely on the concept of Vera F. Birkenbihl. Here you will find very different implementations, media, and price ranges &#8211; so there is something for everyone. Below you will find our top selection. If you are looking for the best Birkenbihl language courses for a specific language, the following articles will help you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\"><strong><a href=\"\/blog\/birkenbihl-sprachkurse-englisch\/?nyt=1\">English Courses<\/a>  ||  <a href=\"\/blog\/birkenbihl-sprachkurse-spanisch\/?nyt=1\">Spanish Courses<\/a>  || <a href=\"\/blog\/birkenbihl-sprachkurse-italienisch\">Italian Courses<\/a>  ||  <a href=\"\/blog\/birkenbihl-sprachkurse-franzoesisch\">French Courses<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-nv-c-2-background-color has-background\" id=\"birlingo-birkenbihl-for-your-pocket\">Birlingo &#8211; Birkenbihl for Your Pocket<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">As unbelievable as it sounds: Birlingo was the very first language course in 2023 to (sensibly) implement the Birkenbihl method as an app. This offers huge advantages in using the Birkenbihl technique, as it is now available on mobile for the first time. So you can learn with your smartphone from anywhere, whether on the train or during your lunch break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/go-to\/birlingo\"><strong>Try Birlingo for Free<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/blog\/birlingo-erfahrungen\/?nyt=1\"><strong>To the Experience Report<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">Birlingo divides its courses and topic areas, which are relevant for the respective level from A1 to B1. There you will find everyday vocabulary in small lessons. The provider uses a slightly modified method, where you find an intermediate step with free translation. An adjustment that is really sensible for the digital use of the Birkenbihl method, excellent!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">Although the company Birlingo with the app of the same name is still in its early stages and accordingly there is still some room for improvement in some places, the general rule here is also: The method simply works, and so Birlingo is our clear top recommendation for anyone looking for a Birkenbihl language course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-nv-c-2-background-color has-background\" id=\"fnply-playful-learning-with-stories\">FNPLY &#8211; Playful Learning with Stories<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">FNPLY (read: FunPlay), the newest language course from provider KOSYS, promises a revolution in the language learning market. To achieve this, they combine the best aspects of various approaches that have proven themselves over the years. However, the basic principle of FNPLY naturally remains the Birkenbihl method. They embed their content in an interactive, illustrated story, thus ensuring almost playful learning. So you learn not because you have to, but because this type of learning is fun and encourages daily use, because after all, you want to know what happens next, right?<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/tR-Blog-FnPly-Test-Geschichte-Beispiel-1.png\" alt=\"Example of FnPly app functionality in review\" class=\"wp-image-42108\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Example of a typical screen in an FnPly lesson.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">An additional &#8220;language shower&#8221; immerses you in the foreign language for hours in everyday life, so that using it will soon feel completely natural. Alternatively, you can also listen to the content via the <a href=\"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/blog\/kosys-neoos-erfahrungen\/?nyt=1\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"34635\">ultrasonic device neoos<\/a>, which we prefer. This combines aspects of active and passive learning &#8211; it hardly gets more brain-friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">This sounds almost too good to be true? Unfortunately, yes, because in our detailed experience report, we unfortunately had to conclude that the announced revolution in language learning is on hold for now. The technical implementation in app form is currently simply too flawed for us to recommend the FNPLY app without reservation. So that you can get a better idea of how FNPLY works and what we currently find fault with, we recommend you briefly watch the <a href=\"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/en\/go\/kosys\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"30865\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\">provider&#8217;s webinar<\/a>: Everything is presented in detail here. Our review then gives our assessment of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/en\/go\/kosys\/\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\"><strong>More Info on FNPLY<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/blog\/fnply-test\/?nyt=1\"><strong>To the Review<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">The FNPLY app or the Dream Traveller language courses are currently available for a one-time payment of \u20ac199-\u20ac299. These can then be used for life. During the course, you theoretically learn around 70,000 vocabulary words and can thus reach the B1 level, with which you can already hold many conversations in the foreign language. Even if the price seems high at first glance: For the amount of content and the good learning method, it is okay, if the app would function technically flawlessly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-nv-c-2-background-color has-background\" id=\"kosys-birkenbihl-meets-book-course\">KOSYS &#8211; Birkenbihl Meets Book Course<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">KOSYS the second: Besides the new FNPLY, KOSYS has been offering very classic Birkenbihl language courses for years. However, a shift is currently taking place here due to the introduction of the new app-based language courses. You accordingly have to see which courses are still available for the desired language. Then, for a one-time payment of \u20ac199 or less, you receive a textbook with decoded texts and the corresponding audio files. The courses are rounded off by an online portal with exercises and various supplementary materials for the course.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/tR-Blog-Test-KOSYS-Sprachkurs-Buch-Dekodierung.jpg\" alt=\"The textbook of KOSYS language programs without subscription\" class=\"wp-image-33810\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A look into the textbook of the KOSYS book courses, always with decoding according to Birkenbihl, of course.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">In addition to the beginner and advanced courses, there is an additional course for conversation training in English and Spanish, which is fortunately still available. (The beginner courses for these two languages were unfortunately discontinued with the FNPLY release.) This is wonderfully suited for practicing the application of the language, as our review shows. There you will also find the other available languages listed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/go-to\/kosys-sprachen\"><strong>To KOSYS Language Offers<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/blog\/test-kosys-sprachkurs\/?nyt=1\"><strong>To the Review<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">The courses themselves are practical and sensibly designed. Additionally, there is an interesting device available separately: The so-called <a href=\"\/blog\/kosys-neoos-erfahrungen\/?nyt=1\">neoos<\/a>, an ultrasonic device intended to enable hours of passive learning. This can be purchased to complement the book courses as well as FNPLY and wonderfully rounds off the learning outcome, but it is, of course, not a must. Passive listening can also simply be done by playing the audio files on your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-nv-c-2-background-color has-background\" id=\"the-birkenbihl-audio-courses-for-a-small-budget\">The Birkenbihl Audio Courses &#8211; For a Small Budget<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">The Birkenbihl audio language courses are the oldest, but also the cheapest version of the Birkenbihl method. Here, you still receive a classic CD-ROM and a (analog or digital, depending on your choice) manual with lessons that you work through according to your own schedule. While this is somewhat cumbersome to use, the method itself is flawless \u2013 learning is intuitive, brain-friendly, and therefore undoubtedly worth recommending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/go-to\/amazon-birkenbihl-sprachkurs\"><strong>To Birkenbihl Audio Courses<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/blog\/birkenbihl-audio-sprachkurs-test\/?nyt=1\"><strong>Read the Review Now<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">For \u20ac20-\u20ac25 (depending on the language and level), you get the audio CD and the manual as a digital PDF. The printed analog manual costs an additional \u20ac15, but you can also simply use the digital files that are included free of charge anyway. The courses are, of course, usable indefinitely \u2013 this is a strong price-performance ratio that is not diminished by the somewhat cumbersome use. If you want to save money or first want to tentatively approach the Birkenbihl technique, this is exactly the right place for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-nv-c-2-background-color has-background\" id=\"h-linguajet\">Linguajet &#8211; For Further Practice Materials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">Didactically, we currently still see some shortcomings with Linguajet &#8211; but what the provider does really well is offer a wealth of high-quality, voiced materials that you can work through independently. Everyday vocabulary was chosen and packaged into stories, each with several episodes. Excellent!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tR-Blog-Linguajet-Test-Lektion2.jpg\" alt=\"Birkenbihl French courses: Linguajet\" class=\"wp-image-41310\" style=\"width:478px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Insight into the lesson: A voiced transcript entirely according to Birkenbihl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">Those who have already gained some prior knowledge, for example, through one of the other Birkenbihl language courses, can apply and expand their knowledge here. To test the method, there is a short demo lesson for all four offered languages. This is free and offers a realistic insight into the courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/go-to\/linguajet\"><strong>Try Linguajet for Free Now<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/blog\/linguajet-erfahrungen\"><strong>Read Review<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">Even if we can&#8217;t yet recommend Linguajet without reservation &#8211; with a few small changes, we see great potential here, as the foundation has undoubtedly been laid.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-nv-c-1-background-color has-background\" id=\"using-the-birkenbihl-method-independently-heres-how\"><strong>Using the Birkenbihl Method Independently: Here&#8217;s How!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">All the apps mentioned above have their own advantages and special features, and therefore we can recommend them all. Nevertheless, not every language course is suitable for every learner, of course. The Birkenbihl technique, in particular, can be easily modified and individually adapted, and so you can also learn with it independently. The only thing you need are suitable materials. The big advantage of decoding yourself is that the &#8220;aha&#8221; moments are much greater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-nv-c-2-background-color has-background\" id=\"with-your-own-content-to-your-desired-language\">With Your Own Content to Your Desired Language<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">The Birkenbihl method is initially an adjustment from <a href=\"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/blog\/die-10-methoden-des-sprachenlernens\/?nyt=1\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"652\">other language learning paths<\/a>, but generally a simple method that can be well implemented for any language and a multitude of contents. You can&#8217;t find learning materials in your language that interest you, or are you generally learning a niche language that many Birkenbihl language courses don&#8217;t cover? No problem at all. All you need is a voiced text and <a href=\"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/blog\/woerterbuch-empfehlungen-die-wichtigsten-tools-beim-sprachenlernen-teil-2-2\/?nyt=1\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"22735\">a reliable dictionary<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">The voiced text can also be something quite &#8220;mundane&#8221;: Why not translate your favorite song (in the target language) or an interesting <a href=\"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/blog\/filme-englisch-lernen-2\/?nyt=1\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"39802\">film scene<\/a> that has stuck in your memory? These are two examples of texts that have been voiced quite naturally. But there are other examples: How about an <a href=\"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/blog\/5-sehr-gute-ted-talks-rund-ums-sprachenlernen\/?nyt=1\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"23142\">interesting TED Talk<\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/blog\/podcasts-zum-englischlernen\/?nyt=1\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"23389\">podcast with a transcript<\/a>, or perhaps an <a href=\"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/en\/go\/audible\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"22644\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\">audiobook<\/a> for which you also have the text?<\/p>\n\n\n<p><!-- wp:separator {\"opacity\":\"css\"} -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:cover {\"url\":\"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/talkREAL-Blog-Sprachkurs-Rabatte-Cover.jpg\",\"id\":34076,\"alt\":\"Frau und Mann freuen sich \u00fcber Sprachkurs-Rabatte\",\"dimRatio\":70,\"overlayColor\":\"nv-dark-bg\",\"isUserOverlayColor\":true,\"minHeight\":400,\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover aligncenter\"><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-34076\" alt=\"Frau und Mann freuen sich \u00fcber Sprachkurs-Rabatte\" src=\"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/talkREAL-Blog-Sprachkurs-Rabatte-Cover.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" style=\"position: absolute; z-index: -10; margin-left: -25em; filter: brightness(70%);\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-nv-dark-bg-background-color has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\",\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":32}},\"textColor\":\"nv-text-dark-bg\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-nv-text-dark-bg-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-welcome-to-neve-this-is-a-hero-section\" style=\"font-size:32px; padding-top: 1.25em;\"><strong>\u2012 Language Course Discounts \u2012<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\",\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":23}},\"textColor\":\"white\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:23px\">Find the best <strong>discounts and exclusive coupons<\/strong> for top <br>language courses here!<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"25px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:buttons {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"justifyContent\":\"center\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\"><!-- wp:button {\"className\":\"is-style-primary\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/blog\/discounts-language-programs\/\"><strong>See All Discounts<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:button --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:buttons --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"25px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\",\"textColor\":\"nv-text-dark-bg\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-nv-text-dark-bg-color has-text-color\"><strong>+ + + Limited-Time Deals +++ Some Offers Expiring Soon +++ Don\u2019t Miss Out! + + +<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:cover -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"15px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator {\"opacity\":\"css\"} -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">As you can see, it doesn&#8217;t always have to be learning texts &#8211; learning with your own content is more obvious than you might think. Personally, it helped me a lot to use song lyrics and series when learning Korean. This not only gave me a deeper understanding of the language that goes far beyond the usually freely translated subtitles &#8211; I also got a little closer to the culture. Not to mention the increased fun factor. Just give it a try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\"><strong>talkREAL Tip!<\/strong> Christian likes to use the <a href=\"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/blog\/rezension-lernkrimi\/?nyt=1\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"26251\">learning crime novels from Circon<\/a>. Since these do not come with an audio file, he simply has the texts recorded by his <a href=\"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/en\/go\/preply\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"26183\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\">language teacher, whom he found on Preply<\/a>, and sent via WhatsApp. Content creation with the help of <a href=\"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/en\/blog\/chatgpt\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"38384\">artificial intelligence like ChatGPT<\/a> is also very promising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">Furthermore, there is another practical way to ensure you don&#8217;t run out of learning content too quickly. Because some language courses that are not directly based on Birkenbihl can still be used for the learning method with small modifications or additions. And here&#8217;s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nv-cv-d nv-cv-m wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-nv-c-2-background-color has-background\" id=\"jicki-let-yourself-be-showered-by-a-language-shower\">Jicki &#8211; Let Yourself Be Showered by a Language Shower<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">The concept of Jicki is simple but effective. The provider is an <a href=\"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/blog\/audio-sprachkurs-empfehlungen\/?nyt=1\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"34728\">audio course<\/a> that is well suited for active and passive learning. Here you will find high-quality, native-speaker voiced audio files that serve as a great supplement to other learning methods. But Jicki is particularly an enrichment to the Birkenbihl method: Because the language showers come with a script that you can, for example, transcribe yourself. This already covers the first three steps of Birkenbihl; besides that, you only need to actively engage with the language. Excellent!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/go-to\/jicki-home\"><strong>Try Jicki for Free<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/blog\/jicki-test\/?nyt=1\"><strong>To the Experience Report<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">Additionally, Jicki now offers a good selection of 9 foreign languages, so there should be something for most language learners. The pricing is also fair: You can learn from \u20ac5.95 per month, which is an almost unbeatable price for the quality offered. In addition, you can test two lessons per language for free, with no time limit. Therefore, quite clearly: Jicki is a great tool for working with the Birkenbihl method yourself!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-nv-c-2-background-color has-background\" id=\"lingq-the-self-study-system-with-a-great-community\">LingQ &#8211; The Self-Study System with a Great Community<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">The provider LingQ is not a classic, guided language course. It is a self-study course that provides its users with a multitude of high-quality materials in various subject areas. These are text files that are also authentically voiced. While LingQ itself does not rely on Birkenbihl, the content is wonderfully suited for independent learning. If you transcribe yourself, you&#8217;re already halfway there. And that&#8217;s not all: With LingQ, you can also upload your own materials and use them in the provider&#8217;s format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nv-cv-d nv-cv-m wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/go\/lingq\"><strong>Try LingQ<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/blog\/lingq-review\"><strong>Read Review<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">Additionally, LingQ has some interesting extra features: There are regular learning challenges and an active, international community with which you can exchange ideas and network if needed. Text corrections and <a href=\"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/blog\/lingoda-test\/?nyt=1\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"31913\">language lessons<\/a> are even offered &#8211; ideal for step four of the Birkenbihl method. Moreover, the basic version of LingQ can be used for free, and there is a huge selection of languages and learning levels that is constantly growing. Definitely give it a try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-nv-c-1-background-color has-background\" id=\"conclusion-intuitive-and-brain-friendly-learning-with-birkenbihl\"><strong>Conclusion: Intuitive and Brain-Friendly Learning with Birkenbihl<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">Whether you use a pre-made language course or your very own version of the Birkenbihl method: Brain-friendly learning is pre-programmed here! The four-step method initially requires a little time and <a href=\"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/blog\/vertrauen-sie-dem-ungewissen-vertrauen-sie-neuen-lernmethoden\/?nyt=1\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"24325\">trust<\/a>, as it differs greatly from cramming in school &#8211; but for that, you learn your target language intuitively and without endless memorization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">The combination of active and passive learning fits into any daily routine and can even be linked with your own areas of interest. This provides a very natural learning experience and regular &#8220;aha&#8221; moments. You get a good story for this with <a href=\"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/en\/go\/kosys-fnply\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"40425\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\">FNPLY<\/a>, Birkenbihl for your pocket is offered by <a href=\"\/go-to\/birlingo\">Birlingo<\/a>, and even a small budget will find something with the <a href=\"\/go-to\/amazon-birkenbihl-sprachkurs\">Birkenbihl Audio Courses<\/a>. Additionally, free providers like <a href=\"\/go-to\/jicki-home\">Jicki<\/a> or <a href=\"\/en\/go\/lingq\">LingQ<\/a> support the learning process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">But no matter how you ultimately implement the Birkenbihl technique for yourself &#8211; it is always a good choice to meet the requirements of your brain. Many courses and resources also offer a free trial phase, so we can recommend everyone to simply give it a try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nv-text-dark-bg-background-color has-background\">Have you already had experiences with Birkenbihl, or are you planning to try the method? Feel free to leave us a comment!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you tired of repetitive cramming and endless memorization like in school? No problem, there are now many alternative approaches. Arguably the best-known and most brain-friendly is the so-called Birkenbihl method, with which a language is internalized quite intuitively. Here, we&#8217;ll show you everything you need to know: what the method actually is, how it works exactly, and with which materials and providers it is best used.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","neve_meta_reading_time":"","_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1681","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1681","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1681"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1681\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1978,"href":"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1681\/revisions\/1978"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1681"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1681"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/talkreal.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1681"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}