Teaching Pilates When You Are NOT a Native Speaker with Christian Teutscher
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Today on the Pilates Exchange podcast, we delve into the topic of teaching in a second language. Hannah and Christian Teutscher are both experienced in doing it and want to dive into a discussion on the good, the bad, and the embarrassing! Tune in for valuable insights on navigating Pilates instruction when not a native speaker. We unravel the challenges, emphasize the power of simplicity, and discuss the importance of honing communication skills. Stay tuned for some great tips and language-related embarrassing stories to wrap up the episode. Thanks for listening!
Key Points From This Episode:
- A little bit of context: what we do, how we teach, and what our studio looks like.
- Chris and Hannah share their language journey as it relates to their [Pilates] education.
- Changing languages and how it requires a lot of concentration.
- Making up words: taking your language disadvantage and making it an advantage.
- The parallel between learning and teaching in a new language and the experience of our students learning pilates.
- The challenge of teaching Pilates in a language that is not the first language of the students.
- Simplicity as best: simplifying how we try to get people to do things.
- Honing down on communication: what are you trying to communicate?
- The importance of the clarity and efficiency of your word choice.
- How other teaching tools can come into play (mirrors, visual aids, etc.).
- Tips to help those who are starting to teach in a second language.
- Embarrassing stories: the funniest things we’ve said accidentally or misunderstandings.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Christian Teutscher on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/christian_teutscher/
Free Ebook – 100 Pilates Class Themes: https://performance-fit-online.com/100-pilates-class-themes
Free Ebook – Top Teaching Tips: https://performance-fit-online.com/top-teaching-tips
Free Creativity Masterclass: https://mailchi.mp/pilates-studio-nuernberg/creativity-masterclass
Train the Trainers: https://www.pilates-studio-nuernberg.com/train-the-trainers/
Connect with Us: hannah@pilates-studio-nuernberg.com
Performance Fit Pilates: https://www.pilates-studio-nuernberg.com
Performance Fit Pilates on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performance_fit_pilates
Performance Fit Pilates on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerformanceFitPilates
Hannah Teutscher on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-teutscher/
Hannah Teutscher on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannah_teutscher/
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