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Ready to take your English to the next level? Meet the Three English Experts – Birgit Kasimirski, Rebecca Deacon and David Preston – with over 60 years of combined experience in teaching business English. Whether you’ve struggled or succeeded in your language learning journey, we’re here to inspire, motivate, and guide you with practical tips that work.
Native British coaches Rebecca and Dave, alongside Birgit, a native German business English coach, bring you authentic advice on how to tackle real-world language challenges.
And why are we so good at helping English language learners? Because we’re not just teachers, we’re language learners too! Rebecca has learnt German, Spanish, Japanese, and Swahili, Birgit speaks English, Spanish, and Dutch, and Dave speaks German and is starting his Spanish journey. We know how it feels to learn a language firsthand!
Want to switch between languages effortlessly or handle conversations in any setting? We’ve got you covered. We teach languages daily and know what works. Discover where to focus your energy, what to avoid, and how to fast-track your progress. This podcast is for German native professionals who need to speak better English. For Leaders of international teams. For Germans, who have always struggled with English.
Our unique combination – two Brits + a German – will help you unlock tricky English challenges with ease. Looking for a fresh approach? Tune in for proven, practical strategies to finally make your English learning stick! Practical, proven, authentic and fun.
Your Three English Experts
Birgit, Rebecca and Dave.
Native British coaches Rebecca and Dave, alongside Birgit, a native German business English coach, bring you authentic advice on how to tackle real-world language challenges.
And why are we so good at helping English language learners? Because we’re not just teachers, we’re language learners too! Rebecca has learnt German, Spanish, Japanese, and Swahili, Birgit speaks English, Spanish, and Dutch, and Dave speaks German and is starting his Spanish journey. We know how it feels to learn a language firsthand!
Want to switch between languages effortlessly or handle conversations in any setting? We’ve got you covered. We teach languages daily and know what works. Discover where to focus your energy, what to avoid, and how to fast-track your progress. This podcast is for German native professionals who need to speak better English. For Leaders of international teams. For Germans, who have always struggled with English.
Our unique combination – two Brits + a German – will help you unlock tricky English challenges with ease. Looking for a fresh approach? Tune in for proven, practical strategies to finally make your English learning stick! Practical, proven, authentic and fun.
Your Three English Experts
Birgit, Rebecca and Dave.
Join us as we chat with Grammar Girl Mignon Fogarty about the power of language, creativity, and how AI is reshaping the way we write and learn.
Discover why grammar still matters — and how songs, stories, and humor can make learning unforgettable.
A fun, insightful episode for anyone who loves words, language, and the human side of communication!
- (0:03 – 0:44) Introduction and welcome
- (0:44 – 2:28) Introducing Mignon Fogarty
- (2:28 – 5:24) Mignon’s background and the birth of Grammar Girl
- (5:25 – 6:24) Discovering grammar and style variations
- (6:25 – 7:37) Shared philosophy on teaching grammar
- (7:38 – 9:20) Why people care about language
- (9:20 – 10:08) Language enthusiasm across cultures
- (10:08 – 12:13) Mignon’s audience and global reach
- (12:13 – 15:43) The impact of AI on writing and grammar learning
- (15:44 – 17:51) AI’s influence on the evolution of language
- (17:51 – 19:14) Creativity, original voice, and human connection
- (19:14 – 20:34) AI, translation, and the importance of human interaction
- (20:35 – 22:22) Technology, miscommunication, and the value of learning languages
- (22:47 – 24:30) The role and relevance of grammar in language learning
- (24:32 – 26:17) Teaching grammar in the U.S. school system
- (26:17 – 27:06) Grammar education in U.S. schools and creative language learning
- (26:18 – 26:50) Personalizing language learning with AI
- (27:05 – 27:33) What’s next for Grammar Girl
- (27:33 – 28:04) Guests and global reach
- (28:04 – 28:49) Closing remarks and farewell
Would you like to work with us?
Rebecca: https://rebeccadeacon.com
Birgit: https://birgitkasimirski.de
Begleiten Sie uns bei unserem Gespräch mit Grammar Girl Mignon Fogarty über die Kraft der Sprache, Kreativität und darüber, wie KI die Art und Weise, wie wir schreiben und lernen, verändert.
Entdecken Sie, warum Grammatik immer noch wichtig ist – und wie Lieder, Geschichten und Humor das Lernen unvergesslich machen können.
Eine unterhaltsame, aufschlussreiche Folge für alle, die Worte, Sprache und die menschliche Seite der Kommunikation lieben!
- (0:03 – 0:44) Einführung und Begrüßung
- (0:44 – 2:28) Vorstellung von Mignon Fogarty
- (2:28 – 5:24) Mignons Hintergrund und die Entstehung von Grammar Girl
- (5:25 – 6:24) Die Entdeckung von Grammatik und Stilvariationen
- (6:25 – 7:37) Gemeinsame Philosophie zum Unterrichten von Grammatik
- (7:38 – 9:20) Warum Menschen sich für Sprache interessieren
- (9:20 – 10:08) Sprachbegeisterung in verschiedenen Kulturen
- (10:08 – 12:13) Mignons Publikum und globale Reichweite
- (12:13 – 15:43) Der Einfluss von KI auf das Schreiben und das Erlernen von Grammatik
- (15:44 – 17:51) Der Einfluss von KI auf die Entwicklung der Sprache
- (17:51 – 19:14) Kreativität, originelle Stimme und menschliche Verbindung
- (19:14 – 20:34) KI, Übersetzung und die Bedeutung menschlicher Interaktion
- (20:35 – 22:22) Technologie, Missverständnisse und der Wert des Sprachenlernens
- (22:47 – 24:30) Die Rolle und Relevanz von Grammatik beim Sprachenlernen
- (24:32 – 26:17) Grammatikunterricht im US-amerikanischen Schulsystem
- (26:17 – 27:06) Grammatikunterricht an US-amerikanischen Schulen und kreatives Sprachenlernen
- (26:18 – 26:50) Personalisiertes Sprachenlernen mit KI
- (27:05 – 27:33) Was kommt als Nächstes für Grammar Girl?
- (27:33 – 28:04) Gäste und globale Reichweite
- (28:04 – 28:49) Schlusswort und Verabschiedung
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