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First of all: I’ve never laughed so much while learning.

That’s why I can especially recommend this course to anyone who used to feel stressed in traditional English lessons at school. Robert immediately created a fantastic learning environment with his empathetic, cheerful, and motivating personality.

The interaction among everyone in the course was incredibly appreciative and tolerant, which quickly led to a strong group spirit. Different levels of language proficiency were no obstacle – the teamwork was excellent, and everyone had the chance to develop their skills.

The methods used were highly varied: an amazing mix of more active and quieter work phases, with relaxation and movement included as well. From individual tasks to group-wide activities – we were both challenged and supported in many different ways.

My conclusion: I learned a lot – not just in terms of language – and had a lot of fun along the way. I’m very grateful for the support and inspiration from Robert and the other participants. It was a truly special experience.

Thank you for the wonderful words, Odette. That is PDL 🙂

Eine Woche Bildungsurlaub "Französische Woche" in Köln bei Lara Vincent – das war für mich eine spannende, unterhaltsame und vor allem fruchtbare Reise. Lara hat als Kursleiterin eine unheimlich angenehme und vertrauensvolle Atmosphäre geschaffen, die es mir ermöglichte mich ohne Scheu aktiv einzubringen und meine Möglichkeiten auszuloten.
Laras Unterrichtsstil hat mir sehr gut gefallen. Der Kurs war kreativ und abwechslungsreich, kurzweilig und überraschend, lebhaft und lustig - immer hatte Lara alle Teilnehmenden im Blick. Ich habe mich sehr wohl gefühlt und kann den Sprachkurs wärmstens empfehlen.

Merci beaucoup et bonne chance!

Liebe Grüße
Julia

Eine Woche Bildungsurlaub „Englisch“ bei Robert. Am Anfang war ich skeptisch mit der Methode und bereits am 2. Tag fand ich diese Methode sehr gut und diese Woche hat mich weitergebracht. Robert ist ein sehr guter Trainer, der Kurs war sehr kurzweilig und abwechslungsreich. Ich bin sicher ein nächstes Mal wieder dabei. Danke Robert und bis zum nächsten Mal.

Dear Robert, this week was a really charming trip through the soul of english speaking! I enjoyed every Day. It would have been perfect, if there had been more possibilities to have a little lunch...there always is a BUT! Nobody can help it. And as well, thats not such important. The important was your very symphatic way of taking us in deep touch with English! I will remember this week very well, especially the funny stories you told. Now im gonna sleep, and looking forward to see what happens next. Good night!

Die Woche Bildungsurlaub "Französisch" mit Lara war ein großer Schatz. Ich bzw. wir fünf sind in die französische Sprache eingetaucht und losgeschwommen, mit Lara an der Seite, die uns immer die Sicherheit gegeben hat, nicht unterzugehen. Seit ich zurück bin in meinem Alltag, nutze ich immer wieder Gelegenheiten, an der Sprache dranzubleiben, schaue Filme, höre Podcast oder kurze Clips auf Instagram. Meine Freude an der französischen Sprache ist sehr groß und die Erfahrung, selbst französisch zu sprechen und es klingt wie französisch, war großartig. Danke, Lara, für Deine inspirierte und einfühlsame , liebevolle Art zu unterrichten und die Gruppe zu unterstützen. Ich hoffe, dass ich nochmal wieder mit PDL weiter lernen darf und wünsche Euch allen viel Erfolg!
Liebe Grüße von Heidi

Danke Heidi. Ich bin immer wieder angenehm erstaunt, wie jede Gruppe eine einzigartige Reise unternimmt und ich freue mich, alle Reisenden begleiten zu dürfen. Ich freue mich auf ein Wiedersehen!Lara

A recent one-week German course as part of my Bildungsurlaub was an absolutely remarkable experience, and it far exceeded my expectations. The credit goes to our exceptional teacher, Ulrike, whose patience, encouragement, and genuine kindness created a truly supportive and nurturing environment. I was finally able to shed my long-held apprehension about speaking German in a group setting.

Every day was a journey of not just acquiring new vocabulary, but of discovering new ways to articulate my thoughts, making each lesson feel both purposeful and deeply engaging. The presence of Dr. Bernard added an extra layer of warmth, transforming the classroom into a small, close-knit community. This was the first time I've ever felt completely free of anxiety when speaking in class—a huge personal triumph.

I wholeheartedly recommend this course to anyone who is at the foundational level and wishes to build confidence and overcome their fear of speaking German in a wonderfully relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Thank you very much Ahmad!

I had the pleasure of attending a one-week German course as part of my Bildungsurlaub, and it was an amazing experience. Ulrike was an excellent teacher – kind, patient, and encouraging. She created such a safe and supportive environment that I completely lost my fear of speaking German in class. Every day we not only learned new words, but also new ways to express ourselves, which made the lessons both fun and practical.

The presence of Dr. Bernard added an extra layer of warmth, and it really felt like a small, welcoming community for the whole week. For the first time ever, I had no anxiety about speaking up in class – and that was a big milestone for me.

I would highly recommend this course to anyone who is starting from a very basic level and wants to overcome their fear of speaking German in a friendly, relaxed setting.

Wow! Sheetal. Thank you so much for the great feedback.

I had a very memorable week with Ulrike and a lovely group of students. This might be the first time I have had fun speaking German, and the most I've ever spoken in in a week. If stuffy classrooms are not how you best learn, I can highly recommend this course.

We're so happy that your week with Ulrike and the group was not only memorable, but actually fun – and in German, no less! That’s exactly what PDL is all about: getting out of the classroom mindset, into real communication, and discovering how much you can say when the pressure's off.

Die Woche war für mich eine beeindruckende Erfahrung, wie man effektiv und effizient und mit viel Freude lernen kann.
Ich glaube, wenn wir unser Schulsystem dahingehend ändern würden, wären die Schüler in Deutschland sehr viel erfolgreicher.
Nochmal vielen vielen Dank für diese Woche voller Wunder!
J'ai retrouvée mon français et je n'ai plus peur de parler!

Wie schön zu hören, dass du dein Französisch wiedergefunden hast – und dass die Woche für dich so besonders war!Genau das ist PDL: spielerisch, lebendig, angstfrei. Und ja, unser Schulsystem könnte sich da ruhig etwas abschauen. 😉

The Deutschkurs was so much fun! The methodology made me forget that I was a little reluctant and afraid to speak German. within the first couple of hours on day one it started to feel more easy to speak German. Now, a couple of weeks later i can report that that I permanently feel more comfortable in the language. Before i avoided speaking as much as I could, now i have little chats every day 🙂 Thank you Robert and Resonanz!

Thank you, Ewout, so much for your kind words – what a pleasure to read!What you described is actually quite typical for PDL: the method is designed exactly to help people overcome their reluctance and start speaking with more ease – and even joy. It invites playful exploration instead of pressure, and gently encourages you to let go of the fear of making mistakes. You don’t have to “push through” anything – the language starts to flow almost by itself when you stop taking yourself (or grammar!) too seriously.