Teaching Pilates When You Are NOT a Native Speaker with Christian Teutscher

from Pilates Exchange · host Hannah Teutscher

Send us Fan MailToday 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-themesFree Ebook – Top Teaching Tips: https://performance-fit-online.com/top-teaching-tipsFree Creativity Masterclass: https://mailchi.mp/pilates-studio-nuernberg/creativity-masterclassTrain the Trainers: https://www.pilates-studio-nuernberg.com/train-the-trainers/Connect with Us: [email protected] Performance Fit Pilates: https://www.pilates-studio-nuernberg.com Performance Fit Pilates on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performance_fit_pilatesPerformance 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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