Questions & Answers about Language Courses, Coaching and Dramatic Language Coaching
How do we start the process?
We start with an initial chat and/or a free trial session.
We start with an initial chat and/or a free trial session.
What are those dramatic tools you mention?
I mean the tools that actors use: e. g. breathing, relaxation and mindfulness exercises, warm up exercises, role plays, scene work, learning lines and rehearsing free speech
Do I have to have acting experience to take part in dramatic language guidance?
No.
Do I have to perform in front of an audience?
No, don't worry. But if you have to prepare a speech or a presentation for work or a wedding etc., I can help you to feel more comfortable when training before a group of people.
Do I have to take part in group sessions if I don't feel comfortable with the idea?
No. You can choose one-to-one sessions.
What, if I am part of a group, but don't feel comfortable about a certain exercise?
You don't have to do anything that you don't want to do. However, the idea is for you to gain confidence and to come out of your comfort zone. Coming out of the comfort zone always feels scary. If you feel too uncomfortable at any given time, we'll break the process down into smaller steps.
What if I make a mistake? Will you make fun of me?
No. I don't make fun of people. I would like to have fun with people. Mistakes are learning opportunities and nothing to be ashamed of.
What, if I don't want to do any meditations, games, movement or drama?
We can always go for a walk. If you don't want to try out any of the tools I offer, my approach might not be the right one for you.
I mean the tools that actors use: e. g. breathing, relaxation and mindfulness exercises, warm up exercises, role plays, scene work, learning lines and rehearsing free speech
Do I have to have acting experience to take part in dramatic language guidance?
No.
Do I have to perform in front of an audience?
No, don't worry. But if you have to prepare a speech or a presentation for work or a wedding etc., I can help you to feel more comfortable when training before a group of people.
Do I have to take part in group sessions if I don't feel comfortable with the idea?
No. You can choose one-to-one sessions.
What, if I am part of a group, but don't feel comfortable about a certain exercise?
You don't have to do anything that you don't want to do. However, the idea is for you to gain confidence and to come out of your comfort zone. Coming out of the comfort zone always feels scary. If you feel too uncomfortable at any given time, we'll break the process down into smaller steps.
What if I make a mistake? Will you make fun of me?
No. I don't make fun of people. I would like to have fun with people. Mistakes are learning opportunities and nothing to be ashamed of.
What, if I don't want to do any meditations, games, movement or drama?
We can always go for a walk. If you don't want to try out any of the tools I offer, my approach might not be the right one for you.
What are we going to talk about? What are the topics we would work on?
What would you like to talk about? I am open to talk about what you are interested in or need to work on.
If you need more confidence, we work on confidence. If you want to expand your vocabulary, we'll expand it. And if you want to work on your self-care we can do that too.
My topics of interest relate to self-care in the widest sense (from ecological sustainability to moving on from MeToo). I wrote my theses on mindfulness as well as the effects of growing up with alcoholism on learning and educational processes.
What would you like to talk about? I am open to talk about what you are interested in or need to work on.
If you need more confidence, we work on confidence. If you want to expand your vocabulary, we'll expand it. And if you want to work on your self-care we can do that too.
My topics of interest relate to self-care in the widest sense (from ecological sustainability to moving on from MeToo). I wrote my theses on mindfulness as well as the effects of growing up with alcoholism on learning and educational processes.
What's holistic about Holistication?
Humans are holistic beings with a body, mind and spirit. We are all part of the whole. We have an effect on each other. We affect our environment and vice versa. Caring for body, mind and spirit is important for our overall well-being. We communicate with each other. The way we communicate influences the effect we have on each other. Language is an important vehicle of communication and interaction. But everything starts and ends with breathing. Deep breathing calms us down. Movement affects learning positively. Having fun and social interaction affect the sense of overall wellbeing and support learning. Positive learning-experiences and stepping out of the comfort-zone raise self-esteem, self-confidence and self-efficacy, the feeling of "I can!" What you learn in our sessions, can be applied to your whole life, regardless of the language.
Humans are holistic beings with a body, mind and spirit. We are all part of the whole. We have an effect on each other. We affect our environment and vice versa. Caring for body, mind and spirit is important for our overall well-being. We communicate with each other. The way we communicate influences the effect we have on each other. Language is an important vehicle of communication and interaction. But everything starts and ends with breathing. Deep breathing calms us down. Movement affects learning positively. Having fun and social interaction affect the sense of overall wellbeing and support learning. Positive learning-experiences and stepping out of the comfort-zone raise self-esteem, self-confidence and self-efficacy, the feeling of "I can!" What you learn in our sessions, can be applied to your whole life, regardless of the language.
How much does it cost?
Single One-to-One sessions start at 45€.
The fee for a course is determined by the amount of sessions you book, the size of a group and the time for preparation needed. I will tell you in our first chat how familiar I am with a topic or area.
Single One-to-One sessions start at 45€.
The fee for a course is determined by the amount of sessions you book, the size of a group and the time for preparation needed. I will tell you in our first chat how familiar I am with a topic or area.
Any more questions? Please ask, there are no stupid questions.
If I can say it on a stage in front of other people, I can say it anywhere!
THE QUIZ
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