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Maximilian Berlitz The German expatriate Maximilian D. Berlitz founded the "Berlitz School of Languages" in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1878. |
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1881- Berlitz expands Between 1881 und 1914, the company experienced huge expansion. More than 200 Berlitz language schools were founded worldwide. The first language school in Europe opened at Leipziger Strasse 123, Berlin, in 1888. |
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Berlitz advertising campaigns Berlitz constantly attracts attention with its advertising campaigns encouraging adults and children to join its language courses. This poster from France dates back to around 1900 and is still used in retro campaigns today. |
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Berlitz Learning Cycle The "Berlitz Learning Cycle" was introduced in 1997 to ensure that language teaching is structured and focused on results. Core elements include a needs and knowledge assessment of the participant, plus regular feedback. |
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Berlitz Kids & Teens Camps "Berlitz Kids & Teens Camps", for 7 to 17 year olds, have been running since 1999. Children learn a foreign language in a relaxed holiday atmosphere. There is also an extensive program of outdoor and indoor activities (e.g. riding, climbing, painting). |
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Berlitz language schools worldwide There are now more than 550 Berlitz language schools in over 70 countries. The extensive range of services, including language courses for professionals and managers, online learning programs, etc, attract more than 300,000 customers annually. |
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Berlitz Business Seminars - Berlitz Virtual Classroom Berlitz responds to customers' needs: alongside the option to take part in open seminars in small groups, companies can also book in-house seminars exclusively for their staff. Since 2003, there has also been the "Berlitz Virtual Classroom" option. Berlitz teachers and their students agree a time for language teaching over the Internet. |
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130 Years of innovation One major pillar of Berlitz's success is its many years of tradition and spirit of innovation. These are both expressed in the anniversary motto: "130 Years of innovation". |
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Current Berlitz Logo |
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Berlitz Logo 1980 |
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Berlitz Logo 1977 |
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Berlitz Logo 1958 |
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Berlitz Logo 1930 |
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Berlitz Logo 1929 |

























