Benefits of Using Videos in Language Training

Saturday, 21 April 2012 3:30pm LON | 0:30am TYO (Sun) | 8:30am LA

Online videos can be an ideal supplement to both traditional classroom teaching and online tutoring in order to create a blended learning environment with many benefits to teachers and learners. This presentation will show the practical usage of online videos and its benefits in Language Training as well as a reflection of its strengths and limitations.

Philip Gienandt is co-founder and CEO of Berlin-based LinguaTV GmbH. Philip has extensive work experience in eLearning and Online Entertainment and has worked in several managerial positions in International Business and Intercultural Affairs in Germany, USA, Japan and France. He holds a diploma in International Management Science from University of Mannheim/Germany and received his MBA from City University of New York/USA.

Philip Gienandt
LinguaTV.com provides online video lectures and interactive elearning content for teaching languages and training of cross-cultural communication. LinguaTV has been awarded several international prizes for its teaching method and usability. More information at http://www.linguatv.com.