Helen Doron’s recent visit to Poland and Czechia was nothing short of remarkable, seeing the profound impact of the Helen Doron English methodology on students and educators alike and sharing valuable insights about our unique approach.
Jagiellonian University in Krakow: A Standing Ovation for Helen Doron Methodology
The journey began at the Institute of English Philology at Jagiellonian University in Krakow, where Helen Doron herself delivered an enlightening lecture on “The Science Behind the Helen Doron Methodology.“ The hall was packed to the brim, with attendees even standing in the aisles, eager to grasp the innovative teaching techniques that have revolutionised English learning for children. This overwhelming response is a testament to the efficacy and popularity of the approach.
Helen visited with Joanna Cesarz-Krzyrstanek our very first Master Franchisee in Poland. Over the past 25 years, she has built a veritable empire, transforming countless young lives through education. Her dedication and the success of her students stand as a beacon of what is possible with perseverance and the right methodology.
In Tychy, she also had the pleasure of meeting franchisees who have been with Helen Doron English for 24 years. Trained personally by Helen Doron, these educators have become pillars of the Helen Doron community, continuously spreading the joy of learning and achieving outstanding results with their students.
Helen also had the privilege of speaking with teenagers who’ve been with Helen Doron English since early childhood. She was impressed by their fluency and native-like accent. “This can only be achieved when starting at an early age,” she commented with pride.
On to the Czech Republic!
The journey continued to our Opava Learning Centre in the Czech Republic, where Helen met with National Franchisee Marek Halfar and National Franchise Manager Barbora Tošenovská, as well as veteran Teacher Trainer, Misha Bravdova, to discuss a special Teacher Training project – which we will reveal soon!
The highlight of the visit was a live interview on the popular show “Sama Doma” (“Home Alone”) on channel “iVysílání”. With Barbora’s efficient real-time translation skills, Helen discussed her visit to the Czech Republic, celebrating the 20th anniversary of Helen Doron English in the country. She highlighted the success of the methodology, which now benefits 13,000 children across the Czech Republic, ranging from three months to 19 years old.
Helen elaborated on the foundational principles of her methodology, which mimics the natural way children learn their mother tongue through repeated background hearing and positive reinforcement. She shared, “Language is speaking. Language is understanding and reading or writing or different skills. But they didn’t know how to teach the speaking, and that’s our expertise.”
She also reflected on the origins of her method, inspired by the Suzuki method of learning music, which she adapted for language learning. “We have a mother tongue method of learning music. What’s wrong with us? Why don’t we have a mother tongue method of learning language?” she remarked.
Helen Doron English’s global reach now spans 40 countries, demonstrating the effectiveness of its approach. She attributed the franchise’s success to a combination of an excellent product, a true methodology, and fantastic, specially trained teachers. Helen noted, “The success is based on a drive to have children learn the best way possible, lead happy lives because they’ve had happy, positive education and are successful.”
The interview underscored the impact of early learning, with students excelling in English proficiency and passing prestigious exams like the Cambridge exams, showcasing the long-term benefits of the Helen Doron method.
This tour was a powerful reminder of the incredible community we have built over the past 40 years. From packed lecture halls to inspiring school visits and live television interviews, it is clear that the Helen Doron English methodology is more than just a teaching approach—it is a movement that empowers children, educators, and franchisees around the world.
Join us and become part of this extraordinary journey!
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