About us – Language is encounter
Our vision: Language is identity.
Language is more than words and grammar.
It is expression, connection, identity – that which brings us into resonance with one another and with ourselves.
At Language Is You! the focus is not on theory, but on the human aspect of language learning: speaking, listening, perceiving.
Because language is not a tool that we use.
It is something that constitutes us and is therefore a living part of our self.
Those who experience language instead of just learning it feel that it does not take place outside of us, but takes form within us: in sound, in movement, in thought.
Language becomes an attitude, a way of perceiving the world and speaking to oneself.
Our philosophy: Learning that moves
Our work is built on a simple yet profound insight:
Language grows out of experience and lives through the body.
Speaking is movement.
It requires breath, voice, rhythm, perception, and awareness.
That’s why our classes bring together cognitive clarity and physical presence.
We don’t just train vocabulary – we train the muscles of language:
listen, repeat, feel, apply – until thinking turns into speaking.
When language is experienced in this way, a new kind of naturalness emerges.
It’s no longer something you speak, but something you embody – and that’s what makes it lasting, authentic, and alive.
This is where our Drill & Dialogue Method © comes in:
The drill consists of precise, short, and repetitive exercises that turn speech into natural movement and memory patterns.
The dialogue creates the space to bring these patterns to life – in real conversation, personal expression, and genuine exchange.
Sonja Schlesinger, Business English Trainer
I discovered my passion for the English language back in school — a love I owe to some truly inspiring teachers.
Through their practical and creative methods, they showed me just how lively and joyful language can be.
Today, it’s my mission to share that same sense of ease and joy with our learners.
I place great value on recognizing and responding to each participant’s individual needs, so they can not only learn German or English, but use it with confidence.
My strength lies in making complex ideas easy to grasp, fostering motivation, and creating an atmosphere where learning feels enjoyable and rewarding.
Education & Background
Training as a Foreign Language Correspondent
Distance-learning semester at the Open University and the University of East London
Numerous extended stays in England
Specialization in individual language coaching and adult education
Ongoing professional development in didactics, communication, and e-learning
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Ryan Titus, Director of Instruction
With English, Irish, and Indian roots, I bring a culturally diverse perspective to my teaching – one grounded in openness, humor, and genuine human connection.
I believe that every learner carries a unique story, shaped by their background, experiences, and goals.
My aim is to create learning spaces where these stories are heard and valued.
I help learners experience language not just as a system, but as a living expression of identity and relationship.
Beyond my academic background, one thing has shaped me more than anything else: golf.
Golf teaches mindfulness, focus, and repetition – not to become mechanical, but to refine movement until it flows naturally.
That experience has profoundly influenced my approach to language learning:
language must connect with the body before it can be expressed effortlessly.
As in sport, confidence grows through awareness, rhythm, and repetition.
This is the essence of the drill at the heart of our method.
Education & Background
B.A. in Theology, University of Manchester
M.A. in Theology of Communication, University of Birmingham
Postgraduate Diploma in TESOL, University of Sheffield
25 years of experience in international language coaching
Continuous professional development in linguistics, didactics, and coaching
Our promise: Language that stays with you.
We guide people, not curricula.
Every participant learns in their own way — with their own topics, rhythm, and pace.
We provide structure, feedback, and inspiration
so that progress becomes not only noticeable, but natural.
Language is You! means that language isn’t something you learn —
it’s something you live.
It reflects who you are, how you think, and how you connect with others.
