The F.A.S.T. method is based on the Fundamentals

With the F.A.S.T. method you’ll focus on the fundamentals. Since you are learning the language because you have a specific need to cover, whether that need is of high importance or not, you’ll focus on setting good foundations and learning what’s necessary.  You’ll begin learning the language with the basics, because these basics are what

Teenagers are our new students!

It all started with a question. Can the F.A.S.T. method work on younger people?  Then, we took on this challenge and it led us to a positive outcome. A 14-year-old girl reached B2 in a school year! Maria Tsismenaki, 14 years old, joined Language and Motivation with every intention of mastering the French language. For

Future Perfect vs Past Perfect -> Week 4

Did you ever wonder how the F.A.S.T. method is different from the traditional method of learning a foreign language? We have already spotlighted the differences for DAY 1 (WEEK 1) and WEEK 2  and now we continue to WEEK 4. You are probably very familiar with how the grammar is being taught with the traditional

Future Perfect vs Past Perfect -> Week 2

Did you ever wonder how the F.A.S.T method is different from the traditional method of learning a foreign language? We have already spotlighted the differences for DAY 1 (WEEK 1) and now we continue with WEEK 2. An adult is motivated to learn a language. Why, you ask? Because usually, certain needs have arose in

New Dutch Discussion Group

A new Dutch Discussion Group (3-5 people) will form and start meeting from this October! Our teachers of Dutch will be facilitating weekly talks and the goal is to practice your speaking while having fun. If you are of B1 level and above you can join this group 🙂 Find out more here: https://languageandmotivation.com/dutch-discussion-group/ Are

Elina wants to share her story

Elina R. is an assistant scientist in Drug Product Development at The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson. She approached Language and Motivation August of 2021 and via her company she got funded for a 3 month course in Dutch language with the F.A.S.T. method.  She paired up with Harris A. and together, as

“But I’ll miss you most of all, my darling”

“….When autumn leaves start to fall…” Just like in song “Autumn leaves”, the change of seasons has an effect on all of us. It brings change and new opportunities. This is why we wanted to remind you that our fall classes begin soon, on the 5th of September! Make sure you contact us and we

BREAKING NEWS: B2 level with 40 hours of lessons!

Maria is like a prodigy in our world! 🌟 She is the only non adult student to succeed B2 level exams with just 40 hours of lessons. In traditional method language learning terms, reaching that level would take approximately 460 to 700 hours! 🤯 Her dreams include traveling the world, speaking multiple languages, and buying

Sofia featured in LiFO for teaching English with the F.A.S.T. method to Shedia’s vendors

Sofia Karfi is teaching English with the F.A.S.T. method to Shedia’s vendors, who belong to vulnerable groups, like homeless or long-term unemployed people who live well under the poverty line. She is changing the ways languages are being taught, giving back to the word “teacher”, its kind, authentic meaning. Shedia is part of the International Network

Future Perfect vs Past Perfect -> Day 1

Did you ever wonder how the F.A.S.T. method is different from the traditional method of learning a foreign language? We will spotlight the differences and it starts from DAY 1! Imagine an online session where the student “teaches” the teacher. What does that mean? It means that the student comes prepared with authentic texts and