Berlitz

Berlitz grew up in the Black Forest region of Germany, the son of a family of teachers and mathematicians. He emigrated to the United States in 1870. The language fan, Maximilian taught Greek, Latin and six other European languages there, using the strict, traditional “grammar-translation” method. After he had successfully taught as a private tutor for a while, he joined Warner Polytechnic College in Providence, where he became Professor of French and German. However, the college was not as impressive as its name. Berlitz was soon the owner, dean, headteacher and the only member of the faculty, all rolled into one. To be the global leader in delivering highly effective instructor-led and personalized solutions for language, communication, intercultural and business training. To enable people to communicate with confidence in a global environment in order to achieve their goals in life.