An 85-year-old language teacher claims he can teach anyone a new language in just one week, without reading, writing, or homework.
Synopsis
An 85-year-old language teacher claims he can teach anyone a new language in just one week, without reading, writing, or homework.
Synopsis
Michel Thomas, an 85-year-old language teacher, visits a Sixth Form College in London to demonstrate his teaching methods. Known for instructing movie stars and business leaders, Thomas claims he can teach anyone a language in a week without reading, writing, or homework. The film also recounts his past as a hero of the French Resistance during World War II. This documentary marks the first public display of his techniques, which later contributed to his rise as a global celebrity in education.
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Why Watch
- Meet Michel Thomas, a unique language teacher.
- See students learn a language in just one week.
- Find out about Thomas's role in the French Resistance.
Did You Know
- Michel Thomas taught language to movie stars and business leaders.
- The documentary was filmed in 1997 when Thomas was 85 years old.
- Thomas claimed he could teach anyone a language in a week.
- He was a hero of the French Resistance during World War II.
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Who is Michel Thomas?
Michel Thomas was a renowned language teacher known for his unique teaching methods and was a hero of the French Resistance during World War II.
What is Michel Thomas's teaching claim?
Michel Thomas claimed that he could teach anyone a language in a week without the need for reading, writing, or homework.
What impact did the documentary have on Michel Thomas's career?
The documentary transformed Michel Thomas into a global celebrity and established his teaching method as one of the most highly regarded in education.
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