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Language coaching is a boutique company dedicated to organizations, adults and children worldwide, who creates à la carte language training solutions, tailored to their needs and long-term growth objectives. Our goal is to enrich your life by inspiring you to communicate better internationally and in the foreign language of your choice (English, French, Mandarin, German and Spanish). Our clients are our top priority and remain at the epicenter of everything we do. OUR MISSION: As communication experts, we offer high value personalized linguistic services by advising and accompanying our clients all the way. Our language training programs offer an immediate return on investment, which, in the long term, generate sustainable results. To reach such goals we leverage our experience and our teaching skills where our client's objectives are our top priority. Our innovative services foster trustworthy, productive and dynamic environments, which bring unique value and meaning to the lives of customers. WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT? • The language Coaching team has over 25 years of combined experience working with local and international firms, enabling them to: • Understand and meet your training needs • Create personalized high-value language training programs • Generate an excellent return on investment • Unrivaled language trainers We select experts according to strict criteria such as: • Excellent professional 'coaching' mentality • Extensive corporate experience, fluency and certification in foreign language training for adults and children and flexibility working with you all the way • First-rate follow-up Our 'boutique' organization guarantees you unconditional peace of mind thanks to: Margot Rischmann, our founder, who is the sole and permanent contact involved at every stage of the training program eliminating the usual account manager high turnover. WHY LANGUAGE COACHING • First-class customer service: Our quality follow-up on courses, complete transparency on progress and outstanding quality. • An innovative methodology: The key to our success lies in leveraging our experience and teaching skills to make your goals our top priority. Our entertaining programs accelerate your communication skills. • Demonstrated quality: Our quality control processes enable us to adjust the program at any time to ensure an effective traning program within the agreed deadline and budget. • Unique flexibility: We teach individuals and groups online by Skype/Zoom at the time of your choice as frequently as you wish and with our most competent trainers. SERVICES The wide range of possibilities we are able to put in place can vary from business language courses specific to your industry to help you prepare a speech or a presentation in the foreign language of your choice to traditional foreign language learning for everyday life. Our services include: 1) Business language trainings 2) Foreign language courses FOREIGN LANGUAGE COURSES We offer language courses for everyday life via individual and small group courses, mostly in English and in French, but also in Spanish, Mandarin, etc. Our high-yield tailored language training programs are suitable to anyone and can be taught anywhere at anytime. Once we analyze your needs and define your goals, we agree on a schedule to allow us to select the right trainers and validate the planning. Throughout every training program, we perform progress assessment and quality control checks. At the end of every session, we organize a briefing to validate whether objectives have been met. We then provide you a recommendation on progress and training continuation. OUR TRAINING PROGRAMS • Core learning skills Conversation • Writing • Reading • Listening • Pronunciation • Language Exams Price: 130 USD/hour

Language coaching is a boutique company dedicated to organizations, adults and children worldwide, who creates à la carte language training solutions, tailored to their needs and long-term growth objectives. Our goal is to enrich your life by inspiring you to communicate better internationally and in the foreign language of your choice (English, French, Mandarin, German and Spanish). Our clients are our top priority and remain at the epicenter of everything we do. OUR MISSION: As communication experts, we offer high value personalized linguistic services by advising and accompanying our clients all the way. Our language training programs offer an immediate return on investment, which, in the long term, generate sustainable results. To reach such goals we leverage our experience and our teaching skills where our client's objectives are our top priority. Our innovative services foster trustworthy, productive and dynamic environments, which bring unique value and meaning to the lives of customers. WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT? • The language Coaching team has over 25 years of combined experience working with local and international firms, enabling them to: • Understand and meet your training needs • Create personalized high-value language training programs • Generate an excellent return on investment • Unrivaled language trainers We select experts according to strict criteria such as: • Excellent professional 'coaching' mentality • Extensive corporate experience, fluency and certification in foreign language training for adults and children and flexibility working with you all the way • First-rate follow-up Our 'boutique' organization guarantees you unconditional peace of mind thanks to: Margot Rischmann, our founder, who is the sole and permanent contact involved at every stage of the training program eliminating the usual account manager high turnover. WHY LANGUAGE COACHING • First-class customer service: Our quality follow-up on courses, complete transparency on progress and outstanding quality. • An innovative methodology: The key to our success lies in leveraging our experience and teaching skills to make your goals our top priority. Our entertaining programs accelerate your communication skills. • Demonstrated quality: Our quality control processes enable us to adjust the program at any time to ensure an effective training program within the agreed deadline and budget. • Unique flexibility: We teach individuals and groups online by Skype/Zoom at the time of your choice as frequently as you wish and with our most competent trainers. SERVICES The wide range of possibilities we are able to put in place can vary from business language courses specific to your industry to help you prepare a speech or a presentation in the foreign language of your choice to traditional foreign language learning for everyday life. Our services include: 1) Business language trainings 2) Foreign language courses FOREIGN LANGUAGE COURSES We offer language courses for everyday life via individual and small group courses, mostly in English and in French, but also in Spanish, Mandarin, etc. Our high-yield tailored language training programs are suitable to anyone and can be taught anywhere at anytime. Once we analyze your needs and define your goals, we agree on a schedule to allow us to select the right trainers and validate the planning. Throughout every training program, we perform progress assessment and quality control checks. At the end of every session, we organize a briefing to validate whether objectives have been met. We then provide you a recommendation on progress and training continuation. OUR TRAINING PROGRAMS • Core learning skills Conversation • Writing • Reading • Listening • Pronunciation • Language Exams Price: 130 USD/hour

Language coaching is a boutique company dedicated to organizations, adults and children worldwide, who creates à la carte language training solutions, tailored to their needs and long-term growth objectives. Our goal is to enrich your life by inspiring you to communicate better internationally and in the foreign language of your choice (English, French, Mandarin, German and Spanish). Our clients are our top priority and remain at the epicenter of everything we do. OUR MISSION: As communication experts, we offer high value personalized linguistic services by advising and accompanying our clients all the way. Our language training programs offer an immediate return on investment, which, in the long term, generate sustainable results. To reach such goals we leverage our experience and our teaching skills where our client's objectives are our top priority. Our innovative services foster trustworthy, productive and dynamic environments, which bring unique value and meaning to the lives of customers. WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT? • The language Coaching team has over 25 years of combined experience working with local and international firms, enabling them to: • Understand and meet your training needs • Create personalized high-value language training programs • Generate an excellent return on investment • Unrivaled language trainers We select experts according to strict criteria such as: • Excellent professional 'coaching' mentality • Extensive corporate experience, fluency and certification in foreign language training for adults and children and flexibility working with you all the way • First-rate follow-up Our 'boutique' organization guarantees you unconditional peace of mind thanks to: Margot Rischmann, our founder, who is the sole and permanent contact involved at every stage of the training program eliminating the usual account manager high turnover. WHY LANGUAGE COACHING • First-class customer service: Our quality follow-up on courses, complete transparency on progress and outstanding quality. • An innovative methodology: The key to our success lies in leveraging our experience and teaching skills to make your goals our top priority. Our entertaining programs accelerate your communication skills. • Demonstrated quality: Our quality control processes enable us to adjust the program at any time to ensure an effective training program within the agreed deadline and budget. • Unique flexibility: We teach individuals and groups online by Skype/Zoom at the time of your choice as frequently as you wish and with our most competent trainers. SERVICES The wide range of possibilities we are able to put in place can vary from business language courses specific to your industry to help you prepare a speech or a presentation in the foreign language of your choice to traditional foreign language learning for everyday life. Our services include: 1) Business language trainings 2) Foreign language courses FOREIGN LANGUAGE COURSES We offer language courses for everyday life via individual and small group courses, mostly in English and in French, but also in Spanish, Mandarin, etc. Our high-yield tailored language training programs are suitable to anyone and can be taught anywhere at anytime. Once we analyze your needs and define your goals, we agree on a schedule to allow us to select the right trainers and validate the planning. Throughout every training program, we perform progress assessment and quality control checks. At the end of every session, we organize a briefing to validate whether objectives have been met. We then provide you a recommendation on progress and training continuation. OUR TRAINING PROGRAMS • Core learning skills Conversation • Writing • Reading • Listening • Pronunciation Price: 130 USD/hour

Language coaching is a boutique company dedicated to organizations, adults and children worldwide, who creates à la carte language training solutions, tailored to their needs and long-term growth objectives. Our goal is to enrich your life by inspiring you to communicate better internationally and in the foreign language of your choice (English, French, Mandarin, German and Spanish). Our clients are our top priority and remain at the epicenter of everything we do. OUR MISSION: As communication experts, we offer high value personalized linguistic services by advising and accompanying our clients all the way. Our language training programs offer an immediate return on investment, which, in the long term, generate sustainable results. To reach such goals we leverage our experience and our teaching skills where our client's objectives are our top priority. Our innovative services foster trustworthy, productive and dynamic environments, which bring unique value and meaning to the lives of customers. WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT? • The language Coaching team has over 25 years of combined experience working with local and international firms, enabling them to: • Understand and meet your training needs • Create personalized high-value language training programs • Generate an excellent return on investment • Unrivaled language trainers We select experts according to strict criteria such as: • Excellent professional 'coaching' mentality • Extensive corporate experience, fluency and certification in foreign language training for adults and children and flexibility working with you all the way • First-rate follow-up Our 'boutique' organization guarantees you unconditional peace of mind thanks to: Margot Rischmann, our founder, who is the sole and permanent contact involved at every stage of the training program eliminating the usual account manager high turnover. WHY LANGUAGE COACHING • First-class customer service: Our quality follow-up on courses, complete transparency on progress and outstanding quality. • An innovative methodology: The key to our success lies in leveraging our experience and teaching skills to make your goals our top priority. Our entertaining programs accelerate your communication skills. • Demonstrated quality: Our quality control processes enable us to adjust the program at any time to ensure an effective training program within the agreed deadline and budget. • Unique flexibility: We teach individuals and groups online by Skype/Zoom at the time of your choice as frequently as you wish and with our most competent trainers. SERVICES The wide range of possibilities we are able to put in place can vary from business language courses specific to your industry to help you prepare a speech or a presentation in the foreign language of your choice to traditional foreign language learning for everyday life. Our services include: 1) Business language trainings 2) Foreign language courses FOREIGN LANGUAGE COURSES We offer language courses for everyday life via individual and small group courses, mostly in English and in French, but also in Spanish, Mandarin, etc. Our high-yield tailored language training programs are suitable to anyone and can be taught anywhere at anytime. Once we analyze your needs and define your goals, we agree on a schedule to allow us to select the right trainers and validate the planning. Throughout every training program, we perform progress assessment and quality control checks. At the end of every session, we organize a briefing to validate whether objectives have been met. We then provide you a recommendation on progress and training continuation. OUR TRAINING PROGRAMS • Core learning skills Conversation • Writing • Reading • Listening • Pronunciation • Language Exams DELF/DALF Price: 130 USD/hour

Lessons will be conducted in Italian but I also speak English, Portuguese and I have experience with Spanish, in case you need some explanation in your native language at the beginning. I really enjoy teaching and have already an ample experience. I graduated in Languages, Literature and Intercultural Studies at the University of Florence and I obtained the DITALS certificate at the University of Siena, a specific qualification for teaching the italian language to foreigner students. I have been giving single and group Italian lessons both privately and at language schools for many years. I offer Italian lessons for foreigners of all ages and all levels. Having spent periods abroad myself, I am well aware of the dynamics and difficulties that can be encountered in a new country; I will therefore be more than happy to help the student as may be needed (I've already assisted in the comprehension of employment contracts, bills, ect., and writing theses and resumes). The program will be agreed according to the student's learning needs (personal interest, work related, exams, etc.) as well as the number of weekly meetings. In addition to the language itself (grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary and spelling), we will also focus on cultural differences and conversation in different situations. Usually I also include in the lessons notions of typical uses and customs of Italian culture to get to know better this wonderful country, rich in history and art. All study material is provided by me, but if you already have an Italian manual that you like, we can integrate it into the lessons. If you are a beginner, we will start practically from the essential, most frequently occurring words, phrases and situations. If your level of Italian is already advanced, we will consolidate it by developing the specialist vocabulary related to your profession, or by analyzing more complex texts to grasp all the nuances of meaning and style. Knowing the student, his interests and his mindset is fundamental in my opinion to be able to get the best results. Not all of us learn in the same way, we have very different systems of memorization or mental association. The goal is to make best use of the student's strengths so that the acquisition process becomes stimulating and rewarding. I am a friendly, precise, persevering and very patient person. If I realize that the teaching strategy that I am using does not produce the desired results, I quickly adapt to the person in front of me, approaching the concept from another perspective. Online lessons only at the moment. My rate is 15 euros per hour. Contact me via email to get more information or schedule our first lesson! Marianne

Ciao, mi chamo Nora e posso aiutarti con tedesco! Non sai quando si usa Der, Die e quando Das? Non sei sicuro/a come si pronuncia correttamente ö, ü, ä? Non sai quali sono le frasi utili in Germania? La lingua tedesca è molto bella ma può difficile da imparare. Ma niente è impossibile! Con me puoi imparare tedesco subito e in modo divertente! Ti posso aiutare con: - conversazioni - grammatica - vocabolario - pronuncia - preparazioni per colloquio di lavoro Insegno solo online tramite una piattaforma disegnata per le lezioni individuali. Qui puoi prenotare una lezione di prova che dura 30 minuti e costa €5.00. Puoi anche comprare una lezione di 60 minuti per: - €15.00/h, se compri una lezione - €14.00/h, se compri un pacchetto di 5 lezioni - €12.00/h, se compri un pacchetto di 10 lezioni Mandami un messaggio se hai delle domande! Der, Die or Das? How do you pronounce correctly ö, ü or ä? What are useful phrases to know while travelling in Germany? German is a beautiful language, although it can be difficult to learn. But nothing is impossible! With me, you can learn German quickly and in a fun way! I'm Nora, a native German speaker currently living in Cape Town. I can help you with: - Conversations - Grammar - Vocabulary - Pronunciation - Interview preparation And more! I teach online only through a platform designed for individual language classes. There you can book a TRIAL lesson which lasts 30 minutes and costs €5.00. You can also buy individual lessons for: - €15.00/h, if you book 1 lesson, - €14.00/h, if you book a package of 5 lessons, - €12.00/h, if you book a package of 10 lessons. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions!

Ciao, mi chamo Nora e posso aiutarti con tedesco! Non sai quando si usa Der, Die e quando Das? Non sei sicuro/a come si pronuncia correttamente ö, ü, ä? Non sai quali sono le frasi utili in Germania? La lingua tedesca è molto bella ma può difficile da imparare. Ma niente è impossibile! Con me puoi imparare tedesco subito e in modo divertente! Ti posso aiutare con: - conversazioni - grammatica - vocabolario - pronuncia - preparazioni per colloquio di lavoro Insegno solo online tramite una piattaforma disegnata per le lezioni individuali. Qui puoi prenotare una lezione di prova che dura 30 minuti e costa €5.00. Puoi anche comprare una lezione di 60 minuti per: - €15.00/h, se compri una lezione - €14.00/h, se compri un pacchetto di 5 lezioni - €12.00/h, se compri un pacchetto di 10 lezioni Mandami un messaggio se hai delle domande! Der, Die or Das? How do you pronounce correctly ö, ü or ä? What are useful phrases to know while travelling in Germany? German is a beautiful language, although it can be difficult to learn. But nothing is impossible! With me, you can learn German quickly and in a fun way! Iâ€â„¢m Nora, a native German speaker currently living in Cape Town. I can help you with: - Conversations - Grammar - Vocabulary - Pronunciation - Interview preparation And more! I teach online only through a platform designed for individual language classes. There you can book a TRIAL lesson which lasts 30 minutes and costs €5.00. You can also buy individual lessons for: - €15.00/h, if you book 1 lesson, - €14.00/h, if you book a package of 5 lessons, - €12.00/h, if you book a package of 10 lessons. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions!

Hi there. My name is Anastasiia. I am a native Russian speaker who has lived in Milan for over six years now. Over the past few years, I was fortunate to continue my education in the sphere of tourism and obtain Double Master's Degree in Italy. I have also experienced a new culture and a new way of life. Living abroad I completely understand how tough it is to learn a foreign language and how frustrating it can be not to be understood. Over the time I understood that Russian becomes difficult for foreigners because textbooks overcomplicate it or the teachers do it. They make you learn so much new grammar, so many rules. Was it succesful? Could you speak Russian quickly and automatically? I know for most students the answer "no". That's why I use the deep learning and communicative approaches as the most effective method. Our goal will be to make you be able to use Russian both fluently and accurately.We will learn Russian naturally and playfully like children. We will study Russian grammar correctly with the ears and with fun stories. We will build your basic grammar skills and increase the vocabulary by listening to real Russian materials about interesting topics. We will learn Russian frases, not individual words. Later you can talk about day-to-day life, express feelings, opinion about various subjects and so on. I absolutely know what you feel and what you wish. I promise you will enjoy speaking Russian with me and you will feel more confident. Let`s get started!

Intensive Italian Course in Rome This Course is aimed towards the immersion in Italian Language from the beginning. Classes are based on a communicative approach so that our students can practice the 4 fundamental functions of the language: reading, speaking, listening and writing. The course allows our students to do a full immersion in Italian language and culture. It is held in the morning from Monday to Friday and you can sign up every Monday. The learning program allows students, who opt for this course, to go deep into the Italian language and culture through interactive and authentic activities that allow them to acquire the basic vocabulary, for the basic levels, and enrich it, for the advanced levels. Role-play, educational games and total immersion in real communicative situations, immediately make our students able to interact with the new context in which they work, live and have fun! Moreover, we organise many social and cultural activities where foreigners can meet local people and learn italian living it. Schedule (60hrs for 4 weeks): group classes 3hrs per day (from 9,30 to 12,30; from 12,30 to 15, 30), from Monday to Friday. Start: every Monday Level: A1, A2, B1, B2 Price: 495 euro + 45 euro TEMPORARY PROMOTIONS: Au-pairs, Religious, Diplomats, Students (in italian Universities), FAO/WFP/IFAD/UN Staff & Spouses pay only 349 euro + 45 euro The registration fee (45 euro) is valid for one year and it includes learning materials, the opportunity to participate in our social and cultural events, rental of books and films in the original language, Koiné card (for discounted prices for shops/gym/pharm/clubs, etc. in partnership with Koiné), Wi-fi, internet point, up to 2 certificates of attendance and the final exam. _____________________________________ Corsi di Italiano per Stranieri a Roma Il corso permette ai nostri studenti di immergersi, fin dall’inizio, nella lingua e cultura italiana. Le lezioni del corso di gruppo di Italiano si basano su un approccio comunicativo grazie al quale i nostri studenti possono praticare le 4 funzioni fondamentali della lingua: leggere, parlare, ascoltare e scrivere. Il programma di apprendimento consente agli studenti che optano per questo corso bisettimanale di immergersi completamente nella lingua e cultura italiana attraverso attività interattive ed autentiche che gli permettono di acquisire il vocabolario di base, per i livelli base, e arricchirlo, per i livelli più avanzati. Role play, giochi didattici e immersioni in situazioni comunicative reali, renderanno subito i nostri studenti capaci di interagire con il nuovo contesto in cui si trovano a lavorare, vivere e divertirsi! Il programma del corso include anche attività sociali extra come film italiani dopo la lezione, aperitivi con amici italiani, tour multi linguistici di Roma, eventi (Opera, Festival, Mostre, ecc…) e degustazione di piatti tipici della cucina italiana con il nostro staff! I opzione Orario (60h – 4 settimane): Corso di gruppo di 3 ore al giorno (9,30 – 12,30, 12,30 – 15, 30), dal lunedì al venerdì Inizio: ogni primo lunedì del mese Livello: A1 – A2, B1 – B2 Prezzo: 495€ + 45€* Programma: Italiano generale, Grammatica italiana, conversazione, scrittura e lettura. **Promo per AU-PAIRS, STUDENTI (in Università italiane), DIPLOMATICI, RELIGIOSI e staff FAO/IFAD/WFP/UN: 349€ + 45€* * La quota associativa (45€) è valida per un anno e comprende materiale didattico, l’opportunità di partecipare ai nostri eventi sociali e culturali, noleggio di libri e film in lingua originale, Koiné card (per i prezzi scontati per negozi/palestre/clubs, ecc… in collaborazione con Koiné), Wi-Fi, internet point, fino a 2 attestati di frequenza e l’esame finale.

Ciao sono Susanna e sono madrelingua italiana. Ho già aiutato studenti provenienti da diverse parti del mondo e con diversi livelli di partenza su skype. Se risiedi già in Italia e vuoi imparare l’italiano per comprare cibo al supermercato o orientarti in città, insomma, per vivere più facilmente la vita di tutti i giorni; ho già avuto studenti come te. Mentre, se anche tu (come me) ami la cultura letteraria e artistica italiana e vuoi imparare la lingua per conoscerla meglio, potrai avere con me interessanti conversazioni. Infatti, sono laureata in Lettere e sto studiando per diventare anche guida turistica. Il mio metodo d’insegnamento sarà soprattutto orientato a non farti perdere l’attenzione e l’interesse. Quindi oltre a concentrarmi sulle tue reali motivazioni a imparare l’italiano, gli esercizi saranno interattivi e magari anche divertenti. Allora cosa aspetti? Iniziamo la nostra prima lezione! Hi! I’m Susanna. Italian is my mother tongue. I’ve already helped students from different parts of the world and with different starting levels on skype. If you already live in Italy and you want to learn italian to buy food at the supermarket or to find your way in town; in short for everyday life, I’ve already had students like you. While, if you too (like me) love italian art and literature and you want to learn the language to know them better, you can have interesting conversations with me. In fact, I have a degree in Literature and I’m studying to become also a tour guide. My teaching method will be aimed to keep you interested and motivated. In addition to focusing on your real motivations to learn Italian, exercises will be interactive and maybe even fun. So what are you waiting for? Let's start our first lesson!

Cail Language School offers courses for all languages and especially Italian, English, French, Spanish and German, both face-to-face in Bologna (Italy) and ONLINE. Would you like to learn ITALIAN ONLINE? We have what you are looking for! Our Italian native teachers are expert, dynamic and dedicated and lead interactive and involving lessons to allow the students reach their language learning goals. Online courses are one-to-one or in small groups. You can choose the best days and times for you to participate! PRICES vary according to the number of participants and we are offering up to 50% discounted prices for the Black Friday! €7 fee for small-group lesson Contact us for more information and subscribe now!

Docente, insegnante, tutor madrelingua inglese, laueata in Business Administration, ESPERTA E QUALIFICATA impartisce lezioni in zona fuorigrotta. I can help you with conversational practise, as well as grammar, and exam preparation By learning with me, you will start to get a British and American accent when you speak, which will always benefit you later in life. I have experience teaching students of all ages and language levels, as well as adults who needed to learn specific occupation based vocabulary. My students have benefitted from my friendly warm learning environment, just as you can. I tailor all my lessons to your specific needs, so that you can benefit fully from our sessions together. I would love for you to be one of my students, so that I can help you along on your English language journey.

ENGLISH VERSION ON THE BOTTOM Ciao ! Le mie lezioni di lingua italiana sono orientate a renderti presto autonomo ed in grado di comunicare al meglio; ambientarti in Italia e a capire la mentalità locale. Le lezioni sono online (con skype o zoom). Durante i nostri incontri posso aiutarti a tradurre documenti o scrivere curriculum. Spiegarti come la vede un italiano per facilitare i tuoi rapporti personali o lavorativi. Da 3 anni aiuto i nuovi arrivati in Italia ad inserirsi nel mondo del lavoro o stare al passo con i compagni di scuola. Sono consulente di viaggi, amo viaggiare e sono una curiosa appassionata delle culture straniere. Parlo e scrivo fluentemente inglese e spagnolo. - HELLO ! My Italian lessons are tasked with making you independent and able to communicate better as soon as possible; feeling like you belong in Italy and understand the local mentality. I do online classes (skype or zoom). During our meetings I can also help you translate documents or write resumes. I’ll explain Italian social attitude to help your personal or business relationships. For 3 years I have been helping newcomers to enter the italian world of work or keeping up with school programs. I am a travel consultant, a curious traveler and I love to learn about other culture. I speak and write fluently English and Spanish.

Brilliant and friendly teacher can help you to learn and have fun with 5 different languages such as: - Russian - German - English - French - Spanish Basic, General, commercial and literary language. Complete Freedom in time and duration. 380/528.99.33

Come join our classes both outdoors and indoors with the punching bags and equipment! Get into shape and learn English as training is conducted in English, ma possiamo anche parlare italiano! Get the health and energetic benefits of "internal" training by opening the body and developing elastic force, while learning to move in a martial way to protect against a real threat.