Logical English Grammar
Think in English! Not in translation.
English grammar, and particularly English verb tenses, often represent one of the greatest challenges in learning and using English – regardless of proficiency level. In conversations with hundreds of learners over more than 15 years, one question has come up time and again: How can we understand grammar rules well enough to use them confidently and spontaneously in real-life communication?
That very question gave rise to Logical English Grammar.
WHY “LOGICAL”?
Our starting point is simple: grammar should not be a set of rules we try to memorise, but a system we can understand.
That is why Logical English Grammar bridges the gap between theory and practical application. The aim is not to learn more grammatical terminology, but to develop a way of thinking that enables you to use English more confidently, accurately and with less hesitation.
By adopting this approach, learners can understand and apply a substantial part of the English grammatical system – including areas that may have previously seemed completely illogical.
The method was not created as a ready-made teaching concept. It developed gradually through years of working with learners and continuously searching for simpler, clearer and more practical ways of explaining how English works.
Instead of memorising rules, we teach learners to understand the logic behind how and why they are used.
The method combines grammar rules with visual representations, practical examples, language shortcuts and the concept of “English time and space.” The goal is not simply to know which rule to apply, but to understand why a particular form is used – and to be able to apply it independently in communication.
And then comes the sentence we love hearing most:
“Aha! It actually makes sense.”
THE “HEADACHE METHOD”
Mastering grammar is not always a linear process. Through our work with learners, we have identified a characteristic sequence of stages – from initial uncertainty and questioning of previously acquired knowledge to understanding the system and applying it independently.
With a little humour, it typically looks something like this:
1. Initial disorientation
New explanations challenge some of the rules and patterns learners have previously relied on.
2. Cognitive overload
“Now I don’t know anything anymore!”
Trying to connect new explanations with previously acquired knowledge can temporarily increase the feeling of uncertainty.
3. Questioning what you thought you knew
“Now I see how little I know about English.”
Learners begin to recognise the difference between knowing a rule and truly understanding it.
4. The first AHA! moment
Connections begin to emerge between rules that previously seemed unrelated.
5. The first confirmation of understanding
Homework becomes more accurate, and “I think I’m starting to get it…” becomes increasingly common.
6. The testing phase
“What if…?” “When…?” “What happens if the verb is in the past?”
Learners begin actively testing the system and exploring its boundaries.
7. Consolidation
By connecting new patterns with existing knowledge, learners develop a more stable and confident understanding of the system.
8. Automatization
“It actually makes perfect sense!”
Choosing the correct grammatical form relies less and less on consciously recalling rules and increasingly on an intuitive understanding of the system.
9. Application and transfer
Learners begin applying this way of thinking beyond the classroom – sometimes even testing it on members of their own household.
10. Independent use
Grammar is no longer an obstacle to communication. Learners use the system consciously, accurately and with increasing spontaneity – even the Future Perfect!
Don’t learn English grammar by heart.
Understand how it works. And start using it.
Service details
Course format: 1 lesson per week × 2 teaching hours
Total number of teaching hours: 30
Materials: All teaching materials provided by the Centre are included in the price (including the Logical English Grammar Handbook)
Course price per participant: €250.00
Payment method: 5% discount for a one-time payment, or monthly payment in up to 5 instalments
Number of participants per group: max. 6
Minimum required level of English: B1 level (under CEFR )
Note: An English placement test is required before the course. It is mandatory and conducted free of charge by phone and via email.
