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Dec 2023
17m 30s

Teaching Pilates When You Are NOT a Nati...

Hannah Teutscher
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Send us Fan Mail Today on the Pilates Exchange podcast, we delve into the topic of teaching in a second language. Hannah and Christian Teutscher are both experienced in doing it and want to dive into a discussion on the good, the bad, and the embarrassing! Tune in for valuable insights on navigating Pilates instruction when not a native speaker. We unravel t ... Show More
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