Emil Krebs

German polyglot and linguist

Emil Krebs - German polyglot and linguist
Born

November 15th, 1867
157 years ago

Died

1930
95 years ago — 63 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Germany

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Born in 1867, a polyglot and linguist acquired proficiency in numerous languages, primarily through self-study and immersion. Adopted a rigorous approach to language learning and contributed to the field of linguistics through research and teaching. Also held a position within the German diplomatic service, which facilitated the application of linguistic skills in international contexts. Engaged in language courses and offered lectures, focusing on the practical aspects of language acquisition.

Achieved fluency in over 68 languages

Published works on language learning methods

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