The Story of the AntiMethod - Why Being "Anti" is Pro-You
The AntiMethod Man
"The way English is taught? It’s more confusing than assembling IKEA furniture drunk and blindfolded."
What happens when a guy who hates school ends up creating one? Something called the AntiMethod—because let’s face it, the way English is taught doesn’t work. And I’ve got the receipts to prove it.
Welcome to the bizarre story of the AntiMethod, set in a world where people dedicate their lives to learning English, yet somehow no one teaches them to understand what they're doing. A world where understanding words is apparently both a grammatical superpower and a revolutionary concept in teaching.
The Background: From Hating School to Creating One
It’s 2008. I’m 30 years old and I’ve just stumbled back to Poland after a 20-year global odyssey—five years in Nigeria, almost 15 in the U.S. I have a degree in International Business and Marketing, but by some cosmic joke, I’ve landed in a language school as a native speaker. Now, it's not like I’m not equipped for it. I am—probably better than most. After all, I'm what they call a true bilingual. But anyone who knew me would sooner expect me to juggle flaming chainsaws than work in a school environment.
Surprise number one: I actually enjoy teaching.
Surprise number two: The way English is taught? It’s more confusing than assembling IKEA furniture drunk and blindfolded while solving a Rubik's cube. Calling it a surprise is like calling Mount Everest a speed bump—it was a full-blown, jaw-dropping, brain-melting shock.
The Shock, The Problem, and The Opportunity
What in the name of Chomsky's cardigans is going on? Why are we trying to make students memorize the entire English language? Where did all these rules come from?
I’d attended both British (in Nigeria) and American schools since the age of 10, and I’d never encountered these rules. Hell, I was Valedictorian in an American high school and the Sports Editor of my university’s newspaper in Florida. Yet, I’d never heard of four conditionals or their supposed usage. Something didn’t add up!
And I smelled an opportunity.
The Birth of the AntiMethod
They say that "In the Valley of the Blind, the one-eyed man is king." So, I decided to make a career out of it and show people how to learn English naturally. A way that’s the complete opposite of everything I saw while working at the language school. From how grammar is taught, to practice, to how students are treated—I spent three-plus years in what I’d call a masterclass in what not to do… an invaluable experience.
"The biggest difference? Traditional methods assume your brain is only capable of memorizing. We say, FORGET THAT!"
Why We’re So "Anti"
Now you know where the name came from. I didn’t want anyone to think this was another shiny new “innovative” method. In fact, as a marketer, I see the plethora of English teaching methods as proof that none of them work. Have you ever heard of universities advertising their “unique” method of teaching? Harvard doesn’t say, “We use the Harvard method to make you a lawyer.” And believe me, they would if they could.
The AntiMethod is built on a few simple, common-sense ideas. They’re not revolutionary (unless you’re an ESL teacher), and they didn’t require a PhD in philology to figure out.
Logical Understanding: If you want to master something (not just scrape by), you need to understand how and why it works the way it does
Practical Training: You don’t learn tennis by taking a quiz on its history. You learn by hitting the fuzzy yellow balls over the net. Same with English—practice it in real-world adult situations, not fun communicative activities.
The Core Difference
The biggest difference? Traditional methods assume learners are only capable of memorizing. We say, “FORGET THAT!"
And that’s why:
We're anti-rules. Instead of endless rules, we show you the logic and meaning of how English works. Oh and that it’s a tool for communication, not a torture device.
We're anti-complication. Our "Grammar Bible" is 17 pages long. That’s it! Just 17 pages of logical grammar clarity. For example, we explain ALL the tenses based on TWO concepts.
We're anti-infantilization. Just because we’re teaching and you’re learning, doesn’t mean that we have to treat you like kids in school. So instead of fun classroom activities, we’ve got real content for natives that may even expand your horizons beyond English.
"The AntiMethod isn't about being contrary for the sake of it. It's about stripping away the nonsense that wastes your time for your money!"
Results: Only 5-star Reviews... You Tell Me, Is That Good?
And you know what? It works. We've been rocking 5-star reviews for 12 years straight. Turns out, people actually like understanding what they’re saying. Who knew?
If you’re tired of feeling like you’re trying to crack the Enigma every time you open your mouth, give the AntiMethod a shot. Book your FREE 90-minute demo, and we’ll show you how different English learning can be.