BLOG | BLUE AS AN ORANGE Caroline Jestaz

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#7. You know more than you think you do

Language learning at school is mostly theoretical. That's why we don't realise how much we know.

Nov 20

#6. On the importance of making mistakes

Language is about communication, not about perfection.

Nov 10

#5. Practising all four skills equally

By the time most of us finish school, language learning has remained mostly theoretical.

Nov 9

Episode 19. Instinct and Creativity

An exploration of the role instinct plays in allowing us to tap into our creative potential.

Nov 4

#4. Should I use bilingual books?

Choosing the right tools to learn a language is essential. Often, learners rush to buy books and end up getting the wrong level/format....

Oct 27

#3. Is learning vocabulary lists a good idea?

If I give you three words to learn with no context attached to them, you won't remember any by the end of this post.

Oct 26

Episode 18. Creating our lives with Julia Magnay

What if there’s a creative way to approach not only money, but also the notion of abundance?

Oct 20

#2. Not knowing a word is not the end of communication

Not knowing a word is not the end of communication In fact, it’s the beginning!

Oct 14

#1. Is it too late to learn a language?

A new blog post series about language learning, in which I answer questions I get from students and friends.

Oct 12

Episode 17. Answering your questions!

A behind-the-scenes episode, in which I answer your questions about creating a podcast and creativity, but also about teaching and writing.

Sep 28

Episode 16. Reflecting the world creatively with Jesse Fox

Actor, director and theatre-maker Jesse Fox gives a vivid insight of what it means, as an ensemble, to generate, shape and perform stories.

Aug 31

Ask me your questions!

Send me your questions about creativity, writing, teaching, and podcasting and I will answer them in my next solo podcast episode!

Aug 17

Episode 15. The creative approach to language learning

What if there’s a way to approach language learning creatively, to finally embrace the process and have fun expressing yourself?

Aug 3

Episode 14. Exploring maths creatively with Rob Leslie

If you thought maths is not creative, think again! Today’s guest is Rob Leslie, a maths teacher with a passion for his subject.

Jul 21

Episode 13. Creativity & Ease

What if there is another way to approach ease, which let’s us tap into our own creative potential?

Jul 6

Episode 12. Coming alive through creativity with Shilpa Shah

A community builder and facilitator at heart, Shilpa tells us how she uses her creativity to help people connect at a deeper level

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