- 2 days ago
How can I speak if I’m not translating directly from my mother tongue?
Contrary to you might think, simultaneous translation isn't required before speaking. In fact, it makes speaking harder than it has to be!
- Aug 2
#13. Learning French when English is your mother tongue
Teaching French to English speakers is my specialty and here's why...
- Jul 19
Language learning is collaborative
Language learning might have felt isolating and lonely at school, but it certainly isn't in one-to-one tuition!
- Jul 4
#12. There’s no such thing as perfect sentences
And there's no such thing as a perfect student or a perfect learning process either!
- Jun 28
How has language learning changed in 22 years?
To what degree has technology impacted on language learning in the past 22 years?
- Jun 27
Podcast News!
The format and schedule of my podcast is changing for a while...
- Jun 21
#11. What is the main obstacle when learning a language?
Contrary to what you may think, it's not grammar.
- Jun 14
What does it mean to learn a language?
At school, we were fed language passively and never taught what it actually means to learn a language, what that process entails.
- Jun 13
Episode 43. Exploring the exponential power of kindness with Becca Reed
Science tells us that every act of kindness - even the smallest one - has a ripple effect going far beyond what we can imagine.
- May 30
#10. Should I use a dictionary?
The answer is yes, but in moderation and choosing your dictionary carefully. First things first, do not use Google Translate. It is not...
- May 24
About the French language
French is the 5th most spoken language in the world and also the official language in 33 countries
- May 23
Episode 42. Another creative exercise
Grab a pen and paper and join me for another short creative exercise. I hope you find this one helpful too!
- May 16
#9. With or without subtitles?
As part of the full immersion I recommend my students embrace when learning a new language, I encourage them to watch films and series...
- May 10
Language teaching is storytelling
It may not look like it from the outside, but storytelling is an integral part of language learning, not just as a teacher, but also as a...
- May 9
Episode 41. Exploring our humanity with Ronni Abergel
To quote today’s guest, the founder of The Human Library: ‘’We have everything to lose by not connecting with others’’.
- Apr 26
#8. Can everyone learn a language?
The answer is yes, but with varying degrees of success, obviously. It all depends on how motivated, consistent, and precise you are.