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Caroline Jestaz
Experienced online language teacher & Novelist


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Achieving work goals in French
Mastering French can help you further your career or business plans.
5 days ago


The most satisfying thing about language teaching
It's probably not what you think it is...
Apr 21


French as a unique selling point
Yes, English is the language of business, but native speakers do appreciate when you make the effort to speak their own language.
Apr 14


Chocolate as a teaching tool
When it comes to teaching languages, anything can become useful context.
Apr 7


Sink or swim?
Is it a good idea to throw students in at the deep end?
Mar 31


Another student feedback
Posting the above image means leaving my comfort zone and fighting the inner voice telling me that I'm bragging. The fact is, I care...
Mar 17


I can’t draw
Doubt is the enemy, especially when you're about to speak in a different language.
Mar 10


Language learning improves decision-making
The latest research is giving us even more reasons to learn a language.
Feb 24


Ma méthode d'enseignement
Pour en savoir plus sur ma méthode et mon approche de l'enseignement des langues.
Feb 21


When do you say 'tu' or 'vous' in French?
Choosing to say 'tu' or 'vous' to a French person is more than just about choosing the right conjugations.
Feb 17


How do you say 'I feel great' in French?
Food finds its way into lots of French idioms, even in order to talk about how you feel!
Feb 12


How I learned English
Here's a clue, I didn't start at school!
Feb 7


Student feedback
What my students say about my teaching.
Feb 1


Your next trip to France made easy!
Have you ever found yourself in a brasserie eager to order food in French but not sure what to say? Here's the solution for next time!
Jan 30


Learning like a human
What if friendly aliens landed on our planet and observed our language learning habits?
Jan 24


How many hours a week should I spend learning a language?
The more time you spend practising a new language point, the better, but what really matters is how you organise yourself.
Jan 20


Language learning can be fun!
From the horse's mouth!
Jan 13


How do you say ''small'' in French?
French has fun ways of describing something small or even tiny.
Jan 7


Language learning and risks
What actual risks do we take when we learn a language?
Jan 3


Using WhatsApp as a language learning tool
There are many ways to use the messaging app to learn a language.
Dec 16, 2024

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