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Caroline Jestaz
Experienced online language teacher & Novelist


My blog


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, 2025


How I learned English
Here's a clue, I didn't start at school!
Feb 7, 2025


Student feedback
What my students say about my teaching.
Feb 1, 2025


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, 2025


Learning like a human
What if friendly aliens landed on our planet and observed our language learning habits?
Jan 24, 2025


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, 2025


Language learning can be fun!
From the horse's mouth!
Jan 13, 2025


How do you say ''small'' in French?
French has fun ways of describing something small or even tiny.
Jan 7, 2025


Language learning and risks
What actual risks do we take when we learn a language?
Jan 3, 2025


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


Another lovely student review
Another lovely review from a student!
Dec 10, 2024


How do you say ''to compromise'' in French?
The first post in a series of short, fun, easy-to-use French idioms.
Dec 5, 2024


The most common misconceptions about language learning
Here’s my opportunity to debunk classic reasons for not learning a language.
Dec 3, 2024


Taking stock
Taking stock and enjoying a lovely review from a student.
Dec 2, 2024


Maximising your learning
Here's another behind-the-scenes look at what my approach to language teaching is like.
Nov 26, 2024


Language learning is cyclical
Nothing is linear when you're learning a language, and all the better for it.
Oct 29, 2024


Pause before you speak
Why it's important to pause and think ahead before using the language you're studying.
Oct 14, 2024


Languages & Identity
Are we different when we speak another language ?
Oct 10, 2024


World Teachers' Day
Celebrating teachers everywhere.
Oct 6, 2024


Flow
Flow is at the core of language learning, but what does that mean exactly?
Sep 23, 2024

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