Rote learning in an integral part of language learning, but it's not always the best solution to memorise words.

…but all my students do!

Humour is a key skill to have as a teacher, regardless of the topic you're teaching. And it is especially key when teaching languages.

And what does language teaching entail?

To learn a language, you need structure and tools. And one of the most crucial tools, is the one you create for yourself.

Translation is a job, and a difficult one at that, but it's not part of language learning!

The most efficient way to create a full linguistic immersion and enjoy the learning process, is to lean into what you know and like.

Why is listening so scary and could it be that language learners are making it harder that it has to be?

Contrary to you might think, simultaneous translation isn't required before speaking. In fact, it makes speaking harder than it has to be!

Teaching French to English speakers is my specialty and here's why...

Language learning might have felt isolating and lonely at school, but it certainly isn't in one-to-one tuition!

And there's no such thing as a perfect student or a perfect learning process either!

To what degree has technology impacted on language learning in the past 22 years?

Contrary to what you may think, it's not grammar.

At school, we were fed language passively and never taught what it actually means to learn a language, what that process entails.

The answer is yes, but in moderation and choosing your dictionary carefully . First things first, do not use Google Translate . It is not...

French is the 5th most spoken language in the world and also the official language in 33 countries

As part of the full immersion I recommend my students embrace when learning a new language, I encourage them to watch films and series...

It may not look like it, but storytelling is an integral part of language learning . When a student tells me about his/her favourite...

The answer is yes, but with varying degrees of success, obviously. It all depends on how motivated, consistent, and precise you are.