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Caroline Jestaz
Experienced online language teacher & Novelist


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#7. You know more than you think you do
While you might not be speaking a language, it doesn't mean you don't know anything about it, far from it!
Apr 12, 2022


#6. On the importance of making mistakes
School taught us that mistakes should be avoided at all cost, but they are an integral part of the learning process
Mar 29, 2022


What I love the most about language teaching
‘What’s your favourite thing about teaching?’ a friend asked me last weekend. My answer's threefold, and perhaps not what you might expect..
Mar 21, 2022


#5. Practising all four skills equally
Learning a language means practising all four skills – listening, speaking, reading, and writing – equally.
Mar 15, 2022


Can you learn a language quickly?
The short answer is... no! As with anything worthwhile, time , efforts , and commitment are required to master a language. Language...
Mar 7, 2022


#4. Should I use bilingual books?
Often what feels like the safest option, such as using bilingual books, isn't the most productive one. Here's why...
Feb 21, 2022


Language learning is good for you!
Language learning is never just about the language...
Feb 15, 2022


#3. Is learning vocabulary lists a good idea?
Is it the only way to remember the words you need to use?
Feb 7, 2022


Introducing a new French pronoun
The gender neutral ‘’iel’’ pronoun was recently added to a famous French online dictionary and it made the news.
Jan 25, 2022


#2. Not knowing a word is not the end of communication
In fact, it’s the beginning! Figuring out a way to speak regardless is a great opportunity to practise more language and grow confident
Jan 24, 2022


#1. Is it too late to learn a language?
A new blog post series in which I answer your questions about language learning
Jan 14, 2022


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.
Oct 12, 2020


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 31, 2020

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