LANGUAGE TEACHING

5 days ago

#7. You know more than you think you do

Language learning at school is mostly theoretical. That's why we don't realise how much we know.

Nov 20

#6. On the importance of making mistakes

Language is about communication, not about perfection.

Nov 10

#5. Practising all four skills equally

By the time most of us finish school, language learning has remained mostly theoretical.

Nov 4

#4. Should I use bilingual books?

Choosing the right tools to learn a language is essential. Often, learners rush to buy books and end up getting the wrong level/format....

Oct 27

#3. Is learning vocabulary lists a good idea?

If I give you three words to learn with no context attached to them, you won't remember any by the end of this post.

Oct 20

#2. Not knowing a word is not the end of communication

Not knowing a word is not the end of communication In fact, it’s the beginning!

Oct 14

#1. Is it too late to learn a language?

A new blog post series about language learning, in which I answer questions I get from students and friends.

Oct 12

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.

Aug 31

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!

Apr 22

Your French Learning Package - 4 Levels

Everything you need to start - or restart - learning French in one single PDF, available in 4 levels.

Mar 25

Online Teaching - French, English, Italian & Creative Writing

I have 20 years of teaching experience at university, in language schools and giving private tuition.

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