- 3 days ago
French for business - Workshops
Helping your staff communicate efficiently, strengthen business relationships with partners/colleagues, and master cultural differences.
- May 22
#22. Key skills you need to learn a language
What are the skills which help you learn a language and why?
- May 2
The most common misconceptions about language learning
Here’s my opportunity to debunk classic reasons for not learning a language.
- Apr 25
Reading is a superpower
Reading books in the language you're learning is one of the most efficient ways to make progress.
- Apr 17
#21. Language learning is pattern spotting
Each language has its own logic and system and within each system, you will find many patterns – to do with conjugations, pronunciation,...
- Apr 6
Agency
At the core of my teaching is one key notion, that of agency.
- Mar 9
#20. Assessing your own level
Students always assess their own level and are invariably wrong!
- Mar 7
Mon blog en français
Mes articles en français sur l'apprentissage des langues et de l'anglais, en particulier.
- Feb 14
Asking questions
Introducing the two types of questions at the core of my approach to language learning.
- Jan 30
#19. About rote learning
Rote learning in an integral part of language learning, but it's not always the best solution to memorise words.
- Jan 16
Why I never use the word 'homework'
…but all my students do!
- Dec 13, 2022
Humour and language learning
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.
- Nov 14, 2022
What makes a good language teacher?
And what does language teaching entail?
- Nov 1, 2022
#16. The right tools to learn a language
To learn a language, you need structure and tools. And one of the most crucial tools, is the one you create for yourself.
- Oct 17, 2022
Speaking a language does not have to be scary
How you choose to learn and use a language is entirely up to you.
- Oct 4, 2022
#15. Language learning does not mean translating
Translation is a job, and a difficult one at that, but it's not part of language learning!
- Sep 20, 2022
Using your interests/hobbies to learn a language
The most efficient way to create a full linguistic immersion and enjoy the learning process, is to lean into what you know and like.
- Aug 30, 2022
#14. Listening is key
Why is listening so scary and could it be that language learners are making it harder that it has to be?
- Aug 16, 2022
How can I speak if I’m not translating directly from my mother tongue?
Contrary to you might think, simultaneous translation isn't required before speaking. In fact, it makes speaking harder than it has to be!
- Aug 2, 2022
#13. Learning French when English is your mother tongue
Teaching French to English speakers is my specialty and here's why...