- Nov 13
Let's talk about idioms!
Idioms are often strange and always fun, but they're also very useful!
- Oct 30
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 if how you organise yourself.
- Oct 16
'Un'/'une' automne ?
Is there any point focusing on the gender allocation of words in French?
- Oct 10
Language learning improves decision-making
The latest research is giving us even more reasons to learn a language.
- Oct 3
Transcending boundaries
Languages endlessly borrow words from each other, though maybe not the ones you're thinking of...
- Sep 27
Embracing our imperfections
The mindset we bring to most things determines the outcome, especially when it comes to speaking a language.
- Sep 12
Using WhatsApp as a language learning tool
There are many ways to use the messaging app to learn a language.
- Sep 1
Paperclip or instrument?
What if mistakes were not only useful but funny?
- Aug 28
#23. Do accents matter?
Yes... and no! You don’t need to sound like a native speaker to speak well, but you do need to watch out for certain sounds.
- Aug 2
Sink or swim?
Is it a good idea to throw students in at the deep end?
- Jul 4
Can artificial intelligence replace a language teacher?
More and more programmes are created to teach languages but they are missing a crucial point.
- Jun 21
Anglais des affaires - Ateliers en ligne
Des ateliers pour apprendre à préparer vos réunions, à rédiger vos mails/rapports et à faire la conversation.
- Jun 12
Maximising your learning
Here's another behind-the-scenes look at what my approach to language teaching is like.
- Jun 1
French for business - Online 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!