LANGUAGE TEACHING

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...

Jul 19, 2022

Language learning is collaborative

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

Jul 4, 2022

#12. There’s no such thing as perfect sentences

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

Jun 28, 2022

How has language learning changed in 22 years?

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

Jun 21, 2022

#11. What is the main obstacle when learning a language?

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

Jun 14, 2022

What does it mean to learn a language?

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

May 30, 2022

#10. Should I use a dictionary?

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

May 24, 2022

About the French language

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

May 16, 2022

#9. With or without subtitles?

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

May 10, 2022

Language teaching is storytelling

It may not look like it from the outside, but storytelling is an integral part of language learning, not just as a teacher, but also as a...