- Mar 20
Noticing
Noticing the language in use is a key skill.
- Feb 19
Parroting
Knowing how to learn a language is as important as learning it.
- Jan 28
Hope
Perfection has no place in language learning.
- Jan 21
Can you repeat the question, please?
Listening carefully when learning a language is a crucial skill to develop. Here's why...
- Jan 17
Collaborative Learning
Visiting my old university last weekend was fun, but also an opportunity to reflect on teaching methods. The first time, as a student, I...
- Jan 5
'Bon an' or 'Bonne Année' ?
A handful of words in French can be both masculine and feminine, but the gender changes the meaning.
- Dec 11, 2023
What in the word?!
You'd surprised by what's listed in an English dictionary...
- Nov 13, 2023
Let's talk about idioms!
Idioms are often strange and always fun, but they're also very useful!
- Oct 30, 2023
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, 2023
'Un'/'une' automne ?
Is there any point focusing on the gender allocation of words in French?
- Oct 10, 2023
Language learning improves decision-making
The latest research is giving us even more reasons to learn a language.
- Oct 3, 2023
Transcending boundaries
Languages endlessly borrow words from each other, though maybe not the ones you're thinking of...
- Sep 27, 2023
Embracing our imperfections
The mindset we bring to most things determines the outcome, especially when it comes to speaking a language.
- Sep 12, 2023
Using WhatsApp as a language learning tool
There are many ways to use the messaging app to learn a language.
- Sep 1, 2023
Paperclip or instrument?
What if mistakes were not only useful but funny?
- Aug 28, 2023
#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, 2023
Sink or swim?
Is it a good idea to throw students in at the deep end?
- Jul 4, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
Maximising your learning
Here's another behind-the-scenes look at what my approach to language teaching is like.