LANGUAGE TEACHING

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...

Apr 26, 2022

#8. Can everyone learn a language?

The answer is yes, but with varying degrees of success, obviously. It all depends on how motivated, consistent, and precise you are.

Apr 12, 2022

#7. You know more than you think you do

While you might not be speaking a language, it doesn't mean you don't know anything about it, far from it!

Apr 4, 2022

How many hours a week should I spend learning a language?

Obviously, the more time you spend practising a new language point, the better, but what really matters if how you organise yourself

Mar 29, 2022

#6. On the importance of making mistakes

School taught us that mistakes should be avoided at all cost, but they are an integral part of the learning process

Mar 21, 2022

What I love the most about language teaching

‘What’s your favourite thing about teaching?’ a friend asked me last weekend. My answer's threefold, and perhaps not what you might expect..

Mar 15, 2022

#5. Practising all four skills equally

Learning a language means practising all four skills – listening, speaking, reading, and writing – equally.

Mar 10, 2022

Your French Learning Package - 4 Levels

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

Mar 7, 2022

Can you learn a language quickly?

The short answer is... no! As with anything worthwhile, time, efforts, and commitment are required to master a language. Language...

Feb 21, 2022

#4. Should I use bilingual books?

Often what feels like the safest option, such as using bilingual books, isn't the most productive one. Here's why...

Feb 15, 2022

Language learning is good for you!

Language learning is never just about the language...

Feb 7, 2022

#3. Is learning vocabulary lists a good idea?

Is it the only way to remember the words you need to use?

Jan 25, 2022

Introducing a new French pronoun

The gender neutral ‘’iel’’ pronoun was recently added to a famous French online dictionary and it made the news.

Jan 24, 2022

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

In fact, it’s the beginning! Figuring out a way to speak regardless is a great opportunity to practise more language and grow confident

Jan 14, 2022

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

A new blog post series in which I answer your questions about language learning

Oct 12, 2020

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, 2020

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!

Mar 25, 2020

Online Teaching - French, English, Italian & Creative Writing

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