Here’s my opportunity to debunk classic reasons for not learning a language.

Taking stock and enjoying a lovely review from a student.

Here's another behind-the-scenes look at what my approach to language teaching is like.

Nothing is linear when you're learning a language, and all the better for it.

Why it's important to pause and think ahead before using the language you're studying.

Are we different when we speak another language ?

Celebrating teachers everywhere.

Flow is at the core of language learning, but what does that mean exactly?

Noticing the language in use is a key skill.

Knowing how to learn a language is as important as learning it.

Perfection has no place in language learning.

Listening carefully when learning a language is a crucial skill to develop. Here's why...

Visiting my old university last weekend was fun, but also an opportunity to reflect on teaching methods.   The first time, as a student,...

A handful of words in French can be both masculine and feminine, but the gender changes the meaning.

You'd surprised by what's listed in an English dictionary...

Shortcuts usually save us time and energy, but is it the case when learning a language?

Idioms are often strange and always fun, but they're also very useful!

Is there any point focusing on the gender allocation of words in French?

Languages endlessly borrow words from each other, though maybe not the ones you're thinking of...

The mindset we bring to most things determines the outcome, especially when it comes to speaking a language.