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Caroline Jestaz
Experienced online language teacher & Novelist


My blog


Learning like a human
What if friendly aliens landed on our planet and observed our language learning habits?
Jan 24


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 is how you organise yourself.
Jan 20


Language learning can be fun!
From the horse's mouth!
Jan 13


How do you say ''small'' in French?
French has fun ways of describing something small or even tiny.
Jan 7


Language learning and risks
What actual risks do we take when we learn a language?
Jan 3


Using WhatsApp as a language learning tool
There are many ways to use the messaging app to learn a language.
Dec 16, 2024


Another lovely student review
Another lovely review from a student!
Dec 10, 2024


How do you say ''to compromise'' in French?
The first post in a series of short, fun, easy-to-use French idioms.
Dec 5, 2024


The most common misconceptions about language learning
Here’s my opportunity to debunk classic reasons for not learning a language.
Dec 3, 2024


Taking stock
Taking stock and enjoying a lovely review from a student.
Dec 2, 2024


Maximising your learning
Here's another behind-the-scenes look at what my approach to language teaching is like.
Nov 26, 2024


Language learning is cyclical
Nothing is linear when you're learning a language, and all the better for it.
Oct 29, 2024


Pause before you speak
Why it's important to pause and think ahead before using the language you're studying.
Oct 14, 2024


Languages & Identity
Are we different when we speak another language ?
Oct 10, 2024


World Teachers' Day
Celebrating teachers everywhere.
Oct 6, 2024


Flow
Flow is at the core of language learning, but what does that mean exactly?
Sep 23, 2024


Noticing
Noticing the language in use is a key skill.
Mar 20, 2024


Parroting
Knowing how to learn a language is as important as learning it.
Feb 19, 2024


Hope
Perfection has no place in language learning.
Jan 28, 2024


Can you repeat the question, please?
Listening carefully when learning a language is a crucial skill to develop. Here's why...
Jan 21, 2024

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