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Caroline Jestaz
Experienced online language teacher & Novelist


My blog


I use a language app every day, I make progress, so why can’t I speak?
Language apps are everywhere, most of them free and easy to use. But they don't do the job well.
Feb 16


How do you wish 'Happy New Year!' in French ?
There are a couple of options...
Jan 4


How do I know when a French word is masculine or feminine?
Is there a foolproof way to know the gender of nouns in French and is it that important?
Nov 17, 2025


Can AI help you learn a foreign language?
The answer is not as clearcut as you might think.
Nov 2, 2025


Five reasons to learn a language for work
Learning a foreign language can a be a career move
Aug 26, 2025


New language = new personality?
Does our personality change according to the language we speak and should it?
Aug 18, 2025


How many words do I need to know to speak a foreign language?
Learning how to use vocabulary is more important thant simply knowing it.
Aug 7, 2025


Speaking a language does not have to be scary
How you choose to learn and use a language is entirely up to you.
Jun 3, 2025


The most satisfying thing about language teaching
It's probably not what you think it is...
Apr 21, 2025


Chocolate as a teaching tool
When it comes to teaching languages, anything can become useful context.
Apr 7, 2025


Sink or swim?
Is it a good idea to throw students in at the deep end?
Mar 31, 2025


Another student feedback
Posting the above image means leaving my comfort zone and fighting the inner voice telling me that I'm bragging. The fact is, I care...
Mar 17, 2025


I can’t draw
Doubt is the enemy, especially when you're about to speak in a different language.
Mar 10, 2025


Behind the scenes
The person who designed every corner of this website, visuals included, is the same person teaching languages to adult learners, i.e. me!
Mar 3, 2025


Language learning improves decision-making
The latest research is giving us even more reasons to learn a language.
Feb 24, 2025


When do you say 'tu' or 'vous' in French?
Choosing to say 'tu' or 'vous' to a French person is more than just about choosing the right conjugations.
Feb 17, 2025


How do you say 'I feel great' in French?
Food finds its way into lots of French idioms, even in order to talk about how you feel!
Feb 12, 2025


How I learned English
Here's a clue, I didn't start at school!
Feb 7, 2025


Student feedback
What my students say about my teaching.
Feb 1, 2025


Your next trip to France made easy!
Have you ever found yourself in a brasserie eager to order food in French but not sure what to say? Here's the solution for next time!
Jan 30, 2025

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