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How can I speak if I’m not translating directly from my mother tongue?

Contrary to you might think, simultaneous translation isn't required before speaking. In fact, it makes speaking harder than it has to be!

#13. Learning French when English is your mother tongue

Teaching French to English speakers is my specialty and here's why...

Language learning is collaborative

Language learning might have felt isolating and lonely at school, but it certainly isn't in one-to-one tuition!

#12. There’s no such thing as perfect sentences

And there's no such thing as a perfect student or a perfect learning process either!

How has language learning changed in 22 years?

To what degree has technology impacted on language learning in the past 22 years?

Podcast News!

The format and schedule of my podcast is changing for a while...

#11. What is the main obstacle when learning a language?

Contrary to what you may think, it's not grammar.

What does it mean to learn a language?

At school, we were fed language passively and never taught what it actually means to learn a language, what that process entails.

Episode 43. Exploring the exponential power of kindness with Becca Reed

Science tells us that every act of kindness - even the smallest one - has a ripple effect going far beyond what we can imagine.

#10. Should I use a dictionary?

The answer is yes, but in moderation and choosing your dictionary carefully. First things first, do not use Google Translate. It is not...

About the French language

French is the 5th most spoken language in the world and also the official language in 33 countries

Episode 42. Another creative exercise

Grab a pen and paper and join me for another short creative exercise. I hope you find this one helpful too!

#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...

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...

Episode 41. Exploring our humanity with Ronni Abergel

To quote today’s guest, the founder of The Human Library: ‘’We have everything to lose by not connecting with others’’.

#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.