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Caroline Jestaz
Experienced online language teacher & Novelist
My blog
Nov 13, 2023
Let's talk about idioms!
Idioms are often strange and always fun, but they're also very useful!
Oct 30, 2023
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 if how you organise yourself.
Oct 16, 2023
'Un'/'une' automne ?
Is there any point focusing on the gender allocation of words in French?
Oct 10, 2023
Language learning improves decision-making
The latest research is giving us even more reasons to learn a language.
Oct 3, 2023
Transcending boundaries
Languages endlessly borrow words from each other, though maybe not the ones you're thinking of...
Sep 27, 2023
Embracing our imperfections
The mindset we bring to most things determines the outcome, especially when it comes to speaking a language.
Sep 1, 2023
Paperclip or instrument?
What if mistakes were not only useful but funny?
Aug 28, 2023
#23. Do accents matter?
Yes... and no! You don’t need to sound like a native speaker to speak well, but you do need to watch out for certain sounds.
Aug 2, 2023
Sink or swim?
Is it a good idea to throw students in at the deep end?
Jul 4, 2023
Can artificial intelligence replace a language teacher?
More and more programmes are created to teach languages but they are missing a crucial point.
Jun 21, 2023
Anglais des affaires - Ateliers en ligne
Des ateliers pour apprendre à préparer vos réunions, à rédiger vos mails/rapports et à faire la conversation.
Jun 1, 2023
French for business - Online Workshops
Helping your staff communicate efficiently, strengthen business relationships with partners/colleagues, and master cultural differences.
May 22, 2023
#22. Key skills you need to learn a language
What are the skills which help you learn a language and why?
Apr 25, 2023
Reading is a superpower
Reading books in the language you're learning is one of the most efficient ways to make progress.
Apr 17, 2023
#21. Language learning is pattern spotting
Each language has its own logic and system and within each system, you will find many patterns – to do with conjugations , pronunciation...
Apr 6, 2023
Agency
At the core of my teaching is one key notion, that of agency.
Mar 9, 2023
#20. Assessing your own level
Students always assess their own level and are invariably wrong!
Feb 14, 2023
Asking questions
Introducing the two types of questions at the core of my approach to language learning.
Jan 30, 2023
#19. About rote learning
Rote learning in an integral part of language learning, but it's not always the best solution to memorise words.
Jan 16, 2023
Why I never use the word 'homework'
…but all my students do!
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