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Caroline Jestaz
Experienced online language teacher & Novelist


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Jun 21, 2022
#11. What is the main obstacle when learning a language?
Contrary to what you may think, it's not grammar.


Jun 14, 2022
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.


May 30, 2022
#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...


May 24, 2022
About the French language
French is the 5th most spoken language in the world and also the official language in 33 countries


May 16, 2022
#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...


May 10, 2022
Language teaching is storytelling
It may not look like it, but storytelling is an integral part of language learning . When a student tells me about his/her favourite...


Apr 26, 2022
#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.


Apr 12, 2022
#7. You know more than you think you do
While you might not be speaking a language, it doesn't mean you don't know anything about it, far from it!


Mar 29, 2022
#6. On the importance of making mistakes
School taught us that mistakes should be avoided at all cost, but they are an integral part of the learning process


Mar 21, 2022
What I love the most about language teaching
‘What’s your favourite thing about teaching?’ a friend asked me last weekend. My answer's threefold, and perhaps not what you might expect..


Mar 15, 2022
#5. Practising all four skills equally
Learning a language means practising all four skills – listening, speaking, reading, and writing – equally.


Mar 7, 2022
Can you learn a language quickly?
The short answer is... no! As with anything worthwhile, time , efforts , and commitment are required to master a language. Language...


Feb 21, 2022
#4. Should I use bilingual books?
Often what feels like the safest option, such as using bilingual books, isn't the most productive one. Here's why...


Feb 15, 2022
Language learning is good for you!
Language learning is never just about the language...


Feb 7, 2022
#3. Is learning vocabulary lists a good idea?
Is it the only way to remember the words you need to use?


Jan 25, 2022
Introducing a new French pronoun
The gender neutral ‘’iel’’ pronoun was recently added to a famous French online dictionary and it made the news.


Jan 24, 2022
#2. Not knowing a word is not the end of communication
In fact, it’s the beginning! Figuring out a way to speak regardless is a great opportunity to practise more language and grow confident


Jan 14, 2022
#1. Is it too late to learn a language?
A new blog post series in which I answer your questions about language learning


Oct 12, 2020
Episode 17. Answering your questions!
A behind-the-scenes episode, in which I answer your questions about creating a podcast and creativity, but also about teaching and writing.


Aug 31, 2020
Ask me your questions!
Send me your questions about creativity, writing, teaching, and podcasting and I will answer them in my next solo podcast episode!

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