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 12, 2023
Maximising your learning
Here's another behind-the-scenes look at what my approach to language teaching is like.
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?
May 2, 2023
The most common misconceptions about language learning
Here’s my opportunity to debunk classic reasons for not learning a language.
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!
Mar 7, 2023
Mon blog en français
Mes articles en français sur l'apprentissage des langues et de l'anglais, en particulier.
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!
Dec 13, 2022
Humour and language learning
Humour is a key skill to have as a teacher, regardless of the topic you're teaching. And it is especially key when teaching languages.
Nov 14, 2022
What makes a good language teacher?
And what does language teaching entail?
Nov 1, 2022
#16. The right tools to learn a language
To learn a language, you need structure and tools. And one of the most crucial tools, is the one you create for yourself.