My blog

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!

Jan 3, 2023

#18. Leaving your linguistic comfort zone behind

If you keep using what you know, you stay within your own linguistic comfort zone and you stop making progress.

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 29, 2022

#17. Why grammar matters

Grammar isn't as scary and difficult as it sounds. It's a tool to understand the logic of a language and to navigate it.

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.

Oct 4, 2022

#15. Language learning does not mean translating

Translation is a job, and a difficult one at that, but it's not part of language learning!

Sep 20, 2022

Using your interests/hobbies to learn a language

The most efficient way to create a full linguistic immersion and enjoy the learning process, is to lean into what you know and like.

Aug 30, 2022

#14. Listening is key

Why is listening so scary and could it be that language learners are making it harder that it has to be?

Aug 16, 2022

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!

Aug 2, 2022

#13. Learning French when English is your mother tongue

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

Jul 4, 2022

#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!

Jun 28, 2022

How has language learning changed in 22 years?

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

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...

Don't hesitate to get in touch to book your first free lesson!

Contact

Caroline Jestaz Experienced online language teacher & Novelist

My blog

Caroline Jestaz
Experienced online language teacher & Novelist