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Caroline Jestaz
Experienced online language teacher & Novelist
My blog
16 hours ago
How do you say ''small'' in French?
French has fun ways of describing something small or even tiny.
4 days ago
Language learning and risks
What actual risks do we take when we learn a language?
Dec 16, 2024
Using WhatsApp as a language learning tool
There are many ways to use the messaging app to learn a language.
Dec 10, 2024
Another lovely student review
Another lovely review from a student!
Dec 5, 2024
How do you say ''to compromise'' in French?
The first post in a series of short, fun, easy-to-use French idioms.
Dec 3, 2024
The most common misconceptions about language learning
Here’s my opportunity to debunk classic reasons for not learning a language.
Dec 2, 2024
Taking stock
Taking stock and enjoying a lovely review from a student.
Nov 26, 2024
Maximising your learning
Here's another behind-the-scenes look at what my approach to language teaching is like.
Nov 21, 2024
Speaking a language does not have to be scary
How you choose to learn and use a language is entirely up to you.
Oct 29, 2024
Language learning is cyclical
Nothing is linear when you're learning a language, and all the better for it.
Oct 14, 2024
Pause before you speak
Why it's important to pause and think ahead before using the language you're studying.
Oct 10, 2024
Languages & Identity
Are we different when we speak another language ?
Oct 6, 2024
World Teachers' Day
Celebrating teachers everywhere.
Sep 23, 2024
Flow
Flow is at the core of language learning, but what does that mean exactly?
Mar 20, 2024
Noticing
Noticing the language in use is a key skill.
Feb 19, 2024
Parroting
Knowing how to learn a language is as important as learning it.
Jan 28, 2024
Hope
Perfection has no place in language learning.
Jan 21, 2024
Can you repeat the question, please?
Listening carefully when learning a language is a crucial skill to develop. Here's why...
Jan 17, 2024
Collaborative Learning
Visiting my old university last weekend was fun, but also an opportunity to reflect on teaching methods. The first time, as a student,...
Jan 5, 2024
'Bon an' or 'Bonne Année' ?
A handful of words in French can be both masculine and feminine, but the gender changes the meaning.
Don't hesitate to get in touch to book your first free lesson!
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