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...
May 9, 2022
Episode 41. Exploring our humanity with Ronni Abergel
To quote today’s guest, the founder of The Human Library: ‘’We have everything to lose by not connecting with others’’.
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 25, 2022
Episode 40. Honing our observation skills
How often are we actively using observation skills and what can we do to hone them?
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!
Apr 11, 2022
Episode 39. Exploring our creativity through photography with Jahan Saber
What does it feel like to embrace film photography, to develop prints, and capture the light on film?
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 28, 2022
Episode 38. Boredom and Creativity
What if we’re not meant to avoid boredom at all costs? What if it’s actually good for us and for our creativity?
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 14, 2022
Episode 37. The creative joy of exploring the human brain with Alex Cayco-Gajic
What is it like, and feels like, to explore the human brain, one of the most complex subjects ever studied?
Mar 10, 2022
Your French Learning Package - 4 Levels
Everything you need to start - or restart - learning French in one single PDF, available in 4 levels.
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...