A pinch of neuroscience and common sense to help you learn how to learn. Knowing how your brain works and combining a variety of methods will help you learn more efficiently.
In these two episodes of My Polyglot Life en français, I’m chatting in French with Cara Leopold, founder of leo-listening.com. We’re talking about how to learn languages, French and English, with movies. Indeed, it’s her specialty, therefore she has some great insights to share. Cara’s from Great-Britain but she’s been living in France since 2007. …
Whether you’re wondering if you should persist in you French learning journey or thinking about learning something else altogether, here are a few facts to explain why investing in yourself and your education wisely is the best investment you can make. An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. Benjamin Franklin What does investing in …
Do you know the difference between good resolutions soon to be forgotten and actual goals that will lead to changing habits and progress? I’m preparing a podcast episode to tell you all about it but before that here are some reflexion questions for you. Make your good resolutions stick and improve your French in 2021! …
The end of the year is a good time to review your year in French. A good time to reflect upon the past year which was unexpected for all of us. A lot happened and a lot was put on hold. Did you have goals or hopes at the beginning of the year? How did …
Looking for gifts for French learners? Here’s something that will make a difference in their life. Gift certificates for language coaching are so convenient when you think about it: schedule when you want, stay home and do a visio call, customize what you want to learn! Learning French is challenging. Many French learners are afraid …
You’re wondering how to use French podcasts to learn the language beyond just listening? With “My Polyglot Life en français“, I’ve created a podcast for intermediate to advanced learners who want to hear about critical societal issues in French. In today’s post I also want to share my advice on how to choose podcasts to …
To learn French efficiently as an adult, use the Comprehensible Input hypothesis wisely. In this article, I’ll give you some background about What is the Comprehensible Input hypothesis by Stephen Krashen French language acquisition: how French kids learn the language How to adapt the method to use the full potential of your adult brain How …
Can you learn French on your own? Or is it better to take classes in a structure like a language school? One thing is certain: if you don’t do self-study and practice outside of a group class, you won’t learn the language. Having a teacher, coach, tutor, or someone who knows the language (and is patient) who …
It’s hot and sunny outside, it’s hard to focus. Maybe you’re supposed to go on vacation in July or August. Suddenly, you’re wondering how you can still learn French during the summer holidays. How can you sustain your French learning routine? The one you struggled to establish and were finally accustomed to… And first of …
Can you use spaced repetition to learn French? Of course! I’m sure you’re already familiar with the principle of spaced repetition: this is the underlying method behind all language learning apps. But you don’t have to rely solely on an app to use it. Let’s see how you can take control of your learning process …
