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What are my kids learning in school?
Many a parent has enthusiastically asked their child “what they had learned today in school” only to see
Is there a Belgian language?
If you are interested in the role of French in Belgium, I recommend you read my other post
The cheeky guide to where to live in Brussels
1. Who is this article for? This article is written for any expat thinking of moving to Brussels
Can I learn French on my own?
1. The short answer Yes you can. I know so because I did it myself. In fact, I
Should I learn with a French teacher from France?
When learning a language, it is a natural to want to get closest to the country which we
Language hack: Do you see yourself speak French?
1. The human psyche in the broad strokes It’s no secret that the human psyche is imperfect. In
The Genius of Duolingo
You have to admire Duolingo. You really do. The way they have established themselves as synonymous with “online
Why do we have exams and tests?
Exams and tests seem to be the logical extension of knowledge. I learn something “official”, therefore I must
What’s “really” wrong with our schools?
I have been teaching languages online for several years now and during this time, I have found myself
The biggest fib ever told in education
At OuiCommunicate, we teach French. I could say we are halfway between traditionalist and forward-thinking. We are traditionalist
What is docimology in teaching?
Docimology goes back to the 1920s in France where professionals of education coined the term to refer to
The way we learn is all wrong
Humans have been known to do things wrong: The way they collaborate as a species, how they create
Are musicians better language learners?
The connotation linked to playing music would have us believe that musicians are at a meaningful advantage when
How do I make my child bilingual?
My brother and I grew up as “true” bilinguals, meaning were are as able culturally as we are
Why am I failing to learn French?
The reasons for not achieving a comfortable level in French are usually a combination of things. For the
Learn French the old-fashioned way
In this blog post, I’d like to say a few things about OuiCommunicate and the old-fashioned way we
Ten mistakes when learning a language
We will go over 10 common mistakes made by students when learning a language. While some are avoidable
Do they speak French in Belgium?
The case of the French language in Belgium is an interesting one. It isn’t always clear to foreigners
What is the secret to learning a language?
There is an open secret in our world which we see day after day and that we recognize
How do French tenses work?
Lets get serious for second. If you are a learner of French, you will need to understand tenses
What do the young ‘uns have?
I feel worried for the young ‘uns of today. Not for the obvious reasons of climate change, overpopulation,
Is Italki worth it?
I’m a former tutor on Italki who clocked up close to 3000 lessons on the platform between 2019
Is French logical? 5 things that are not!
“Is there such a thing as a logical language?” a student once asked me during our lesson. Great
Is Punk still a thing?
What is punk in 2024? An attitude? A music? A sense of aesthetic? A haircut? It’s one of
What is a language tutor?
Dentists take care of people’s teeth. Candlestick makers sell candles. There are professions that require no introduction and
Does America like nature?
Strange question. And yet one that can legitimately be asked as a foreign observer in the United States
Why can’t I learn French?
Does it seem like the French language is not sticking? Does it seem like you are not moving
The Force is a fluorescent highlighter
I have never been a purist of Star Wars. Never attended a fan convention, can’t name the dates
Are we guided by frequencies?
On the very first day of my 5-year college course, we all sat in a small classroom for