Cate Taylor
The Essential Verbs to Learn First in any Language: Part One
When starting to learn a new language, mastering verbs is key to unlocking basic communication. Without verbs, forming sentences and...
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Cate Taylor
Jul 163 min read
The Advantages of Using French and Spanish When Travelling
Travelling to France or Spain offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture, and one of the best ways to enhance...
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Cate Taylor
Mar 283 min read
Navigating the Pros and Cons of Learning with Duolingo
Embarking on my Italian learning journey with Duolingo has been enlightening as a teacher of other languages. While the platform offers...
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Cate Taylor
Mar 213 min read
Speaking Exam Survival Tips Every Student Should Know
Preparing for a speaking exam in a foreign language can seem daunting, but with the right strategies and mindset, you can approach it...
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Cate Taylor
Nov 17, 20233 min read
Is Google Translate accurate?
It can be a helpful tool but one which needs managing carefully. Read on! As a very new teacher during the fairly early days of internet...
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Cate Taylor
Oct 19, 20232 min read
Listening to improve your French and Spanish
Ideally, you could improve your listening skills whilst strolling around beautiful cities chatting to the locals in France, Spain or...
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Cate Taylor
Sep 2, 20232 min read
How can I help my child feel ready to go back to school?
September can feel a little bit like January with the sense of new beginnings. It’s a great time to reflect on what works well during...
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Cate Taylor
Feb 24, 20233 min read
Proof (if any were needed) of why learning a language is a good thing
… and why we should think carefully about what would be most useful for us to learn in that language I was privileged to use my languages...
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Cate Taylor
Jun 6, 20192 min read
Does your language shape the way you think?
The diversity of human languages has always fascinated me. Cognitive Scientist, Lena Boroditsky, talks about how linguistic diversity...
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