The Blog section will feature monthly topics, sometimes serious, sometimes more tongue-in-cheek, or simply light-hearted.
I will cover themes ranging from educational and pedagogical foci, top tips for pupils or students, cultural slants, to news commentaries on topical issues.
Whilst the majority of the writing will be in English, there will be bilingual elements, as well as some écrits français.
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Foreign Language Learning
This second blog focuses on my experience as a foreign language teacher, in both university and secondary school settings. It highlights the perceived 'myth' of how difficult it is to learn a foreign language, the importance of acquiring knowledge of a foreign language, some amusing examples from the classroom, and the many advantages of some proficiency in a foreign language.
Translator / Interpreter
This, the first of a monthly blog, focuses on my experience as a translator/interpreter, a rewarding set of experiences in a number of settings. It highlights the varied work as an intermediary, the importance of a creative mind, some challenges, and the need to convey a ‘faithful’ message to connect with ones audience, interlocutor, listener, or reader.