Fri, 12 Jan 2018 13:22:20 +0000Geralde Vincent-BancroftAs language learners we are aware that listening comprehension is the most difficult skill to master. Sometimes we tend to fool ourselves when we notice that we understand almost everything when reading texts, and we hardly find any problem to produce a good written work. But when we face […]
Fri, 08 Mar 2019 11:34:12 +0000Géralde Vincent-BancroftThe best way to get quickly familiar to a language is through its sound and listening to the new language you’re learning will certainly help you study and comprehend it faster. But you should not forget that your primary objective is communication. So, you should be able to do […]
Fri, 18 Jan 2019 14:43:09 +0000Géralde Vincent-BancroftThe difficulty of learning a language resides mainly in finding the courage to start expressing ourselves at any stage, from beginner to intermediate. There is always this nagging feeling that everybody around will start laughing at us the moment we open our mouth to articulate a sentence. This… The […]
Thu, 28 May 2020 12:36:49 +0000Géralde Vincent-BancroftListening is important when learning a language. This is the first step in identifying a word to give it meaning. If this does not happen, we are unable to sustain conversations with others. It is, thus, extremely important to master your listening skills when studying French, no matter the… […]
Thu, 14 May 2020 11:58:29 +0000Géralde Vincent-BancroftThe difficulty of learning a language resides mainly in finding the courage to start expressing ourselves at any stage, from beginner to intermediate. There is always this nagging feeling that everybody around will start laughing at us the moment we open our mouth to articulate a sentence. This… The […]
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 12:37:30 +0000Géralde Vincent-BancroftSpeaking plays an important part in second language learning, and the role of teachers is to help learners improve their communicative skills in the new language. This will allow them to express themselves effectively in any situation that present itself to them. What is the job of the tutor… […]
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 11:23:09 +0000Géralde Vincent-BancroftThe greatest challenge for language learners is to become confident when speaking the foreign language independently of their knowledge of grammar or the big list of vocabulary and expressions that they master. Speaking is indeed intimidating. You must remember on the spot all the… The greatest challenge for language […]
Thu, 27 May 2021 12:51:36 +0000Géralde Vincent-BancroftThe ability to speak is one of the most difficult skills that a language learner can acquire. And it is still the most valued measure of success. To succeed, students need to juggle quite a few elements: knowing the fundamentals of the language like pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary, as… […]
Thu, 13 May 2021 13:20:18 +0000Géralde Vincent-BancroftAll language learners dream of being able to express themselves orally to ask questions, receive and understand new information, interact with people in the new language. It is a skill that can be acquired, and a tutor can help you hone it. A tutor can assist you in developing […]
Thu, 06 May 2021 12:38:31 +0000Géralde Vincent-BancroftVerbal communication is a prized skill when learning a new language. It may seem at times overwhelming and frustrating. But we usually feel over the moon when able to talk to a native for more than asking for directions. To help you with the latter, here are a few […]