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Stuart is a graduate of Flinders University in South Australia with a Bachelor of Languages Degree, an Honours Degree Bachelor of Arts, (languages and linguistics) and a Master of Language Studies Degree. (Research Higher Degree)

Stuart is pictured here with his thesis investigations of la bande dessinée franco-belge, specifically, the linguistic context, stereotypes, representations, and controversies in the early adventures of Tintin, his creator, period children's stories, and comic book literature

Keep up to date with the progress of Stuart's exciting bilingual graphic novel series, Les Aventures de Paris et Freddie. Book One on sale globally!

Stuart, an industry leader, actively participates in language and linguistics conferences and workshops to discover new techniques for teaching. Click to see Stuart's recent language teaching professional development conference workshop certificates!

Click through to view Stuart's work reviving endangered Indigenous languages!

Click through to read Stuart's article about teaching a second language class containing true and false beginners. What tasks would you utilise to keep the latter challenged without overwhelming the former?

Stuart is a financial member of the Modern Language Teachers Association of South Australia.

Aimed at French teachers worldwide, whether native, second-language, or foreign-language educators, and all passionate about the French language and Francophone cultures.

Stuart's Indigenous Linguistic Program received a nomination for the 2023 Reconciliation Awards in Educaton!

Click here to read an article about Stuart's thesis research tour of the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe!

Stuart can be booked as a keynote speaker at your event via this website.

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Aug082024

Language in Action across age demographics!

Stu Blair

The rollout of my new language class, Language in Action™, Stuart A Blair, continued in Adelaide, South Australia, presenting French and English language learners with an exciting, innovative methodology using sequential art as the communication medium.

Sequential art is used in language lessons to enhance second language acquisition by incorporating visual storytelling. This method helps contextualise language learning, making it more engaging and memorable.

Language in Action™ is not just a class; it's an interactive experience. Learners can actively understand and retain new vocabulary and language structures by combining images and words. This dynamic approach keeps students engaged and excited about their language journey.

A fun tool used in the masterclass is a View-Master. The View-Master is a vintage tool produced in 1962 that presents three-dimensional images. It has been a popular source for viewing images for learning and entertainment for decades. The medium was the generation's version of what today's generation knows as watching a TV show or film On Demand.

For younger learners, an age-related version of a View-Master is used.

The results of the Language in Action™ class have been stunning. Students across age demographics have been able to create a short story using the target language, showcasing the effectiveness of this innovative methodology.

Stuart can be booked directly from this website to present at your educational institution or event!

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