Category Archives: language
How to learn English
The small classroom was not built to contain thirty boisterous teenagers. I lose track of how many times I ask a question in English and they answer in their native language, Spanish. The inquisitive ones are constantly asking me to … Continue reading
[guest blog] From North to South
This guest blog is brought to you by Natalie of crumbcastle. We met via CouchSurfing in 2010 and became fast friends over food, art and language. As the old ladies of the auxiliares hoard (then 27), we spent a lot … Continue reading
Filed under Education, friends, language, living abroad, study abroad, teaching, Travel
Immersion: 8 girls, 2 volcanoes, 1 week
When you hear the word immersion what comes to mind? A dip in the pool of culture? A cannonball in the lake of language? A chance to “go native?” Immersion is one of many buzzwords in education abroad today. It … Continue reading
Filed under Education, language, study abroad, Travel
what does it mean to be well-traveled?
Many of the readers that find their way to these pages love to travel. I think “loving travel” can mean different things to different people. Susan loves to travel – being able to get in the car and go for … Continue reading
Filed under language, living abroad, Travel, Work
Revisiting: Israel
Where: Israel (Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Dead Sea, Ein Gedi, Masada) When: June 2010 How: direct flight JFK to Tel Aviv (my longest flight time to date = 12 hours TLV to JFK) Duration: one week Accommodations: in a flat with … Continue reading
Filed under language, photograph, Travel
