What to do in Tarifa, Spain in the off season (for non kitesurfers)
It’s no surprise that Paulo Coelho chose the city of Tarifa to be the setting for his best-selling book,…
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AP vs. IB Program: What it’s like to teach Advanced Placement compared to International Baccauleate
As a North American secondary teacher you are probably vaguely aware of the Advanced Placement (AP) program and the…
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How to Spend a Week in Malta: Essential Tips for an Unforgettable Trip
If you’re dreaming of a Mediterranean getaway that combines history, stunning landscapes, and unique culture, spending a week in…
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Metacognitive Awareness: Teaching students how to be good language learners
In the last few years, as a mid-career teacher, I’ve been faced with teaching middle school for the first…
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Definitions: Heritage Speaker v. Native Speaker v. World Language learner
What is a heritage speaker? You’ve probably heard the terms native speaker, heritage speaker, and world language learner to…
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Kellogg’s Free Books in Spanish
I love books. There is something amazing about holding a new book in your hand that I still get…
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My Go-To First Day of Spanish Class Activities
All teachers know that the first day of school is important. We want to start off the year on…
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Is A Jeep Day Trip to Gozo Worth It?
If you are planning a visit to Malta and trying to decide if a day trip to Gozo Island…
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The best things to do in New Glarus, WI: America’s Little Switzerland
In my 20s I lived in the mountains of Switzerland for four years. Now that I’m back in the…
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Things to Know Before Moving to Germany as an International Teacher
In June of 2023 I got a job teaching Spanish at an international school in southwestern Germany. It was…
