Tips for the Bergen Funicular and Mount Floyen Hike
The Mount Fløyen hike and views was the definite highlight of my time in Bergen. If you will be…
My favorite no-prep, student-centered bingo for teaching the preterite
Students (and teachers) love bingo, but it’s usually used in lower levels for basics like vocabulary and numbers. I’ve…
Veracruz’s unique ice cream
If you are coming to visit Mexico you know that you’ll be enjoying some amazing food and traditional drinks!…
Is Veracruz worth visiting when in Mexico?
Heroica Veracruz is not on most travelers’ lists of places to visit when planning a trip to Mexico. On…
Things To Do in Bergen: Norwegian Traders, Traditions and Trolls
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What it’s like to work as a CIEE Global Navigator Summer Program Leader
I’ve worked as a Program Leader for the CIEE Global Navigator program for high school students going abroad, between…
A Spanish class field trip to Chicago
Field trips are probably the most memorable learning experiences possible for our students, as they get to experience learning…
Exploring Pilsen: Latino culture in Chicago
The Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago has long been known as the hub of Mexican culture in Chicago. It is…
Responding to Reading
When my students read for FVR (Free voluntary reading) in my Spanish Language Arts class, I want them to…
The best small towns for day trips in Bretagne, France
Brittany is full of charming small towns to explore. Dinan, Pont-Aven, Locronan, and Concarneau are small towns in Bretagne…