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A perfect day trip to Saint Malo, France

On the north western coast of France lies the city of Saint Malo. I knew nothing about the place before visiting, but when I found out their flag has a ferret on it with the […]

Spanish Songs That Will Boost Your Language Skills

Learning a language is a tough task for anyone to accomplish. What is even tougher, is when you are not immersed in the language. If you are learning Spanish as a beginner or as an

The Strength of Others: Love in Malacca, Malaysia

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What’s it like to teach online?: My experience with three companies

With all the challenges that teachers are facing these days, many teachers are looking at ways to continue doing the job they love in a different way. During the pandemic, I was one of the

Beginner’s Guide to Hiking in Mesa, AZ

Guest Post by Lily Frank Lily Frank is an undergraduate student at The University of Minnesota who loves to travel and explore the world. She has spent lots of time traveling to various National Parks

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One Day in Valencia, Spain: All the best sights

Looking to spend only one day in Valencia, Spain? You can probably guess that I’m going to tell you that one day in Valencia is not nearly enough to experience this vibrant city. I spent

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Christmas Traditions in Spain and Catalonia

Christmas in Spain is a magical time! In Spanish the word “ilusión” is used to describe the magic, hope, and waiting of the season and I think it’s the perfect way to say how everyone

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Typical School Lunch in Colombia

Comparing school lunches around the world is one of my favorite ways to dive into the intricacies of another culture. We can learn a lot about the geography of a place, the degree to which

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Get Outside: outdoor games for ESL or world language classes

Whether you are teaching ESL abroad, Spanish in the U.S., or French in Canada, here is a list of some of my favorite outdoor games for language classes. Whenever I can, I take my classes

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Quiz: Where Should I Teach Abroad?

If you want to teach abroad in an international school and are wondering where you should go, here is a way to help you figure it out: the Where Should I Teach Abroad Quiz. Take