A Laughing Matter
Laughter is key, right? It can soothe, break the ice, clear away nerves, make you realize you’re hitting it off, remind you why you’re the best of friends, and if you really get going, it can even make you gasp … Continue reading
Month: September 2011
Conveyance
Every good desk should bear the fruit of a good dictionary. Today, my student told me I’m a good actress. (I think every teacher has to be.) He said this after I dramatically plopped down next to another student and asked … Continue reading
Our First Dieciocho
Chile’s red, white, and blue. Feliz 18, Chile! It wasn’t too long ago that I knew little more about 9/18 except that the date (the week, the month…) celebrated Chilean Independence and has been the country’s biggest holiday going for … Continue reading
Hold the Phone
Today, I gave up a little bit. There, I said it. I’ve written it actually. I haven’t said it out loud, but I’m getting close. The defeating act in question is not a tragedy. Quite simply, my phone was stolen. I … Continue reading
Connecting with ProfeConnect
I recently wrote about the lovely (and growing) coterie of expat bloggers I’ve crossed paths with of late (I also owe Twitter a special thank-you for that). I spotlighted ProfeConnect, a wonderful new resource connecting English teachers and students. Well, … Continue reading