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
Tag: teaching
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
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
Take In These Santiago “Sites”
I want to share the projects, musings, and clever voices of four clever ladies I’ve had the good fortune to cross paths with during my first few months in Santiago. They are all smart. They all have five-to-seven years’ experience living … Continue reading
First Class Down
I taught my first English class yesterday and I survived and the student didn’t call me out for being a total hack, so I’d say things were an overall success. I also have the kind people of Chile to thank … Continue reading