How a Board Game Has Helped Me Build Confidence and Go Outside My Comfort Zone
I’ve been a fan of the board game Catan for many years now. I remember my host family in Germany introducing me to the game back in 2000, but at that time it didn’t really interest me. Then in about 2012 I learned to play from some friends, and ever since then it has been […]
Reflections on TESOL International
I arrived back in Chile from TESOL International in Tampa two weeks ago, and I’m actually writing this from the Santiago International Airport. I’m still tackling the procrastination monster inside of me. I arrived in Tampa the day before the conference started; I find that settling in and having a day to relax before big […]
Preparing for TESOL International
I’m at Panera Bread, putting the finishing touches on my presentation for TESOL International. It’s hard to believe that I’ll be there in less than a week. This will be my first in-person ELT conference since 2019, and it will be my first time presenting in 6 years. Despite that, I’m feeling good about it. […]