A very different fiestas patrias
Today is September 18th, which is the start of the celebration of the national holiday here in Chile. Usually it is a time with lots of celebration and people going out to see family and friends. There are fondas, which are like fairs with dancing, food, and handicrafts for sale. The weather has warmed up […]
Using Podcasts to Help Learners Develop Listening Comprehension and Autonomy
I’ve been using podcasts for a while with my teaching, and they are something that I really enjoy incorporating into classes. There are a variety of reasons for this: They are rich sources of authentic texts with both native and non-native speakers of English interacting. There are podcasts that cover almost any topic imaginable, and […]
Using Guiding Principles to Manage Your Energy While Teaching Online
Here is Santiago we are still dealing with the pandemic. Some neighborhoods have started opening up again, but many are still in quarantine. Those that have opened up have seen their numbers of cases rising, and we are dealing with the start of a second wave. As much as we don’t want to think about […]