Languages
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Why I Use the MacBook Neo for My Classes
the MacBook Neo fits my real life perfectly. I don’t need a portable supercomputer, and I certainly don’t miss the headaches of modern Windows laptops. Let’s talk about why this lightweight little machine became my absolute favorite daily driver for teaching.
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Why Letting Go of 1:1 Students is the Best Thing You Can Do for Your Teaching
A few years ago, when I first started teaching language lessons online, a text like that would make my heart drop straight to my stomach. I would instantly start asking myself spiraling questions.
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The “Gringo Price” Myth
There’s something we need to talk about, something that every newcomer to El Salvador whispers about at least once. It’s the legendary “Gringo Price.”
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Talking to Uber Drivers and Taxis in El Salvador
Driving through San Salvador can be and actually is hectic. The huge traffic jams in El Salvador del Mundo and nearby places are just pure chaos, and you may be more comfortable sitting on the passenger seat instead of the driver’s. However, those awkward silent moments can be a little stressful when you want to…
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4 Challenges Every Online Teacher Faces (And How I Handled Them)
What’s being an online teacher like? That’s a very common question I get asked whenever I say I teach online classes. To be fair, I always answer the same thing: “It’s pretty good,” because it is. However, not everything is that “pretty good,” and today I will tell you what I think are some of…
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How to Pitch Your Business in Spanish (The 60-Second Method)
In this post, I’m going to show you exactly how I teach my students to build their “Elevator Pitch” in Spanish. We’re going to focus on how to actually use the language to get your message across clearly and confidently.
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10 Phrases You Need to Order Food in El Salvador
Salvadoran food culture is defined by its warmth and vibrancy; it’s not just about the sustenance, but the connection shared over a plate of curtido and salsa. Making the effort to speak the local tongue transforms you from a mere tourist into a guest in someone’s kitchen.
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Teaching Beyond the Screen: My Journey Through Online and Onsite Language Education
The world of teaching has changed more in the last five years than in the previous fifty.
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The Approval Trap: Why I Almost Sacrificed My Career for Student Praise
Why do teachers feel like what they are doing is not enough, even though they are doing great? This is a common concern for many teachers, and it is mostly due to insecurity.
