Spanish
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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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Teaching Beyond the Screen
The world of teaching has changed more in the last five years than in the previous fifty. I’ve lived through both the high-fives of an onsite classroom and the “Can you hear me now?” glitches of a Zoom call.
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5 Ways El Salvador Has Changed in 10 Years
If you’ve been following the news, you might have a fuzzy idea of what’s happening in my country, El Salvador, but the headlines rarely capture the heartbeat of the place.
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Is Living in San Salvador’s “Fancy” Areas Really for You?
When my students or foreign friends start looking for a place to settle down, they almost always point to the same few neighborhoods on the map of San Salvador.
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Welcome to the Pupusa Paradise: A Local’s Guide to Our National Treasure
Hey there! If you’re reading this, it probably means you’ve just touched down in my beautiful El Salvador, or you’re planning a trip very soon. Welcome! I’m Francisco, and as a Salvadoran, I feel it’s my civic duty to talk to you about the most important thing you’ll encounter here: the pupusa. I remember when…
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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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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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Speaking Over Swiping: Why I Switched My Students to Tomo Voice Notes
As a language instructor, I realized that most apps are teaching us how to be great “students”, the kind who can pass a multiple-choice test, but they aren’t teaching us how to be “communicators”.