As ESL teachers we have all heard it before. “Don’t use native language in the classroom. English only.” As an ESL teacher in my 7th year, I have heard this countless times from administrators and fellow teachers. I used to hear it so much that I was afraid to use even a bit of Spanish …
Let’s face it, the idea of teaching a whole new language to a child is completely overwhelming. If you are teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) it can be pretty scary at the beginning of the year. For me, the question that pops into my mind is always, where do I start? The answer …
What are we celebrating this week? This week Mexico will celebrate an important holiday. It’s Mexican Independence Day! If you’ve been thinking that Mexican Independence Day is celebrated on May 5th, don’t worry, you are not alone. But surprise, it’s actually celebrated on the 16th of September! So here is your chance to learn a …
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