Today was a day for charades. The end of Holy week (spring break) has marked the school year is near over and you know what this means, Tired, uninterested students counting down the days for summer vacation. One of my funny students asked, “Can’t we just sleep in class.” He knows the answer but I … Continue reading »
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Reflections of beginnings and being grateful
I now have my flat to my self. My whole self. I like it. I also liked having a flat mate. I mentioned I was sad. A new “friend” was leaving, again. I knew from the get go there was a time frame and when we met, I had no idea how things would go. … Continue reading »
In the classroom: Role playing- students become the teacher
Working as an English teaching assistant (auxiliar) in a bilingual high school in Spain has been an interesting experience. I’ve been lucky enough to have ”my classroom” and 5 classes of conversation each week with groups of 8 students at a time. Though this is against the rules by Spain’s Ministry of Education- auxiliars are … Continue reading »
Do you know what tomorrow brings?
It’s been on my mind for a while. Today, I’m sharing with all you lovelies what I’ve been thinking. Are you ready? Drum roll… I have no idea what comes next. I don’t know what my future holds. I know, That’s a big statement. And does anyone ever know? Really? Sure, I have ideas but that’s … Continue reading »
Speaking Spanish
Some days I feel I can speak Spanish well, I think, yeah, “I got this.” Other days, I feel like I can’t speak at all but I understand everything. Or I can’t speak in English or in Spanish. That’s always the best. My Spanish ebbs and flows. When I returned after Christmas break, I felt … Continue reading »
Teaching. Me gusta. Quien sabia?
I like teaching. A lot. I love engaging with students. I love there questions. There curiosity. There creativeness. I love figuring out how to explain concepts and ideas in multiple ways so everyone understands. I love the challenges and the rewards teaching brings. I’m even entertained when students are sneaky and see what they can … Continue reading »
Una cena de accion de Gracias en Espana
This past weekend I celebrated Thanksgiving twice. On Turkey day I went to the neighboring town of Aquadulce (Freshwater) and enjoyed a potluck feast of comida Americana y Espanola. I met other auxiliars and was surrounded by espanoles. I was a little overwhelmed by how many people were at the fiesta so naturally, I spent … Continue reading »
Why Spain?
I’m enjoying my life here yet I haven’t felt the “magic of Spain” yet. I don’t know what I expected but the magic isn’t there…yet. Mind you, I haven’t visited Sevilla or Granada, the bigger cities of Andalucia. I haven’t felt the connection to the country, the feeling that this is “home.” A bit hard … Continue reading »
Working at a Instituto en Espana!
I know I’ve been posting about my travels in Spain but I’m actually living in Spain because I am working as an Language and Cultural Language Assistant, also known as an auxiliar. I work 12 hours a week, 4 days a week at an insituto (ages 12-16, essentially high school). My schedule is different each day … Continue reading »
A weekend way with Couchsurfers in Las Alpujarras!
I can’t believe I’ve been in Spain for over a month now. Where has the time gone? The weather in Roquetas has been hot. Every day the weather is the same and it’s the middle of October. I’ve been thinking am I ever going to wear any of my slightly warmer clothes (bc I didn’t … Continue reading »
