In this series we have been presenting various options language teachers can pursue in order to diversify or attempt other niche opportunities available in the areas where they perform their activities. Frequently we address native Spanish speakers who teach a second language. In this occasion it is my turn to refer to the same speakers, but those teaching our...
Spanish can Offer a Myriad of Possibilities
In this series we have been presenting various options language teachers can pursue in order to diversify or attempt other niche opportunities available in the areas where they perform their activities....
Could Translation be a Good Job Alternative?
Historically speaking, in our career ladder translation was reserved for the most experienced teachers. It was usual that, after having taught different language levels and courses, some chosen teachers were then...
Use your Language Knowledge to Jump to Success!
It may be disturbing, but when everything around us starts changing, we can only do two things: Hold tight to what we already know and believe that we will be safe...
And Passed the Pandemics…What?
For teachers in general, and for language teachers in particular, the pandemic has not only been a temporary change in the way we work, but it has meant a substantial change...
English through content: beyond learning English
The shift from “language learning” to “language acquisition” has had a major impact on our knowledge of foreign language learning and consequently on our teaching practice.
In the last two decades we...
A Journey Into Metacognition: Is it necessary to Train to Learn?
Not only teachers plan how to teach. Students should also start thinking about their own learning and look for effective ways to acquire new concepts and information. So, the answer is...
