We seek complicated methods of learning simple things. Insightful quotes about intricate life lessons can serve as inspiration, but they are not nearly as impactful…
Latin America
Being abroad for the holidays can be very tough. Holidays are meant to be a time for family – whether that’s with your close brothers…
Teaching Tips Tuesday: Creative Ways to Get Students Talking in the English Classroom
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December 13 by
So much goes into putting together an appealing learning environment. Packing a lesson full of entertaining activities and incorporating a motivational reward system are just a…
Teaching Tips Tuesday: 5 Successful Incentives to Keep Students Motivated in the English Classroom
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November 28 by
The activities outlined below are meant to provide new and experienced Greenheart Travel teachers alike with ideas and inspiration for encouraging students. Most work better…
How a Greenheart Grant Helped the First Ever “Valledupar English Immersion Day” Become a Reality
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November 21 by
Rachel and Dylan Drake, Greenheart Travelers teaching English in Colombia, recently held an event in their Colombian city called the “Valledupar English Immersion Day”. The…
Immersing Myself in the Argentinian Way of Life While Teaching English in a Homestay
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November 17 by
Ashley Cuevas is a young professional from Dallas, Texas, who has traveled to Argentina to do our Teach in a Homestay program. She started her Spanish…
It’s no doubt gaining a TEFL certification helps boost confidence before entering a classroom, but it also helps having a little insider insight on effective,…
The Reality of Routine (and Boredom) While Studying Abroad and 7 Ways to Fill Your Time
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November 1 by
When visualizing my time abroad in Costa Rica, images of myself trying exotic foods and visiting cultural festivals manifested in my head. What I did…
Whether they have supplied me with comic relief or caused rather uncomfortable misunderstandings, there are some cultural differences that I have stumbled across while living…
Alumni Spotlight on Tarik; Passionate about Environmental Sustainability and Protection
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October 18 by
Tarik Shahzad is a Greenheart Travel Ambassador and alum. After spending a week volunteering in Costa Rica at an animal rescue center, he returned to Chicago to…