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August 2019 Inside the Issue
Overcoming Barriers to Kindergarten Readiness for ELLs
Isaac Troyo believes the key is connecting with communities and families
The Synergy of Theory, Practice, and Language
José Medina and Luis Javier Pentón Herrera stress the importance...
July 2019 Inside the Issue
Food for Thought
Keith Mason shares historical insight and his take on terminology to help rethink the secondary language-learning curriculum
Putting Learning into Service
Claire Bennett shows the path to avoiding the pitfalls of voluntary teaching abroad...
Historic Foundations References
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Panama
Panamanian culture is a hybrid of African, Native Panamanian, and European culture - specifically Spanish. For example, the tamborito is a Spanish dance that was blended with Native American rhythms and dance moves. Dance is a symbol of...
Nicaragua
In the heart of Central America, Nicaragua truly deserves the descriptive nickname of “The Land of Lakes and Volcanoes.” Visitors to Nicaragua are able to enjoy the natural beauty of dozens of volcanoes, rivers, and lakes,...
Casa Xalteva
Casa Xalteva is a local Spanish school and a non-profit organization founded in 1995 in Granada, Nicaragua. As a Spanish school, Casa Xalteva offers classes with local teachers and Spanish immersion to every student...
El Salvador
El Salvador is a small Central American country full of vibrancy and culture and a variety of nature to explore, from the vibrantly-colored Spanish towns to the coffee plantations gripping the walls of volcanoes....
Ixchel Spanish School
Ixchel Spanish School in Antigua Guatemala has been in business continuously since 1999 and we are recommended by thousands of satisfied students as well as all major travel guides. The quality of our Spanish programs is...
Guatemala
On a trip to Guatemala you will discover a culture that reflects strong Mayan and Spanish influences, and that continues to be defined as a contrast between poor Mayan villagers in the...
Ecuador
The first thing to realize about Ecuadorian culture is that it is not one single culture. Instead it is a whole range of cultures mingled together, representing every level of this very stratified community....
