Teaching Matters: The Perception of Time and Value of Punctuality in American Culture
February 16, 2017
Chimayo Press
“If the doors of perception were cleansed every thing would appear to man as it is, Infinite. For man has closed himself up, till he…
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Teaching Matters: Eating Etiquette
January 24, 2017
Chimayo Press
“Food is our common ground, a universal experience.” -James Beard (1903-1985), American author Previously on the blog, we’ve addressed how to make positive first impressions…
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Teaching Matters: Eating Etiquette
January 24, 2017
Chimayo Press
“Food is our common ground, a universal experience.” -James Beard (1903-1985), American author Previously on the blog, we’ve addressed how to make positive first impressions…
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Culture Corner: Identifying & Respecting Personal Space
January 21, 2017
Chimayo Press
“Courtesy costs nothing.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882), American writer, philosopher How close is too close? How can English language learners – and native…
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Culture Corner: Identifying & Respecting Personal Space
January 21, 2017
Chimayo Press
“Courtesy costs nothing.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882), American writer, philosopher How close is too close? How can English language learners – and native speakers too!…
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New Year’s Resolutions: Discussing Change in English Class
January 5, 2017
Chimayo Press
“To modernize is to adopt and to adapt, but it is also to recreate.” Octavio Paz, (1914-1998), Mexican writer and diplomat. Holidays and anniversaries often…
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Making Introductions, Part 2: Small Talk
November 4, 2016
Eric
“A conversation can be easy. Just ask a question and then listen.” -Robert Bly (1926-), American poet and author Previously on the blog, we discussed…
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Making Introductions, Part 1: Shaking Hands
October 27, 2016
Eric
“From small beginnings come great things.” – American proverb First impressions matter. The gateway to many compelling conversations remains the greeting. As the proverb says,…
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