by Andrea Giordano | Dec 6, 2013 | Blog, Student Posts, Teacher Posts
When I traveled to South Africa in 2006, I flew into Cape Town and stayed there for a couple days before driving the east on the Garden Route with friends. It was a hurried, jet-lagged fog of a stop in Cape Town. Even in the fog, a few clear memories stand out. For...
by Andrea Giordano | Aug 28, 2013 | Student Posts, Teacher Posts
Thinking through my life choices. It’s “Due Date Eve” tonight, meaning tomorrow marks the day when my new little one is supposed to greet the world. However, nothing is pointing to him arriving on time. I guess he’s like his older brother that...
by Andrea Giordano | Aug 27, 2013 | Student Posts, Teacher Posts
Here’s to the start… This week marks the start of a new semester for the university where I teach ESL. One of my absolute favorite things about being a teacher is the moment I get to meet a new cohort of students. There’s so much promise in that...
by Andrea Giordano | Aug 23, 2013 | Student Posts, Teacher Posts
A man who knows two language is worth two men. The French proverb goes, “A man who knows two languages is worth two men.” Those of us who have ever stepped into the waters of second language learning know this to be true. A second language gives an...
by Andrea Giordano | Aug 19, 2013 | Student Posts, Teacher Posts
Establishing Learning Communities I recently sat in on a professional development session focused on the idea of creating “learning communities” in the classroom and online. The presenter touted “high engagement”, “intrinsic...
by Andrea Giordano | Aug 1, 2013 | Blog, Citizenship, Student Posts, Teacher Posts, Videos
New Beginnings!Life is full of new beginnings. Whether is falling in love, starting a different career path, or buying a new car, we are always starting over. My family is in the midst of new beginnings. With a baby due in a few short weeks, and a husband helping...
