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My first week in Lebanon

Arriving at sunset gave me a beautiful landing overlooking this city which I am falling in love with more and more every day. A beautiful Spring day in the Bekaa Valley with the snow topped mountain range behind which separates Lebanon from Syria. Back in my days of selling wine I studied this region whichContinue reading “My first week in Lebanon”

When is the best time to start learning a new language?

In the Spring? When you’ve saved up enough money? When you have no other commitments or distractions? Here are my top 5 reasons why I personally don’t think there is ever a best time. There is no finish line! So, what are you waiting for before starting? As someone who likes to see the startContinue reading “When is the best time to start learning a new language?”

Inspired by surroundings

I really enjoy using what is simply around me to inspire and direct an English lesson. I have definitely spent many hours planning a single lesson delving deep into the many many resources out there. There’s a time for everything but more often than not the lessons that are actually quite simple, more off theContinue reading “Inspired by surroundings”