Welcome to my blog. If you are interested in different languages and cultures, I hope you’ll enjoy what I post here now and again. Grab a cup of tea, coffee or a glass of wine and join me as I open up conversations about the adventures and awkwardness that come with learning and teaching languages.
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 which…
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 start…
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 the…
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