How To Make Teaching English In Mexico A Reality - Part 2 by Julia Taylor

Marketing Yourself So once you are in your new home town how do you impress the directors of the local language schools? First of all, it is important to remember that while this is a big adventure fo... read more

How To Plan Realistic, Communicative Practices In The ESL Classroom by Julia Taylor

Would you ever walk up to someone, shake their hand and start to describe what you're wearing? "Hi. I'm wearing a beige T-shirt, blue jeans, a black belt and black shoes." No, of course you wouldn't be... read more

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Michoacán's Rural Education by Amanda Villagómez

Stating what it means to be Mexican is not an easy topic to define, but the rural education system helps in forming a sense of being Mexico for many young people in Michoacán’s rural areas. The hist... read more

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Continuing education in Mexico by Karen Blue

I fussed unnecessarily, before moving to Mexico, worrying about how I would continue with my education, with no grasp of the Spanish language. Why unnecessarily? Because I came just before we were able... read more

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Carl Franz on learning Spanish Reviewed by Carl Franz

Spanish is the world's second language. According to many people who do not speak it, Spanish is also a very "easy" language to learn. For example, I recently met a young Danish traveler in northern Me... read more

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Learning Spanish in Mexico (and other countries too!)

A resource page for learning Spanish. read more

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Helpful Hints On Learning Mexican Spanish by Thom McDonald

While I have always found Mexicans as a people to be polite, friendly and helpful to foreigners in their country, I have also witnessed on many occasions, a subtle but noticeable difference in their re... read more

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Weights And Measures by Mexico Data On-Line

To the Kitchen 1 stick butter..... 90grs...... 6 Tbs 1 Dash.....6drops or1/3tsp.....1.6ml 1 Teaspoon........................ 5ml 3 Teaspoons....1 Tablespoon... 15ml 4 Tablespoons......1/4cup.... read more

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Communicating In Latin America by June Summers

HURDLE THE LANGUAGE BARRIER - by learning Latin American hand and voice signals. These vary from one culture to another. The following are distinctly LATINO: THE WAGGING FINGER - ... read more

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Spanish at Your Fingertips By Clark M. Zlotchew, Ph.D. Reviewed by James Tipton

For this old brain of mine -- that threatens to retire before I do -- a book that makes simple what has always been somewhat complicated to me is a book that I will cherish.

Clark M. Zlotchew, Ph.D., has taught Spanish language at SUNY College at Fredonia in New York State since 1975. He has published more than a dozen books including translations of Spanish poetry and fiction as well as Alpha Teach Yourself Spanish in 24 Hours.

Comparison of Mexican and Canada/US Education by Mexico Data On-Line

Background Whereas the Canadian and US educational systems have been influenced by their British ancestry, the Mexican educational system is based on its French and Spanish ancestry. The different beg... read more

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Weights, Measures and Conversions: Translations by Mexico Data On-Line