The way we learn has changed so much. Thirty years ago, I relied on books. Now, I ask Sam questions and use his responses to help you speak, and then create mini-exercises for anyone to complete when they have a few spare moments. This week, we covered a range of topics: On Monday, Ismar posed several philosophical…
When you think about it, my job as a language facilitator, (which is different to being a teacher), is actually quite cruel. What I do is make people use English. It is totally different from just learning English. And to add insult to injury, I try and make people speak with each other. How can…
Easter came and went. Too much chocolate and too much food, and at least here in Cleebourg, we had two days of sunny spring weather.I’ve been busy with Brida, and I’m excited to share some of the small but new steps I am introducing. New Podcast Series Although some of the community members are a…
It seems like everyone has left the communal kitchen table and gone into various nooks and crannies to hide.But, what is happening is collaboration across the Brida community. Seoul meets São PauloHave you ever wondered how two bustling cities, like São Paulo and Seoul, compare in terms of culture, architecture, and lifestyle?Rosi in São Paulo has…
The young generation can be shocking. Sarah asked a seemingly simple question, but when I started sharing it with other community members, it was like, uuff, what a question. It got people thinking. You can have a look at the question here: I have a question for you,Imagine you have one day to do what you want.(everything…