A great group of students, ages 32 to 72 from the US, Canada, England and Russia. We create and record a conversation for each lesson. I'm really enjoying teaching Spanish again!
Staying Close to Home...Well, Sorta May 10th 2023 Greetings from beautiful BaƱos! I have spent the last several months pretty much as a homebody, with a few short trips here and there. I find that I can spend days on end at home without even going into town (a mere 5 minute drive from my house!). No reason to 'brave the outside world'. In the past months I've made only one trip to Quito (3 hours each way). Since I'd offered to take a friend and ... read more
South America » Ecuador » Centre » Puyo The "Republic of the Equator" was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others are Colombia and Venezuela). Between 1904 and 1942, Ecuador lost territories in a series of conflicts with its neighbors. A b... ... read more
I first came to Ecuador in the late 1980's to teach English in Quito. I fell in love with this country, the natural beauty, the warmth and generosity of the people. I went on to work in international education on nearly every continent, but Ecuador kept calling me back. This Chicago girl has a "latina soul"! I've now been back in Ecuador, living here as a permanent resident since 2006. I have done all different kinds of work, from private teaching to teacher training to working with American volunteers as a driver/interpreter to filling in as a substitute hotel manager. I like to keep my sched... full info