FAQs about Leaving US

Here is more helpful information for Americans thinking of leaving the US because of the current political climate. Okay. Let’s continue. I cannot tell you how many emails I got asking questions. Sorry for some of my delayed replies. I had a couple of appointments … FAQs

Impact of Russia’s War on Ukrainians

---Sofia's story living in Spain Buildings destroyed by Russian bombing in Kharkiv, Ukraine Ever since Russia invaded Ukraine at the end of February 2022, many people from there have fled to Spain. Indeed, the Spanish government granted temporary protection to more than 200,000 Ukrainian citizens starting on March 9, 2022 when it began giving immediate … Continue reading Impact of Russia’s War on Ukrainians →

English Expressions Explained

I never realized moving to Spain would be such an education in learning English expressions. Although Americans and Brits share a common language, they use so many terms I never heard before. Spain is like Florida, sunny and filled with beaches, but for Europeans, especially English people. Almost 300,000 Brits live here to get away … Continue reading English Expressions Explained →

Latest Review of My Novel on Amazon

5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Take On A Very Relevant Topic Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2023 As someone who works with ESL students, I thought this was a beautifully written and carefully researched novel that successfully shines a light on a very important and relevant topic in a way that … Continue reading Latest Review of My Novel on Amazon →

Learning English Expressions

"England and America are two countries separated by a common language." ---George Bernard Shaw Growing up in Chicagoland, I am a native English speaker. However, now that I live in Spain, I have learned lots of expressions used by British people. The part of Alicante Province where we have retired is filled with retired Brits … Continue reading Learning English Expressions →

Helping Spaniards Improve Their English

Since the Covid-19 pandemic hit Spain in March, I haven't gone anywhere overnight. Being forced to stay in one place for months on end was hard for me, as it has undoubtedly been for many other people. I love to travel and look for opportunities to go somewhere and do something. So when my Canadian … Continue reading Helping Spaniards Improve Their English →