Minimal Pairs – Final /k/ vs. /g/
Today in our IPA/Pronunciation class, we will be focusing on something especially difficult for Spanish speakers, distinguishing (and later pronouncing) words that end in /k/
Building a Basic Model of the Learner’s Mind: Part 1
To be the most effective learner possible, you must master all aspects of your memory (cognition). How does learning occur? What conditions are neccesary to
American Colombian Academy: Officially a Licensed 501(c)(3) Nonprofit!
We did it! After applying and waiting for everything to be reviewed, American Colombian Academy has been certified as 501(c)(3) legal tax-exempt nonprofit! That’s cool
Keeping a Balance: Students of Different Learning Levels
Part of the challenge of being teachers in a program like ours is that we have students of many different levels of English and general
5 Ways to Talk like a Paisa
Colombians who live in Antioquia are called Paisas. Paisas have their own specific way of speaking including slang typical to the area and their accent.
K and G Minimal Pair Exercise
Los sonidos “k” y “g” en Ingles son muy parecidos. Solo se diferencian en que uno tiene voz y el otro no! Es importante poder
Cultural Lessons for the Explorers
Cultural studies are so important to me! I majored in “Global Studies” and many of my classes were about learning about the history and culture
From Explorer to Teacher: The ACA Teacher Training Program
As we close out another week of lessons for the ACA Explorers, I am want to think about what the future holds. The coming week
La Metodologia de ACA: Como enseñamos de manera diferente?
Aca en ACA, no enseñamos como ustedes a lo mejor aprendían en el colegio. Obvio, como ustedes están aquí con nosotros buscando a mejorar su
Motivating Students with Cumulative Exams and Cumulative Learning
We’ve mentioned before the Testing Effect – that its more efficient/effective to use your study time testing yourself rather than performing simple review. And that works