Starting the research process into a volunteer project is daunting – there are A LOT of options out there. And if you are going in…
Europe: Spain
This basic English lesson plan will help get you started whether you, the teacher, will be instructing in a classroom, in a home setting, or…
Holiday season always brings family together, which has made me bond even more with my host family and with all of the cousins and grandparents…
A group of German students came to my town for an exchange through my high school in Spain last week. One of the girls stayed…

Teaching Tips Tuesday: Best Practices for Teaching English Outside of the Classroom Setting
Teaching English abroad doesn’t have to be limited to job contracts in a classroom; there are many opportunities to make some extra income as an…

Teaching Tips Tuesday: Creative Ways to Get Students Talking in the English Classroom
So much goes into putting together an appealing learning environment. Packing a lesson full of entertaining activities and incorporating a motivational reward system are just a…

Teaching Tips Tuesday: 5 Successful Incentives to Keep Students Motivated in the English Classroom
The activities outlined below are meant to provide new and experienced Greenheart Travel teachers alike with ideas and inspiration for encouraging students. Most work better…
It’s no doubt gaining a TEFL certification helps boost confidence before entering a classroom, but it also helps having a little insider insight on effective,…
Louise Plever, one of our High School in Spain students, has been working hard to expand her Spanish language skills. Below are six ways she’s…
I have been going to high school in Spain for a month now and it already feels like normal life. Obviously different than “normal” life back…