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I live in upstate NY, and have studied Spanish on my own for years. I travel to Mexico whenever I can, very interested in the Mayan culture. It's hard to keep any language in your brain when you aren't using it. I became a volunteer ESL (English as a Second Language) tutor, and work with the migrant population. They appreciate my interest in them very much, and at the same time, I am able to "be around" the language.
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As with Roger, I became an ESL tutor about three years ago. I always felt I could be teaching two or three students at the same time. So, I've been teaching classes of 8-21 students for the last couple of years. Ideal size would be 4-6 in a class to allow more individual participation. This has proven to be an ideal opportunity for me to stay current with the Spanish language as spoken in several different countries.
Many of my students work with the migrant population and yes, this helps a lot! Many of them also volunteer or get a job as ESL instructors. Many travel and combine their travel with a hobby, like tango dancing, bird watching, crafts, etc. It works and keeps a good connection with the country hosts and the learner.
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