Classroom Activity: Cookies From Around the World

Break out of your chocolate chip comfort zone! Every country has its own version of a traditional cookie and – unsurprisingly – they’re all just...

9 Scottish Myths and Legends to Share With Your Students

Scotland has a rich history of folklore and visitors from around the world have been drawn in by dexterously woven tales of magic and mischief....

A Guide to French Kissing (It’s not what you think!)

If you’ve mastered the basics of French communication (check out The Importance of Saying Bonjour), then perhaps we can move on to more serious things....

9 Underrated Spanish Festivals

Greetings to all the damas, caballeros y fiesteros! (ladies, gentlemen and party people!) After two years exploring the Iberian Peninsula, I’ve learned about the good,...

Off the Road: Daily Life of an ACIS Tour Manager

ACIS Tour Managers travel across the globe with students, but they all have to call someplace home. In our Off the Road series, we interview our Tour...

25 Student Appropriate Movies for French Class

Movies are a teacher's best friend. Not only do they occupy antsy students' attention on afternoons in June, but for foreign language teachers, they're a fantastic...

In Situ: The Beauty of Experiencing Art Through Travel

This guest blog post was written by Lucy Bartholomee, an art teacher, writer and avid traveler based in Texas. The thrill of standing in front...

The Gems of Mallorca

Today’s highlight was the antique wooden train that rides on a narrow gauge track and has been rolling along since 1912 across the 27 kilometers...

Mallorca’s Enchantment

Mallorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands, sitting just off the coast of Spain, equidistant between Valencia and Barcelona, and has been a holiday...

What Americans Should Know About the Eurovision Song Contest

Every year, in May, there's an evening when Europe collectively gets to bask in the fact that it's gloriously bonkers. Every year, if they've read...