A traditional dance exchange: cultural heritage at its richest
Do you enjoy taking part in traditional cultural activities? Or, perhaps you’re part of a dance ensemble? If that’s the case, you’ll know that every country and region has a…
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Exchanges as tools that boost your motivation to learn
At dothegap, we love talking about the benefits of organising an exchange. But, did you know it could also be a powerful tool that boosts motivation to learn at school…
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What is culture shock and how could a cultural exchange help ease the process?
You’ve probably heard people talking about culture shock, especially in a world where we’re travelling more and more each year. But, do you really know what culture shock is? Did…
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Artist Zvonimir Matich and his passion for cultural exchanges
Zvonimir Matich is a Barcelona-based artist. His use of stucco (a type of plaster) is an original and wonderfully unusual technique, seldom practised in the painting world. Zvonimir is an…
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Do you teach English as a second language? Discover dothegap!
A cultural exchange is an unbelievably valuable experience for learning or improving upon a language. If you teach English as a second language (ESL) or you are part of a…
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Domestic exchanges: possibilities brimming with potential
When we think of an exchange, we often think about going abroad to practise our modern languages in a nearby European country. At dothegap, we like to remind ourselves that…
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Do you know how advantageous being an au pair can really be?
Did you know that among everything else we offer, dothegap can also put young au pairs-to-be in touch with families who want to host them? If you’re planning on organising…
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The possibilities of a Vocational Training exchange
At dothegap, we stand behind opening up exchanges to many fields of possibility, more than you might imagine, and changing the focus from learning a language to applying this experience…
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How to organise a low-cost and easy exchange
The new school year kicks off in September, as well as a new season for all of us. Therefore, it’s time to start thinking about the kinds of activities that…
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Soka education and cultural exchanges: common ground and goals
The globalised world and the exchange of information between cultures are inspiring new educational models and the possibility of developing them in countries that are very culturally diverse from where…
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