Exchange

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…

What is culture shock and how could a cultural exchange help ease the process?

28 November, 2019

Exchange

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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…

Artist Zvonimir Matich and his passion for cultural exchanges

14 November, 2019

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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…

Do you teach English as a second language? Discover dothegap!

31 October, 2019

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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…

Domestic exchanges: possibilities brimming with potential

21 October, 2019

Exchange

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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…

Do you know how advantageous being an au pair can really be?

2 October, 2019

Exchange, Non formal education

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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…

The possibilities of a Vocational Training exchange

30 September, 2019

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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…

How to organise a low-cost and easy exchange

16 September, 2019

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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…

Soka education and cultural exchanges: common ground and goals

3 September, 2019

Exchange, Non formal education

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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…

The cultural exchange, a great example of sustainable tourism

23 July, 2019

Exchange

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