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Language academies and school play a vital role in language learning. However, more can be done! A great way to complement this learning would be to encourage cultural exchanges with…

Discover what a student exchange experience is really like!

17 February, 2020

The best way to explain the value of a student exchange is by listening to real-life experiences. That’s why from dothegap, we’re spreading the news about a series of exchanges…

The benefits of a diverse company: leverage the exchange for all its worth!

31 January, 2020

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An exchange is a powerful tool for boosting cultural diversity, understanding and value. We develop these qualities when we travel, interact with other cultures and are therefore able to bring…

The exchange: experiential learning at its greatest

16 January, 2020

Exchange, Non formal education

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At dothegap, we’re always talking about how beneficial an exchange can be, no matter which angle you approach it from. Today, we want to focus on exchanges as a form…

A traditional dance exchange: cultural heritage at its richest

3 January, 2020

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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…

Exchanges as tools that boost your motivation to learn

11 December, 2019

Exchange, Non formal education

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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

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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

Exchange, More about dothegap

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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

Exchange, More about dothegap

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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

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