by Teresa Carbajal Ravet | Sep 22, 2016 | Books
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by Teresa Carbajal Ravet | Sep 7, 2016 | Book Reviews
The Body Where I Was Born by Guadalupe Nettel translated from Spanish by J.T. Lichtenstein The first novel to appear in English by one of the most talked-about and critically acclaimed writers of new Mexican fiction. From a psychoanalyst’s couch, the narrator...
by Teresa Carbajal Ravet | May 18, 2016 | Book Reviews
It is truly a joy to share some of my favorite titles or some of the titles that are on my To Read list with family and friends. When I learned of future travels from family and friends my mind quickly jumps, not to their adventure, but to wonder about the read they...
by Teresa Carbajal Ravet | Mar 15, 2012 | Home, Language Acquisition
Learning a language is a lifelong endeavor, so when I receive ads about “learning any language within 10 days!” it makes my skin crawl, ¡Dios mío! Language, by nature and nurture, is directly linked to the community that labors it and cares for it. So if another...
by Teresa Carbajal Ravet | Dec 14, 2010 | Home
Back in November, during a tweetup, I made a comment linking storytelling and reading. My premise was, and is, that storytelling at an early age rather than the traditional reading lesson, that of learning the ABCs and phonics, will develop stronger and life-long...