Not really! I was told they speak English aaand they don't. I think maybe I could leave the store with a bunch of papers for them to continue teaching??

Sorry, that was a bit vague. For people working in grocery stores- "customer service" being greeting, helping customers find items, handling complaints, etc. They all speak Spanish as their native language. Most speak little to no English, and I'm not sure how to get them from nothing to "Hello sir, good morning, can…

Go to www.renfe.com and buy it! Then you'll go to Atocha and catch the train. Madrid is my CITY, lived there for years. Skip the Royal Palace because it's boring. Go to the library at the Biblioteca Nacional- it's free and super cool! Definitely don't miss the Reina Sofía. Depending on when you'll be there, there…

YOU. LIKE. MALORT?! Dear lord. What is this world coming to!

It's gotten me a bit overwhelmed! No worksheets, no crosswords, no writing their own skits… I just don't know what to do!

Thanks! But I'm not supposed to teach anyone how to read or write… I have two weeks to teach a group of illiterate adults (with very basic English skills) to be able to work in customer service. So I'd like to focus on more oral stuff, but I don't even know where to start! Since we can't do worksheets, no crossword…

I know, but most of it is a bunch of worksheets, crossword puzzles… I'm not sure how to teach people with zero English skills how to navigate (orally) through customer service (in English) when they can't read or write! Looks like I've got my work cut out for me!!!

This is delicious! And you can make it the day before and leave it in the fridge http://ohsheglows.com/2012/01/16/lun…

I absolutely love the Museum of Science and Industry! There's a chick incubator near the entrance. Adorable. The Pilsen neighborhood is great- there's the Museum of Mexican Art, lots of street art and tons of restaurants. Do what you want and have fun, but for the love of Pete, DO NOT SWIM IN LAKE MICHIGAN.

Hey! Are there any ESL or foreign-language teachers out there who work with illiterate adults that can help a sister out?

INTERNET HIGH FIVE

FANTASY > FUNCTION ALL DAY, EVERY DAY

Funny how I stumbled across this… I recently had to block someone for the first time ever! I never see that person in real life (he actually lives on the other side of the world), so I don't have to deal with it. You do, so I think the "taking a break from Facebook" route is probably the best! :) Good luck!

Beauty and the Geek!

Also not recommended: "The Bad Touch" by Bloodhound Gang.

TRADING SPACES 4 LYFE

I think the Youtube video was removed :( :( :(

I've been living in Spain for the past few years, and it's interesting because money is the ONLY acceptable gift for a wedding. When someone gets married, you are expected to give at least what you thought they spent per guest (so maybe 100€ or 150€). Gift registries are unheard of. Sometimes people even send out a…

You should try OKComrade! :)

My little brother will be doing an internship this summer. I was talking to my mom about it, and she said he didn't seem too excited. "Why not?" I asked. "Oh, probably because he has to work with women," she responded, shaking her head. "And you know… working with women…"