Daniel Audi
Daniel has been teaching Spanish to junior high and school students for ten years. He is married to a wonderful gal and has four lovable, rambunctious kids. When he is not teaching, he loves spending time with his kids outdoors, reading, writing, hiking, camping, and stargazing. This is his second summer as a Program Leader in Valparaiso, Chile.
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Hanging out with Chilean Peers
This session, the Valpo team visited three different high schools to participate in conversations and sports. In two of the school, the students met with students in English classes and... keep reading
A Little Romp Outside the City
The Valpo team has taken a couple trips outside the city to see some other parts of the central Chile. First, we went to the capital, Santiago. While there, the... keep reading
A Roomful of Artists
Art is everywhere in Valparaiso, and recently half of the team had the opportunity to express themselve with a brush. They took lessons from a street artist on how to... keep reading
La Cocina Chilena
Everyone loves to eat, so why not make it an event? The Valpo team divided in two, and half of the students participated in a cooking class while the other... keep reading
The Painted City
Globally recognized as one of the best cities on earth for street art, Valparaiso is a feast for the eyes. Murals rich in artistic and political significance adorn office buildings... keep reading
A Rapa Nui Experience
On the easternmost point of the Polynesian Triangle lies the island of Rapa Nui, known by most as Easter Island. Rapa Nui is a territory of Chile, and this week... keep reading
Visit to a Historic Theater
Today the Valpo team got to watch a film in a historic theater called Teatro Condell. The theater was built in 1912 and is used now as venue for live... keep reading
A Trip to the Poet's House
Chile has a rich literary history and boasts two Nobel Laureates: Gabriela Mistral and Pablo Neruda. While Mistral gained some noteriety in her lifetime for her extraordinary talents, Pablo Neruda... keep reading
Interacting with the People
If you ask any Spanish teacher in the States, one of the biggest challenges is getting the students to use the language outside the classroom and giving them authentic opportunities... keep reading
Discovering the City
Check out some images from the first five days in the city. (If you're on a mobile device, swipe the photo above to see more) (Photo contributors: Daniel Audi, Jessie... keep reading