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Written by Maria Seijo-Richart

Dr. María Seijo-Richart was born in Galicia (Northern Spain), but has lived in the United Kingdom since the early 2000s. She has worked in language teaching for almost fifteen years. María is also an academic researcher in cinema. She holds an MA in World Cinema at the University of Leeds. She has an International PhD about the Film Adaptations of Emily Brontë’s Work at the University of A Coruña (Spain). In her spare time, María enjoys watching films, writing fiction and doing archery.

    A researcher works at a library

    February 1, 2015 by Maria Seijo-Richart

    At the beginning of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, a bespectacled Dr. Jones (in suit and bowtie) addresses his students: “The archaeologist work is not a treasure hunting, there…

    “The computer is not working”: being let down by technology

    January 17, 2015 by Maria Seijo-Richart

    I have always hated to rely on technology. Maybe it is because I grew up in a place where computers and electric devices never seemed to work properly, and repairs…

    A lecture is a performance: do not forget your audience

    December 7, 2014 by Maria Seijo-Richart

    Giving a lecture is not very dissimilar to a performance. In both activities, it is not only important what you say, but how you deliver it. Your movements, your body…

    Not for school, but for life

    October 27, 2014 by Maria Seijo-Richart

    According to a collection of Danish books for teenagers I used to read, “Not for school, but for life” is the motto of many secondary schools in that country. I…

    Can you ever stop learning? : The clay jug

    May 29, 2014 by Maria Seijo-Richart

    An ancient Arabic story tells about a scholar who was growing old. He was very worried that his knowledge would be lost after his death. To prevent this from happening,he…

    Using film in the language class

    May 18, 2014 by Maria Seijo-Richart

    One of the biggest advantages of teaching foreign languages is that you can include “fun” learning resources, such as songs or videos. Listening exercises always make the lesson more entertaining.…

    Do not panic. It is just grammar

    March 28, 2014 by Maria Seijo-Richart

    As soon as I uttered the sentence, the classroom became the setting of a horror film. Thunder and lightning were heard in the distance. My language students’ faces were invaded…

    Latin lingua viva est: why the Classics are necessary

    February 20, 2014 by Maria Seijo-Richart

    I recently read an article on a national newspaper, mocking the suggestion of the Minister of Education that state school pupils should study Latin and Greek. The author (a comedian…

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