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How To Create Your Own Peace Corps AI Assistant

by Jim Damico

Learn how to create your own AI assistant using NotebookLM to organize Peace Corps materials, find answers fast, and streamline your service experience.

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Empower Your Class: Download Free Flashcards for Dynamic Teaching

by Jim Damico

Dive into language learning with our FREE flashcard downloads! Transform your EFL classroom with engaging activities. Grab yours and make learning English fun!

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Preparing for the Peace Corps Interview Questions

by Jim Damico

You can better prepare for the Peace Corps interview if you have some idea about what kind of questions they might ask. Here is a list of possible questions.

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Peace Corps questions? The best place for answers is r/peacecorps

by Jim Damico

Thinking of the Peace Corps? The r/peacecorps subreddit helps applicants get their Peace Corps questions answered by current and returned volunteers.

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Empowering Change: Peace Corps Volunteer Engages Eager Adult Learners with English Textbooks
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Free English Textbooks Are Perfect For Teaching Adults

by Jim Damico

Two FREE Beginner EFL textbooks designed for adult learners in developing countries and tested by Peace Corps volunteers.

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79 Language Confidence-Building Questions for New Peace Corps Volunteers

by Jim Damico

Boost language confidence with 79 conversation starters! A guide for Peace Corps volunteers to forge meaningful connections and embrace cultural growth.

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Avoiding Big Mistakes: Why Volunteers Should Read “The Ugly American”

by Jim Damico

“The Ugly American” by William J. Lederer and Eugene Burdick is a classic novel published in 1958. But it still holds relevance today. The book tells the fictional story of …

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International Mother Language Day – Feb 21st

by Jim Damico

Discover the importance of multilingual education and cultural diversity. Learn how UNESCO promotes it through International Mother Language Day.

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Resources / Tech

How ChatGPT Can Empower Peace Corps Volunteers in their Work

by Jim Damico

ChatGPT is a new tool that could help Peace Corps volunteers. It has the potential to help them be more efficient and effective in their work. ChatGPT is an artificial …

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Important Peace Corps Host Country Links

by Jim Damico

Host country links to official Peace Corps webpages are listed, along with their Facebook pages. To talk to RPCVs, check out the “Friends of…” group pages.

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