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Dec 21, 2023 People English Culture life Teacher Language Academics

You've Got This!

Why You Don't Have to Be a "Language Person" to Teach English Read More

Jul 20, 2023

Call and Response

Call out! It was the first thing you ever did, and it’s likely you haven’t stopped since. We were born with the... Read More

Sep 12, 2022 English Mongolia Teacher Language

Music in Mongolia: Part 2

I miss the slower pace of life in Mongolia. In fact, it’s one of the things I miss the most. I can still picture the... Read More

Aug 4, 2022 English Mongolia Teacher Language

Music in Mongolia

Music is not the universal language. Hear me out. Read More

Apr 20, 2022 English Teacher foreigner lessons Language

The Gift of the Humble Faux Pas

It was my first time leaving North America. I was 18 and so excited for the experiences waiting on the other side of... Read More

Mar 23, 2022 English Mongolia life Teacher Language

Home Sweet Home

The pictures below are from the home of an overseas-based teacher. Where do you think they live? Take a guess, give... Read More

Feb 17, 2022 English Teacher lessons Language reasons students

5 Reasons Students Already Want to Learn English

You walk through the door of your classroom and get everything ready for your lesson. Students filter in and find their... Read More

Nov 9, 2021 English Teacher foreigner lessons Language laos

The Challenge of Language Learning: And why it’s worth it anyway

Language is at the center of nearly every part of life. Whether the words roll off the tongue or flow from fingertips... Read More

May 24, 2021 English Teacher foreigner lessons Language laos

10 Ways Teaching English Overseas Will Change You Forever

It’s never easy to step into a new opportunity, but as you venture out of your comfort zone, you’ll gain much more than... Read More

Apr 29, 2021 Culture travel plans overseas preparation

5 Items You Should Pack

A nagging pressure tightens around the back of your neck, spreading across your shoulders. Your thoughts are muddled:... Read More

Apr 6, 2021 People Culture travel life laos

Best Week Ever!

April is a special month for Lao people as it holds the biggest holiday of the year. This holiday is called Lao New... Read More

Mar 9, 2021 Culture foreigner TCK childhood Third Culture Kid

When a TCK Returns

TCK /tēsēkā/ noun: Third Culture Kid; someone who lived a part, or all, of their childhood in a culture(s) or... Read More

Feb 11, 2021 travel life foreigner Language

Language Blunders

The ability to laugh at yourself is critical when you move to another country, especially when you start to learn a new... Read More

Nov 19, 2020 People travel life leader

International Travel — Bridges of Friendship

Much of my international travel is in support of humanitarian work, so, as a result, I see difficult places and hear... Read More

Sep 15, 2020 development life leadership professional lessons tips leader

10 Lessons in Leadership

In my early morning hours—with a cup of coffee in hand—I stop to think about what I have learned about leadership. What... Read More

Aug 31, 2020 People Culture travel life food china Chinese

Our Top 4 Favorite Chinese Dishes

Gathering together for a meal has a deeper meaning than satisfying your hunger. In China, having a meal builds... Read More

Aug 13, 2020 Culture development travel life foreigner overseas TCK childhood Third Culture Kid

How Growing up Overseas Has Opened My Eyes

Anndrea Scroggins Thirteen years of my life were spent in Southeast Asia. During that time, I was a minority. I had... Read More

Jul 20, 2020 People Culture travel foreigner

Enjoying the Spectacle

One of the greatest treasures in my life is the kindergarten that sits between the gate to my apartment complex and the... Read More

Jul 8, 2020 development travel plans life Teacher

Well, I can't be gone that day...

He pulled open the calendar on his phone, swiping to the days when he would be gone. It would only be four weeks, but…... Read More

Jun 30, 2020

Act justly. Love mercy. Walk humbly.

[Note: The following statement from ELIC President, Tim Davis, was originally posted to the ELIC website on June 4,... Read More

Jun 22, 2020 People English History Culture Vietnam

The Culture Series: People and Culture of Vietnam

Vietnam includes over fifty recognized ethnic groups. The majority ethnic group is the Kinh (pronounced similarly to... Read More

Jun 15, 2020 People English History Mongolia Culture

The Culture Series: People and Culture of Mongolia

Mongolia has a long history and a rich cultural heritage. Throughout its history, Mongolia has been both the conqueror... Read More

Apr 22, 2020

Border Run

A couple of weeks ago, we had to make a run to the border to change and extend our visa. We entered Cambodia on tourist... Read More

Mar 2, 2020

Lighten Up: Tips for Packing Smart

Photo by Erwan Hesry on Unsplash You always set out to pack light, but then life happens. What if you need that extra... Read More

Feb 17, 2020

Life in Mongolia: Q&A

Have you ever wondered what life was like in Mongolia? An ELIC teacher, Wes, shares his favorite memories and... Read More

Feb 4, 2020

A Letter from an Expat Family

Jan 20, 2020

I Think I Might be a Little Crazy

Today I’m traveling back to Asia. After a sleepless night, I woke up this morning with a paralyzing thought… “Who does... Read More