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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

Five Reasons Students Already Want to Learn English

You walk through the door of your classroom and get everything ready for your lesson. Students begin to come in and... 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