
ELIC Field Notes
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Posts about Culture


Drawn to the Challenge — Iraq Teacher Interview
Mark moved to Kurdistan (an autonomous region of Iraq) three years ago, following a pull towards the challenge of...
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How to Disagree in Community with Competing Worldviews
Cultural differences are a given for overseas English teachers. They can even be an attractive part of cross-cultural...
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Never Used Your Passport? Here's Why You Should Teach Overseas
For some, traveling—especially moving overseas—is an intimidating thought. It sounds difficult and frightening to be in...
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You Can Do Hard Things With Confidence — Here's How
Moving overseas is challenging.
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