The Gift of the Humble Faux Pas

Posted by weareelic on Apr 20, 2022 9:07:41 AM

It was my first time leaving North America. I was 18 and so excited for the experiences waiting on the other side of that journey. Dallas to Brussels, Brussels to Paris. It all sounded so glamorous! I was a world traveler! As soon as the wheels lifted off the ground on that last flight, I felt my stomach drop (and not from turbulence). 

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Topics: English, Teacher, foreigner, lessons, Language

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

Posted by weareelic on Nov 9, 2021 10:00:00 AM

Language is at the center of nearly every part of life. Whether the words roll off the tongue or flow from fingertips tapping at a keyboard, they are essential to the way we express, relate, and collaborate to get things done. 

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Topics: English, Teacher, foreigner, lessons, Language, laos

10 Ways Teaching English Overseas Will Change You Forever

Posted by weareelic on May 24, 2021 4:32:00 PM

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 you’d ever imagine. Living and teaching overseas is like a real-life master’s class in personal and professional development. A teacher from Laos shares her top 10 reasons that she’s forever changed by teaching overseas: 

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Topics: English, Teacher, foreigner, lessons, Language, laos

When a TCK Returns

Posted by weareelic on Mar 9, 2021 12:25:02 PM
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Topics: Culture, foreigner, TCK, childhood, Third Culture Kid

Language Blunders

Posted by weareelic on Feb 11, 2021 10:39:01 AM

 
The ability to laugh at yourself is critical when you move to another country, especially when you start to learn a new language. Jenn, one of our teachers in Vietnam, shares some of her most memorable “language blunders.” If you have ever learned, or tried to learn, a new language you will likely understand the embarrassment and humor of the following situations. While Jenn has made some funny mistakes, she sets a great example in that she is able to shake off her “language blunders” and keep trying.
 
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Topics: travel, life, foreigner, Language

First Day of Class in a Foreign Country

Posted by weareelic on Jan 7, 2021 6:00:00 AM
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Topics: English, travel, Teacher, foreigner, professional

How Growing up Overseas Has Opened My Eyes

Posted by weareelic on Aug 13, 2020 1:00:00 AM

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Topics: Culture, development, travel, life, foreigner, overseas, TCK, childhood, Third Culture Kid

Enjoying the Spectacle

Posted by weareelic on Jul 20, 2020 1:00:00 AM

 

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Topics: People, Culture, travel, foreigner

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Stories, tips, and inspiration from across the world

Our teachers live in some really cool places! Through our blog, we strive to share with you what their lives are like as they live and teach overseas. Follow along on our journey and learn a few tips about living in a foreign country.

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