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).
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 tapping at a keyboard, they are essential to the way we express, relate, and collaborate to get things done.
Topics: 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 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:
Topics: English, Teacher, foreigner, lessons, Language, laos
Topics: Culture, foreigner, TCK, childhood, Third Culture Kid
Topics: English, travel, Teacher, foreigner, professional
Topics: Culture, development, travel, life, foreigner, overseas, TCK, childhood, Third Culture Kid