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Dec 21, 2023 People English Culture life Teacher Language Academics

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

Mar 23, 2022 English Mongolia life Teacher Language

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

Apr 6, 2021 People Culture travel life laos

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

Feb 11, 2021 travel life foreigner Language

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

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

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

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

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

Jul 8, 2020 development travel plans life Teacher

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