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How to Socialize When You Dont Know the Language

How to Socialize When You Don't Know the Language

Hint: when trying to meet new people in a small town, the Internet is your friend. 
Going from Teacher Zero to Class Hero

Going from Teacher Zero to Class Hero

As a thirty-something, I was being bullied by Spanish 12-year-olds. Here's how it turned around. 
Who Are the Mizuan?

Who Are the Mizuan?

Meeting Nobel prize winners, environmental experts and activists aboard Peace Boat. 
Saying Hello the Spanish Way

Saying Hello the Spanish Way

Learning to embrace Spanish culture, one greeting at a time.
Teaching English in South Korea: Navigating the Visa Crackdown

Teaching English in South Korea: Navigating the Visa Crackdown

Following recent immigration raids in Seoul, EFL teachers need to know the rules of employment. 
How a Language Reflects Culture

How a Language Reflects Culture

Understanding basic personal pronouns can teach you far more about Vietnam than you might imagine. 
The 4 Stages of a Relationship Abroad

The 4 Stages of a Relationship Abroad

Every traveller has entertained the idea of a romance far from home. Here's what you can expect if you find it.
I Could Be Part of That World

I Could Be Part of That World

After moving to Russia, I'm like the Little Mermaid. I can't walk, I can't talk. . .I can't even find a hairbrush. 

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