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How to Socialize When You Dont Know the Language

How to Socialize When You Don't Know the Language

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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

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As a thirty-something, I was being bullied by Spanish 12-year-olds. Here's how it turned around. 
The Highs and Lows of Learning a New Language Abroad

The Highs and Lows of Learning a New Language Abroad

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Navigating the rocky road to fluency.
Who Are the Mizuan?

Who Are the Mizuan?

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Meeting Nobel prize winners, environmental experts and activists aboard Peace Boat. 
An (Unusual) Day in the Life of an English Teacher in Mexico

An (Unusual) Day in the Life of an English Teacher in Mexico

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How a day of unexpected events reminded me of where I am.
Saying Hello the Spanish Way

Saying Hello the Spanish Way

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Learning to embrace Spanish culture, one greeting at a time.
My Role on Peace Boat

My Role on Peace Boat

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A glimpse into the life of a volunteer teacher.
What Do I Pack for Four Months at Sea?

What Do I Pack for Four Months at Sea?

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Preparing for five continents and 23 countries is no easy feat. 
A Day in the Life of a Teacher in Thailand

A Day in the Life of a Teacher in Thailand

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What life is really like as a full-time "kru" in Korat. 
How to Say Goodbye

How to Say Goodbye

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Leaving one country is marked in different ways. 
Goodbye JET, Hello Peace Boat!

Goodbye JET, Hello Peace Boat!

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The worst part of starting a new adventure is saying goodbye. 
The Challenges of Teaching in a Khmer Classroom

The Challenges of Teaching in a Khmer Classroom

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How I turned from a late-night bartender into an early-morning teacher. 
Teaching English in South Korea: Navigating the Visa Crackdown

Teaching English in South Korea: Navigating the Visa Crackdown

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Following recent immigration raids in Seoul, EFL teachers need to know the rules of employment. 
What to Expect When You Move to Mexico

What to Expect When You Move to Mexico

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Five cultural difference that I've encountered. 
How to Overcome a Fear of Speaking a Foreign Language

How to Overcome a Fear of Speaking a Foreign Language

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A language teacher shares her top tips. 
What Its Like to Teach English in Siberia

What It's Like to Teach English in Siberia

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Being an ESL teacher in Novosibirsk means working with students of all ages.
How a Language Reflects Culture

How a Language Reflects Culture

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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

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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

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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. 
I Dont Like the Cold, But Im Moving to Siberia

I Don't Like the Cold, But I'm Moving to Siberia

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Why I'm leaving my life in New York City for a foreign land.  

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