4 Tips That Will Change The Way You Learn Languages
Learning the local language vastly improves your social life as an expat and makes you qualified for so many more professional positions. Don’t waste another second! Start using these tips to turbocharge your language learning. 1. Find a buddy. There’s no way around it: learning a new language can be challenging. Having the support of a coworker, friend or family member can make it fun! Whether you go to classes together or practice together after work, knowing that someone else is facing the same challenges that you are can make all the difference. Just don’t be tempted to speak with...
Read More5 Ways to Continue Your Education Overseas That Aren’t Study Abroad
While overseas sometimes it’s impossible to find a job or working is not the right choice for you. If that’s the case and you’re wondering what to do with your time, continuing your education is a great option. There are a ton of online classes and opportunities that are worth taking advantage of when you’re living in a foreign country. Most importantly, if you feel like you have too much time on your hands you could eventually get very frustrated at living in that foreign country. Don’t let yourself get to that point! Here is a list to get you started: 1. Earn a degree online...
Read More5 Ways to Stay Relevant in Your Field Overseas as the Accompanying Spouse
When living overseas, the accompanying partners are often forced to give up their job or in the very best scenario, take a sabbatical. But, just because you’re not working at the moment doesn’t mean you have to (nor should you) disconnect. Sometime spouses are in situations where they can’t find a job or they are not allowed to work on the local economy. Don’t let that put a damper on your career! In order to be ready to jump back into your field when you’re ready, follow these five easy strategies. 1. Keep any licenses or certifications current. It can be tricky...
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