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Communicating in a foreign language
Non-native language speakers quite often find themselves in awkward situations where they are not able to understand what is being said, or not being able to participate in a conversation as much as they would like. This can be rather confusing as well as quite exhausting thinking about the proper...
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How well would you adjust to expat life?
How easily can you adapt to another culture?Do you have the necessary skills and experience to adjust to life as an expat? Often your experience with adapting to change in other areas of your life can help you to be a better first time expat!Have you made any of these changes in your life or...
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Helping your children settle in after a relocation
I found this great article on helping your children settle in after a relocation and thought you might find it useful. Relocation can sometimes be very upsetting for children. Leaving their friends and family behind may be emotionally demanding and difficult. Still, the good news is that ...
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Helping expats cope with culture shock and the transition abroad
Many expats struggle with the transition abroad to a new assignment location. Culture Shock is a very real thing but many people are too isolated during this time to be able to talk about their feelings and discover that they are not alone. Here are some articles you might find useful which...
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Reverse Culture Shock
I found this great video about Reverse Culture Shock - it was put together by Smitha Prasadh who after living in Japan for 2 years struggled with Reverse Culture Shock on returning to the US. So much so that he decided to do his thesis on the subject. This video is the result of various research...
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Interesting reads about International Education
I found these articles online which all discuss International Education and thought you might find them interesting too: International education broadens the mind by Expatica Should our kids go native too? Choosing between International or Local schools by Expatica Those October...
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Moving Guide - checklist for expats arriving in a new country
New Location ChecklistSelect permanent accommodationIf renting, review lease agreement, sign and arrange for payment of necessary depositIf purchasing, review offer to purchase, sign and make necessary arrangements for payment of deposit, guarantees, bond approval and transferInform household goods...
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Moving Guide - checklist for expats relocating abroad
Old Location ChecklistThe key to a good international move is planning. This means deciding what to take, what to dispose of and sorting out the paperwork. One thing you can be certain of – it will take longer than you think! The more you do in advance, the smoother your move will go. You will have...
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A list of Localization Compensation Issues for Expats
Here is a checklist of compensation issues to use a guideline when localizing an expatriate:1. Base salary.Should the employee be "re-priced" to the local market pay structure? Should a premium be offered for international experience? Many organizations move the employee to local salary levels. If...
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Intercultural Communication Tips
Cross cultural communication is about dealing with people from other cultures in a way that minimises misunderstandings and maximises your potential to create strong cross cultural relationships. These tips should be seen as a starting point to greater cross-cultural awareness and communication:...
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