IreneCLibra
American looking for information about Argentina
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American
Lives in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires F.D
Speaks I speak and teach US English. I am a pre-intermediate speaker of Spanish. I am working on the basics of Mandarin Chinese.
Registration: 17 December 2020
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How to be happy as an expat in China by Cheryl
Hi everyone, Being happy is surely our common goal, whether we are living in China as an expat or somewhere else. We would love to know your tips and tricks to be fully fulfilled and happy as an expat in your host country. New environment may ...
I mean that all societies are difficult to fully integrate into, and making it a matter of China exceptionally, and China vs. the West, probably overstates things. In most countries there is tension over who can really claim the national/mainstream ... Read More
How to be happy as an expat in China by Cheryl
Hi everyone, Being happy is surely our common goal, whether we are living in China as an expat or somewhere else. We would love to know your tips and tricks to be fully fulfilled and happy as an expat in your host country. New environment may ...
Interesting, Jon Bennison. I could say exactly the same thing about my home country in response to expats looking for advice. Read More
considering teaching English in China by loubeelou
Hello & good morning. My name is Lou, I'm 29 years old & am from the UK. I am considering taking the CELTA tefl course and moving to China to teach English this year. I'd like to teach at a University or adult level as I feel my ...
I鈥檓 not as far along as Hattie; still waiting to receive apostillated documents from my state, one of the steps in getting the work permit. Processing was delayed due to COVID. Read More
looking for some advice for teaching Chinese online by Phoebus Pan
Hi guys, I am phoebus pan ,a bilingual. I have been studied and worked in Singapore 9 years. I have worked for 5 years as a part-time mandarin teacher and English translator in Singapore Huajie Language school. Recently I just back to Chengdu China, ...
Hi Phoebus, You can check out iTalki, a platform for language lessons across many languages. It has a pretty straightforward application process 鈥� to be a professional teacher of Mandarin you would submit supporting documents like your ... Read More
Is China opening its borders for foreign teachers? by shinyrayn76
I have got a job waiting for me in Chengdu. I was wondering how is the situation in China right now on admitting teachers outside China. I do not have dependent as I will only travel solo so the application of my work permit and Z visa is hanging in ...
Yes, I鈥檓 in basically that situation, although I鈥檝e just started sending off documents for the work permit. Read More
What's changing in China with the COVID-19 crisis by Veedushi
Hello everyone, I hope you're doing well. As the Editorial Team of 海角乱伦, our aim is to provide you with fresh and up-to-date information about the COVID-19 crisis in your host country. You might be expecting a lot of changes following the ...
Thank you tiorocky! Really helpful site! Read More
What's changing in China with the COVID-19 crisis by Veedushi
Hello everyone, I hope you're doing well. As the Editorial Team of 海角乱伦, our aim is to provide you with fresh and up-to-date information about the COVID-19 crisis in your host country. You might be expecting a lot of changes following the ...
I鈥檓 reconnecting with schools after waiting a year, so it will depend. Listings for EFL teaching jobs say that they are filling positions, but not whether PU letters, much less Z-visas, are being issued, or other requirements. Will being ... Read More
What's changing in China with the COVID-19 crisis by Veedushi
Hello everyone, I hope you're doing well. As the Editorial Team of 海角乱伦, our aim is to provide you with fresh and up-to-date information about the COVID-19 crisis in your host country. You might be expecting a lot of changes following the ...
Hi Hattie, I鈥檓 currently in the US. Read More
What's changing in China with the COVID-19 crisis by Veedushi
Hello everyone, I hope you're doing well. As the Editorial Team of 海角乱伦, our aim is to provide you with fresh and up-to-date information about the COVID-19 crisis in your host country. You might be expecting a lot of changes following the ...
Jesse, That is likely true, but it does not provide much information for potential travelers to China. Read More
What's changing in China with the COVID-19 crisis by Veedushi
Hello everyone, I hope you're doing well. As the Editorial Team of 海角乱伦, our aim is to provide you with fresh and up-to-date information about the COVID-19 crisis in your host country. You might be expecting a lot of changes following the ...
Yes, any update? Read More
What are your new priorities as an expat-to-be in COVID times? by Veedushi
Hello everyone, I hope that this year started on a good note for all of you. Are you looking to move abroad this year? If so, what are your priorities as an expat-to-be in COVID times ? What are you considering in terms of destination, career and ...
Hi Veedushi, Yes, I am planning on moving abroad (from the USA to China) this year, once I鈥檓 vaccinated and travel opens again between the two countries. Visas permitting, all that. My plans have not changed much. I want to work in China ... Read More
Happy New Year 2021 from the 海角乱伦 team! by Julien
Hi everyone, The 海角乱伦 team wishes you a Happy New Year 2021! /images/misc/new-year-2021/new-year-en.gif For 15 years, we have been proud to see your projects abroad come true, 15 years spent by your side, 15 years of ...
Happy New Year to all. Those who had to postpone their expat experience due to COVID, may 2021 allow us to move forward with those plans. Read More
How did you decide to be expat? by procella
Hi, i wonder that what kind of circumstances caused you have left your place and become expat? Are you happy with living in your current place as expats? Did you leave anyone as you move abroad?
Gordon, Since my personal absolutely-non-negotiable requirement for a city to live in is, 鈥渃an I walk and take some form of non-personal transit around it?鈥�, Portland, Oregon seems to fit, among the very small number of US cities that ... Read More
How did you decide to be expat? by procella
Hi, i wonder that what kind of circumstances caused you have left your place and become expat? Are you happy with living in your current place as expats? Did you leave anyone as you move abroad?
Cccmedia, I鈥檇 choose Boston, Philadelphia, DC, and perhaps Portland, Oregon as human-scaled, accessible places. I鈥檇 like to settle in Philadelphia eventually. But not now. Read More
How did you decide to be expat? by procella
Hi, i wonder that what kind of circumstances caused you have left your place and become expat? Are you happy with living in your current place as expats? Did you leave anyone as you move abroad?
I鈥檓 not the typical US (aspiring) expat, but I鈥檓 also not a typical American. I can鈥檛 fit in with car culture as a visually impaired person. There are only a handful of US cities I can comfortably live in. I have no ability, and ... Read More