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How Children Learn a Second Language

It was once thought that teaching a young child a second language created language confusion or intellectual disability. Linguistic researchers at Cornell University discovered just the opposite – teaching a young child how to speak…

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Coach Tip: Making Connections in Your New Country

Question: How can I quickly establish professional connections abroad? My family is relocating to another country and I am uncertain about how to quickly network into my new community. This is a good question that…

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A Quick History of U.S. Summer Holidays

If you are new to the U.S., you will quickly realize that the summer months are filled with national holidays. From honoring those who have passed on to remembering our freedoms, these holidays are celebrated…

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10 Tips for When the Global Relocation Honeymoon Phase is Over

The weeks leading up to, during and after a relocation can pass by in a blur – packing, unpacking, organising and preparing your family is often physically, mentally and emotionally draining. Often during this time,…

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Achoo! Han-chee! Etchiu! How to Sneeze in 10 Countries

Most of us realise there are cultural differences in language, dress and greetings across the globe, but what about day-to-day activities that we may NOT think about? For instance, the common sneeze. Everyone sneezes no…

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5 UAE Social Etiquette Tips

Before becoming too concerned with UAE social etiquette within the Muslim culture, let’s develop a bit of perspective. Particularly in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the Emirati population makes up about 20% of the population. An…

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4 Ways to Prepare Everyone in Your Family for Your Global Relocation

As you embark on your global relocation, there are so many variables in the equation. It may surprise you how long it takes to settle in, even if you are moving to a familiar country….

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3 Things You Won’t Anticipate when Repatriating

When you relocate abroad, you anticipate that adjusting to the new country will bring both joys and challenges. You likely spend a lot of time learning about the culture, the language, and the locals. You…

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30 Social Etiquette Tips for Hong Kong

Etiquette in Asian countries varies as much from country to country as it does in any other global region. A lack of knowledge about local customs and social expectations of the country you are in…