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Teaching abroad

5 Fun Icebreakers for Your High School ESL Students
As an ESL teacher, getting your students to open up, get to know one another, and practice their English language skills can be a challenge. Icebreaker games are a great way to encourage student participation in the classroom and to get your students to practice conversing in English.

27 Important Mandarin Phrases to Know When Teaching in China
Learn some basic phrases in Mandarin before traveling or moving to China. Download our phrase guide!

How to Get Your Work and Residence Permits in the UAE
Getting work and residence permits in the UAE doesn’t have to be difficult! Check out our guide and get started on your Middle Eastern adventure today!
Living Abroad

Why I decided to have a baby in Shanghai, China
I think a lot of people were surprised that I decided to have a baby in Shanghai, China, but honestly, I wouldn’t change the experience for anything. Here are some of the reasons why being pregnant and having a baby was a special experience for me.

Basic Phrase Guide to China
A survival guide of words, phrases and numbers for when you arrive to China.

Things to do in Doha, Qatar
Doha, Qatar is one of the most wanted destinations to go teach abroad. There are a few perks of living in Qatar, minus the tax-free salary offering which is also in place in a few other countries in the Middle East. Though the country is small, the offering of attractions keeps growing! There are many things an expat can do in Doha during their off days which does not only consist of lounging by the beach. Below you can find a list of things to do as an expat in this booming country.