IreneCLibra
American looking for information about Argentina
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About me
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
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
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
Any Expats in Xi'an?
Hi, I'm an American who is still in the US due to Covid, but I have plans to work in Xi'an as an English teacher. Looking to connect with other expats in the city or anyone also planning to go there once the pandemic ends. Read More
New members of the China forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the China forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hi, I鈥檓 Irene, from the US (and currently there), and I鈥檓 an English as a Foreign Language Teacher. I鈥檝e got a job offer from a language school in Xi鈥檃n. I鈥檝e been using Duolingo to get the bare basics of Mandarin. Read More