A Guide to Living Abroad: 12 things I learned living as a foreigner

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In this article, I would like to talk a little about some of the things I have learned while living abroad. I have been living abroad since I was 18 years old, and as of now have lived in Japan, Korea, and China. These are some of the things I have learned. Know Your Visa One of the most important things to understand before moving abroad is what visa you will be on. Learn the rules and restrictions of that visa, and confirm that your employer or school can actually sponsor it before you enter the country. In the past, some companies told new hires to enter on a tourist visa … Read more

How to Learn a Foreign Language Effectively: A Complete 6-Step Guide

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Hello everyone, nice to meet you. My name is Dustin, and I am an English teacherg in living in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. I am originally from Oklahoma, in the United States, but have been living abroad since I was 18 years old. Up until now I have lived in Japan, South Korea, and China, and can speak Japanese, Korean, and Chinese at an advanced to semi-fluent level. This blog is an off-shoot of an English learning blog, and so this is an article that was designed for that website. In this article I will talk about how to learn a foreign language. I’m not sure if it will be of … Read more