Exploring China’s Social Media
Exploring China’s Social Media No Facebook? No Google? No Problem! Part of going on adventures abroad is sharing them, and the internet sure has made sharing easier! In the days of yore – before social media – getting hold of information involved a load of cumbersome Encyclopaedias and showing your holiday snaps to your faraway friends meant […]
How to become bilingual ?
How to become bilingual ? Knowledge of a second language has become increasingly important for both personal and professional growth. Whether you are working for a multinational company or simply enjoy traveling and long to immerse yourself in different cultures, being bilingual offers a breadth of advantages. Celebrities like Bradley Cooper and Johny Depp, both […]
Recipe for a great exchange: the student
Recipe for a great exchange: the student If it’s the first time that you’re embarking on an exchange, it can be difficult to know how to approach it. To help you to ensure that your time abroad is nothing short of spectacular, we’ve come up with the perfect recipe for making the most of your […]
Back to Reality
Coming back home after a language and cultural exchange Back to reality So much time and thought, not to mention countless to-do lists, are invested into preparing for an exchange abroad, but there’s one thing that we’re never quite ready for: coming home. (Not sure how to prepare for your trip? Consult our recipe for […]
Where could languages take you?
Where could languages take you? Jobs for bilinguals: what’s in store for language learners? What if you could hop into a time machine to see what you might be doing in 20 years? We can’t deliver a time machine, well not yet anyway, but we can give you an idea of what kind of jobs […]
Coming back home after a language and cultural exchange
Coming back home after a language and cultural exchange Back to reality How can you deal with your return home after a cultural and language exchange? Time, thought and innumerable to-do lists are invested in the preparation of a french or spanish exchange. However, we never prepare for coming back home! For some reason, the […]
Recipe for a great exchange: the host family
Recipe for a great exchange: the host family For a young person, embarking on an exchange abroad can be like launching yourself into unknown territory and they may not quite know what to expect. During their time abroad, the host family is responsible for ensuring their wellbeing and good behaviour; and may act as a […]
How young people benefit from cultural exchanges
How young people benefit from cultural exchanges More and more people are beginning to understand why learning a language is important. As a result we’re all wondering what the best way to learn a language is. The immersion technique through cultural exchanges is quickly becoming a favorite. So what’s so great about cultural exchanges? There […]
What you need to know about Chinese customs
What you need to know about Chinese customs Navigating Chinese Customs Every culture has its customs. When you greet a friend in Paris, you kiss them once on each cheek; in Provence you kiss them three times. Tibetans stick out their tongues to greet one another, whereas in some cultures it’s customary to press your […]
Found in Translation
Found in Translation When you’re been living a bilingual life, life in one language can become a little frustrating. Yes really! During a language or cultural exchange you can get accustomed to life in two languages, with two language’s worth of words and all their nuances. How do you go back to monolingual life after […]