learning the language

Moving can be an exciting time. Depending on why, there is a sense of adventure, or trepidation, perhaps both. Sometimes it’s just plain overwhelming with all of the things to be…
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At 6 in the morning, I take my steaming cup of strong Dominican café con leche out to the porch and survey the sea. I have another hour and half before the local commuter traffic, on…
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EscapeArtist is all about connecting our readers—wherever they may be—to the world. Through our various media outlets we share stories from our members and contributors about their …
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The Starz hit television series Outlander, based on the eight-book series from Diana Gabaldon, premiered on August 9, 2014, and shows no sign of slowing down.Outlander follows World…
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Since August 2013, I have been living and teaching English in a rural town in South Korea. The area where I live is called Jin-sa-ri, and it’s about 64 Kilometers (40 miles) South of…
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For many, learning a language seems a sticky recital of vocabulary and dry verb conjugations. For even more, it’s simply something that seems so difficult it’s scary. But a language is…
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Southeast Asia is steadily gaining popularity as a retirement haven for Westerners.  While there are many beautiful destinations available, if you’ll be living on a budget during your…
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I have lived in San Salvador, the capital of El Salvador, since April 1999. El Salvador is the smallest country in Central America, and it has the highest density of population in the…
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It’s the end of my six-month’s trial. I have already postponed my return trip to the States once but I leave in two weeks, to tie up loose ends, see friends and family, and shop. I am…
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One of the most interesting things about living and traveling abroad is hearing and learning new languages.  However, trying to understand and pick up a language different from your own…
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Whether you’ve been a teacher all your life or are still an aspiring educator, taking a teaching position overseas is a life and career changing opportunity.  Plus, if you like to…
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Some Drawbacks Of Home Swapping Ask most home-swappers about the disadvantages of home swapping and they’ll probably look vague and draw a blank. For most, once experienced, this…
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Ask most home-swappers about the disadvantages of home swapping and they’ll probably look vague and draw a blank. For most, once experienced, this becomes a way of life. Problems of any…
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Moving to a new country can be downright intimidating, especially if you’re flying solo.  It can be difficult to leave the comfort of familiar faces and old friends.  And while it’s…
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Once you’ve made the transition to your new country, it might be tempting to associate primarily with other expats, especially at first.  After all, they speak your language and can…
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My trusty American Heritage Dictionary says that an "intricacy" is something having many complexly arranged elements, elaborate, and even solvable or comprehensible, but with…
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I’ve been living in South America; near Santiago, Chile off and on for almost three years. Usually, I spend six months in the U.S. and six months here. Santiago, Chile is a city with…
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Geneva, Switzerland is the longtime home of the UN family and supports a thriving community of expats on long and short term contracts.  For anyone looking for an alternative to…
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The word Tbilisi derives from "tbili" meaning warm in Georgian. I’ve heard two versions of the following story; but this is the one that seems most credible. According to legend,…
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