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Teaching ESL as a Non-native Speaker in VietnamMy experience and how you can do it too

A few weeks ago, I came across an article that claimed non-native speakers can’t get a job teaching English in Vietnam. As a Polish national currently teaching in Vietnam for a global language school, I’m a living proof that it’s […]

March 3, 2019February 16, 2020 Ola JagielskaLiving Abroad, Languages and Interactions, Asia
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2-Day DIY Ninh Binh Cycling TourA sustainable way to explore one of Vietnam's most beautiful eco-resorts

Certainly, you’ll find a lot of Ninh Binh cycling tours on the internet. A quick search reveals that bike trips depart from Hanoi for around 750,000 VND ($32.50/£25) per person. This is for a day trip. For around that price […]

February 21, 2019February 21, 2019 Chris BehrsinFood, History and Culture, Asia
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15 most common English mistakes made by Chinese studentsAnd tips for ESL teachers on how to fix them

Foreign language mistakes can be caused by many things. But many of these mistakes are characteristic of a given nationality, or rather the student’s first language. In this post I write about the most common English mistakes made by Chinese […]

February 17, 2019February 17, 2019 Ola JagielskaLanguages and Interactions, Uncategorized
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Hanoi PhoA brief history of pho and where to find the best in Hanoi

A bowl of traditional Hanoi pho, garnished with spring onions and coriander

Hanoi pho is more than just a food. It’s a beloved symbol of Vietnam that captures over 100 years of Vietnamese heritage and tradition. It’s a dish that unites Vietnamese locals to tell their stories before they head to work […]

February 7, 2019February 7, 2019 Chris BehrsinFood, History and Culture, Asia
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Dumplings around the worldThe best of the dumplings I've encountered on my travels

Everyone has their own idea of what dumplings are, and for many this might be Chinese dumplings. But there are many kinds of dumplings around the world. Although I, personally, will always be most fond of the dumplings from my […]

January 29, 2019February 12, 2019 Ola JagielskaFood, History and Culture
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What to See in PoznańA Guide to Poland’s Culture-rich Third City

During my wife’s radiotherapy treatment, I had some time to myself. This gave me a chance to scope out the city and work out what there is to see in Poznań. Poznań is very close to both my wife’s and […]

January 26, 2019January 30, 2019 Chris BehrsinFood, History and Culture, Europe
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7 ways learning languages will make you a better ESL teacherTo benefit both yourself and your students

Let me start by saying that I don’t think it’s strictly necessary to know your students’ first language to be a good ESL teacher. In fact, I know a lot of excellent ESL teachers who don’t speak languages other than […]

January 21, 2019January 31, 2019 Ola JagielskaLanguages and Interactions, Living Abroad
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What is Meaningful Travel?A Roadmap for Purposeful Trips

It’s been over 6-months since we updated our blog’s homepage with the slogan: ‘We believe in meaningful travel’. Since that point, we’ve been asked numerous times on the road: But what actually is meaningful travel? So, we realised a blog […]

January 19, 2019February 23, 2019 Chris BehrsinLiving Abroad, Food, History and Culture, Languages and Interactions
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Moving to China: The EssentialsA Being a Nomad Moving Guide

Being a Nomad Moving Guides: Part 1/1

Are you considering moving to China? Maybe you have a job there, want to get a job when you get there, or simply want to stay there for a while and enjoy some of the lowest living costs in the […]

January 14, 2019January 30, 2019 Ola JagielskaLiving Abroad, Asia
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7 Yangon Temples That Will Take Your Breath AwayEnter a world made of marble and gold

I’m outside the Shwedagon Yangon temple complex, carrying a transparent plastic bag with my shoes and socks. On my right is a massive golden dragon, a small green pond apparently once used for medicinal purposes, and part of the temple […]

January 10, 2019January 30, 2019 Chris BehrsinFood, History and Culture, Asia
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Chris Behrsin is an author, copywriter, and co-author of this blog. He's travelled to over 30 countries and he enjoys playing the piano (when he has access to one), reading, writing, and of course travelling. Oh, and by the way, if you also like reading Fantasy or Steampunk novels, you can download his book Dragonseer for around a dollar from Amazon.

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Ola Jagielska is an ESL teacher, language enthusiast and co-author of this blog. She speaks seven languages and is striving for more. She loves travelling, reading and drinking good coffee.


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