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'Dancing with the locals has been one of the purest joys I have had.' Image (c) Rona Proudfoot, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 and adapted from the original.

Date: 27 January 2017 - 20:45

How living in a different country changed me

Rose Delamare describes how her view of Colombia has changed since she moved there to teach as an English language assistant six months ago.

Tags: Work outside the UK, Teaching, English language

'Barranquilla is famous for its carnival.' Photo (c) Ashley Bayles, licensed under CC-BY-2.0 and adapted from the original.

Date: 18 December 2014 - 15:14

How to connect with the locals in Barranquilla

Alecia Bailey, an English language assistant in Barranquilla, Colombia, explains why it's important to make friends among the locals, and gives some tips for soaking up the nightlife

Tags: English language, Teaching, Schools, Work outside the UK