Voices
To really understand and enjoy another culture, you need to jump right in. So says Charlotte Hawker, who's working as an English language assistant in Nanjing, China.
Shereen Chenia, who has returned to the role of English language assistant for a second time, explains the benefits of this opportunity.
How can connecting with schools around the world increase global awareness among UK pupils? UK teacher Sandra Underwood, who partnered with a school in Lebanon, explains.
How can countries in the Middle East ensure that children with special educational needs aren't sidelined?
What new perspectives can a year abroad provide a young person starting out in life? Hope Gaffney explains.
Being the only young English person in a quiet town in a foreign country can be a daunting experience. University student Chloe Stout explains.
Sarah Rainford, who is working as an English language assistant in Guadeloupe, explains why the experience is much more than just a beach holiday.
The final post in our weekly series on the ten most important languages for the UK’s future is about Mandarin Chinese.
Hannah Pearson, who’s working as an English language assistant in Mexico, shares her advice on immersing yourself in the language of the locals.
Emma Wind argues that despite the forces of globalisation, the world’s most populous country remains culturally distinct.