You may believe an ability to learn new languages is something you’re born with, but it’s much more about belief and practice than natural talent. That’s what Carol Dweck, Stanford University … [Read more...]
February 12, 2013 by 10 Comments
Culture Shock: What Gérard Depardieu Can Teach Expats
When you move abroad to live or study in another country, you’ll “suffer” from culture shock. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHgF5pAt2zA&feature=youtu.be Culture shock is the effect … [Read more...]
January 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Expatriate Connection: Best of 2012
“Study the past if you would define the future.” ― Confucius Click to tweet From all the articles dealing with problems affecting expatriates in 2012, here is what you cared more about, … [Read more...]
January 8, 2013 by 2 Comments
My New Year’s Resolution For 2013: More Input From You!
If I could sum up 2012 in one word, I would say... transformation. 2012 was a turning point for me where I finally decided to follow the path of a life-long interest in psychology. I’m fascinated … [Read more...]
December 7, 2012 by 7 Comments
Bilingualism: 3 questions to expert François Grosjean
François Grosjean is Emeritus Professor of psycholinguistics at the University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland. He is bilingual himself (French and English) with more than 30 years of experience in … [Read more...]
November 9, 2012 by 3 Comments
Facing Natural Disaster As an Expat: Lessons Learnt From the Eye of the Storm
Hurricane Sandy has now gone. But it has left behind the traces of its wrath: devastation. In New York City, Angela, recent expatriate to the United States is still shocked. She came from Spain … [Read more...]