THE 7 ROLES OF A TEACHER IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Nola A., a Senior English Instructor at Eton Institute, provides a useful insight into the roles relevant to today’s teaching. The 7 Roles of a Teacher in the 21st Century: Think about the type of lesson you normally teach: In which roles are you often involved? Are there any roles in which you have less experience? […]
Top 5 Tips for a Successful Culture Change when Relocating
Whether you’re moving abroad as part of a business assignment or moving overseas in pursuit of adventure, there are a variety of steps that you can take to ensure that your cultural transition is as smooth as possible. Here are our Top Five steps that you should take, before moving abroad: 1. Start learning the […]
10 Traditional Christmas Dishes from Around the World
We all know about our own Christmas traditions. But every once in a while, it’s interesting to see what it’s like in other places. Regardless of different timings, a common theme throughout the world is the importance food plays in their traditions. Every country has it’s staples – the foods that are a classic and […]
10 EMIRATI WORDS YOU’LL HEAR (IN ALMOST) EVERY CONVERSATION
Marhaba is the simplest form of greeting that’s used across all the Arabic speaking countries. Yeah, you’ve heard it and if you’re living or have lived in the Middle East then you surely know it (and possibly use it too!). In the Emirati dialect, the word el-saa’ is added after marhaba making it marhaba el-saa’, which […]
Mumbai is The City, Bombay is An Emotion
Mumbai (formerly known as Bombay), is the capital of the state of Maharashtra and is the most populous city in India. The city’s change in name did not alter the sentiments Mumbaikars (people from Mumbai) have for this place. People from all walks of life flock to the city every day to earn a living. […]
5 Unique Eid Traditions From Around the World
New clothes, lots of food, sweet delicacies, chocolate and gifts – it certainly can’t get any better! Eid-Al-Fitr which translates to “festival of breaking the fast” is a time of rejoicing with family and friends, a blissful 3-day celebration that marks the end of the Holy month of Ramadan. It’s that time of the year […]
7 Traditional Iftar Foods From Around the Arab World
Ramadan is the most important and sacred month of the Islamic calendar during which Muslims fast from dawn (Fajr) to sunset (Maghrib), i.e. will abstain from eating any food and drinking any fluids – yes, chewing gum is not permitted either! Ramadan has always been a cherished and eagerly awaited month for all Muslims around the world. Arabs […]
Diwali: A Celebration of Family, Togetherness and Prosperity
Our guest blogger, Ginika, shares her insights about the international festival celebrated by communities around the world. Imagine rows of candles adorning the path along the entrance to your home, the warm glow, the serenity, and the soothing yet powerful feelings they evoke. It’s a beautiful scene you’ve likely seen replicated by many in an […]
Commonly Used Food Idioms from 5 Different Languages
Eating is a vital element of our lives, but today it is increasingly becoming a true pleasure and passion for many people across the world. Chefs in different countries explore the resources of food, innovating, creating different blends of taste and developing new sensations. The great advantage of food is that it has a language […]
How Attending a Cultural Event Helps Language Learning
Studying a language is one of the most interesting things to do in this world; by means of this, we will be able to learn about a person’s behaviour, culture, beliefs, history and understand every person we encounter every day. It also helps us to communicate with each other and one of the easiest ways […]
