Language learning by watching television

You – and your kids can learn a new language just by watching TV You’re moving to a country where you and your child need to learn a

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An expat’s guide to choosing a school overseas

Expat education An Expat’s Guide to Choosing a School Overseas is an absolute must-read if you’re moving overseas with children. Choosing the right school for your child is

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The best way to learn a language

What’s the best way to learn a foreign language? Whilst it’s generally acknowledged that full immersion into a language is the best way to become fluent, this is

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Making overseas moves easy for kids, and you – for 10 years!

Happy Birthday to ExpatChild! I’ve been writing about expat life for 10 years! Well, I’ve been writing for much longer than that, but my ExpatChild.com site is celebrating

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English is not enough!

Why you should learn the local language when living abroad If you are living abroad, whether you are a student, an au-pair, or an expat, you will indeed

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Advice for starting a new school

First day of school tips Starting a new school is very daunting for any child, regardless of which country that school is in. Can you imagine how scary

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Online British Education vs International Schools

Why choose an online British education for your expat child vs International Schools? If you are moving to France, Germany, the Netherlands, or any other country with your

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Foreign language learning for children

Learning a foreign language as a child Younger children pick up a new language so much quicker than older kids and adults. Learning a foreign language as a

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How to choose the right UK boarding school

Finding the best UK boarding school for your expat child If you are an expat family living or preparing to move abroad, you may be considering sending your

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Expatability Chat – my new podcast

Introducing the new Expatability Chat podcast! I can’t believe I’ve done this, but I have. I’m going to hide away for a while now to recover. I’ve started

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