lucydayw
American expat in China
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About me
American
Lives in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Sheng
Speaks English natively and some Mandarin
Registration: 27 September 2016
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English Teach Away in Singapore--does this exist? by elzbinarthp
Hi everyone! My boyfriend lives in Singapore and I’m trying to find a way to join him there. However, I’m thinking it might be impossible for me to get a job. I have a bachelor's degree in biology and am a recent graduate who had ...
Yes, government schools conduct classes in English, and most local kids speak English at home, though there are some foreign and some local families who primarily speak another home language. However, actually there are many companies that offer ... Read More
Reading habits in Singapore by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Books can be your greatest companions whether you have already settled in Singapore or are now planning your move. Are you an avid or occasional reader? We would like to know more about your reading habits. What type of reading ...
I am an avid reader of books, some printed and some digital. I keep a log of all the books I read on my website at: http://spjg.com/book-log/ Here's my post on where and how to buy books in ... Read More
A Topic for : Proverbs, Advices and Golden Words by GuestPoster454
Hi everybody, Let's make this topic for good words, may it changes life for someone :) Let's start : Money can buy a house, but not a home. Money can buy a bed, but not sleep. Money can buy a clock, but not time. Money can buy a book, ...
https://spjg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/strength-and-patience-borland.jpg http://spjg.com Read More
Electronic toys by Fred
Today, whilst babysitting my naughty daughter, I decided to wander into a local electronics shop known as Electronics city. The place is pretty good for home stuff but not really a 'boys' toys' shop. I have to admit, they have some especially nice ...
I bought a UPS - it blew up after 24 hours - I returned it and got the cash back. I need to buy a UPS.Oh. I have a new-in-box UPS that I don't want. It's a good brand (APC) but it's here in Singapore, so no use to you. And the power ... Read More
What is something that is popular that annoys you? by Guestposter13
Hello everyone, Trends are everywhere, and from time to time something comes up that people would "hover over" and if you don't follow the "flock", you would be considered a "caveman". I'm a fan of social ...
I think this humor article does a great job of explaining how others behave when we have an unpopular opinion about a popular thing (a band, a movie, a book, a TV show), and how that makes us feel. "Six Injustices Suffered by People Who Hate ... Read More
Are introverted people repulsive? by procella
Almost every country there are some introverted, quiet and calm people. Do you think they are antipathic and repulsive? Some people dont want introverts around them. What do you think about introverts? Add your country your comments.
beppi, I agree with your idea above that introverts do not need to be fixed. Introverts should not feel ashamed or judged if they do not enjoy or seek out social situations. R_Mortisse, I agree with your idea above that difficulty in social ... Read More
Are introverted people repulsive? by procella
Almost every country there are some introverted, quiet and calm people. Do you think they are antipathic and repulsive? Some people dont want introverts around them. What do you think about introverts? Add your country your comments.
Introverts face a lot of challenges. In the US (where I'm from) as well as other countries, although it varies by region, there is a kind of cultural expectation that people are friendly and talkative in social situations, even ones as simple as ... Read More
How did you decide to be expat? by procella
Hi, i wonder that what kind of circumstances caused you have left your place and become expat? Are you happy with living in your current place as expats? Did you leave anyone as you move abroad?
To paraphrase the bard: Some are born expats, some achieve expathood, and some have expathood thrust upon them. Read More
NewBie in SG. Looking for new friends by snehashah
Hey guys, Hope you are doing well. I am new to SG and currently working here. I am looking for new friends in this beautiful country. Looking only for good friends, if genuinely interested PM me :)
The website http://www.meetup.com is a great way to find groups of people who do whatever you're interested in doing when you move to a new city. There are groups for a wide variety of physical, social and intellectual activities, from badminton ... Read More
The best things to discover in Singapore by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What have you discovered in Singapore that you would recommend to other expats? Are there any places that you enjoy visiting on the weekends, be it areas of natural beauty or shopping malls? Are there any Singaporean dishes ...
I lived in Singapore for 12 years and the main thing I discovered was myself. And my wife.... and how to give people advice on expat.com! :top: Read More
Best ways to avoid loneliness when you are abroad by raun cesar
Hi all, I am planning to move abroad (Sweden). Moving to a new place means new people, culture and values in all that how can one avoid loneliness. I need your first hand experiences people....
If you are a social person who likes to be around people, you can find self-organised groups of people interested in whatever you're interested in on meetup.com, at least in many cities. https://www.meetup.com/cities/ If you are not a social ... Read More
The best things to discover in Singapore by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What have you discovered in Singapore that you would recommend to other expats? Are there any places that you enjoy visiting on the weekends, be it areas of natural beauty or shopping malls? Are there any Singaporean dishes ...
When I train new hires from overseas, I like to buy them curry puffs from Old Chang Kee. This local snack is unfamiliar, but they always enjoy them. The lady at the stall recognises me and knows that I will buy at least one curry puff from her. Yum! Read More
How long before expat TEFLers are extinct? by Fred
Skype is into real time translation and Google translate is getting better by the day, now able to translate photos of Japanese and Korean text into English. I know it's still far from perfect but I see massive leaps forward in the next two or ...
Ah, okay, I get what you mean. Personally, I have a hard time conjuring up images of a future that's markedly different from the present. Technology can be amazingly disruptive, but it seems to me that we are seldom correct in predicting how or ... Read More
How long before expat TEFLers are extinct? by Fred
Skype is into real time translation and Google translate is getting better by the day, now able to translate photos of Japanese and Korean text into English. I know it's still far from perfect but I see massive leaps forward in the next two or ...
Maybe technology will mean there's less demand for teachers for adults who want to teach themselves, but I think there will always be classrooms of kids that need teachers. For that matter, I think there will always be adults who prefer to learn ... Read More
From Germany to Singapore: I'm Ready! by firetown
Hi everybody! I am Mike, originally from Germany but lived in the States for the most part of my adult life and am headed towards Singapore in the next month. I want to find a good paying job and a decent place to live. Please advise me what is ...
There are some full-time jobs for English teachers, but even if your English is fluent it might be tough to get one if you're not a native speaker from a primarily English-speaking country. Also note that most English teaching jobs in ... Read More