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Forum: Japan

Mar 11th 2014, 9:32 am

Replies: 39

Japan - From a long term resident's perspective

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Posted By LangWiz

Re: Japan - From a long term resident's perspective

Wow that is very interesting. I spent some time in China - nowhere close to as long as you did - and were some similarities, though for different reasons. I certainly had a simialer newcomer...

Forum: China/Hong Kong

Mar 11th 2014, 9:21 am

Replies: 2

Study Mandarin

Views: 937

Posted By LangWiz

Re: Study Mandarin

Ok, so you are facing several choices

A. Location
If you want to learn Mandarin, Northern China is a better choice because people speak with a better accent. So the choice should mainly be which...

Forum: Singapore

Mar 11th 2014, 9:07 am

Replies: 10

Racism in Singapore?

Views: 3,820

Posted By LangWiz

Racism in Singapore?

I have recently heard some rather scary stories about Singapore. People demanding that low wage expat workers (Indian construction workers, filipina maids) are not allowed to take the bus?
Is this...

Forum: China/Hong Kong

Aug 30th 2013, 1:53 am

Replies: 7

Visiting Beijing first week in October

Views: 1,479

Posted By LangWiz

Re: Visiting Beijing first week in October

If you have your accommodation covered already (which can be tough during the holidays), then I would not worry about canceling your trip. During the October holidays, Beijing is a lot quieter, as a...

Forum: China/Hong Kong

Aug 30th 2013, 1:51 am

Replies: 22

Considering teaching in China - lots of questions!!!

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Posted By LangWiz

Re: Considering teaching in China - lots of questions!!!

What your health care plan covers depends on your health care plan. You would need private health insurance, which your employer should cover (if it is a good one).
If you want international...

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