Resources: Notes on Life and Language in the United States

Airport English! How to Succeed During Your First Hour in the US

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Sat, Nov 23, 2013 @ 09:19 AM

How does it feel when you first step off the plane in a new country with a new language?

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Topics: English Lessons, United States Culture, Expatriate Support

How to Avoid Going Insane During Your First Month in the USA

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Jun 17, 2013 @ 08:15 AM

Moving to a new country is never easy, especially the first month.

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Topics: United States Culture, Expatriate Support, Cross Cultural Coaching

From Kindergarten to PhD: How to Talk about Education in English

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Wed, Apr 24, 2013 @ 07:14 AM

Are you an international professional who has recently moved to the U.S. with your family?

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Topics: English Lessons, United States Culture, Expatriate Support, Vocabulary Workshop

Intercultural Communication: Become a Master in 5 Steps

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Thu, Apr 04, 2013 @ 02:27 PM

The world is waking up and we are finally starting to realize that we need intercultural communication skills!

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Topics: United States Culture, Expatriate Support, Cultural Competence, Cross Cultural Coaching

Top 5 Ways to De-stress After your Move to the U.S.

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Thu, Mar 21, 2013 @ 08:26 AM

What was your move to the United States like?

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Topics: Expatriate Support, Cross Cultural Coaching, Life in Boston, Life in New York

6 Awesome Places to Walk and Talk in Boston and New York

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Wed, Mar 06, 2013 @ 06:58 AM

Boston and New York are walking cities!

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Topics: Daily Life in the US, Expatriate Support, Life in Boston, Life in New York

Got the Midwinter Blues? 6 Things to Do in Boston and New York

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Thu, Feb 21, 2013 @ 07:35 AM

It's the middle of the winter in the Northeastern United States!

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Topics: Daily Life in the US, Expatriate Support, Life in Boston, Life in New York

How to Get Your Company to Pay for Your English Classes

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Wed, Jan 16, 2013 @ 09:09 AM

Are you in this situation?

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Topics: Advice for English Students, Expatriate Support

How to Pack for All Four Seasons in the Northeastern U.S.

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Tue, Oct 16, 2012 @ 08:22 AM

Recently we have had questions from students who are moving to the Northeastern cities of the U.S. about how they should pack and prepare for their new life abroad.

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Topics: Expatriate Support, Life in Boston, Life in New York

Tips for International Professionals in the U.S. | Getting Connected

Posted by Lindsay McMahon on Mon, Oct 08, 2012 @ 08:15 AM

Getting ready for a move to the United States?

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Topics: Daily Life in the US, Expatriate Support, Life in Boston, Life in New York

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