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Coping with missing old friends from back home can be one of the most challenging aspects of being an empty nester from a foreign country. Your old friends often represent a vital support system and a connection to your roots. Here are some strategies to help you cope with this separation: Remember that it’s perfectly…
I was out with my daughter yesterday, shopping at my local thrift store, when a lady commented on my hair. I turned around to thank her, and we got chatting. I felt I had found an older version of myself. Picking up conversations with strangers, quite naturally. Her husband stood next to her. They both…
Introduction: Multicultural blended families, characterized by the merging of different cultural backgrounds, have become increasingly common in today’s globalized society. These families bring together individuals from diverse ethnic, religious, or racial backgrounds, resulting in a rich tapestry of traditions, perspectives, and experiences. While multicultural blended families offer unique opportunities for personal growth, cultural exchange, and…
In my last post, I briefly went over how to incorporate music in a classroom filled with multilingual learners. While it is wonderful to introduce ESL learners to American music and culture it is also imperative to incorporate music that is relevant to their cultures. In today’s globalized world, multilingual classrooms have become increasingly common….
Here are 10 tips to help you, dear Educator, promote Intercultural awareness in your classroom! Promoting intercultural awareness in classrooms is essential for fostering a respectful and inclusive learning environment. As an educator, you can take several steps to enhance intercultural awareness among your students. Here are some strategies you can implement: 1. Educate Yourself:…
Care of Elderly Indian Parents While Living Abroad As I said in a previous post, many of us left India in the early days to pursue a living. Did we have a plan for what to do with our parents once they got older? I know some families that do. And many that do not….
A language teacher can create a variety of puzzles to engage and enhance language learning for their students. Some types of puzzles that a language teacher can create include: These types of puzzle books can provide interactive and engaging activities for language learners, promoting vocabulary acquisition, grammar understanding, and overall language proficiency.
Sandwiched – Torn between kids and parents Back in the eighties everyone in my hometown dreamt and made a dash for the borders. Not because of war, or imminent crises, but because of the promise of a better life. Now, mind you, most of my hometown of Bandra consisted of Catholic or Christian communities. We…
