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Tag Archives: TEFL
Why do people move to Latvia?
Should you take the leap and decide to move to Latvia, the first question you will probably be asked is “Why did you move to Latvia?”. Closely followed by, “But why? Why Latvia?”. Now I know why I moved here, … Continue reading
Posted in Expat, Humor, Humour, Latvia, Latvian people, Moving to Riga, TEFL, Travel
Tagged decisions, Expats, Leopard print, Living in Latvia, Moving to Latvia, Sigulda, TEFL, why do people move to Latvia, Working in Latvia
133 Comments
The Fear
With just over three weeks remaining until I up sticks and move to Berlin, it’s fair to say that THE FEAR has me firmly in its clutches. I’d estimate that around 5% of me is excited, while the other 95% … Continue reading
Posted in Expat, Humor, Humour, Latvia, Travel
Tagged Business in Latvia, Leaving Latvia, Leopard print, Moving country, moving to Germany, Sausage, TEFL
156 Comments
How do you solve a problem like a Latvian?
In my (almost) four years here in Latvia, I feel like I’ve got to the bottom of a lot of riddles concerning this land and its people. However, there are some things that still mystify me, even after all this time. … Continue reading
Posted in Expat, Fashion, Humor, Humour, Latvia, Latvian men, Latvian people, Riga, Rudeness
Tagged Body odour, Cafes, Cats, clothes, Customer Service, Driving on Latvian roads, Drunks, Man bags, Old people, Parenting, public transport, Shoes, supermarkets, TEFL, Vodka
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The master becomes the student
When the wonderful “Lady of the Cakes” published her post on “How to be a hater with German food phrases”, I immediately did what any sane person would do and started insulting one of the (three) people I know in Germany. … Continue reading
An open letter to Latvijas Pasts
Dear Latvijas Pasts, Having lived in Latvia for almost four years now, I truly thought that I had scraped the bottom of the barrel when it came to deplorable customer service. However, on Thursday afternoon, your Čaka Street branch plumbed new … Continue reading
Posted in Humour, Latvia
Tagged birthdays, Complaints, Customer Service, Latvia, Latvian Post, TEFL
156 Comments
(North)EastEnders
One thing my students say which never fails to amuse me is, “The best English is spoken in London”. Once I’ve picked myself up off the floor and wiped my eyes, I tell them to look up “EastEnders” on YouTube … Continue reading
You wouldn’t like me when I’m angry
The other day, one of my students made me mad. Hopping mad. Believe it or not, this is actually pretty hard to do. While I am what some might call a bitch little feisty in ‘real life’, in the classroom, … Continue reading
Posted in Expat, Humor, Humour, Language, TEFL
Tagged Attitudes to English, English, Latvia, learning English, Non-native speakers, Students, teaching English as a foreign language, TEFL
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Judgement Day
Gundega: Do you write a blog? Me: SHHH! (Looking around like a fugitive) Yes, I do… Gundega: No, no, I love it! Me: Oh. Great, thanks! Glad you like it. (pregnant pause) Gundega: (with a healthy amount of desperation) Don’t … Continue reading
Posted in Expat, Humor, Humour, Language, Latvia, Social Issues, TEFL
Tagged Clothing, Education in Latvia, English in Latvia, ESU Public Speaking Competition, expat, Judge, Riga, Teenagers, TEFL, The Baltic Times
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Latvians and their backsides
On Friday, as I had a nice early finish, I decided that it was about time I made an appointment to have my hair cut. I had been putting this off for a while, partly because I was afraid that … Continue reading
Posted in Expat, Humor, Humour, Language, TEFL
Tagged arse, backsides, conferences, expat, Getting a haircut, hairdresser's, humor, Humour, International Women's Day, Latvia, Latvian basketball team misbehaving, shit, Teaching English, TEFL
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Expat Eye on Latvia 