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Are Language Skills Needed to Work Abroad?
Are Language Skills Needed to Work Abroad?
If you want to work abroad, can you get by on English only or do you need native language skills?...
Buying British Goods Online
Buying British Goods Online
A guide to buying British products online and sending them overseas, including cost effective purchases and practical advice....
Driving Outside the UK
Driving Outside the UK
Is your British driving licence valid outside the UK or will you need to be tested again to get on the road in your new country?...
Etiquette Abroad
Etiquette Abroad
Do you know how to eat Bavarian white sausage? Do you need to? Probably not, but there are certainly some things about foreign cultures it can't hurt to know when you…...
How to Find a Job Abroad
How to Find a Job Abroad
When you've had enough of dear old Blighty, how do you actually go about finding a job abroad? And is it realistic to hope for a gig by the beach?...
Learning Another Language
Learning Another Language
If you're going to make a success of your working life abroad, you need to get serious about learning the language. Here are some tips to help you along the way....
Making the Most of Your Time Off in a New Country
Making the Most of Your Time Off in a New Country
A guide to making the most of your time off when working abroad, including cultural opportunities and meeting new people....
Owning Property Abroad
Owning Property Abroad
When you decide to go live and work abroad, it's natural for you to think about owning property there. Just don't assume that the buying process will be as simple as…...
Renting Property Abroad
Renting Property Abroad
Find the right place is often the biggest challenge you face when you first leave Britain. Our article gives you an idea of some of the pitfalls you'll face when…...
Schools and Childcare Abroad
Schools and Childcare Abroad
You may be confident of your own ability to cope with the move abroad, but what about your children? Will it be disruptive to their education or enriching?...
Understanding Cultural Differences
Understanding Cultural Differences
Helping you understand what types of spoken and unspoken rules may be different in your new country - and why it's important you know them....
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