Much to my regret, English isn’t my first language. It took me almost two decades, several trips to the UK, and a lot of frustration to get a grip on it. Yet, I feel like I have reached a plateau – a point where I am no longer making progress. Living in a country where the officialContinue reading “3(+1) Ways To Perfect Your English If You Are Already A Pro”
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The Joy And Pain Of Being An Expat – Part I
Being an expat is great. You see the world, meet new people, jaw-drop at weird customs, and enjoy unprecedented freedom. But “expat mode” is not a preset feature of your personality: you need to get used to it. Here is everything I wish I knew before moving abroad. Some of the things I will discussContinue reading “The Joy And Pain Of Being An Expat – Part I”
Thought Of The Day: Non-native Longing
English Version I’m not a jealous person. In fact, I am. But not a nasty one, I mean. I’m more the self-deprecating type. I do enjoy others’ success: I’m genuinely happy when they make it big. I just fall in the comparison trap, and I always come out a bit bruised. But I can liveContinue reading “Thought Of The Day: Non-native Longing”
Nadia Musumeci 