Why study with ACICIS?
I first heard of the Australian Consortium for ‘In-Country’ Indonesian Studies (ACICIS) when I was studying Indonesian at University. My Indonesian language teacher recommended it as a way of practicing…
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How to tell Indonesian Time
For those who are not familiar with telling time in Indonesian or struggle to (there’s no shame in this), then this article is for you. Arguably, it’s a little more…
A Quick Guide to Housing in Japan [UPDATED 2022]
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Japan is home to some of the most densely populated cities in the world, making the process of home hunting difficult and daunting. From language barriers to steep pre-deposits and…
Indonesian greetings that everyone should know
Being familiar with Indonesian greetings is advantageous in promoting friendly and effective interactions. Its also a great introduction into the language and culture of Indonesia. This article will explore some…
Why Foreigners Should ‘Read the Air’ When Working in Japan
If you’re studying Japanese, you may have heard of the phrase “空気を読む” (kuuki wo yomu), one of the many unspoken rules in the culture. Though seemingly similar to what is…
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Why Foreigners Should ‘Read the Air’ When Working in Japan
If you’re studying Japanese, you may have heard of the phrase “空気を読む” (kuuki wo yomu), one of the many unspoken rules in the culture. Though seemingly similar to what is…
Asia Travel & Visa Status Dashboard [August 2022]
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Like our Asia Options team, we know many of have been waiting for the opportunity to finally visit (or return to) Asia! Be it for work, study, or simply some…
Peter Friedlander’s Language Journey & Hindi at the ANU: An Interview
Are you interested in learning Hindi as part of your degree in Australia? The Australian National University provides one of only two Hindi programmes in the country where this is…
