How do you communicate?
Moving to a new country and having to communicate in a foreign language is not easy. While some migrants may have the opportunity to study the language of their host country, many arrive with minimal or no preparation. The work of language acquisition often happens on the job.
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How do you keep in touch?
For migrants years away from being able to see their loved ones, the separation can feel insurmountable. In the past, families might only communicate once a month due to challenges like spotty reception and scheduling difficulties. Today, apps like WhatsApp and Line give migrants constant access to loved ones overseas, while Facebook and Instagram are popular for sharing pictures.
Migrants also stay in touch by sending physical items to loved ones overseas. Some are packages containing essential goods others are gifts and just another way to say “I love you”. Filipino culture has a word for this pervasive practice: balikbayan box – meaning “return to country”.
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