My wife has confidence, self esteem issues. We have been married for four years and we have two kids. I live in Canada and she's from S. Africa. She lived there all her life until she was 22. We met there. Got married there. But now live in Canada. [more inside]
posted by alshain on Nov 15, 2009 - 48 answers

OK, something that been bugging me for a long time: Can someone identify a foreign film/tv show from the 80's given some memories of production details? [more inside]
posted by pjern on Oct 24, 2009 - 5 answers

Can you help me become a Foreign Service Security Engineering Officer? [more inside]
posted by snapplepop on Oct 12, 2009 - 2 answers

Why are there separate repair places for foreign cars? [more inside]
posted by madcaptenor on Sep 24, 2009 - 14 answers

I would like to know if I took a bank loan in another country and had the money wired to me here in the US, around 160K, if the IRS would tax that amount. I called them and apparently they didn't know because they could not answer the question. I will have to pay back that loan so i would imagine that the amount wouldn't be taxed here (as long as i prove to the IRS that i got the loan).
posted by Giovanna123 on Sep 3, 2009 - 6 answers

How do you date someone in another country? [more inside]
posted by KimikoPi on Sep 3, 2009 - 7 answers

What Italian movies am I missing out on? I'm familiar with the post-war classics, but it's hard to come by more modern stuff in the States. [more inside]
posted by katemonster on Aug 22, 2009 - 11 answers

Can I get an Irish passport? (complications inside) [more inside]
posted by lazywhinerkid on Aug 11, 2009 - 8 answers

I didn't get into grad school, but instead of vast disappointment, I feel like I dodged a bullet. Sigh, another question for someone who wants a fulfilling job, preferably not in the US, in the midst of an economic meltdown. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 27, 2009 - 9 answers

Need help compiling a list of monolingual dictionaries. [more inside]
posted by RavinDave on Jul 18, 2009 - 11 answers

I'm curious about teaching English overseas and if anyone has done this and is willing to share their experiences with me. [more inside]
posted by Unred on Jul 12, 2009 - 11 answers

Licensing foreign films for commercial use follow up... [more inside]
posted by octomato on Jun 18, 2009 - 1 answer

A friend of mine is a teacher, living in China. How difficult would it be for her to get NYC teaching certificate? [more inside]
posted by zavulon on Jun 15, 2009 - 3 answers

Looking for favorites among the MeFi regulars in the category of: Foreign Language radio streams, suitable for language immersion and/or passive practice. [more inside]
posted by RavinDave on May 29, 2009 - 18 answers

I'm in Spain and have been asked to give summer courses in English for academic purposes to university researchers and teachers of engineering. Apart from "English Academic Vocabulary in Use" (CUP), which I used last year - it's good - do any MeFites have any tried and tested recommendations for books and other materials that might be suitable? Amazon is great, but too often you can't get a feel for the book.
posted by Holly on May 26, 2009 - 5 answers

I'm a storyteller learning a story about a game that uses a Gebeta board. The game is similar to Mancala. I need to know how to pronounce the word "Gebeta", so I can be true to the story and its origins. Any ideas?
posted by hdh on May 23, 2009 - 2 answers

When an embassy acts as a proxy, representing the interests of a third country, what kind of compensation is made to them? [more inside]
posted by cmonkey on Apr 24, 2009 - 4 answers

Where can I find old foreign film footage? [more inside]
posted by octomato on Apr 23, 2009 - 5 answers

Is it worth it for a foreign parent to squeeze his budget to manage very expensive undergraduate educations for his children in elite American schools? [more inside]
posted by Mo Nickels on Apr 17, 2009 - 28 answers

Any ideas on a route (and some great points of interest) for some Italian visitors to take from Mt. Vernon, Ohio to Fargo, ND? It'll be their first time in the U.S. and would like to see as much as possible. [more inside]
posted by whiskey point on Apr 6, 2009 - 11 answers

[USA] Best chances to become a foriegn service worker? I want to apply, I've alreadly gotten the study guide, but beyond studying and being open minded of the people I'd be dealing with, I don't really know how to prepare. [more inside]
posted by Nighthawk3729 on Mar 29, 2009 - 2 answers

Anyone here have experience ordering foreign currency online? I know I'm over-preparing for my four day trip to Montreal, but I'd really like to have some CAD in hand when I get there. I'm sorta too lazy to find a bank around here that will do it for me...
posted by krisptoria on Mar 11, 2009 - 10 answers

TaxFilter, specifically Department of Part-time Expatriate Freelance Taxation. A thorn in my side, inside. [more inside]
posted by foxy_hedgehog on Feb 20, 2009 - 9 answers

Looking for academic lectures in Japanese freely available on the web [more inside]
posted by kinakomochi on Feb 17, 2009 - 3 answers

Help me to create a list of possible countries to explore expatriating myself and family to if i am fed up with life in these united states, and think the prospects of things improving here are slim to none. May be eligible for UK citizenship based on parents. I realize the possibilities are extensive , so help me to narrow down ahe list based on questions that might best define my preferences and possibilities Thanks!
posted by dougiedd on Feb 11, 2009 - 26 answers

What is the cheapest way of transferring money to a foreign bank from a UK bank account? [more inside]
posted by jonesor on Jan 13, 2009 - 9 answers

I have an associate's degree in my country, and I'm moving to the U.S. later this year (California). What are the options for continuing with my education in the States?
posted by dcrocha on Jan 4, 2009 - 5 answers

I'm looking for good foreign films which are also suitable for family viewing (anything below or barely R-rated). Serious or troubling subject matter is quite fine, but not excessive violence or nudity.
posted by keith0718 on Dec 31, 2008 - 74 answers

I'm moving overseas from the US in less than a year, and my stellar powers of observation tell me that there's a good chance the dollar is going to eat shit before then. My savings are <$10,000, what can I do with them to ensure that I'm not cursing the economy when I leave? Is putting it in foreign currency enough, or is there a better option? How do I do that? [more inside]
posted by borkingchikapa on Dec 15, 2008 - 12 answers

Expat/citizenship Filter: Before I became eligible to apply for citizenship in the country I live in, I was all for it. Now that it's six months past my first date of eligibility, I'm not so sure. Anyone else been through this process? Any advice? Any advice or stories from you wonderful Mefites to help a girl make up her mind? [more inside]
posted by Grrlscout on Nov 30, 2008 - 21 answers

How should I use my copious amounts of free time while being poor in a country where nobody understands me? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 26, 2008 - 34 answers

Which language is easiest to learn? [more inside]
posted by hipersons on Nov 19, 2008 - 27 answers

I am trying to make a preliminary (or maybe final) decision on what foreign language I should study with respect to a computer science major after transferring to the University of Michigan. Any pointers??? [more inside]
posted by JoeXIII007 on Oct 24, 2008 - 24 answers

How do I get New Zealand dollars within the United States? [more inside]
posted by hal_c_on on Oct 23, 2008 - 8 answers

I moved to Germany and then moved back to the USA after three weeks. While I was there, I signed up for a two year T-Mobile iPhone contract, because at the time I thought I was staying in Germany. Now I am stuck with an expensive 2 year contract that I can't use. [more inside]
posted by Witherwings on Oct 23, 2008 - 11 answers

Is there a way to watch foreign television stations on your computer or via High Definition antenna? [more inside]
posted by fantasticninety on Oct 14, 2008 - 4 answers

How do I get a foreign bank account? [more inside]
posted by Felicity Rilke on Oct 6, 2008 - 8 answers

Does anyone remember the names of these obscure artful films? [more inside]
posted by debbie_ann on Sep 23, 2008 - 12 answers

Windows Media Player and Center in Vista suck at subtitles for the old b&w foreign flicks I watch. Subtitles are white and get washed out when the picture is white. Is there a hack or some other media player which will render the subtitles better (outlined or in yellow). (FYI: subtitles for these films show up great on my Sony DVD player.)
posted by keith0718 on Sep 18, 2008 - 7 answers

With all the talk surrounding Sarah Palin's apparent relative lack of foreign policy knowledge and experience, just how important have those factors been historically when it comes to governors serving as president or VP? [more inside]
posted by TheSecretDecoderRing on Sep 10, 2008 - 17 answers

I'm planning a trip to Thailand in January. Airfare prices can be steep so I'm looking for a package deal. [more inside]
posted by natteringnabob on Sep 10, 2008 - 3 answers

Being a 21st Century kind of guy I find myself now doing long-term work for a few companies overseas (India and the U.K.). I would like to be able to open a bank account in each country and just get the money I need via ATM. I'm thinking that since the dollar sucks it would probably be better financially for me long term. Is this a smart move? How hard is it for citizen of the US open a bank account in a foreign country? Do I have to report that income? And if so will I end up getting taxed twice?
posted by chartreuse on Sep 4, 2008 - 17 answers

Is there anything I can do to help myself get into grad school (PhD, political science/international relate) between now and January? [more inside]
posted by davidstandaford on Aug 15, 2008 - 15 answers

Is there any database or online fan community focused on translating European comics? [more inside]
posted by monkeyagent on Aug 14, 2008 - 2 answers

Does anyone have any tips or strategies to help in learning a new language when living in a foreign country but not doing a formal study program? [more inside]
posted by andoatnp on Aug 8, 2008 - 14 answers

I need some really easy-to-learn nursery rhymes in foreign languages. [more inside]
posted by low_horrible_immoral on Aug 1, 2008 - 19 answers

I'm looking for a book that can summarize/explain different schools of thought in international relations/foreign policy. [more inside]
posted by dismas on Jul 30, 2008 - 8 answers

What do you think of a person when you find out that they are foreigners. I'm specifically asking if you have noticed yourself acting differently to a person with an accent. Lengthy description follows. [more inside]
posted by the_dude on Jul 9, 2008 - 42 answers

My girlfriend and I have been living together for about a year, and her conservative Asian parents don't know. How do we break the news to them? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 25, 2008 - 20 answers

As an American employer paying foreign freelancers doing work in their home countries abroad, do I have to withhold US taxes or require my freelancers to file US tax paperwork, etc.? [more inside]
posted by chrismohney on Jun 19, 2008 - 4 answers