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Grad Story – How teaching English abroad changed my life

Bill Gain — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 21:48:00 +0000

If you have been reading about teaching ESL overseas, you’ve probably read about the wonderful experiences and benefits of becoming a teacher abroad, such as travel, food, money, culture, and people. All of these are great reasons for getting certified and moving abroad. What if an added benefit was losing weight or a change in […]

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Using games to teach English – 4 great ways to engage your ESL students

Bill Gain — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 21:37:23 +0000

What influences in your childhood development allowed you to learn English? Was it all of the hours sitting in a classroom listening to a teacher? I suspect that the answer would be “no”. Looking back on my English development as a kid, there were multitudes of resources that helped in my English skills development. If […]

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How Much Money Can I Make Teaching English in China?

Bill Gain — Tue, 04 Jul 2017 04:00:00 +0000

Numerous articles have been written getting you excited about teaching English abroad. These articles tell you about the wonderful travel opportunities, marvelous culinary delights, interesting cultural experiences, and wonderful classroom/social lifestyles that await you. When asked, “Why did you become an ESL teacher and move to your host country?”, many will give the reasons listed […]

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4 Reasons to Teach ESL Overseas – In Photos

Bill Gain — Tue, 16 May 2017 21:57:56 +0000

The idea of living and teaching ESL abroad can seem daunting even to experienced travelers. The realities of living in a new country that may have an entirely different language and culture than your own are things that all travelers need to prepare for, but don’t let anxiety about these factors stop you. There are so many reasons to […]

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Going Above and Beyond While Teaching English Abroad

Bill Gain — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 21:19:24 +0000

As an ESL teacher, we can easily get stuck in a rut. Every day we create lesson plans and carry them out in our classrooms. We stick to the textbook and play a few games to liven up the lessons. We play videos and movies to make it interesting. We might even sing songs or […]

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3 Key Attributes For Living & Teaching English Abroad

Bill Gain — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 22:48:42 +0000

There are many articles out there about what it takes to be an ESL teacher, how to prepare for your journey overseas, and other aspects. These are important things to research to help you navigate the often complex pathways to your final destination. You may have also read about teachers dealing with culture shock abroad. Culture shock is […]

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Public Schools VS. Training Centers in China

Bill Gain — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 21:53:38 +0000

When you’re first beginning in this wonderful world of ESL teaching, it can be daunting to know what is best for you. Do you know what country you want to teach in? Do you have all the requirements they ask for? Urban or rural? What grades and levels should you teach? What should you bring […]

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A Review of My Oxford Seminars Certification

Bill Gain — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 20:51:23 +0000

Oxford Seminars Grad, Bill Gain, reviews the Oxford Seminars Course & writes about teaching in China As a graduate of Oxford Seminars three years ago, I thought I might offer some advice to those contemplating the use of Oxford Seminars over another course or program. Let me be honest with you. I had significant reservations about […]

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5 Travel Tips for Anyone Teaching English in China

Bill Gain — Tue, 31 May 2016 21:25:06 +0000

So, you have your ESL teaching certificate; you have done all the research on the country you want to live in; you have a job lined up in that country; you have begun the tedious job of getting all your paperwork and travel arrangements in order; you have narrowed down your life to fit in […]

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