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A Positive Perspective on Teaching Online vs. In-Person

Oxford Seminars — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 14:57:06 +0000

Let’s stay positive! Since the global pandemic has already given us more than enough tragic news over the past two years, I wanted to keep this blog uplifting by looking at some of the positive aspects of teaching both online and in-person classes. Aside from providing a small break from the rather pervasive negative news cycle, there’s also a more instructive reason for focusing on the bright side […]

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Covid Travel Update: Thailand Lifts Quarantine for Fully Vaccinated Visitors

Oxford Seminars — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:24:47 +0000

For those seeking to escape the impending winter doldrums and make a break for the famed beaches and market stalls of tropical Thailand – we’ve got some good news for you! It’s recently been announced that as of November 1st, 2021, Thailand has lifted the mandatory 14-day quarantine period for fully vaccinated travelers from 10 […]

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Why I Love Teaching for Oxford Seminars

Oxford Seminars — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 19:40:24 +0000

I started with Oxford Seminars in March 2015. On the first day of my first course, I was nervous. Teaching a new course is nerve-racking. Still, I had found a vocation in teaching ESL, and I was excited to share my experiences and knowledge with others. Fortunately, the course was a success, and I have now been an […]

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TEFL Course Reviews from the Classroom to Teaching ESL Abroad

Oxford Seminars — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 05:00:00 +0000

Teaching English abroad is an unforgettable adventure that will change how you see the world and yourself in it. Two Oxford Seminars Grads, Terry and Bethany, experienced this firsthand. In their reviews of our in-class TESOL/TESL/TEFL Course, they talk about how it prepared them to teach English abroad, and how teaching overseas expanded their horizons […]

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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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How to Motivate Your Students & Be a Better ESL Teacher

Robin Garnham — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 21:10:59 +0000

What is the difference between a student that learns and a student that does not? The more that I teach, the clearer it is to me that motivation is almost always the answer. Defining motivation is a little more difficult than identifying it as a problem, as there are many different kinds that come from […]

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How Do I Teach ESL Without Speaking the Students’ Language?

Robin Garnham — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 19:51:16 +0000

I stared at my new teacher incredulously. It was my very first Spanish class, and she was speaking in Spanish, only in Spanish. After the first class I was pretty irritated, but after a week or so it started to make sense. If I was going to learn Spanish, then I needed to be in a Spanish-speaking […]

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4 Tips for Getting Started Teaching English Overseas

Guest Author — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 20:12:54 +0000

So you’re teaching English overseas and it’s your first day in the classroom, what do you do? If you have a TESOL Certificate you will have plenty of materials to get started, but if you’re still nervous here is a list of four tips to help you get started. Best ESL Teaching Tips for Your First […]

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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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The Most Important Skill for Any ESL Teacher

Kevin McLaren — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 22:17:57 +0000

Improvisation! Whether you are traveling in your new country or teaching a class, things don’t always go according to plan, so it is important to be able to think on the fly and improvise. Improvisation is the most important skill for any ESL teacher to have. Sometimes, your quick thinking is rewarded with an even […]

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