Oxford Seminars Blog » Food https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog Grads since 1992 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:31:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.5 What You Can Buy for a Dollar in Japan https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/can-buy-dollar-japan/ https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/can-buy-dollar-japan/#comments Wed, 02 Mar 2022 14:07:15 +0000 https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/?p=5425   Teachers the world over know that the dollar store is a great place to get teaching supplies. Classrooms always need pencils, paper, and props for lessons. While Japan doesn’t use the dollar, those embarking on a teaching adventure there can still get everything they need for their classroom at the hyakuen, or 100-yen store. […]

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]]> https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/can-buy-dollar-japan/feed/ 0 Two Places Retro Gamers MUST See in Japan! https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/two-places-retro-gamers-must-see-in-japan/ https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/two-places-retro-gamers-must-see-in-japan/#comments Wed, 05 Jan 2022 14:39:44 +0000 https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/?p=5387 There are many paths to developing a lifelong interest in Japanese culture. When I moved to Japan in 2014 to teach English, I got to know how many of my fellow ESL teachers came to be there. Some practiced Japanese martial arts like judo or karate, while others were there for the food, the trains, […]

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]]> https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/two-places-retro-gamers-must-see-in-japan/feed/ 0 Shop Till You Drop at a Thai Weekend Market https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/shop-til-drop-thai-weekend-market/ https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/shop-til-drop-thai-weekend-market/#comments Wed, 27 Oct 2021 13:33:54 +0000 https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/?p=5284    When I got the chance to teach English in Japan through the JET Programme, I knew I wanted to take the opportunity to travel and explore the country as much as possible. One of the biggest draws of teaching abroad for me was the idea of seeing as much of Japan – its castles, shrines, […]

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]]> https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/shop-til-drop-thai-weekend-market/feed/ 0 The ‘New’ Italian Job (and the Pineapple on Pizza Debate) – The Teaching Abroad Pod (Episode 3) https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/new-italian-job-pineapple-pizza-debate-teaching-abroad-pod-episode-3/ https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/new-italian-job-pineapple-pizza-debate-teaching-abroad-pod-episode-3/#comments Wed, 26 May 2021 18:27:10 +0000 https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/?p=5179 The ‘New’ Italian Job (and the Pineapple on Pizza Debate) – The Teaching Abroad Pod (Episode 3)   In this episode James and Rowan discuss their favorite (and not-so-favorite) pizzas from around the world, and attempt to spark the great Pineapple on Pizza debate. After the break we learn about the best pastas in Italy, […]

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]]> https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/new-italian-job-pineapple-pizza-debate-teaching-abroad-pod-episode-3/feed/ 0 Love Is in the Air – The Teaching Abroad Pod (Episode 1) https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/love-air-teaching-abroad-pod-episode-1/ https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/love-air-teaching-abroad-pod-episode-1/#comments Wed, 28 Apr 2021 14:11:04 +0000 https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/?p=5153 Love Is in the Air – The Teaching Abroad Pod (Episode 1) James reminisces with co-host Rowan about falling in love in Korea, while an interview with guests Becky and Mike uncovers how they found love in China. They also discuss some uncommon but amazing Korean and Chinese dishes, and incredible off-the-beaten-path travel destinations.  

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]]> https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/love-air-teaching-abroad-pod-episode-1/feed/ 0 My top Reasons to Teach English in Thailand – TESOL Stories https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/my-top-reasons-to-teach-english-in-thailand-tesol-stories/ https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/my-top-reasons-to-teach-english-in-thailand-tesol-stories/#comments Tue, 05 Dec 2017 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog?p=4428&preview=true&preview_id=4428 Getting your TEFL Certification equips you with the skills, insights, and credentials you need to apply for ESL teaching jobs in nearly any country in the world. The next step is to make your most exciting decision: With the whole world to choose from, where should you go? There is no simple answer. Choosing a […]

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]]> https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/my-top-reasons-to-teach-english-in-thailand-tesol-stories/feed/ 0 Video: Our grad answers your questions about Teaching English in Korea https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/our-grad-answers-questions-teaching-english-in-korea/ https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/our-grad-answers-questions-teaching-english-in-korea/#comments Tue, 14 Nov 2017 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog?p=4424&preview=true&preview_id=4424 Watch the video below to see our TESOL/TESL/TEFL grad, Emily, answer your questions about teaching English in Korea, including salary, traveling abroad, & what teaching ESL is like. Emily taught ESL in South Korea for two years after graduating with her bachelor’s degree and TESOL/TESL/TEFL certification and has spent the last 6 months traveling the world […]

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]]> https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/our-grad-answers-questions-teaching-english-in-korea/feed/ 0 Ordering Pizza in South Korea https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/finding-pizza-places-in-south-korea/ https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/finding-pizza-places-in-south-korea/#comments Tue, 19 Apr 2016 21:24:27 +0000 http://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/?p=1428 When my friends and family ask me what I miss most about South Korea, I say the food without having to think twice. I mean sure, I miss the Korean friends I left there, and I miss my students. But let’s be honest, I miss the food. Korean food is absolutely fantastic and the Korean […]

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]]> https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/finding-pizza-places-in-south-korea/feed/ 0 Video: Memorable Food Experiences While Teaching in Japan https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/memorable-food-experiences-in-japan/ https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/memorable-food-experiences-in-japan/#comments Thu, 24 Mar 2016 20:11:36 +0000 http://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/?p=1992 Cold rice balls? Curry-filled doughnuts? Fried Sting Ray? Oxford Seminars instructors Corinne Toffan and Paul Workman tried these and many other new and exciting foods while teaching in Japan, to (mostly) delicious results. In this video, Corinne Toffan talks about how much she enjoyed going out for dinner with her class and trying strange new dishes. […]

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]]> https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/memorable-food-experiences-in-japan/feed/ 0 7 Reasons Why You Want to Teach English in Korea Right Now https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/7-reasons-why-you-want-to-teach-english-in-korea-right-now/ https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/7-reasons-why-you-want-to-teach-english-in-korea-right-now/#comments Thu, 03 Mar 2016 20:00:05 +0000 http://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/?p=1795 South Korea might not be the first Asian country that comes to mind when you think about where to teach English abroad, but our team at Oxford Seminars believes it should be. Here are 7 reasons why you need to seriously consider South Korea when you start looking at TESOL jobs: 1. Seoul If you’ve […]

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