Oxford Seminars Blog » Teachers 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 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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]]> https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/7-reasons-why-you-want-to-teach-english-in-korea-right-now/feed/ 2 Quirky Facts about the Top 10 TESOL Countries – Part 2 (Infographic) https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/quirky-facts-about-the-top-10-tesol-countries-part-2-infographic/ https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/quirky-facts-about-the-top-10-tesol-countries-part-2-infographic/#comments Tue, 15 Dec 2015 20:00:28 +0000 http://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/?p=1413 Teaching English abroad is one of the most rewarding things you can do with your life for many reasons, not the least of which is the experience of getting to know different cultures. This is a big wide world. You have the opportunity to get out and explore it, growing yourself as a person, all […]

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]]> https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/quirky-facts-about-the-top-10-tesol-countries-part-2-infographic/feed/ 0 Teaching English Abroad: My First ESL Job in Mexico https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/teaching-english-abroad-my-first-esl-job-mexico/ https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/teaching-english-abroad-my-first-esl-job-mexico/#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2015 20:00:36 +0000 http://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/?p=1126 Reactions are split when I tell people that my first ESL job was in Mexico. There are those that gasp and ask how I survived, and there are those that express desire to experience a little Latin culture themselves. Even for me, Mexico conjures up many different images and emotions. On the one hand, it […]

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]]> https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/teaching-english-abroad-my-first-esl-job-mexico/feed/ 5 What to Expect from Your Job Placement Advisor https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/what-to-expect-from-your-job-placement-advisor/ https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/what-to-expect-from-your-job-placement-advisor/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2015 19:00:52 +0000 http://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/?p=1081 Embarking on the adventure of teaching English abroad is an infinitely exciting prospect. We in the Job Placement Service can relate, as we’ve all done it before. And while we may not be teaching overseas currently, we live vicariously through our graduates by helping secure rewarding TEFL employment to our students. We love hearing about […]

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]]> https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/what-to-expect-from-your-job-placement-advisor/feed/ 1 7 FAQ for ESL Teachers About Life in a New Country https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/7-faq-for-esl-teacers-about-life-in-a-new-country/ https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/7-faq-for-esl-teacers-about-life-in-a-new-country/#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2015 19:00:47 +0000 http://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/?p=1062 As you start looking into the logistics of living in a foreign country as an ESL teacher, many questions start to come up, which can be daunting.  I have been asked several questions about living abroad by people interested in taking a leap to have their own adventure.  Having moved to Asia to teach English […]

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]]> https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/7-faq-for-esl-teacers-about-life-in-a-new-country/feed/ 0 You Can Make A Difference While Teaching Abroad https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/you-can-make-a-difference-while-teaching-abroad/ https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/you-can-make-a-difference-while-teaching-abroad/#comments Thu, 03 Sep 2015 19:00:36 +0000 http://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/?p=928 When you were a child, did you have a teacher that made a difference in your life? Most people have a particular teacher that they looked up to or who served as a valuable mentor. When I started teaching ESL abroad, I never really gave any thought on how I would impact my students’ lives […]

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]]> https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/you-can-make-a-difference-while-teaching-abroad/feed/ 1 Preparing You to Teach Abroad: Our Curriculum https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/preparing-you-to-teach-abroad-our-curriculum/ https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/preparing-you-to-teach-abroad-our-curriculum/#comments Thu, 06 Aug 2015 19:36:15 +0000 http://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/?p=708 Teaching abroad for the first time can be a daunting experience. The thought of standing at the head of the class in front of 10, 15, or 30 sets of eyes all trained on you, waiting for you to begin and watching your every move, can cause nerve-wracking fits in the weeks and days before […]

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]]> https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/preparing-you-to-teach-abroad-our-curriculum/feed/ 0 Online Vs. In-Class TESOL Courses – Which Should I take? https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/online-vs-face-to-face-teaching/ https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/online-vs-face-to-face-teaching/#comments Thu, 16 Jul 2015 12:28:31 +0000 http://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/?p=563 So you’ve decided to take the plunge, move to a far-off country, and teach English. But where do you begin? For you and many other people, the next step is to find a certification course in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). A course like this will give you the knowledge you need […]

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]]> https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/online-vs-face-to-face-teaching/feed/ 0 In Their Own Words: Why I Chose To Teach English Abroad https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/in-their-own-words-why-i-chose-to-teach-english-abroad/ https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/in-their-own-words-why-i-chose-to-teach-english-abroad/#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2015 19:42:58 +0000 http://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/?p=559 Are you on the fence about teaching English abroad? It can be intimidating and exciting all at once, maybe even a little overwhelming. And that’s understandable because it’s a pretty big decision to make. But, as our graduates explain, it’s worth it! One of the Best Decisions I Ever Made Teaching has been something I’ve […]

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