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 the great times people ...
Do you like to travel? Becoming an ESL teacher and going to a different country can be fun and eye-opening. There are so many different and unique things to learn from each culture. We've compiled a few unique and often untold facts we think you'll find interesting from the top 10 countries in which to teach English abroad. Are ...
I never thought that I would be a good teacher. I chose to teach not because I wanted to be a teacher, but because I wanted to travel and improve my Spanish. With time, teaching ESL has become my profession and my passion. So, what changed? (This post is part of an ongoing series of guest blogs sent by ...
When I began my journey of teaching English abroad, I had high hopes. I wanted to see the world and experience adventure, but I also wanted to make an impact in the classroom. Fortunately, I did get to achieve most of my goals and experience the rewards of interacting with my students. There are so many student stories to ...
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 outside of the classroom ...
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 you teach your own ...
Are you on the lookout for an international job but aren't sure about what's out there? From the military to journalists, and of course, our personal favorite of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), there are multiple opportunities available. However, they each have their advantages and disadvantages. So, how can you know what's best for you? While that's a ...
It's easy to use regional dialects or commonly misused language mistakes when speaking everyday English. However, when teaching a second language to new students, it's important that you're giving them the proper foundation from which to build their habits. This includes your own speaking and writing habits in the classroom. The following are 20 common English grammar mistakes you ...
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 to teach a language ...
So, you’ve decided that you’re ready to take off on a journey to go teach English as a second language overseas? Not everyone has the courage to step out of their comfort zone and commit to living and working in a new and likely unfamiliar country. Deciding to make this move is the first of several major decisions you ...
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