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Teaching ESL in Taiwan - What You Need To Know

Andrew Dunkle — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:15:39 +0000

By Andrew Dunkle

Andrew studied Chinese and Art History at the University of Colorado - Boulder. He loves to travel, and has so far called Colorado, Australia, Taiwan, and California home. Follow me on Twitter: @AndrewOverseas and Google+: Andrew Dunkle.

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Taiwan might appear to be a small, unrecognized island nation off the coast of China, but it has quickly become one of the most popular destinations in the world for ESL teachers. For those considering the move, there are obviously many things to consider, but my first tidbit of advice is to try and determine if you will actually enjoy living here!

10 Things You Should Know Before Teaching Abroad

Andrew Dunkle — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:50:45 +0000

By Andrew Dunkle

10 Things You Should Know Before Teaching Abroad

Many of you have likely considered spending a year teaching abroad in a foreign country. Teaching abroad can truly be a life changing experience. It’s a great way to travel, immerse oneself in a foreign culture and make a difference all at the same time. That said, preparing to move abroad can sometimes be stressful!

Guide to TEFL Certification

Abbie Mood — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 03:18:42 +0000

By Abbie Mood

Abbie lives in Denver and can usually be found hiking somewhere with her two dogs, Daisy & Sadie. She is a freelance writer & editor and a Pre-K Special Ed. teacher. Check out her website at abbiemood.com, or follow her on Twitter @AbbieMood.

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Deciding whether or not to complete a TEFL course and receive the certification is an often asked question.

When All You Have is a Box of Chalk

Jessie Beck — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:27:29 +0000

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Originally hailing from Washington D.C., Jessie Beck has taught, lived, and studied on four continents. She currently teaches ESL and helps run an English Center in rural Madagascar while blogging about it at BeatNomad.com.

Teaching ESL in Rural Madagascar

At this public middle school, we have no photocopiers. No CD players and kitschy audio clips. No overhead projectors. No textbooks for the students. A library with roughly a dozen outdated English novels. No Internet. Electricity amounts to one naked light bulb in each classroom and a single computer that stays unused and hidden under a sheet to keep dust from collecting on it.

ESL Carnival: Engaging Women in the ESL Classroom

Andrea Moran — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 02:45:08 +0000

By Andrea Moran

Andrea Moran is the Marketing Director for Teach Abroad at Go Overseas. After studying in France, The Netherlands, and Denmark, she’s calling San Francisco home... for now. Follow her on Twitter at @Go_TeachAbroad.

ESL Carnival: Engaging Women in the ESL Classroom

Last month, we asked ourselves the question, "How do you engage women in your English classes while teaching in cultures where women are expected to be seen and not heard?”

US Should Promote ESL Education Instead of “English Only” Laws

Andrea Moran — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:41:01 +0000

By Andrea Moran

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In 2005, Zach Rubio was caught speaking Spanish, his father’s native language, in the hallways of his Kansas City public school. The junior high school student was suspended for two days because the staff interpreted this as a violation of Missouri’s then “English-only” law.

Teaching English in Japan: JET vs. Alternatives

Andrea Moran — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 01:16:04 +0000

By Andrea Moran

Andrea quickly learned that wanderlust is incurable. After studying abroad in The Netherlands, France and Denmark, she’s calling San Francisco home.. for now. She is eager to tell people's stories from every corner of the world.

Teaching English in Japan: JET vs. Alternatives

Japan tops the radar for teaching jobs abroad. Cushy salaries and an urgency to learn English from the business community gives you a lot of options. Now it’s time to figure out how to sort through them all, and figure out what kind of life you want to start in Japan.

5 Tips For Adjusting to Life While Teaching Abroad

Abbie Mood — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 01:00:38 +0000

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By now you have probably spent months carefully researching and getting ready to teach abroad. All your hard work has led to this final moment: arrival. During those first days and weeks after you stepped off the plane you might be asking yourself the big question, 'What am I doing here and why did I ever want to leave the comforts of home???"

Japan vs. Korea - Where Should You Teach?

Abbie Mood — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 03:14:01 +0000

This awesome article was brought to you by Turner Wright

Turner has lived an interesting life of travel, having taught in Japan, volunteered in Thailand, worked at a Buddhist monastery in New Zealand, and most recently explored South Korea. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BS in Aerospace Engineering, and hasn't spent much time in the states since. He enjoys running barefoot on green grass, meeting Couchsurfers, and doing impossible tasks like finding turkey in Asia. Follow his exploits at Once A Traveler or on Twitter @onceatraveler.

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For first timers considering teaching in Asia, two big names usually pop up: Japan and Korea. China, Thailand, Taiwan, and Vietnam have plenty of opportunities, but in terms of living conditions and salaries, these two definitely stand out.

But which to choose?

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Coming Home From Teaching Abroad

Abbie Mood — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 02:04:20 +0000

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Just as living abroad required you to make a number of life adjustments, so does returning home.