Oxford Seminars Blog » Oxford Seminars http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca Grads since 1992 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:31:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.5 Live from Teaching ESL in Japan – Meet Our Grad Sierra! http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/video-our-grad-sierra-live-from-teaching-esl-in-japan/ http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/video-our-grad-sierra-live-from-teaching-esl-in-japan/#comments Wed, 10 Oct 2018 21:31:55 +0000 https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog?p=5014&preview=true&preview_id=5014 In the video below our grad Sierra talks to us live from Japan! Watch to learn all about her adventure teaching English abroad, from certification to starting her ESL teaching job in Japan. Want to get started teaching ESL abroad? Attend a Free Information Session Find a Course Near You   Read some of the […]

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]]> http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/video-our-grad-sierra-live-from-teaching-esl-in-japan/feed/ 0 How I started teaching English in Colombia http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/how-i-started-teaching-english-in-colombia/ http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/how-i-started-teaching-english-in-colombia/#comments Wed, 20 Jun 2018 20:09:19 +0000 https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog?p=4902&preview=true&preview_id=4902 Thinking about teaching English in Colombia? Our grad Crystal was able to travel and explore Colombia’s rich culture and landscape while teaching English. Check out her story and photos from her life-changing experience in Colombia. “After I completed my TEFL certification with Oxford Seminars, I had an opportunity to work as an English Language Fellow […]

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]]> http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/how-i-started-teaching-english-in-colombia/feed/ 0 Our grad talks about tattoos & teaching English in China – Video http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/our-grad-talks-about-tattooing-and-teaching-english-in-china/ http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/our-grad-talks-about-tattooing-and-teaching-english-in-china/#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2018 19:58:29 +0000 https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog?p=4833&preview=true&preview_id=4833 Teaching English abroad is a great way to live out your passion for travel and feed (or develop) your passion for teaching. On top of that it can be a great way to feed your other passions as well! That’s exactly what our grad Jonathan is planning to do when he goes to China to […]

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]]> http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/our-grad-talks-about-tattooing-and-teaching-english-in-china/feed/ 1 How Teaching ESL Abroad empowered me & built my confidence – Video http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/teaching-english-abroad-empowerment-confidence-video/ http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/teaching-english-abroad-empowerment-confidence-video/#comments Wed, 21 Mar 2018 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog?p=4810&preview=true&preview_id=4810 Watch the video below to see how our graduate Leigh stopped delaying her travel plans and decided to teach ESL and travel the world. Leigh talks about how she found empowerment by teaching English abroad, as well as how travel can empower women. Leigh also shares tips on what to pack for your adventure abroad, […]

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]]> http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/teaching-english-abroad-empowerment-confidence-video/feed/ 0 Fall in Love with Travel – Valentine’s Day Around the World http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/fall-in-love-with-travel-valentines-day-around-the-world/ http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/fall-in-love-with-travel-valentines-day-around-the-world/#comments Tue, 13 Feb 2018 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog?p=4697&preview=true&preview_id=4697 With Valentine’s Day almost here, it’s time to make those last minute dinner reservations, or buy those chocolates you were supposed pick up. Or, maybe it’s time to get comfortable on the couch and get caught up on Netflix. But what if you want to try something new this Valentine’s Day and celebrate in a whole new way? […]

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]]> http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/fall-in-love-with-travel-valentines-day-around-the-world/feed/ 0 Dating? KFC? How People Celebrate Christmas Around the World http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/christmas-around-the-world/ http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/christmas-around-the-world/#comments Mon, 18 Dec 2017 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog?p=4430&preview=true&preview_id=4430 In North America the Holiday Season often evokes images of Christmas, Hanukkah, and other religious traditions, as well as presents, food, and time off work. But Christmas and other holiday festivities are not limited to North America. Cultures around the world celebrate Christmas and many other holidays as well. Some cultures have been celebrating longer […]

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]]> http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/christmas-around-the-world/feed/ 0 TEFL Course Reviews from the Classroom to Teaching ESL Abroad http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/tefl-course-reviews-classroom-teaching-english-abroad/ http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/tefl-course-reviews-classroom-teaching-english-abroad/#comments Tue, 12 Dec 2017 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog?p=4527&preview=true&preview_id=4527 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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]]> http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/tefl-course-reviews-classroom-teaching-english-abroad/feed/ 0 How to Get Paid While You Travel & Teach English Abroad – Video http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/how-to-get-paid-to-travel-the-world-teach-english-abroad-video/ http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/how-to-get-paid-to-travel-the-world-teach-english-abroad-video/#comments Tue, 28 Nov 2017 22:21:00 +0000 https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog?p=4431&preview=true&preview_id=4431 In this video Oxford Seminars instructor, Brent, and graduate, Magda talk about teaching ESL overseas & how you can get paid to travel & teach English abroad. Is teaching English abroad for you? If you’re not sure, watch Magda and Brent talk about their experiences teaching English abroad for info about what teaching English overseas is […]

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]]> http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/how-to-get-paid-to-travel-the-world-teach-english-abroad-video/feed/ 1 Grad Reviews: Teaching ESL in Thailand & South Korea http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/grad-reviews-teaching-esl-thailand-south-korea/ http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/grad-reviews-teaching-esl-thailand-south-korea/#comments Tue, 21 Nov 2017 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog?p=4425&preview=true&preview_id=4425 Teaching English abroad is an experience like no other. It is a truly unique opportunity to travel, gain professional and personal experiences, and immerse yourself in a culture different from your own. Two Oxford Seminars grads, Chasity and Lillian, did all these things while teaching ESL overseas, and made lifelong friendships and memories along the […]

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]]> http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/grad-reviews-teaching-esl-thailand-south-korea/feed/ 0 Video: Our grad answers your questions about Teaching English in Korea http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/our-grad-answers-questions-teaching-english-in-korea/ http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/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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