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Teaching Abroad: A Journey of Growth, Connection, and Discovery

Oxford Seminars — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 14:32:50 +0000

When I first decided to teach abroad, I had no idea how transformative the experience would be. What began as a leap of faith turned into the adventure of a lifetime. From moments spent exploring unfamiliar roads to shared laughs with students and colleagues, every day in Thailand told a new story. Teaching English in […]

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Teaching Business English? Here’s What You Need To Know

Oxford Seminars — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 13:13:50 +0000

I know for a lot of people the thought of teaching adults can be really intimidating. I always had a feeling I would like it, but have spent most of my teaching career so far teaching children and teenagers. At my current job, I made the switch to teaching adults with a little hesitation, even […]

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Teach Abroad at Any Age

Oxford Seminars — Wed, 25 May 2022 16:42:36 +0000

One common question that often arises for teachers over the age of 50 who are considering embarking on the journey to teach English overseas is: are there teaching positions available for mature teachers? Although the idea of teaching English abroad often conjures up images of young, recent university graduates, there are many opportunities available in the […]

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Do I Really Need a Work Visa to Teach English Overseas?

Oxford Seminars — Tue, 10 May 2022 18:25:52 +0000

Getting a work visa to teach English overseas is, for many prospective teachers, a bit like going to the dentist – it’s not something we’re looking forward to with eager anticipation, but we know it’s important and has to be done. It’s also very common for a number of questions to arise when contemplating the […]

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Teaching EFL without a Bachelor’s Degree

Oxford Seminars — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:00:29 +0000

Having a bachelor’s degree opens many doors in the world of TEFL, but for those without a bachelor’s traveling the world to teach English as a foreign language is still very much an adventure worth pursuing! In Latin America, Oxford Seminars’ Job Placement Service contacts in Brazil and Mexico prefer degree holders or current post-secondary […]

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Germany Offers Job Seekers a Door into Western Europe

Oxford Seminars — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 13:41:09 +0000

Western Europe, home to numerous countries famous for fashion, food, wine, old-world architecture, and culture, is one of the most highly sought-after regions for EFL teachers. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most difficult places to find a school willing to sponsor a work visa. Germany offers one solution that may be music to the […]

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Teaching Positions in Asia Soar as Borders Open in Popular TEFL Markets

Oxford Seminars — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 20:10:54 +0000

At long last borders opened in March, 2022 to some of the biggest TEFL markets in Asia, with governments in Japan, Taiwan and Vietnam all announcing the easing of COVID-19 entry restrictions for those crossing their borders for work. JAPAN Easing of Long-Awaited Border Restrictions Finally Announced In fact, the government of Japan announced on […]

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COVID and the Forecast for Teaching Abroad in 2022

Oxford Seminars — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 15:35:54 +0000

It’s pretty fair to say that COVID has been like a very big, very wet blanket, thrown over so many of our plans since it emerged in 2019. Many of us have had to adjust our career goals, our travel plans, and our lifestyles to accommodate this almost surreal situation. Now however, after more than […]

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A Positive Perspective on Teaching Online vs. In-Person

Oxford Seminars — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 14:57:06 +0000

Let’s stay positive! Since the global pandemic has already given us more than enough tragic news over the past two years, I wanted to keep this blog uplifting by looking at some of the positive aspects of teaching both online and in-person classes. Aside from providing a small break from the rather pervasive negative news cycle, there’s also a more instructive reason for focusing on the bright side […]

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Teaching Online – An Experienced Teacher Embraces a New Challenge

Oxford Seminars — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 14:12:34 +0000

My ESL teaching journey began when I ‘retired’ from my career as an early childhood educator and decided it was time to do some traveling. I’ve always been a language nerd and thought it would be fun to do some English teaching abroad. So, I signed up for the Oxford Seminars certificate course, with a […]

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