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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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5 Fun Activities for Your English Club

Oxford Seminars — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:00:42 +0000

English teachers abroad can have a great impact on their students, and you might find yourself being asked to form or supervise an extracurricular English club. This is a great opportunity — for reasons you might overlook! For the students, of course, these clubs provide a fun and engaging environment to chat with a native English […]

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How One Intrepid Teacher Landed a Dream Job in Korea (Without a Degree!)

Oxford Seminars — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 14:12:38 +0000

Let’s time travel back to February 2021: I had just turned 25 and had quite literally a quarter-life crisis. The pandemic had undoubtedly put a pin in my previous plans of becoming a lawyer, and I was now a manager at the same job that I had been working at since I was 16 years […]

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What You Can Buy for a Dollar in Japan

Oxford Seminars — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 14:07:15 +0000

Teachers the world over know that the dollar store is a great place to get teaching supplies. Classrooms always need pencils, paper, and props for lessons. While Japan doesn’t use the dollar, those embarking on a teaching adventure there can still get everything they need for their classroom at the hyakuen, or 100-yen store. […]

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PyeongChang 2018: An Unforgettable Experience

Oxford Seminars — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 15:49:00 +0000

During my time teaching in South Korea, I tried to make it to as many sporting events as possible. Mostly, this consisted of watching Jeonbuk Hyundai dominating the K-League or trying to comprehend what was happening while watching Kia Tigers play baseball. Over the years, there were also some bigger occasions: I managed to see […]

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Two Places Retro Gamers MUST See in Japan!

Oxford Seminars — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 14:39:44 +0000

There are many paths to developing a lifelong interest in Japanese culture. When I moved to Japan in 2014 to teach English, I got to know how many of my fellow ESL teachers came to be there. Some practiced Japanese martial arts like judo or karate, while others were there for the food, the trains, […]

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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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2021: The Year that Inspired my Life-Changing Leap to Thailand

Oxford Seminars — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 14:22:32 +0000

I am a Canadian actor and now ESL teacher and coach, and this is my story. In 2021, the year when the world locked down and self-isolated, the year that I decided to change my life direction, something happened that I had been longing for and thinking about for many years, but never actualized. I […]

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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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Covid Travel Update: Thailand Lifts Quarantine for Fully Vaccinated Visitors

Oxford Seminars — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:24:47 +0000

For those seeking to escape the impending winter doldrums and make a break for the famed beaches and market stalls of tropical Thailand – we’ve got some good news for you! It’s recently been announced that as of November 1st, 2021, Thailand has lifted the mandatory 14-day quarantine period for fully vaccinated travelers from 10 […]

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