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Now that the divorce between the United Kingdom and the European Union has been finalized, lots of ESL teachers are wondering whether it might become a whole lot easier to teach in the EU. The UK technically left the EU on January 31, 2020; however, trade and travel agreements had been in place while the final deal was ...
When the Covid-19 pandemic took hold in early 2020, I was living and teaching on a small island off the coast of Taiwan. We were on holiday for the Chinese New Year when the news of a terrifying new virus broke. Of course, nobody knew at that point how seriously to take the news. Being on an island gave ...
Every year, we have new graduates speaking English as a second language themselves, eager to share what they’ve learned with those just starting their ESL journey. Although native English speakers are often preferred for their natural accents, understanding of slang, and ease in conversation, the experiences of fluent non-native speakers can be very valuable in the classroom. We have ...
Although the idea of teaching English abroad often conjures up images of young, recent university graduates, there are many opportunities in the ESL world for mature, experienced teachers as well. Latin America is a popular destination for older teachers, as countries like Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico – among others – warmly welcome teachers who can share their valuable ...
Having a Bachelor’s Degree opens many doors in the ESL world, but even without one, traveling the world to teach English as a second language is still possible! Those open to volunteer opportunities are able to gain valuable teaching experience in Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Cambodia, Tanzania (for female teachers), and more, as well as short-term opportunities right ...
While the global COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted airlines and the travel industry as a whole throughout the year 2020, there are still a number of countries, predominantly in Asia, with a strong demand for foreign English teachers. Schools in South Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Thailand have all been able to sponsor visas and assist with relocation ...
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 highlights from the video ...
Like many people who decide to leave their home countries to teach English, my partner Jane and I grappled with an armload of questions – Is this the right decision for us? Where do we want to go? How long do we want to be away from home? How much money should we bring? What personal items should we ...
Watch the video below for our interview with Sydney & Colin, two Oxford Seminars grads teaching ESL abroad. In the video they'll talk about their experiences teaching English in China, including info about their school, what it's like living in China, and how teaching ESL allowed them to save money on travel. Want to get started teaching ESL abroad? ...
Everyone's experience teaching English abroad will be different depending on where they choose to go. My partner and I decided to teach English in China, and one of the first steps on our adventure was finding a place to live in our new country. Much like teaching English abroad, everyone's experience finding an apartment in China will also be ...
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