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Shop Till You Drop at a Thai Weekend Market

Oxford Seminars — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 13:33:54 +0000

When I got the chance to teach English in Japan through the JET Programme, I knew I wanted to take the opportunity to travel and explore the country as much as possible. One of the biggest draws of teaching abroad for me was the idea of seeing as much of Japan – its castles, shrines, […]

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English Through Drama: A Dramatic Approach to Teaching English Online

Oxford Seminars — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 18:59:44 +0000

In the long-lost world before the Covid -19 pandemic, I was a woman with a bachelor’s degree in drama, exploring careers in the theater industry. I had the opportunity to be a drama leader in many programs and camps for children between the ages of 5-17 years old. I had great experiences and opportunities, but I […]

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Getting Paid to Drink Wine (and Teach ESL) – The Teaching Abroad Pod (Episode 2)

Oxford Seminars — Wed, 12 May 2021 21:12:26 +0000

Getting Paid to Drink Wine (and Teach ESL) – The Teaching Abroad Pod (Episode 2) In this episode, co-host Alex recalls some thrilling English camp teaching adventures from Korea, Taiwan and Poland. Zombies, bee stings, and dancing, oh my. After the break, TESL course instructor Brent checks in with some insights on where you […]

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Love Is in the Air – The Teaching Abroad Pod (Episode 1)

Oxford Seminars — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 14:11:04 +0000

Love Is in the Air – The Teaching Abroad Pod (Episode 1) James reminisces with co-host Rowan about falling in love in Korea, while an interview with guests Becky and Mike uncovers how they found love in China. They also discuss some uncommon but amazing Korean and Chinese dishes, and incredible off-the-beaten-path travel destinations.

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How COVID-19 Helped Me Decide to Call Vietnam Home

Oxford Seminars — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 16:08:29 +0000

January 27, 2021 The frying pan pops and sizzles, the smell of onions thick in my cramped kitchen. My eyes are teary from chopping as the tiny ding of my phone signals a message: Have you heard about the 80 cases of COVID? It’s a strange feeling, a kind of falling away, as I read […]

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Grad Story: Finding Great ESL Teaching Jobs in Bogota

Oxford Seminars — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 04:00:00 +0000

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 […]

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How I started teaching English in Colombia

Oxford Seminars — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 20:09:19 +0000

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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How teaching ESL in South Korea became my passion

Oxford Seminars — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 04:00:00 +0000

Teaching English overseas is a great way to see the world while building your resume and funding your travels, but for many teachers it becomes even more than that. For many teachers, like our grad Mary, teaching ESL in South Korea, or Japan, or countless other exciting places around the world, becomes their passion. It […]

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How I Found a Job Teaching ESL Abroad – Placement Reviews

Oxford Seminars — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 05:00:00 +0000

When you’re planning on teaching English abroad for the first time, starting your job search can seem like a confusing process. But it doesn’t have to be, especially if you have some guidance along the way. Our grads Isabele and Tricia used our Job Placement Service to find their English teaching positions abroad. Isabele found […]

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TEFL Course Reviews from the Classroom to Teaching ESL Abroad

Oxford Seminars — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 05:00:00 +0000

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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