Oxford Seminars Blog » TESL 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 Two Places Retro Gamers MUST See in Japan! http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/two-places-retro-gamers-must-see-in-japan/ http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/two-places-retro-gamers-must-see-in-japan/#comments Wed, 05 Jan 2022 14:39:44 +0000 https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/?p=5387 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, […]

The post Two Places Retro Gamers MUST See in Japan! appeared first on Oxford Seminars Blog.

]]> http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/two-places-retro-gamers-must-see-in-japan/feed/ 0 2021: The Year that Inspired my Life-Changing Leap to Thailand http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/2021-year-inspired-life-changing-leap-thailand/ http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/2021-year-inspired-life-changing-leap-thailand/#comments Wed, 08 Dec 2021 14:22:32 +0000 https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/?p=5350 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 […]

The post 2021: The Year that Inspired my Life-Changing Leap to Thailand appeared first on Oxford Seminars Blog.

]]> http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/2021-year-inspired-life-changing-leap-thailand/feed/ 0 Teaching Online – An Experienced Teacher Embraces a New Challenge http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/teaching-online-an-experienced-teacher-embraces-a-new-challenge/ http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/teaching-online-an-experienced-teacher-embraces-a-new-challenge/#comments Wed, 24 Nov 2021 14:12:34 +0000 https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/?p=5326 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 […]

The post Teaching Online – An Experienced Teacher Embraces a New Challenge appeared first on Oxford Seminars Blog.

]]> http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/teaching-online-an-experienced-teacher-embraces-a-new-challenge/feed/ 0 Covid Travel Update: Thailand Lifts Quarantine for Fully Vaccinated Visitors http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/covid-travel-update-thailand-lifts-quarantine-fully-vaccinated-visitors/ http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/covid-travel-update-thailand-lifts-quarantine-fully-vaccinated-visitors/#comments Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:24:47 +0000 https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/?p=5311 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 […]

The post Covid Travel Update: Thailand Lifts Quarantine for Fully Vaccinated Visitors appeared first on Oxford Seminars Blog.

]]> http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/covid-travel-update-thailand-lifts-quarantine-fully-vaccinated-visitors/feed/ 0 See how this couple prepared to teach English in China – Video http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/how-this-couple-prepared-to-teach-english-in-china-video/ http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/how-this-couple-prepared-to-teach-english-in-china-video/#comments Tue, 30 Jan 2018 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog?p=4714&preview=true&preview_id=4714 Oxford Seminars Grads Sydney and Colin are preparing to travel abroad and teach English in China! In this video, they talk about their TESOL course, finding a job teaching English abroad, and preparing for their adventure overseas. Want to get started teaching English abroad? Attend a Free Information Session Find a Course Near You Read […]

The post See how this couple prepared to teach English in China – Video appeared first on Oxford Seminars Blog.

]]> http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/how-this-couple-prepared-to-teach-english-in-china-video/feed/ 0 Why I love Teaching English in South Korea – Video http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/why-i-love-teaching-english-in-south-korea-video/ http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/why-i-love-teaching-english-in-south-korea-video/#comments Wed, 03 Jan 2018 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog?p=4641&preview=true&preview_id=4641 In this video, Oxford Seminars Grad, Mary, joins us from South Korea to talk about teaching English abroad and why she loves teaching English in South Korea. Want to get started teaching English abroad? Attend a Free Information Session Find a Course Near You Read Some of the highlights from the video below: How Mary […]

The post Why I love Teaching English in South Korea – Video appeared first on Oxford Seminars Blog.

]]> http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/why-i-love-teaching-english-in-south-korea-video/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 […]

The post How to Get Paid While You Travel & Teach English Abroad – Video appeared first on Oxford Seminars Blog.

]]> http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/how-to-get-paid-to-travel-the-world-teach-english-abroad-video/feed/ 1 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 […]

The post Video: Our grad answers your questions about Teaching English in Korea appeared first on Oxford Seminars Blog.

]]> http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/our-grad-answers-questions-teaching-english-in-korea/feed/ 0 4 Ways to Specialize While Teaching ESL Abroad http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/4-fields-with-jobs-teaching-english-abroad/ http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/4-fields-with-jobs-teaching-english-abroad/#comments Tue, 30 Aug 2016 18:32:00 +0000 http://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/?p=1576 Congratulations! You have your TESOL certificate, and opened a world of exciting jobs teaching English overseas. There’s opportunity to explore exciting new cultures, and teach in a variety of different classrooms and settings. As you gain more experience teaching ESL, there are many different areas that you can specialize in. The more specialized training you get under your belt, the better […]

The post 4 Ways to Specialize While Teaching ESL Abroad appeared first on Oxford Seminars Blog.

]]> http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/4-fields-with-jobs-teaching-english-abroad/feed/ 1 TESOL/TESL/TEFL or CELTA? Which is right for you? http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/tesol-tesl-tefl-or-celta-which-is-right-for-you/ http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/tesol-tesl-tefl-or-celta-which-is-right-for-you/#comments Thu, 04 Aug 2016 21:36:03 +0000 http://www.oxfordseminars.com/blog/?p=2680 Congratulations! You, like so many of us, have made the life-changing decision to work and travel overseas (or are at least heading down that path!). How do you get started? Although you can find jobs overseas without teacher training, your chances of finding meaningful, secure work are much better with certification in Teaching English to […]

The post TESOL/TESL/TEFL or CELTA? Which is right for you? appeared first on Oxford Seminars Blog.

]]> http://blog.oxfordseminars.ca/tesol-tesl-tefl-or-celta-which-is-right-for-you/feed/ 2