Oxford Seminars Blog » Guest Author

6 Lifehacks for Living and Teaching ESL in South Korea

Guest Author — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 20:31:21 +0000

If you’re anything like I was before I went to South Korea to teach English, you’ll have very little idea of what to expect when you arrive. While you’re not moving off to a different planet, the considerable difference between South Korean and North American cultures can certainly make it feel that way. Even though […]

The post 6 Lifehacks for Living and Teaching ESL in South Korea appeared first on Oxford Seminars Blog.

Why Should I Teach English Abroad?

Guest Author — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 23:14:20 +0000

So, you’re thinking about taking the leap and teaching English abroad and start exploring the World. What can you expect after this experience of teaching abroad? What will you gain from a year or more living far away from your home? Here are some of the biggest reasons to consider teaching English abroad: Enhance Your Resume In […]

The post Why Should I Teach English Abroad? appeared first on Oxford Seminars Blog.

Why Teaching ESL is the Perfect Start to a Teaching Career

Guest Author — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 21:23:27 +0000

I decided to teach ESL in South Korea because I wanted to explore my interest in teaching English abroad to foreign learners. I knew that it would require more schooling for me to teach here in the U.S., so I thought this would be the perfect way to test the waters before investing my time and […]

The post Why Teaching ESL is the Perfect Start to a Teaching Career appeared first on Oxford Seminars Blog.

Using Yoga to Teach English in India

Guest Author — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 21:24:48 +0000

A teaching moment can appear when you least expect it. If you had told me I could use yoga to teach ESL, I would never have believed you, but then it happened while I was studying in India. Finding New Opportunities while Teaching ESL in India It’s another sweltering, brilliantly sunny day in Kovalam, India, […]

The post Using Yoga to Teach English in India appeared first on Oxford Seminars Blog.

5 Destinations in Slovakia to Add to Your Travel Bucket List

Guest Author — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 22:07:44 +0000

While Slovakia may not be the first location that comes to mind when you think of Europe, it is an often-overlooked destination for ESL teaching. It provides many great teaching opportunities for TESOL/TESL/TEFL certified teachers, combined with beautiful landscapes and ancient tourist attractions and world heritage sites. I’ve had the pleasure of living in Slovakia […]

The post 5 Destinations in Slovakia to Add to Your Travel Bucket List appeared first on Oxford Seminars Blog.

4 Tips for Getting Started Teaching English Overseas

Guest Author — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 20:12:54 +0000

So you’re teaching English overseas and it’s your first day in the classroom, what do you do? If you have a TESOL Certificate you will have plenty of materials to get started, but if you’re still nervous here is a list of four tips to help you get started. Best ESL Teaching Tips for Your First […]

The post 4 Tips for Getting Started Teaching English Overseas appeared first on Oxford Seminars Blog.

4 Ways to Specialize While Teaching ESL Abroad

Guest Author — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 18:32:00 +0000

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.

4 Tips for Saving Money While Teaching English Abroad in South Korea

Guest Author — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 21:00:33 +0000

Teaching English abroad is a great way to save some money or pay off those crippling student loans. If you’re interested in teaching English in South Korea, most schools offer contracts that pay rent for you (unless otherwise specified, for whatever extenuating circumstances). If you’re fresh out of college and have become accustomed to barely scraping by, […]

The post 4 Tips for Saving Money While Teaching English Abroad in South Korea appeared first on Oxford Seminars Blog.

How Teaching English Abroad Opened Career Doors in Florida

Guest Author — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 21:48:20 +0000

Teaching English abroad is not only a great way to travel and see the world, but a great way to gain valuable experience that can open countless career doors both at home and overseas. Read on to see how teaching ESL improved my job prospects in America, and for tips on how to network and […]

The post How Teaching English Abroad Opened Career Doors in Florida appeared first on Oxford Seminars Blog.

How to Move Your Family Abroad

Guest Author — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 21:51:47 +0000

It was mid-August in Southern California and our daughters were still very young. Lara just finished kindergarten and Lisa was ready for third grade. Both went to school a few blocks from our home and would be starting classes in a couple of weeks. Late one night, I got a phone call from the business […]

The post How to Move Your Family Abroad appeared first on Oxford Seminars Blog.