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I stared down at my plate. My brain argued with itself while I struggled not to gag: "I can't do it. I just can't." "Yes, you can! Be brave." "But it's...but it's..." "Yes, it is. But you only have to taste it once." Let's put this inner conversation on hold for a minute while I catch you up on ...
Classroom discipline is a tricky topic, whether we are talking about your own children or those under your care. Add in a cultural and very often linguistic barrier that TESOLs must face, and the whole thing can get really messy. But, I must say this first and foremost: if you find yourself in a position where you are constantly ...
Do you like to travel? Becoming an ESL teacher and going to a different country can be fun and eye-opening. There are so many different and unique things to learn from each culture. We've compiled a few unique and often untold facts we think you'll find interesting from the top 10 countries in which to teach English abroad. Are ...
What's it like teaching English to kindergartners in South Korea? To say there was never a dull moment is an understatement. Here's a look into my experience: (This post is part of an ongoing series of guest blogs sent by individuals who have experienced life abroad as a TESOL/TEFL educator. We would love to share your story. Interested? Email ...
Did you know that saving money is one of the big draws to selecting South Korea as a destination for an ESL teacher? Of all the countries using the services of native-English speaking teachers, South Korea provides the most possibilities to earn a lot of money and spend very little. While this is mainly due to the low costs ...
I never thought that I would be a good teacher. I chose to teach not because I wanted to be a teacher, but because I wanted to travel and improve my Spanish. With time, teaching ESL has become my profession and my passion. So, what changed? (This post is part of an ongoing series of guest blogs sent by ...
Deciding where to teach ESL is an incredibly exciting process. There are hundreds of destinations to choose from, all with their own allure. Just when an amazing picture of a sunset pushes you toward Southeast Asia, someone will tell you about their unforgettable experience in Turkey. Your gut feeling should definitely guide you, but here are five practical elements ...
Excited for my journey to South Korea, I flew into the airport to meet with the agent who would be taking me to the train station and seeing me off to my new hometown. With English speakers found all over Seoul, this transition made it seem like a dream. However, my world changed very quickly when I arrived at ...
When I began my journey of teaching English abroad, I had high hopes. I wanted to see the world and experience adventure, but I also wanted to make an impact in the classroom. Fortunately, I did get to achieve most of my goals and experience the rewards of interacting with my students. There are so many student stories to ...
"Am I cut out to teach ESL abroad?" This is the question I asked myself 5 years ago. I just wasn't sure. I did not know what made an effective teacher, and I had only a vague notion of the types of challenges a new culture would bring. Both inside and outside of the classroom, I now realize that ...
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