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How One Intrepid Teacher Landed a Dream Job in Korea (Without a Degree!)

Oxford Seminars — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 14:12:38 +0000

Let’s time travel back to February 2021: I had just turned 25 and had quite literally a quarter-life crisis. The pandemic had undoubtedly put a pin in my previous plans of becoming a lawyer, and I was now a manager at the same job that I had been working at since I was 16 years […]

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Teaching EFL without a Bachelor’s Degree

Oxford Seminars — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:00:29 +0000

Having a bachelor’s degree opens many doors in the world of TEFL, but for those without a bachelor’s traveling the world to teach English as a foreign language is still very much an adventure worth pursuing! In Latin America, Oxford Seminars’ Job Placement Service contacts in Brazil and Mexico prefer degree holders or current post-secondary […]

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How to Fight Travel Anxiety While Teaching ESL Abroad

Lisa Cameron — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 04:00:00 +0000

Preparing to teach ESL and travel in a foreign country can be an intimidating process. Enriching cultural experiences, thrilling adventures, and unexpected challenges all lie ahead. With such a big change ahead of you, feeling some travel anxiety and stress is very common. While no amount of preparation will ensure that things always go 100% […]

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How Much Money Can I Make Teaching English in China?

Bill Gain — Tue, 04 Jul 2017 04:00:00 +0000

Numerous articles have been written getting you excited about teaching English abroad. These articles tell you about the wonderful travel opportunities, marvelous culinary delights, interesting cultural experiences, and wonderful classroom/social lifestyles that await you. When asked, “Why did you become an ESL teacher and move to your host country?”, many will give the reasons listed […]

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Why Should I Teach Abroad? – See the World & Change Lives – Podcast

Oxford Seminars — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 20:56:46 +0000

Teaching abroad is a great way to see the world and a rewarding opportunity to affect people’s lives in a positive way. ESL teacher, Janice explains why she decided to teach abroad and how her experiences teaching English in China gave her the opportunity to travel and make a difference in the lives of her […]

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Top Travel Experiences in Latin America

Jeremy White — Wed, 31 May 2017 14:15:01 +0000

International travelers love to visit Latin America—for good reason! The natural and cultural wonders of this region are perennial draws. If you live in the US or Canada, however, it may be a challenge to find time to visit all of the top attractions. Limited vacation time means that most people have to take several […]

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4 Reasons to Teach ESL Overseas – In Photos

Bill Gain — Tue, 16 May 2017 21:57:56 +0000

The idea of living and teaching ESL abroad can seem daunting even to experienced travelers. The realities of living in a new country that may have an entirely different language and culture than your own are things that all travelers need to prepare for, but don’t let anxiety about these factors stop you. There are so many reasons to […]

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My Experience Teaching English in China – Podcast

Oxford Seminars — Tue, 09 May 2017 19:41:29 +0000

In this podcast, ESL teacher and Oxford Seminars Graduate Liam talks about his experiences teaching English in China, including why he decided to teach ESL abroad, where he was able to travel, seeing the Great Wall, and how teaching English overseas gave him more confidence and made him more independent. Liam Talks About Teaching English in […]

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Going Above and Beyond While Teaching English Abroad

Bill Gain — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 21:19:24 +0000

As an ESL teacher, we can easily get stuck in a rut. Every day we create lesson plans and carry them out in our classrooms. We stick to the textbook and play a few games to liven up the lessons. We play videos and movies to make it interesting. We might even sing songs or […]

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The Top 4 places to teach English abroad without a Degree

Oxford Seminars — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 21:32:32 +0000

“Do I need a bachelor’s degree to teach English abroad?” is a question many aspiring ESL teachers ask, especially those who are trying to choose between getting their bachelor’s degree right away or taking a gap year to do some traveling. It may seem like every school out there requires a BA, but the reality is no, you […]

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