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When I first decided to teach English abroad, I knew I was looking for more than a job. I wanted an experience that would challenge me, introduce me to a different culture, and give me the opportunity to see what life was like on the other side of the world. I didn't know at the time just how much ...
In the current technological climate, it feels like AI is everywhere – on our phones, answering customer service calls, and enhancing every other website with its signature sparkle emoji. With so many AI tools, apps, and features, how can teachers decide what’s suitable to use in the classroom? Fortunately, you don’t need to be an AI expert to find ...
Doesn’t it feel like we’re finally on the path back to pre-pandemic normalcy? We’re a little less hesitant to stand near people we don’t know, we’re making travel plans, and we’re watching health stats less. But what if we’re not quite ready to immerse ourselves in a new country, culture, and way of life, diving head first into new ...
I admit, I’m not usually what you’d call a sports fan, or at least not in the way that anyone in North America might think of it. I don’t follow any specific teams, nor do I follow any major professional sports. I’ve never attended a single professional game of baseball, basketball, or hockey (I know, I’m a terrible Canadian). ...
Learning the English language can be a long and challenging pursuit, and who knows that better than ESL learners themselves? Entering the English teaching world as a non-native speaker can be intimidating, but our Job Placement Advisors are here to help you find opportunities where your English learning journey is valued. Many of our contacts in China hire non-native ...
I know for a lot of people the thought of teaching adults can be really intimidating. I always had a feeling I would like it, but have spent most of my teaching career so far teaching children and teenagers. At my current job, I made the switch to teaching adults with a little hesitation, even though I was excited. ...
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 old. I never wanted ...
One common question that often arises for teachers over the age of 50 who are considering embarking on the journey to teach English overseas is: are there teaching positions available for mature teachers? Although the idea of teaching English abroad often conjures up images of young, recent university graduates, there are many opportunities available in the ESL world for more ...
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 students; however, they will ...
I was walking through the Eaton Center in downtown Toronto, Canada a few days ago when a store called Reiwatakiya caught my eye. It looked like a whimsical beauty store, and when I walked inside it, I saw – to ...
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