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Why I Love Teaching for Oxford Seminars

Oxford Seminars — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 19:40:24 +0000

I started with Oxford Seminars in March 2015. On the first day of my first course, I was nervous. Teaching a new course is nerve-racking. Still, I had found a vocation in teaching ESL, and I was excited to share my experiences and knowledge with others. Fortunately, the course was a success, and I have now been an […]

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Do I Need Experience to Teach English Abroad?

Robin Garnham — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 21:47:27 +0000

If you are wondering whether or not you need teaching experience to succeed as an ESL teacher; here’s a quick answer: you don’t. Just speaking English, however, is normally not enough. English schools won’t just hire the first English speaker they come across. If you’re interested in teaching English abroad, you must demonstrate to them […]

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What You Need to Teach English Overseas

Oxford Seminars — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 19:58:58 +0000

I majored in political science in college believing it would lead to jobs working for campaigns, lobbies and PACs in Washington, D.C. Instead a high salary opportunity knocked for me in the world of sales. It took only three years of me doing the job to realize my large paychecks were not enough to provide […]

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Can I Switch Careers and Teach Abroad?

Guest Author — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 19:38:48 +0000

My life hasn’t been exactly on the same timeline as others. Living as a caretaker for my aging grandparents while working full time meant that it took me several years to finish my Bachelor’s Degrees. At the end of my studies, I was able to pull enough strings to leave the country for a summer […]

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How to Teach English: Your In-Class Course

Kevin McLaren — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 20:00:31 +0000

There are quite a few TESOL certification programs to choose from. Many programs offer certificates online, which can be completed in the comfort of your own home. Preparing to become a teacher requires a lot of reading as you explore new ideas and think about the English language in an entirely new way, and this […]

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Oxford Seminars’ Certification: What You Need to Know

Guest Author — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 20:00:03 +0000

Are you getting ready to begin your great adventure of teaching English abroad? If so, savor this exciting moment. Still, you probably have questions and maybe some anxiety about what lies ahead. Let’s take a look at some of the questions you may have before you take our TESOL/TESL/TEFL course to get your Oxford Seminars’ […]

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6 Reasons to Choose Oxford Seminars

Roger Olanson — Thu, 17 Dec 2015 20:45:45 +0000

Are you on the fence about teaching English abroad? Here are several convincing reasons that serve as persuasive reminders about the perks of teaching abroad and how Oxford Seminars can help make it become a reality! 1. The ability to travel to exotic locations Teaching ESL abroad means you have the opportunity to see and […]

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Why You Need a Job Placement Advisor from Oxford Seminars

Guest Author — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 21:00:18 +0000

You’ve decided you want to teach English overseas. You’ve done your research and signed up with Oxford Seminars to get your teaching certificate. You are ready for your new adventure, and you are getting excited. However, you may not have thought about what happens between earning your teaching certificate and teaching in a classroom abroad. […]

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TESOL, TEFL, TESL – What’s With all the Acronyms

Jennifer Cario — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 08:00:27 +0000

If you’ve been considering a career teaching English abroad, you’ve likely been doing some research and asking around about certification options, classroom styles and job requirements. Chances are, you’ve run across one or more of the common acronyms like TESOL, TEFL or TESL that are used to describe the various ESL (English as a Second […]

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