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Top 10 Amazing International Sports

Oxford Seminars — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 19:00:43 +0000

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, […]

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PyeongChang 2018: An Unforgettable Experience

Oxford Seminars — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 15:49:00 +0000

During my time teaching in South Korea, I tried to make it to as many sporting events as possible. Mostly, this consisted of watching Jeonbuk Hyundai dominating the K-League or trying to comprehend what was happening while watching Kia Tigers play baseball. Over the years, there were also some bigger occasions: I managed to see […]

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COVID and the Forecast for Teaching Abroad in 2022

Oxford Seminars — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 15:35:54 +0000

It’s pretty fair to say that COVID has been like a very big, very wet blanket, thrown over so many of our plans since it emerged in 2019. Many of us have had to adjust our career goals, our travel plans, and our lifestyles to accommodate this almost surreal situation. Now however, after more than […]

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Two Places Retro Gamers MUST See in Japan!

Oxford Seminars — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 14:39:44 +0000

There are many paths to developing a lifelong interest in Japanese culture. When I moved to Japan in 2014 to teach English, I got to know how many of my fellow ESL teachers came to be there. Some practiced Japanese martial arts like judo or karate, while others were there for the food, the trains, […]

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Teaching Online – An Experienced Teacher Embraces a New Challenge

Oxford Seminars — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 14:12:34 +0000

My ESL teaching journey began when I ‘retired’ from my career as an early childhood educator and decided it was time to do some traveling. I’ve always been a language nerd and thought it would be fun to do some English teaching abroad. So, I signed up for the Oxford Seminars certificate course, with a […]

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Shop Till You Drop at a Thai Weekend Market

Oxford Seminars — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 13:33:54 +0000

When I got the chance to teach English in Japan through the JET Programme, I knew I wanted to take the opportunity to travel and explore the country as much as possible. One of the biggest draws of teaching abroad for me was the idea of seeing as much of Japan – its castles, shrines, […]

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Culture Shock! How to Plan for it and Make the Most of Your New Adventure

Oxford Seminars — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 13:01:36 +0000

If you’ve been considering a career abroad, you’ve probably run into the term “Culture Shock” more than a few times. This expression gets bandied about in expat teaching circles quite a bit, but if you’re planning to move overseas for the first time, it’s important to make sure you have an in-depth understanding of this issue. […]

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Love Is in the Air – The Teaching Abroad Pod (Episode 1)

Oxford Seminars — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 14:11:04 +0000

Love Is in the Air – The Teaching Abroad Pod (Episode 1) James reminisces with co-host Rowan about falling in love in Korea, while an interview with guests Becky and Mike uncovers how they found love in China. They also discuss some uncommon but amazing Korean and Chinese dishes, and incredible off-the-beaten-path travel destinations.

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How I started teaching English in Colombia

Oxford Seminars — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 20:09:19 +0000

Thinking about teaching English in Colombia? Our grad Crystal was able to travel and explore Colombia’s rich culture and landscape while teaching English. Check out her story and photos from her life-changing experience in Colombia. “After I completed my TEFL certification with Oxford Seminars, I had an opportunity to work as an English Language Fellow […]

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Fall in Love with Travel – Valentine’s Day Around the World

Oxford Seminars — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 05:00:00 +0000

With Valentine’s Day almost here, it’s time to make those last minute dinner reservations, or buy those chocolates you were supposed pick up. Or, maybe it’s time to get comfortable on the couch and get caught up on Netflix. But what if you want to try something new this Valentine’s Day and celebrate in a whole new way? […]

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