Dealing With Culture Shock Overseas

Moving overseas is a big step for anyone; especially teachers. Culture shock affects everyone when making an overseas move; however, there are things you can do that will help such as obtaining several travel guides. Travel guides can give you helpful information on religion, food, the country’s history and the landscape of the country. Travel […]

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Why you should consider teaching in Saudi Arabia

Teaching English abroad offers opportunities for adventure, discovery, and new ways of experiencing the world. Depending on the location, it may also provide excellent opportunities to save money, gain international teaching experience, learn about distant cultures, and gain knowledge of other languages. While many ESL positions are based in countries throughout the orient, most seeking […]

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How to Find a Teaching Job Overseas?

To teach abroad you are required to get certified by completing and passing the (TESOL) or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages course. There are two choices to enroll into this course, which is on-line or sitting in a class with others. If you decide to attend the on-line course, they typically will cost […]

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Earning your TEFL or CELTA

The main purpose of taking a TEFL course is to help individuals acquire the ability and authority to teach English, especially overseas. Schools and learning centers in other countries usually require teachers to have a bachelor’s degree and a TEFL certificate in order to teach English to their students. If you plan to become an […]

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How to get a job teaching English overseas

Teaching English abroad is a great way to travel and see the world after college but where to begin? The following are steps you can take to reaching your goal of moving abroad and teaching English. First, you will need a Bachelor’s degree and to receive a certification. Typically the certification is Teaching English to […]

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4 Reasons Why You Should Teach English in South Korea

Teaching English is South Korea might not seem like something you would think would be in high demand, but the fact is that over 25,000 people each year are helping locals to learn the English language. Here are four reasons you should consider teaching English in South Korea. The South Korean Culture When you pack […]

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Teaching Slang to ESL Students

It’s always good to encourage students to speak the local slang. Understanding how people interact with language is the most important part of communicating efficiently. Not properly interpreting words can lead to confusion, students may not feel like the fit in properly if they can’t understand dialect. In the overall scheme of things, speaking properly […]

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Welcoming ESL Students on the First Day of Class

First of all we know it is not easy to be the person that speaks a different language than the other person you are trying to communicate with. So I feel that when greeting your students the first day of class you should greet them with a great big smile and speak to them in […]

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