As the new year approaches, and society as a whole is hoping to put COVID-19 in the rear-view mirror, many teachers are wondering about upcoming job opportunities for 2022. Well, for those thinking of getting back on the road to teach English overseas, and experience amazing travel adventures in 2022, we’ve got some good news. There are lots of ...
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. That’s what I’d like ...
Japan, for many, fires the imagination in ways that other countries just…don’t. Sorry other countries, but you have a lot to compete with: an epic history, an intricate and well-preserved culture with some seriously deep roots, an amazing and unique cuisine, a landscape straight out of a fantasy novel, and some of the friendliest, most incredible people in the ...
Many teachers considering taking up new work abroad in 2021 have a lot of very valid questions as to the process of relocating these days, especially as it pertains to COVID-19 restrictions. Are schools even hiring? Can they sponsor visas? Do I need a COVID-free test? And so on. We've compiled the answers to many of these questions for ...
In this episode, James and Rowan conduct a wide-ranging interview with Oxford Seminars graduate Abigail Entrican, who is now hiring business English teachers in Colombia. Learn all about stunning cities and beaches to visit, popular foods to try, the ins and outs of teaching business English, and so much more!
I recently celebrated my tenth anniversary as an ESL teacher. When I started in 2010, I would not have guessed that I would still be teaching ESL today. For me, teaching ESL was a means to an end. I wanted to improve my Spanish, and getting a teaching job in Spain seemed to be the easiest way to achieve ...
In this episode Alex talks about a nail-biting South American air travel adventure story involving clandestine border crossings. In an interview with Oxford Seminars Course Instructor Robin Garnham, we learn about adjusting to life and food in Mexico and Chile. Crickets anyone?
James and Rowan discuss their favorite places to visit in Korea. After the break, teacher and vlogger Hailey Kellum shares some insights from her days teaching and traveling in Beijing, Seoul and Europe, including tips on boating and burrowing meerkats!
James and Alex reminisce about trips to Beijing and Hong Kong before chatting to Janice Tremblay about her time teaching at an international school in Jiangmen, China (and her love of BTS).
The 'New' Italian Job (and the Pineapple on Pizza Debate) - The Teaching Abroad Pod (Episode 3) In this episode James and Rowan discuss their favorite (and not-so-favorite) pizzas from around the world, and attempt to spark the great Pineapple on Pizza debate. After the break we learn about the best pastas in Italy, and how to succeed ...
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