My Search for Teaching Jobs in Vietnam I had finished my degree and I had completed my TESOL certification program. I was ready to start on my goal of finding teaching jobs in Vietnam. But first I took some time off to travel and wander. I slowly worked my way north up the coast of Vietnam from Ho Chi Minh City. ...
Every new teacher worries about what will happen on the first day of teaching. "What if my class activities are over too quickly and I have extra time?" "What if my lesson goes off topic and my class falls behind?" Detailed lesson planning is the best solution to these worries. In this video, Oxford Seminars Instructor, Bridget McLaughlin explains ...
Your very first ESL class is likely to be one of the most anticipated experiences of your ESL journey. Having some ideas for ESL classroom activities on your first day up your sleeve will help you to get started. Here are some of my favorites: 1. Find someone who… In this activity students are given a number of sentences ...
ESL teachers often have the opportunity to teach ESL to a wide variety of students of different ages and ability levels. Each age group, whether they are children, teenagers, or adults, requires a different strategy and set of teaching techniques to help them learn English and succeed in the class. Watch this video for Oxford Seminars instructor Peter Connell's tips for ...
Preparing to live and teach abroad is both exciting and daunting. There are so many factors to consider, so much preparation to be done, and so many unknowns facing us on the horizon. Will I enjoy it? Will I adapt well? What if I don’t like the food, or if I get homesick or feel lost? What if my ...
Teaching English abroad is always an adventure, but the adventure takes on a new meaning when teaching kindergarten. You may recall one of my colorful experiences from my previous blog post "Teaching English Abroad: The Evils of Spinsterhood (According to Kindergartners)." Here is another experience from my Korean adventure for your enjoyment: I think it was in November when ...
Teaching English as a second language isn't always about teaching straight from a book. As Oxford Seminars' instructor Peter Connell explains in this video, sometimes it, first of all, requires you to evaluate where your students are. From there, you can reach into your bag of teaching tricks to give them exercises and lessons that will best suit them. This ...
Adding variety and fun into the ESL classroom is one of the keys to being a great ESL teacher. Nevertheless, even the best teachers sometimes get stuck in a rut using textbooks and worksheets too much and allowing their energy and enthusiasm to slip. Using some simple props in the classroom will add extra dimension to your classes, as ...
Mistakes are unavoidable in the classroom. The truth is, making them will make you a better teacher, as long as you are aware of them. Here are ten very common mistakes to watch out for as you start your ESL career: 1. Don’t talk too much This, I believe, is the most frequent mistake new ESL teachers make. To ...
Classroom discipline is a tricky topic, whether we are talking about your own children or those under your care. Add in a cultural and very often linguistic barrier that TESOLs must face, and the whole thing can get really messy. But, I must say this first and foremost: if you find yourself in a position where you are constantly ...
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