Teaching in Vietnam During Covid
My experience working as a full-time English teacher in Vietnam for just under two years was overwhelmingly positive. I would encourage others to consider Vietnam as their next teaching destination. And so, this post aims to give an overview of what you’ll need and what can be expected. I’ll walk you through my experience in […]
OISE TEFL grad Ken Su’s teaching journey and experience teaching abroad with a family
Guest blogger Ken Su, an educator and ESL teacher, shares his teaching journey and experience teaching abroad with a family. Why did I become a teacher? Sometimes when life starts to get hectic and I notice I start to get lost in the day-to-day, I take a step back. I take this as an opportunity […]
Navigating Your Career in International Education, with Adrienne Waller | Podcast Ep. 6
In This Episode of School of Talk ANCHOR | APPLE | SPOTIFY This episode features Adrienne Waller. Adrienne is the founder of Worldwide Educator and has been in education for 15 years in the US, Qatar, and China. Adrienne holds multiple certifications in leadership, administration, teaching, as well as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Adrienne’s company, […]
Teaching Abroad and Traveling Solo in 2023: Guide to Getting Started
Traveling solo and teaching abroad can be a life-changing experience. And the best part? This is a time in human history when it is incredibly easy to travel abroad. And now that the pandemic is winding down in most places, solo travel is picking up. Plus, there are work abroad programs all over the world. […]
4 things Star Wars taught us about pedagogy in education
Today is May the 4th, and according to Wookieepedia, it’s Star Wars Day. In celebration, we’re looking at Yoda, one of the most prolific teachers whose pedagogy in education changed the galaxy. Yoda’s style and method of teaching is an art and a practice. In his 900 years of experience, Yoda trained thousands of students […]
Voice, Choice, and Creativity in the Classroom, with Dr. John Spencer | Podcast Ep. 5
In This Episode of School of Talk ANCHOR | APPLE | SPOTIFY This episode features Dr. John Spencer. John is a former middle school teacher and current college professor on a quest to transform schools into bastions of creativity and wonder. He wants to see teachers unleash the creative potential in all of their students […]
5 ways to teach different levels of ELL students online
If you’ve considered teaching English from home, you’ve probably already thought about the students that will be in your class. What you may not have thought about is the different levels of students! Some students will come to you with little to no knowledge of the English language. They may just be ready to learn […]
Should you teach English in Japan or South Korea?
If you’ve decided you want to teach English in East Asia, adventure awaits you. The TEFL market is huge, and there are plenty of opportunities for English-speaking teachers. Two of the most popular countries to teach in are Japan and South Korea. Both offer a wide range of jobs, the potential for a great salary, […]
Are Alternative Certifications the Future of Educator Preparation Programs? | Podcast | Solo
In This Episode of School of Talk APPLE | SPOTIFY | ANCHOR Today’s episode of School of Talk is all about alternative teacher certification programs, also known as ACPs. You might be familiar with traditional teacher preparation programs. You know, the kind where you head into a university or college campus, study for four to […]
Living and teaching English online in Puerto Rico can be your reality, too
Imagine living a life full of purpose and meaning while still maintaining the ability to travel to the world, set your own schedule, and have autonomy over what your workday looks like. Now, I can probably guess what you’re thinking – that sounds way too good to be true – right? Well, I’m going to […]