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At long last, after planning an ESL career, becoming certified and coming to Turkey, it is finally time to do the job at hand. This article recounts my first few weeks at work.

Culture shock will hit everyone who chooses to move abroad for a teaching position. The sooner people accept that this will happen, the easier it will be to deal with culture shock once they take up their teaching position

Get practical tips and ideas on how to liven up your business English classes by using a variety of exercises and material, letting students express themselves more, and injecting a little humor.

A brief summary of 5 of the main reasons people who intend to teach English in Japan Fail. Solutions and tips are also included.

Answers to the inevitable question, "So, you want to be a teacher?"

"What is a hagwon?" A hagwon is a private after school academy for Korean students. Let me tell you more.

I was always told that there is no perfect formula for writing a lesson plan - until someone much wiser showed me this system.

I've written many articles on teaching in South Korean. The most useful are gathered here.

I teach English as a Foreign Language in Thailand. I've had so many funny experiences in the classroom with students misunderstanding me. These are just a few of them.

Teaching English in Thailand is an amazing way to learn about a new culture. Come read about getting a teaching job in Thailand.

An English-as-a-Second-Language, beginning-of-class warm up is a great way to start class and get students in an English-learning frame of mind. Many ESL students come to your classroom from an atmosphere where English is not spoken.

Today, there are approximately 95,000 Koreans staying in the Philippines to study English. According to the Department of Foreign Affairs, Korean arrival to this archipelago is increasing by 5% each month.

I hopes that you, too, may have a wonderful, enlightening experience as an English major at CSUN, I have written this guide to help you know who to take, and more importantly who NOT to take, as well as where to go for help.

There are no hidden Hispanic agendas here. Teaching Spanish in our our schools simply makes sense now and for our future.

Provides tips on creating a resume, getting a work visa, and finding various jobs in Buenos Aires, Argentina, for native English-speakers.

Facts from notable sources about English being used as a global language as well as my views after taking a TEFL course. TEFL has taught me people around the world need to communicate more easily and TEFL can help evolve this phenomenon of language.

In order for teachers to properly teach about comparatives, they must understand the different forms, as well as the rules involved. This helpful guide to the teaching of comparisons allows teachers several ideas and the appropriate background needed.

ESL teachers require extra patience and knowledge when it comes to teaching English as a second language. This article provides helpful tips, suggestions, and ideas of how to help regular classroom teachers help English language learning occur quickly.

Have you successfully completed or are you pursuing an English degree? Are you interested in finding a career that can offer competitive salary and a benefits package? Well my friend, you may be in luck.

Learning a second, or subsequent language is to be admired in any language. English is particularly difficult as it is not printed the way that it is spoken. Students of all ages have different reasons for wanting to learn English; here's how to help.

Teaching in Korea is a growing opportunity for English speaking teachers. Find out what you need to know if you are interested.

Teaching kids the art of writing is just as important as teaching children the art of reading. The two go hand-in-hand and go way beyond simply academics.

English is considered America's primary language, although federal guidelines mandate that provisions are made to second language learners. This article is a satire regarding America's "core" language's dialects.

This is an opinion of my experience teaching in Shanghai. Some of it has been positive, but I have experienced enough negativety to explain to others interested in teaching here to rethink their plans and choose somewhere less complicated than Shanghai.

The Protestant Reformation was possibly the single most important movement in the last 1,000 years because the idea of "freedom of faith" finally took hold in the world. Those teaching world history should make sure to include this important era.

This is intended for those interested in teaching ESL in South Korea. It gives advice on how to choose a school and highlights what can be expected from a Korean employer.

Teaching abroad has become an amazing new avenue for teachers looking to see the world and touch a life at the same time. It is a very high demand job right now with a big market to walk into.

Teaching English language learners can be challenging, problems seem to arise from all directions. The following are ideas and techniques to spice up your ESL classroom and make lessons more interesting and effective.

Are you looking to teach English in a foreign country? You better know how to search for the right job.

This is a lesson plan I have used successfully at the 2nd and 3rd grade level, in a wide range of classrooms (from all English Language Learners in an urban setting to native speakers in a suburban setting).

Teaching English in Chile is one of the best ways to enjoy what this country has to offer. Jobs are in abundance at the moment, but take a moment to get acquainted with the industry first.

The following information provides valuable tips and suggestions for teaching a parakeet to talk. Try these methods, and before long your parakeet will begin repeating words, sounds, and phrases.

remembering a memorable semester of English class

an essay about the experience of English class

Teaching students to write can be a difficult process. In order to speed it along and to ensure maximum absorption of the concepts, try a fun and creative assignment to establish interest.

An analysis of web sites that offer free Elementary English as a Second Lanugage (ESL) lesson plans. Sites are ranked by quality, quantity, and usefulness of lesson plans and activities.

An analysis of web sites that offer free High School English as a Second Language (ESL) lesson plans. Sites are ranked by quality, quantity, and usefulness of lesson plans and activities.

Teaching and grading research papers is always interesting, and often frustrating. Introducing research papers to your students in a logical, simplified way will result in easier classes and better papers.

Teachers looking to pick up extra cash in the summer months should consider summer tutoring. You can make extra money, keep your teaching skills sharp and meet great kids from all over your neighborhood.

This lesson is designed help students understand tragic flaws. Through this lesson the students will apply the definitions of tragic literary terms in order to better understand the literary genre of tragedy and how it applies to their lives.

The ability to speak English is pretty ho-hum in the U.S. but in China, it is an ability that nearly everyone seeks to acquire, but few have completely mastered. Learn where and how to get an ESL job in China.

Often times, educators misunderstand the symptoms of depression and are not familiar with strategies for handling an affected gifted student, most fall through the cracks as unrecognized victims and stumble through school as emotional ticking time-bombs.

The possibilities are almost endless when it comes to finding an ESL teaching job in the United States. These ideas will help you start your search for an ESL job.

As a tutor at my university's writing center, I have found that most of my students are non-native English speakers and writers.

Popular culture is often viewed as a distraction in the English classroom, but it can be used to advance students' enjoyment of classical literature.

A letter to my ethnic studies professor in response to problems and misrepresentations in the curriculum. It contains strong arguments questioning the teaching of ethnic studies and cultural judgments directed at past political figures.

We live in an age when more people are getting college degrees, so in order to be competitive, English majors must begin working on building a resume early.

The New York State Education Department has issued new requirements and guidelines for acquiring a teaching certificate in the state. This article describes these current requirements that must be met to become certified.

In recent years, Washington's requirements for teaching certificates have been changed to ensure that teachers are thoroughly qualified. Find out what these changes will mean for you.