Before embarking on a career as an ESL teacher in South Korea, you will have to make one decision: EPIK or Hogwan? A Hogwan is the name of a private academy in South Korea. Thousands of Hogwans are located throughout the country and offer all types of learning! From piano lessons to English conversation classes, … Continue reading The Korean Hogwan
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#TRAVEL – Taiwan: Taipei 101
If you're thinking of visiting Taipei 101, Taiwan, check this out!
TEFL TIPS #7 – Sticker Charts
Stickers charts can be a useful and effective tool when teaching ESL. Find out why! #TEFL
#TRAVEL – SOUTH KOREA: THE DMZ
The North Korean way of life is perceived negatively throughout most of the western world, but many of us are equally fascinated by it. North Korea is located north of South Korea (SHOCK); the two countries have been separated since the 1950's, and now a 150 mile long & 2 1/2 mile wide barrier runs … Continue reading #TRAVEL – SOUTH KOREA: THE DMZ
TEFL TIP – 5 Ways to Increase Bookings (Online ESL)
5 Ways to increase bookings in the world of online ESL.
#TRAVEL – Indonesia: Peace in Ubud
I've never read the book Eat, Pray, Love, nor have I watched the movie. But, nonetheless, I heard Ubud, Bali was an interesting place to visit for reasons other than "It's where that really good book/ film is set".
#TRAVEL – Vietnam: Habitable Hoi An
If you only have the chance to visit one place in Vietnam, make it Hoi An! Hoi An is an ancient town, located on the coast in central Vietnam. It's one of those places where you stay longer than initially intended. I think I ended up staying 3 days longer than planned. If it wasn't … Continue reading #TRAVEL – Vietnam: Habitable Hoi An
Teaching on the Road
It's been several years since I made the transition from teaching English in classrooms around the world to teaching English online from Airbnb's around the world
#TRAVEL – Cambodia: Angkor What?
The majority of people who travel to Cambodia take the time to visit the worlds largest religious monument: Angkor Wat.
TEFL TIPS #4 – Verb of the Day
Verbs are the skeleton of any language. Most ESL learners know the basics:. 'eat,' 'go', 'play' etc., but expanding this list is vital to those working towards achieving a higher level of both spoken and written English. In my classroom, I introduced a method I call 'verb of the day'. It's pretty simple but effective. … Continue reading TEFL TIPS #4 – Verb of the Day
