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English in the Land of Clockwork & Chocolates
Switzerland lies at the heart of Europe, and is an exciting crossroads of cultures and languages. The Swiss speak French, German, or Italian depending on their region, and a small minority speak a...
View ArticleHeading for Layoffs, Teachers Consider ESL
If teachers face layoffs, what are there alternatives? A strong choice is to use their current set of skills and apply them to teaching EF/ESL. Being experienced in a classroom setting, developing...
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Teaching English in Thailand
When it comes to Thailand, not many places combine so well the amenities of the tourist Mecca and backpacker heaven, along with a developed infrastructure and a vibrant developing economy. In other...
View ArticleA Disputed Private Path for U.S. Bound Students
The demand for quality higher education is soaring around the world. International students arriving in wealthy, English-speaking countries such as the United States increase in number each year. The...
View ArticleMickey Mouse Goes to China
While Disney has had a theme park in Hong Kong for years, the Western media giant is now offering something that the Chinese may find irresistable: A good education. Children as young as two years old...
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Teach English in Colombia: Bogotá, The 21st Century Jewel
"Colombia! Are you crazy?" The remarks from my family and friends echoed as I announced my next destination after working in Ecuador. But without fear, and with the first-hand reports of fellow...
View ArticleTeaching English Overseas: The Imperfect Situation
Teaching English overseas can be the perfect way to combine working with the experience of living in another culture where you are paid for an exciting adventure, and for the most part, it turns out to...
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Teaching English in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has a fascinating history, culture, and a myriad of beautiful landscapes; however, the Kingdom's rich heritage is not the primary attraction for ESL teachers, but rather salaries, travel...
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Teaching English in Europe: Choose Germany
There is enormous worldwide demand for trained TESOL instructors. More than 75% of all new teachers head for Asia, the Middle East, or Latin America. Although jobs with very competitive salaries are...
View ArticleHans Rosling's 200 Countries, 200 Years, 4 Minutes
Courtesy of the BBC, statistician Hans Rosling takes us on a journey of health and wealth plotted against the last two hundred years.
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Teaching English in Scandinavia: Opportunities in Finland
Finnish employers state a preference for EU passport holders, however, this should not be a deterrent as Finland has a reputation for being open to hiring North Americans, and is an exception among the...
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Teaching English in Hong Kong
Hong Kong, or the Hong Kong Special Administration Region of the People's Republic of China (HKSAR), has undergone significant change. Mandarin (Putonghua) has become a required language for the mainly...
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Teaching English Overseas: A Robust Job Market
I stumbled on a strange phrase the other day which goes something like, "He who can speak can hope." I'd like to steal the bones of this quaint expression and say to you, "He or she who can speak...
View ArticleTESOL Conference Opens in New Orleans
The TESOL 2011 Annual Convention and Exhibit runs March 16-19 in New Orleans, and will surely be a dynamic convergence of TESOL professionals. This year's theme, "Examining the E' in TESOL," is going...
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Teaching English in Egypt: Is This a Good Time?
Who would consider visiting Egypt these days? If taking a vacation or a quick business trip there sounds risky, signing a contract to work for up to a year seems unimaginable. The country is in chaos,...
View Article"China speaks better English than India"
From Khaleej Times and other publishers comes news that EF Education has found that China now leads India in English proficiency.
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Colombia: Rising Star of Latin America.
Sited at the southeastern base of the Isthmus of Panama, Colombia occupies the northwesternmost shores of South America, where it is bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by...
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Beginning with Beginners: A Guide to Teaching a Beginning English Language Class
If learning a new language can be equated to staving off drowning from a sinking ship, then the first few weeks of study are a matter of grabbing floating debris and fending off shark attacks. While...
View ArticleESLFocus TESOL Training Video Series. Video 1: Eliciting and Concept Checking
Eliciting and Concept Checking are techniques used by the ESOL teacher during the lesson to involve the learner in the process of discovering and understanding language. These techniques are...
View ArticleESLFocus TESOL Training Series: Video 2: Fun ESL Games to Teach Vocabulary
Using games is a different and exciting way to introduce new vocabulary, give your students opportunity to practice it, and get them to show you what they have learned. Here are some fun activities...
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