Archive for June, 2008
Teaching English: FAQ
An article for those looking to enter the noble profession by Josef Essberger Are there really any ESL jobs for me? Yes, there are. Rightly or wrongly, the whole world wants to learn English. People everywhere, especially young people, are convinced that speaking good English is their passport to a successful career. What is more, they are [...]
Teaching Children Grammar Through Games
An article by Shelley Vernon If you don’t want your class to glaze over with dictation, writing exercises and “Jimmy, would you please read paragraph 1,” then take heart! You’ll find you can teach everything you want with games, and the children remember it better to boot. Here is a disarmingly simple game, which can be used for many [...]
Is An Overseas Teacher An Indentured Servant?
Article and comment by Kelly Blackwell You may be holding back form seriously seeking an overseas teaching contract because you are afraid of getting trapped abroad. This rarely happens. When teaching abroad you will be expected to sign an employment contract covering 1-2 years and in return you will receive a plethora of benefits and the [...]
