Culture Shock is the term used to describe the anxiety and stress people feel when they relocate to a new environment. It’s most obvious when moving to a new country where habits, customs and language may be very different from the person’s own country. Culture Shock comes about because of […]
Continue ReadingChecking TEFL Teaching Contracts
Teaching Contracts vary considerably; there is a different contract for pretty well every different job so it is impossible to make valid generalizations for contracts. However, when looking at a contract there are some general guidelines you should consider and things you should check. The contract should state your duties: […]
Continue ReadingChanges to EPIK Requirements
There have been rumors floating around about the recent changes made for any teacher joining the EPIK scheme to teach in South Korea. This blog post explains exactly what those changes are and exactly what you need to join EPIK. What is EPIK? EPIK is a program run the by […]
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Careers in TEFL or TESOL are common. Many teachers start out in TEFL as entry-level teachers in small schools around the world; some will stay a few years before going home and moving into a different field, but others will move on in TEFL. It is common assumption that TEFL […]
Continue ReadingBody Language & Insulting Your Students
As a teacher, possibly in a foreign country, you should be aware of the Body Language and Gestures of your host country so that you don’t inadvertently insult your students. To take an example, in America and the UK giving a thumbs up sign means approval or “well done”. In […]
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