Teaching English Abroad from Start To Finish

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Steve
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Today I’m happy to introduce a guest post by a LanguageCorps alum who spent time teaching English in Thailand.  He does a great job of thoroughly articulating all aspects of teaching English abroad, from the job search, to placement and beyond.  Enjoy!

Teaching English Abroad from Start To Finish

Dreams know no boundaries. They are subjectively-personalised but objectively-perceived. Are dreams only meant to give people hope that something better awaits them, yet more often than not, unattainable due to a whole host of factors, the most common being financial sacrifice, relationship commitments and plain inertia?

Well, I had a dream, one that was unfathomable to many, and even considered immature and irrational to the older generation because it seemed to signal a step backwards in this age of rapid societal progress and development. However, I was determined to carve out a path that veered greatly off the route of conformity on which the last 26 years of my life have built upon. My dream was to discover a lifestyle set in a rural region of Thailand, where I could sustain my livelihood by Teaching English as a Foreign Language.

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The Language Corps Teacher Profile: Is Teaching English Abroad for me?

Posted on March 15, 2012 by LanguageCorps
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Do you have an adventurous spirit? Are you willing to learn and adapt to new surroundings and cultures?  Do you yearn for a challenging and rewarding career?

If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, then teaching English abroad may be the perfect job for you.  Teaching English abroad gives you the opportunity to teach and travel, combining the adventure of a lifetime with a rewarding career path.

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Five Ways Teaching English Abroad Can Help Any Career Path

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Steve
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“Why would I teach English abroad? I don’t even want to be a teacher!”

Madison Killen

To be fair, it’s a logical question. Yes, teaching english abroad is clearly an excellent opportunity for teachers, but what about the rest of us? Choosing to leave the country to teach probably sounds illogical to someone in medicine, business, law, or really anyone in any other field besides education. However, it turns out that teaching English abroad offers integral skills that can further any career. In an economy where–more and more– it is becoming necessary to differentiate yourself to employers, possessing these skills will fortify your arsenal.

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Photographic Memoirs of a Traveling Teacher

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Steve
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In 2009, LanguageCorps hosted a Southeast Asia media contest for people Teaching English Abroad.  Chris Johnson in Thailand was one of the winners of that contest.  He put together a great photographic story of some his adventures while teaching English abroad, and I think it really does a great job showcasing just how much is possible if you take the plunge and join LanguageCorps.

I was looking back through those photos today, and thought it would be nice to lay the series out on the blog, so that you can follow Chris’s journey in a somewhat linear fashion.

Check out more of his work here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrchrisjohnson/sets/

Chris Johnson – Thailand 

In February of 2009 I packed my life into an Osprey internal frame backpack and made my way to Southeast Asia to pursue a once in a lifetime experience as a Mathematics teacher in a foreign country.

First stop: LanguageCorps Training Facility in Phnom Penh, Cambodia…

Next stop: Bangkok Christian College Bangkok, Thailand…

Third Stop, Fourth, Stop, Fifth….: Well…. you’ll have to scroll through the album! :-)

Cheers!

Chris 

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Jobs for Former Teachers Abroad: the Appeal of being a “Retired” Educator Overseas

Posted on February 14, 2012 by LanguageCorps
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Whether you’re a former teacher or recently retired from the teaching field, the excitement of traveling to foreign countries and being immersed in a new culture can be a tempting prospect for many individuals. No matter if you are looking for the adventure of a lifetime or you simply miss the thrill of being a teacher, when it comes to jobs for former teachers and retired teaching professionals, LanguageCorps can point you to some amazing opportunities.

Here are a few of the biggest reasons why so many educators are looking to teach English abroad:

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Reminder About The LanguageCorps Referral Program

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Steve
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To all of our participants that are currently out there Teaching English Abroad, or have done so in the past, we wanted to offer a reminder about the LanguageCorps Referral Program.

Our teachers can be our best advocates and we appreciate it when you get the word out. And to make it even better, LanguageCorps will pay you a $100 referral fee whenever someone you recommend enrolls in one of our TESOL/TEFL courses.

Step 1: Tell a friend about LanguageCorps

Step 2: Your friend signs up for a LanguageCorps program

Step 3: You get $100 

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It’s simple – just ask your friend to mention your name when they apply – and please let us know via info(AT)languagecorps.com so we can watch for their application. When they are enrolled and have submitted the balance of their program fee, we will send you USD100. It’s as easy as that!

All the best,

The LanguageCorps Team

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LanguageCorps Now Offers Online TEFL Certification!

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Steve
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Perfect for working professionals or students that can’t commit to an onsite course, LanguageCorps new Online TEFL Certification Program is a unique and flexible way to start your adventure in Teaching English Abroad.  Earn all the credentials you will need to teach English as a foreign language, from the comfort of your own home and at your pace.

The LanguageCorps online TEFL course includes 130 hours of course work over a 9 week period, along with 20 hours of practice teaching (completed at a location of your choice.)  At the conclusion of the course, our student services support staff will provide you with job placement assistance, utilizing thousands of contacts at schools throughout the world to help you find a paid teaching job in your destination of choice.

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Take the LanguageCorps Online TEFL Course from Anywhere

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check out http://www.languagecorps.com/online-tefl/ for more info and let us know if you have any questions!

http://www.languagecorps.com

978 562 2100

info@languagecorps.com

 

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Happy Weekend! Watching The Super Bowl Abroad?

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Steve
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Teaching English Abroad presents a unique set of challenges.  Adjusting to new, strange environments, culture shock and homesickness to name a few.  But one dilemma we often face while living abroad is not often reported upon: how do I watch my favorite sports teams halfway across the globe!?

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The Vote Travel Movement

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Steve
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As a company that helps people to Teach English Abroad, LanguageCorps doesn’t spend a whole lot of time thinking about travel within our home base, the US.  But, when I received an email from Vote Travel, a movement sponsored by the US Travel Association, I found it thought provoking enough to warrant a semi political post.

Vote Travel is a first of it’s kind campaign, dedicated to promoting the interests of the travel industry within American politics.  According to their website, the American travel industry supports 14 million jobs that cannot be outsourced, and with our country facing its most serious economic difficulties since the great depression, what better time to promote this industry?

It’s an interesting idea.  We don’t often hear much about the travel industry in American politics.  But with a well funded, organized lobbying group backing the industry’s interests, perhaps that is about to change.  And while on the outset, LanguageCorps, the TESOL industry and this Vote Travel movement don’t seem to have much to do with one another, our company is interested in promoting all things travel related.  It is our belief that travel is one of the most important things one can do to evolve and progress as a human being, and any organization that promotes that belief, whether home or abroad, is a positive thing.

And perhaps the trickle down effect will be promoting alternative career options like Teaching English Abroad to our nations struggling workforce.

Regardless, it will be interesting to see how the movement progresses with during the upcoming election year.  For more information check out http://www.votetravel.org/, and if it strikes your fancy, sign up to support the Vote Travel movement.

 

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Trust

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Steve
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Today we introduce a guest post from Val, who signed up to Teach English Abroad through LanguageCorps, and is currently living in China.

Do you Teach English Abroad and have a blog or story you’d like to share with us?  Shoot an email to Steve.Patton(AT)languagecorps.com.  We’re always looking for guest writers!

Have A Little Faith: Trust And Teaching English Abroad

Valerie Wishaar

There are many characteristics that the international traveler tends to have in common. They are typically adventuresome, adaptable, open-minded and independent. But there is one characteristic that you must have and continue to build as you travel, live and/or teach abroad. You must trust. Trust the people around you, trust the systems and structures man has built there, and you must trust yourself.

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