Teacher Journals
Traveling and teaching English abroad is an incredibly powerful and rewarding experience. Here are a few excerpts from some of our teacher's emails and journals, to give you a firsthand look at just how special it can really be.
"We're in the whirlwind stage of getting jobs right now, but it's been really nice because Brian and John have been so helpful. They've been personally driving us to interviews, or taking taxis with us, and definitely calling to check up on our success or needs."
- Sheila, Costa Rica
"I am doing great. I really enjoyed the course. I am now working for a great institute and they have filled my schedule with classes so I have a lot I am working on. I am really glad that I came down here. I am learning a lot about life, a new culture, and the world of Buenos Aires."
- Daniel, Argentina
""Everyone in the course has graduated today and most of us have positions lined up that start in the near future. We've kind of settled into our routines and are assimilating somewhat. I also have had a great experience with every part of the program so far. Carrie and Justin have both been very helpful and everyone has been getting along really well."
- Jed, Ecuador
"I learned and experienced more in 7 months in Costa Rica than I ever could have here in the States. You have an excellent program, and it was worth every penny.
- Jason, Costa Rica
"Language Corps has done so much for us since we have been here. Thanksgiving was a great reminder of how lucky we are. Although we weren't home, we were still able to spend it with family. I truly want to thank you for such an amazing experience. We all agree that our time would be very different if we had come to Vietnam through a different program or with a different group."
- Lauren, Vietnam
"You respond almost as fast as my parents, and you're certainly more tuned into the newsstream. I hope you had a chance to look at the interview Jed recommended me for. I had nothing but good words for LanguageCorps… I still consider you guys the Massachusetts equivalent of my family, and am proud to be reporting to you about the situation."
- Anna, Mexico
"As far as the TEFL course, I loved it and the trainers are great. I really feel like I got a better education in doing the entire lesson on site. Argentina is a wonderful place and I have been able to travel around the country a little and am looking forward to doing more traveling."
- Anna, Argentina
"I wanted to let you know that my teaching experience and TESOL certificate helped me get work in NYC! I just got a position as an Assistant Editor at a major educational publisher in their Reading textbooks department. The editor who interviewed me loved the fact that I had both teaching experience and the TESOL because it will be especially helpful when editing the Teacher's Editions (also, their textbooks are expanding their ESL sections). This extra experience allowed me to start out in a higher position than I would ordinarily have been able to with no prior experience in publishing. So thanks LanguageCorps!
- Adam, Vietnam