Naturegirl321

LATEST ARTICLES ( 466 )

• Using Category Games to Construct Speaking Activities

  I teach a variety of classes at my university and some of those classes focus on speaking, listening grammar for first and second year students. Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2015 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• USFK Personnel: Getting Married in Korea to an American

  

  This is part of the series, Getting Married While Living in Korea. If you or your future spouse is a service member, DoD civilian employee, or contractor AND... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2015 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• Registering Your Peruvian Divorce Back Home

  

  Image sourceOnce you finish getting divorced in Peru, you're going to want to register your divorce back home. More likely than not you're going to have to do... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• USFK Personnel: Getting Married in Korea to a non-American

  This is part of the series, Getting Married While Living in Korea. If you or your future spouse is a service member, DoD civilian employee, or contractor AND on... Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2015 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• Helping Students Take Responsibility for Their Absences

  

  From larremoreteachertips.blogspot.comI believe that students need to take responsibility for their own learning. Using being absent as an excuse simply... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2015 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• Poll Results: My Time in Korea . . .

  

  I asked people what they thought about their time in Korea. Here are the results. From rmsbunderblog.wordpress.comIt was just right. I'm still here. 30.19%... Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2015 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• Life After ESL: Foreign Teachers Returning Home

  

  Jackie Bolen has written a few guest posts for me including how to choose an ESL job wisely, how to advance your TEFL career, and why I love teaching at a Korea... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2015 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• Grading Shy Students on Participation

  

  From collegetocareers.comMost of the classes I teach are based on conversation, however, not all students like to talk in class. Being an introvert, I understan... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2015 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• 7 Tips for Finishing an Online Course

  

  Image sourceWhether you're doing a diploma, a masters, a doctorate, or a MOOC, here are some tips to help you finish what you start. This is based on the... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2015 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• Using Differentiated Instruction in Mixed Level TEFL Classes

  

  Differentiated instruction has become popular amongst teachers. Ron recently wrote about it a few months ago in his post, the start of a new semester and... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2015 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• Machismo and Catcalls in Peru

  Although some men and even women may consider catcalls and piropos (come ons) to be compliments, many more would disagree. It's sexual harassment and sadly a bi... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• The Flipped Classroom

  

  Image sourceWith all the focus on autonomous learners, it's only a question of time before the flipped classroom becomes the norm. Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2015 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• Poll Results: How Did You Get Your Job?

  

  I asked people how they got their job. Here are the results:From rmsbunderblog.wordpress.comFriends/Networking: 14.29% with 2 votes.Online: on the school's... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2015 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• Applying for Jobs Before You Have Your Diploma In Hand

  

  From New RepublicCongrats! You graduated! Many TEFL employers want copies of your degree and not being able to prove that you've graduated can hurt your... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2015 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• 83-year-old Homeless Peruvian Man Given Make-over

  A man from the city of Ferreñafe in Ferreñafe province in the Lambayeque region has been given a make-over by a local church in the community. He was given a... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• How to Apply for Jobs When Your Current Boss Doesn't Like You

  

  From V ProductionsGetting reference letters can be stressful and it can be even more difficult if your current boss doesn't like you. There are a few things tha... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2015 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• Reader Request: Registering a Foreign Marriage in Peru

  I get a lot of emails asking me how to register a foreign marriage in Peru when one of the spouses is Peruvian. This information was originally posted here and... Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• How a Tax Treaty Can Help You Save on US Expat Taxes

  The following post is from a guest blogger from Greenback Tax Services. How a Tax Treaty Can Help You Save on US Expat Taxes Have you heard of US tax treaties?... Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2015 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• Staying Warm in the Cold Winter Months

  

  From Her CampusTEFL apartments tend to be old and drafty. Teachers' salaries often don't allow for you to blast the heat. Here are some ways to stay warm and... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2015 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• Corruption Gone Wild in Peru

  Someone recently sent me a link to this article which talks about political corruption in Peru. It's an eye-opening article which discusses three of the past... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL