Naturegirl321

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• Hearing Back From Interviews

  

  After recently having gone through the interviewing process this winter I was a bit surprised on getting replies. I was always taught that it was proper... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Transport: One Reason Peru's a Developing Country

  

  From patchwerk.com I wrote about the problems with transport before in think carefully before marrying a Peruvian. I said that transport is cheap in Peru, if yo... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• How to Choose the Right TEFL Course for You

  

  The following is a guest post from Teach Away and an explanation of their TEFL cert from the University of Toronto: TEFL vs. TESL - What’s the difference? TESL... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2013 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• Quality Not Quantity is Important When Applying for Jobs

  Applying in 2008 The first time I applied to universities in Korea I my motto was "beggars can't be choosers" because I wanted to get out of Peru. Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2013 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• 5 Reasons Expats Don't Learn the Language

  

  If you're looking to go abroad you might have lofty plans to learn a language. While I think it's good to learn a language, you have to have realistic goals. Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2013 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• The Huancayo Metro

  

  From Wikipedia Transportation is advancing in Peru with the Metropolitano bus and the Lima Metro. There’s also a metro being built in Huancayo. Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• LGBT and Teaching Abroad

  

  Where you go depends on the treatment you'll get and whether you can be open about your sexuality. In some countries it's illegal to be gay and punishable by... Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2013 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• Getting Free Stuff in Peru

  

  From ingles360.blogspot.com Moving to another country can be tough since you may have to start over. There are a couple places where you might be able to score... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Using Cell Phones in Class: If You Can't Beat 'Em, Join 'Em

  

  From frontbox.dk I recently wrote about how I had given up on trying to take cell phones away from students. Since then I’ve come across a couple of articles... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2013 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• Teaching in Switzerland

  

  Working in the EU is hard for people without EU passports, but it's still possible. See the article, EU for non-EU passport holders for more info. Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2013 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• Teaching Without Emotion

  

  From danielsimpson.wordpress.com Have you heard of these? Learning should be fun. I'm just a dancing monkey. English is exciting. Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2013 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• Job Site: Quality Schools International

  

  Another site for those looking for international school jobs, this one is Quality Schools International has a great site: simple and easy to navigate, and the... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2013 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• How Schools Can Motivate Teachers

  

  From signaturestaff.com.au Many schools seem to want to give teachers as little as possible and wonder why teachers don't want to put a lot of effort into... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2013 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• 10 More Exam Tips for Teachers

  

  From teacherplus.org A couple years ago I wrote 10 tips for assessing students. Since then I have thought of 10 more tips, so here you are! Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2013 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• National Geographics Map of non-EU Workers in the EU

  

  Some people have said that it's nearly impossible to work in the EU. I wrote an article about non EU-ers working in the EU and National Geographics Magazine cam... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2013 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• I'm Going to Live in Peru Forever!

  

  From dogwalkmusings.blogspot.com It's not uncommon for me to get emails from people who say that they want to live in Peru forever. Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Job Site: World Class Schools

  

  If you're a UK citizen looking to teach in the US, then take a look at World Class Schools. They have two year contracts available to licensed British teachers. Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2013 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• Spotlight on Hazlo Correcto NGO in Huarez

  I've written about volunteering in Peru before. There are tons and tons of organisations out there. This organisation was started by Jim Killon, who is from... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Why College Students Need Storage Space

  

  The following post is from a guest blogger. Like teachers who move abroad, students leaving home for college is a big step in any of our lives, and the first... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2013 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• 5 Tips for Snail Mailing a Job Application

  

  In this day and age emailing a job application has become the norm. However, there are still employers out there who would rather get a snail mail job... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2013 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL