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• Documents Teachers Usually Need for Work Visas

  

  From 123rf.com Gone is the day of the backpacker teacher. Ok, for the most part. Countries are requiring more and more documentation and exams in order to get... Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2013 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• What Schools Require In Order to Renew You

  

  From amwc.wordpress.com Schools are getting pickier and the competition is getting fierce as far as renewal goes. Many schools out there simply want the best... Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2013 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• Say "Whiskey" When Posing for Photos in Peru

  

  From clker.com English speakers say "cheese", Chinese speakers say "eggplant", and Korean speakers say "kimchi". All of those are foods. Not so in Latin America. Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Always Repeat Questions Your Students Ask

  

  From keywordpicture.com Students usually listen to the teacher more than others. Any time a student asks a question you should repeat what is said. This serves... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2013 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• TEFL Teachers Need to Look Out for #1

  

  From tx.english-ch.com Loyalty to employers can be a touchy subject. If you want to quit or finish your contract early yo umight be penalised. Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2013 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• Signing a Confidentiality Agreement With Your School

  

  From rainsellingpros.com I had never heard of confidentiality agreements for schools until I was talking to a friend about salaries at her school. TEFL... Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2013 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• Teaching / Working in the US Or Canada

  

  America and Canada have a lot to offer. It is possible to teach there even if you don't have a US or Canadian passport. There are many immigrants and they have... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2013 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• Pros and Cons of Getting Free Housing

  

  From www.bromsgrove.gov.uk It's common in some countries, such as those in Asia and the Middle East, to get free housing if you're a teacher. There are... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2013 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• Registering Your Peruvian Marriage Back Home

  

  From happydietitian.wordpress.com I've been asked a couple times if marriages in Peru are legal back home and the short answer is yes, they are. Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• The Learning Pyramid

  

  From lifewisdominstitute.org Similar to Bloom's Taxonomy, Dale's Cone and learning styles, the Learning Pyramid shows how different teaching methods can impact... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2013 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• Common Courtesy Dictates That You Erase the Board

  

  From pkcourtesy.blogspot.com I realise that some teachers, or professors, think they're better than others. They think that somethings are beneath them. Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2013 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• Teaching Tips for Summer School. Make Learning Fun!

  

  From ccgcatrionagraciet.blogspot.com As being able to speak English becomes increasingly more important in the globalised world, parents are eager for their... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2013 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• Questions To Ask About Teacher Housing

  

  From seekroommates.com Some schools help with housing. They might give you free housing, a housing allowance, or simply help you find housing. Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2013 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• Cancelling a Teaching Contract After You've Signed But Before You've Started...

  

  This is a sticky topic and you'd better have a good reason for getting out of a contract after you've signed. If there's a real family emergency, that's one... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2013 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• Teachers Just Can’t Get a Break

  

  From attentiondealshoppers.com In many countries around the world, lunch hour is serious business. Some Latin American and European countries literally shut dow... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2013 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• Alternative Ways to Get Residency in Peru Besides Marriage

  

  From blog.smalltownkid.net About once a month I get an email from someone asking me how in the world they can get residency in Peru. Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Job Site: American Overseas Schools

  

  Not a job site per se, but rather a list of American schools overseas. The US Department of State has a list of all the American Overseas Schools. Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2013 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• Dale's Cone of Experience

  

  From http://www2.education.ualberta.ca Learning styles teach us that everyone learns differently. Dale's Cone of Experience shows us how to help our students us... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2013 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• Non-licensed Teachers Can Work at International Schools

  

  This has been taken from a post I wrote in 2008 called International Schools. You can find more information about international schools in that post, such as . ... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2013 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• A Teacher By Any Other Name

  

  From publicpolicypast.blogspot.com Titles can be a bit of a nightmare. Even though people have the same job and do the same work, if one of them has a better... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2013 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL