Naturegirl321

LATEST ARTICLES ( 466 )

• Is the Middle East Still a Good Place to Teach English In?

  

  Many people think that Middle Eastern countries are among the best countries to TEFL in. I've written about what it's like to teach in the Middle East before,... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2015 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• Is Getting a Masters in TEFL Worth It?

  

  From New RepublicMany people ask me if I think getting a Masters in TEFL or Applied Linguistics is worth it.For me it has been. I have two masters, one in TEFL... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2015 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• The Start of a New Semester & Differentiated Instruction

  A new semester is about to begin and after a long summer of work and play, I’m starting to think about new personal and professional goals. Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2015 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• Reader Request: Proxy Marriage in Peru

  

  From http://www.pendoreilleco.org/county/marriage_licensing.aspI've had people ask me if they can do a proxy marriage in Peru. A proxy marriage is when one... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• The Problem With Level Testing

  

  From TeknobitesMany schools have started grouping students by levels and requiring them to take a level test first. While this seems to work pretty well at... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2015 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• How to Set Prices for Private Lessons

  

  From VKI previously wrote about how to get private students and how to teach private classes. I also wrote about the dangers of competing with other teachers... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2015 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• Tips for Applying to Jobs Via Email

  

  From Pop SugarOnce you've got your CV and cover letter ready, it's time to shoot off an email, cross your fingers, and hope you get an interview. There are... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2015 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• Advantages to Teaching English Online

  

  From Teach English onlineMany teachers look into teaching English online as a way to supplement their teaching salaries. I put together a comprehensive list of... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2015 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• Into The World

  The following post is from a guest blogger, DS Peters.As we are now well into the 21st century, ideas of isolationism are as outdated as the rotary phone. Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2015 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• Motivating Students in a Web-Enhanced Class

  Daniel R. Bailey Instructors should understand how to motivate students in a web-enhanced class. Research shows that the most successful learners use a wider... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2015 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• Fitting In While Living Abroad

  

  From Reach OutNo matter how long you've lived abroad and even if you've married a local, speak the language, or gotten citizenship, you may still be perceived a... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2015 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• The 1-2-3’s of Adapting to Life in Lima

  The following is a guest post by Alan LaRue.So, you have decided to relocate to Lima, Peru and you are doing your research to smooth your transition. Good for... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Motivating Students in a Web Enhanced Class

  The following post is from a guest blogger. Daniel Bailey has been teaching English as a Foreign Language in South Korea for ten years. He has a Masters of... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2015 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• Are Schools Just Churning Out Grads?

  

  From alfordmedia.comMany people would say yes. The Independent and The Times Higher Education think that schools and universities aren't doing their job. Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2015 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• A Timeline for Getting Divorced in Peru

  Many people email me and ask about getting divorced in Peru. There is no clear-cut answer on how long it will take. There are a lot of factors involved, such... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Packing Tips for TEFL Teachers Going Home on Vacation

  

  From Independent TravelerIt's taken me a while, but I've finally got packing down to an art. I don't have to ship items, re-pack my luggage at the airport, or... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2015 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• The Golden Ticket: Teaching English Abroad

  The following post is from a guest blogger from Patrick Wolf. He's hoping to start a debate on the need for writing instruction and would welcome feedback. You... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2015 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• What Should Be the Standard for Evaluations?

  

  From Advance at Brown Both teachers and students are evaluated, but many times different standards are used. At many places where I worked students were given... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2015 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• Beyond Surviving - How To Thrive as an Expat ESL Teacher: 7 Tips for the Journey

  The following post is from a guest blogger from Steve Schuit at Korean Bookends.The questions were unfailingly predictable: What’s your name? Where are you from... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2015 LANGUAGES, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• Registering a Foreign Divorce in Peru (Exequatur)

  If either of you are Peruvian and you got divorced outside of Peru you can either re-do the divorce in Peru or register your foreign divorce (called... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL