Future Updates

As I get ready to depart for Eastern Europe, and while I am overseas I will be documenting my professional experiences teaching English on this site.  Keep checking in for more resources and stories of my adventures abroad!

Tutoring Safety

I have just begun the process of becoming an English tutor for the summer.  I posted an ad on craigslist.com and have received several responses from interested individuals.  If you are looking for some paid or volunteer experience with teaching English I would highly suggest this rout for finding people to work with.  However, there are safety concerns that always come along with working through a site like the one chose.  Here are some tips for how to stay safe while using these extremely helpful online tools.  

Craig's List's Safety Tips

Wired Safety is another great site with lots of information about how to stay safe while using technology.

Teaching English in Korea

Korea is one of the most popular countries for people interested in paid English teaching opportunities.  The US Department of State has created an "unofficial guidebook to give teachers basic information on the business of teaching English here so that they can be better informed before committing themselves to a particular job."  The document was created by the US Embassy in Seoul, and has a lot of information about the benefits and detriments of teaching in South Korea specifically.  Check it out...

TEACHING ENGLISH IN KOREA, OPPORTUNITIES AND PITFALLS

ESL Abroad Basics

This article from soyouwanna.com provides some basic information for people considering teaching English abroad.  The basic categories covered include;

• "1. Know What You're Getting Yourself Into
• 2. Figure Out Where You Want To Teach
• 3. Secure A Job
• 4. Become Accustomed To Living Abroad"
• It's a really good place to start!

ESL Abroad: Welcome!

My interest in the topic of teaching ESL was sparked by my recent nomination from the Peace Corps to teach English in Eastern Europe.  This blog is a tool to help people navigate the difficult process of trying to become an English teacher abroad.  There are many good programs out there, and some bad ones too.  I will try to provide links to some of the organizations that I looked into in my search for a program that was right for me.  Some of them are volunteer programs in which you don't have to pay up front, others are structured programs that charge a placement fee.  Some of the resources and information on this blog will direct you to websites and articles with information about job placements, requirements, safety abroad, and more.  Please enjoy, and contact me with any information you believe would be good for the site.  I'm always up for a collaboration!