Returning Home from Korea

Returning Home from Korea

After 15 months of teaching abroad, Allison faces her next challenge: Canadian winter.
Life Lessons I Learned From My Students

Life Lessons I Learned From My Students

Sometimes as a ESL teacher, the students teach you more than you can teach them.
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8 Things I Won’t Regret Learning Abroad

Allison looks past the homesickness and culture shock.
The 11 Best Things About TEFL

The 11 Best Things About TEFL

Teaching English certainly isn’t the easiest job in the world.
The TEFL Challenge

The TEFL Challenge

The truth about teaching English as a second language.
Encountering Language Barriers in Korea

Encountering Language Barriers in Korea

My struggles have taught me more than just the importance of being patient, open-minded and understanding.
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Korean as a Second Language

Being unable to speak Korean has taught Allison that a language barrier can have some surprising effects—both negative and positive.
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A Lesson in Korean Stereotypes

During her first month teaching ESL, Allison finds her first major challenge unexpected.
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Preparing to Teach English in Korea

A recent grad’s growing passion for travel is about to lead her to the other side of the world to begin a new adventure.
Working Abroad: A Beginners Guide

Working Abroad: A Beginners Guide

Anyone with a bit of pluck can find temporary work abroad, says Susan Griffith, author of Work Your Way Around the World. It may not be all glamour, but there are loads of opportunities.

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