Touching Tribute From My ESL Manager in China
Jack Ma, China's richest man, once said, "Before 30 years old [and after 20 yrs. old], it's not which company you go to, it's which boss you follow." I arrived in China at 25 yrs. old, young and still very much impressionable. On the opposite end of the world and on my own, my new journey could have went any direction. I could've complained lots here, could have got into tons of trouble there, or I could have hated every bit of it.
15 Fun Topics to Teach to Your Bored Teenage ESL Students
​Let's face it: Teaching ESL to teenagers is fun but, heck, it ain't easy. You're past the stage of dancing like a monkey and screeching out songs to entertain kids, and now it's on to actually having meaningful conversations and teaching your students about the world.
15+ Fun Games to Play With Your Bored Teenage ESL Students
Teenagers, you just gotta' love them. It's that age where those once young, sweet, and joyful kids turn into obnoxious, rebellious, uninterested adolescents—at least, some of them. Oh what the hell, most of them!
Just How Do You Teach English to Chinese ESL Students Anyways?
Over the years, tons of people have often asked, "Just how do you teach English to Chinese ESL students anyway?" My response? "Eh, it's a lot easier than you think."
10 Things I Regret Not Doing While Teaching English in China
I've been nearly 4 months removed from my awesome 7½ year experience teaching English abroad in China, but even now, I still find myself reminiscing on the incredible journey I've had living and working overseas.
10 Ways to Win That ESL Oral Competition
​Prepping for an ESL oral competition? Worried your students are going to fail so hard you'll be left hiding your face, sneaking past parents, and dipping out of the building hoping to not get fired?
ESL Horror Stories: Why Hangovers & Teaching English Abroad Don't Mix
I had just started a new ESL teaching job at an English training center in Shanghai and I felt on top of the world. Shanghai had always been a city I wanted to live and work in after 4 years of residing in Kunshan—a significantly smaller municipality of Jiangsu Province—and I couldn't believe that I was finally carrying out my dream.
Here's What I Hate Most About Teaching at English Training Centers in China
​As an ESL teacher in China, sometimes I can't help but feel like a dancing monkey in a zoo, hurled under the blinding stage lights to sing, dance, and "wow" the masses for a hefty batch of fresh bananas each month. And frankly, I'm getting tired of this s**t.
Teach English in China: Choosing Between a School, Kindergarten, English Training Center or 1-1 Tutoring
You did it. You've finally chosen China as your intended destination to teach English abroad but you're still unsure about which situation—school, kindergarten, training center, or tutor—will be most suitable for your schedule and role as an ESL teacher. Well, let's take a brief look at what you can expect:
Teaching English Abroad: Wait, My ESL Student Did What!? | Oh Sh*t Moments
I was working as an English teacher for a training center in China. On one particular day I had prepared my classroom half an hour before class and returned 10 minutes later as parents rolled in with their children—ages 4 to 6—as was the normal process.
The 15+ Most Popular Cities For Teaching English in China
Thinking of teaching English in China but aren't sure about which city is the right place for you to live and work in? Well, check out my list of the 15 most popular cities to teach English in while in China.
[Part 4] What It's Like Living & Working in China as an ESL Teacher
​My first week teaching English in China was very interesting, to say the least. I arrived on Friday, January 13th, and to my surprise, would start teaching by the next Tuesday. Oh China, how I love thee! But let's backtrack a little.
[Part 3] On the Road to China & Why Choosing the Right Employer Was the Most Important Step
My first experience as an ESL teacher in Seoul, South Korea was a blast, hands down. However, this time around my eyes were set on teaching English in Japan, specifically in Tokyo.
[Part 2] How My First ESL Job in Seoul, South Korea Would Change My Life!
Teaching English in Seoul was a blessing for two reasons: For one, it was an exciting travel adventure and I was exploring this popular South Asian region like I've always wanted.