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By: Sharon de Hinojosa | Published: January 28, 2012
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Over the years I’ve come across some good material that can help teachers out. I’ve divided them into 5 sections and they can be found below.
1. Language Learning
2. Flights and Travel
3. Teaching English
4. Teaching Online
4. Moving to Asia, Europe, or Latin America
1. Language Learning
Many times people going abroad want to learn the local languages. There are two fantastic programmes for those who want to learn languages. The first is Speak From Day 1 and The Language Hacking Guide by Benny the Irish Polyglot the owner of Fluent in 3 Months. If you haven’t heard of this Irishman who speaks 8 languages then go to his website and be prepared to be impressed.
The second is Rocket Languages, which has surpassed Berlitz and Rosetta Stone and is becoming the way to learn a foreign language. With grammar, vocab, games, quizzes, and interactive features you’ll start learning right away. Rocket Languages has resources for learning Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish.
Spanish: Looking for innovative materials? Synergy Spanish states that traditional ways of learning languages don’t work and that by starting with 138 words, you’ll be speaking Spanish in no time. If you’re looking to learn the real Latin American Spanish Learning Spanish Like Crazy is fun, easy, and fast. You’ll learn the Spanish that you hear on the streets.The best grammar resource out there is Verbarrator which helps you study and easily remember the different verb forms.
2. Flights and Travel
Moving to a different country can be hectic, but 30 Days to Move Abroad makes moving overseas a breeze. They have checklists and advice for people moving overseas.
Travelling the world and teaching English sounds like a dream come true until you have to purchase your airline ticket. Fly Cheap! Airfare Secrets Revealed! and Insider Secrets to Cheap Flights will show you tricks that will get you the cheapest ticket available.
3. Teaching English
A good place to start is to get certified. Online courses are becoming more and more common and some of the more popular ones are i-to-i and ICAL. You might also want to read Teach English Abroad: The Complete Guide. With 3 books and access to a members-only website you’ll be on your way to teaching overseas before you know it.
Once you start teaching, you’re going to have students ask you how they can improve their pronunciation. Many teachers tell their students to practice but don’t give them the resources they need. The American Accent Audio Course is made especially for ESL and EFL students who want to better their pronunciation and lose their foreign accent.
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Many teachers end up teaching children. Being thrown into the classroom can be daunting. Teaching English to Young Learners has heaps of lessons and activities, info on how boys and girls learn differently, discipline tips, how to work with parents and admin, as well as links to online resources specifically for young learners.
The Ultimate Teaching Position has information that will help you set up your own online teaching business from anywhere in the world by mainly teaching to wealthy businesspeople. How to Teach English Online and Get Money has lots of tips and tricks for attracting students, sample lesson plans, as well as a checklist of things you need to do in order to teach online.
If you’re looking to make a little extra cash, you should read the article called Supplementing Your Salary which has info about language related jobs.
4. Teaching Online
The Ultimate Teaching Position has information that will help you set up your own online teaching business from anywhere in the world by mainly teaching to wealthy businesspeople.
How to Teach English Online and Get Money has lots of tips and tricks for attracting students, sample lesson plans, as well as a checklist of things you need to do in order to teach online.
There are other ways to make money online besides teaching. I wrote an article called Earning Money Online which has info about adverts, affiliate marketing, market writing, online businesses, translating, writing, and more.
5. Moving to Asia, Europe, or Latin America
Costa Rica: This country attracts many English teachers due to its laidback lifestyle and natural beauty. Unraveling the Mysteries of Moving to Costa Rica contains heaps of information from budgeting, where to live, stories from other people, and lots more. With 250 pages you’ll be sure to find everything you need to know about moving to Costa Rica.
Germany: A popular place to go nowadays due to its strong economy coupled with friendly people and beautiful cities makes Germany an ideal place to live. Painlessly Relocate to Germany gives you tips about moving and settling in so that you can avoid the pitfalls that many people go through. Their website “Journey to Germany” also has lots of information, such as resident visas, work permits, culture and events, services, places to visit and more.
Korea: Many teachers start off in Korea and it’s no wonder with free housing and the ability to have a good lifestyle and still save money. Coming to Korea tells you about the pros and cons of teaching English in Korea, how to apply for and get a job in Korea, compares hagwons and public schools, and much more. Living in Korea helps you overcome obstacles like language, transportation, classroom behavior, contract issues, and culture shock. It has information on getting to know the locals, saving money, making money, learning the etiquette, and what to see and do in Korea.
Taiwan: If Taiwan’s more your style, then try reading The Ultimate Guide to Teaching in Taiwan. You’ll find out about how to get a great job in Taiwan, finding an apartment, buying a scooter, learning the language, teaching tips, and more.
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