Nicky English

Goats On The Road   Nick and Dariece are the cofounders of Goats On The Road, one of the most trafficked and trusted travel and lifestyle websites online. After quitting their "normal" jobs in Canada back in 2008, they've been travelling and living abroad fulltime — while earning an income on the road. In 2012, Nick and Dariece decided to teach English in Yangzhou, China for a year. This was one of the best experiences of their lives. During that year of teaching, they were able to build up Goats On The Road into what it is today. Their goal is to show you how to make money on the road, lead a happier lifestyle, and travel for as long as you want. Follow the "Goats" and learn how to become an English teacher online, run your own website, become a house sitter, and more. You Can...  [Read more]

Teach EFL in Hai Phong, Vietnam Date posted:2005-04-04 | Writer: Tyndale Center for International Education | Email: [email protected] Tyndale is the largest school in Hai Phong and currently has 500 students of all ages. We undertake both general and business classes, IELTS/TOEIC preparation and run a large number of tailor-made classes for local businesses. A Summer school takes place during the months of June, July and August for younger children. The school is located in Hai Phong, Vietnamís third largest city. Pleasant and green, the cityís main industries are connected to its thriving port. Hai Phong is conveniently located for travelling throughout north-east of Vietnam and is situated 100km from the nationís capital, Hanoi. Hai Phong is a very inexpensive place to...  [Read more]

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information 8 Traveling Power Couples Teaching English Abroad You Should Follow Right Now The following eight couples have traveled the world together and either started out as ESL teachers or supported their travels teaching English in different parts of the world. Some of them are still teaching, others have started their own businesses. Either way, these 8 traveling power couples are an absolute inspiration for ESL teachers and you should follow them right now! Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Katie and Jake from Untold Wanderlust Rosie and Dave from Ravenous Travellers Katie and Ben from Two Wandering Soles Ron and Jess from Unearth The Voyage Nick and Dariece from Goats On The Road Sarah and Nathan from Exploring Kiwis Claire and...  [Read more]

TEFL in Guangdong, China Date posted:2007-07-16 | Writer: Yameijia Languages Centre | Email: [email protected] Yameijia Languages Centre is seeking talented and outgoing teachers to join us at our schools in Guangdong province this September. The starting salary is 5, 000 RMB for 20 hours per week plus 85 RMB per OT/hour. We also offer free private accommodation, up to two weeks paid vacation and a competitive airfare bonus (dependent upon length of contract). More importantly, we offer a trustworthy and stable work environment that gives you the peace of mind to focus on teaching during class time and having fun during the off hours. If you are a Native English speaker with a TESL certificate, a strong desire to be an effective teacher, and the ability to teach students of all...  [Read more]

Job Teaching English in Saudi Arabia (2) Date posted:2014-02-10 | Writer: Saudi Electric Services Polytechnic | Email: [email protected] Saudi Electric Services Polytechnic (SESP) is based in the community of Baish in Saudi Arabia’s Jizan Province. SESP began training operations in September 2012. Because SESP is expanding to other campuses within Saudi Arabia, there are additional EFL teaching opportunities coming soon. Assignments are for one-year initially with renewable contracts upon mutual agreement; however, serious consideration will be given to candidates willing to commit to a two-year assignment. All trainees are high school graduates with class sizes averaging between 15-17 trainees.   Salary and Benefits Package: The overall salary and benefits package is...  [Read more]

Position For TEFL Qualified Teacher in Spain Date posted:2011-04-28 | Writer: Networks English Studies | Email: [email protected] Networks English Studies is seeking a full-time TEFL qualified native English speaking EFL Teacher for small-group classes of students aged 6 to adult, starting mid-September. Networks English Studies has been operating as a well-known, prestigious English language centre since it was founded in Orihuela, Alicante, Spain in 1977. It currently consists of two well-equipped schools where students of all ages learn English as an international language in a stimulating, creative environment under the direction of  Ken O'Carroll, Director of Studies. Language learners enjoy the benefits of up-to-date communicative methodology using well-known EFL...  [Read more]

Job Teaching English in Ethiopia Date posted:2009-01-21 | Writer: Hilltops Academy | Email: [email protected] Hilltops Academy is a small, privately owned primary school in Addis Ababa. We are looking for a committed individual who is interested in joining our tight knit staff to teach all aspects of English to our students. We reuire the candidate to be a native English speaker. Our school has been in operation for almost three years, and already there are roughly 250 students spread across two campuses (KG and Primary). The candidate for this position should be willing to work in both campuses, although most of the work will be in the Primary compound, where the Grades range from 1-6. At Hilltops Academy we pride ourselves on hiring the best possible staff for the benefit of...  [Read more]

Teach English in Poland as a Language Assistant Date posted:2019-07-15 | Writer: English Wizards | Email: [email protected] Become a Language Assistant in Krakow, Poland, and use your TEFL skills to experience European culture first-hand while getting hands-on teaching experience in a fun and relaxed environment. This is an ideal opportunity for a newly qualified EFL teacher. As a Language Assistant you will work 10-20 hours per week in public schools, private schools, day cares, preschools, and summer camps as an ambassador of the English language and your home culture. As a Language Assistant, you'll have all the fun of teaching and none of the pain! Classes are generally casual and based around games, activities, or conversation, and are meant to be fun for the teacher as well...  [Read more]

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences The Importance of Teaching Pronouns Inclusively In a writing classroom, instruction in proper pronoun use is typically limited to a short lesson on pronoun agreement. The pronoun must agree with the antecedent in both gender and quantity. Apart from this, pronouns are not seen as worth much class time; they are assumed to be uncomplicated aspects of the writing process. Many teachers will overlook pronoun disagreement in student writing with the assumption that there are writing errors that are more urgent than instruction in the finer details of pronoun agreement (e.g. the "correct" pairing of the singular "everyone" with the singular "he/she" rather than the colloquial-singular "they"). Pronouns are assumed to be easy to ascribe...  [Read more]

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Balancing Rapport and Discipline in School-Aged Groups First impressions can be a daunting topic for many, as they will generally set the tone for the rest of a relationship and can be hard to revert. These first impressions will not only be key toward the ease of establishing rapport with someone but also toward what the other party will expect of you in order to maintain an amicable relationship from then on. Table of Contents Group Size Important Professional Skills Friendship in the Classroom Steps to Build Rapport Do you want to teach English to school kids? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nicolas F. Please note that this blog post might...  [Read more]

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas 7 Activities for Teaching Passive Voice in the ESL Classroom Passive voice is something native English speakers can use without much thought but it can be difficult for language learners to master because the switch from active to passive voice is quite an involved process – as many EFL teachers find when they first attempt to present it. Here are some fun activities that you can use in the classroom to help your students practice using this tricky language pattern. Do remember when you adapt these games that not every verb or tense in the English language can be used for the passive voice! Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Change the Room Quiz Describing a Process Relay Tennis Game Jenga Roleplay; Blame it on Your...  [Read more]