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William-Harper

I have been traveling and teaching ESL abroad ever since I graduated university. This life choice has taken me around the world and allowed me to experience cultures and meet people that I did not know existed.

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Amazing

My old job wasn’t for me, so I…

My old job wasn’t for me, so I just finished the 100-hour certificate last week to switch to teaching. I feel so much more confident about teaching abroad now. The course was really straightforward.

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Good

Looking back, I finished the u…

Looking back, I finished the university-level online certificate. I felt somewhat happy about it. My main motivation was to meet peers from different backgrounds. As a reflective learner, I appreciated having time to think about the material on my own.

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Amazing

Having finished the self-paced…

Having finished the self-paced microcredential, I then did the short course. I’m very happy with everything. Gaining an international perspective was my main goal, and now I feel ready. I also really appreciated *******’s teaching style. I’m so excited to see what teaching abroad is like.

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Good

Looking back on finishing the …

Looking back on finishing the self-paced program, I feel satisfied with how it turned out. My main motivation was to travel and work at the same time. This whole experience has made me feel a lot more confident about teaching abroad. A huge thanks to ******* for all the help.

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Good

I decided to take this course …

I decided to take this course to get a proper certification. As a visual learner, the in-person sessions were great for me. It was a nice experience getting to meet peers from different backgrounds. The instructor ******* was really supportive too.

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Great

Looking back on my intensive c…

Looking back on my intensive course, I really enjoyed the self-paced structure. It was great for meeting people from all over. I feel ready to teach overseas now.

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Great

Thinking about this course as …

Thinking about this course as an independent learner. I just finished the intensive course and felt very happy with it. My main motivation was to experience life abroad and meet new people.

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Perfect

Last week I finished the inten…

Last week I finished the intensive applied learning course. I’m so thrilled with how it went. It’s given me the skills I feel really grateful for. Now I’m motivated to travel and work at the same time.

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Good

Looking into this program, I w…

Looking into this program, I wanted to be able to travel and work. As a goal-oriented person who just finished the course, I felt pretty good about it. The teaching practice was useful.

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Great

I just finished the course. It…

I just finished the course. It was a bit stressful at times for me, but I got through it. My main goal is to travel and do something that matters. The trainer ******* was really helpful. As someone who likes to go at my own speed, I felt prepared in the end.

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Amazing

Looking back, this course was …

Looking back, this course was a good choice. It was a university-level certificate, which felt substantial. My instructor, *******, was very patient and knowledgeable. I was in a less happy place with my old career and wanted a change to teaching. I feel encouraged by the progress I made.

Beyond the Bad Reviews: Finding Your Perfect Teaching Fit

So, you’ve found a potential teaching job abroad. The location is perfect, the salary seems decent, and then… you check the reviews. Your heart sinks. Page after page of negative comments, horror stories, and warnings to “stay away.” It’s enough to make anyone hit the “delete” button and move on. But before you dismiss that opportunity entirely, let’s take...[Read More]

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