Trying out different parts of …
Trying out different parts of the course to see what stuck was how I got through it. As a student who just finished the certificate who completed a career-focused digital learning course, I felt happy. My motivation was to live in a completely new environment. It did the job.
I just finished the 300-hour p…
I just finished the 300-hour program. My main goal was to break out of my boring routine and do something new. I felt really happy with it. The instructor, let’s call him *******, helped me get the tricky grammar stuff.
I just finished the certificat…
I just finished the certificate. It was a university-level online course. I like learning on my own. I wanted to explore new cultures through TEFL. I feel satisfied. I am encouraged by how much I learned.
I took this course as a refres…
I took this course as a refresher for my own professional development. Working with others on the assignments really helped me understand the material better. I wanted more freedom to travel and work from anywhere. Seeing my own progress was encouraging. I feel good about the whole thing.
15 Life Skills You’ll Actually Learn While Teaching English Abroad
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Little Newton International Kindergarten in Hiroshima: What You Need to Know Before Applying
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Teaching First and Second Grade in China: Surviving Chaos Alone
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