The Ultimate Guide to Teaching in Taiwan

Heidi Briones guest wrote for our blog back in February.
Her first book, “The Ultimate Guide to Teaching in Taiwan” is now on sale.
This is THE Ultimate Guide to Teaching English in Taiwan. Heidi guides you personally through everything that you need to know to be a successful English teacher in Taiwan.
Heidi [...]

Heidi Briones

So, there I was. I was a pre-law recent graduate in 2006. I was having a terrible time writing my Statement of Intent for admission to law school when it hit me.
“Ouch, what the…?”
My constitutional law book had literally hit me on the head! I was being attacked by legal theory. Was this a sign [...]

Pearson Education White Paper: “Learning Matters: A New Ecosystem of Educational Resources”

We’re a few news cycles behind on this one but Pearson Education announced last Tuesday a new white paper, that is intended to aid and facilitate the evaluation of new learning technologies for those involved in K-12 education.
K-12 is the designated term in the US for primary and secondary school education. It refers to the [...]

Japan’s Peace Boat: Global Friendship Award

Are you studying Japanese?
Peace Boat recently announced a new scholarship programme being offered to Japanese language students.
Through the Global Friendship Award, recipients will immerse themselves in Japanese language, as well as participate fully in Peace Boat’s unique programming on board and in ports.
It also offers:

40% subsidy of Peace Boat Global Voyage fare visiting 22 ports [...]

Can I teach EFL?

There are some countries where you can teach English without a recognised qualification, though in some you must, by law, have a degree to teach. Schools will generally offer qualified teachers better salaries and terms and conditions.
Is it better to look for a job once I reach my destination?
It is often easier to get a [...]

Why EFL?

English is the international language of business and communication, especially on the Internet. More than 80 per cent of international companies use the language to communicate and it is estimated that three quarters of the world’s email is in English.

Why English?

With English as the chosen international language of communication, anyone who speaks it has an advantage when looking for a job, especially if they have other popular or transferrable skills.
What work can I do as an English speaker?
The most obvious work for an English speaker is teaching. There is massive demand for English learning and [...]