Do I need a work permit and resident visa? To get a resident visa, you need a work permit. The work permit is also necessary to work legally in a foreign country. Working without a work permit in a foreign country is a punishable offence. That said, many ESL teachers work illegally in many parts […]
Finding an ESL teaching job abroad
Should I find a job before going abroad? If you are adventurous and have a good TEFL certificate, you can jet off hoping that you would be able to find a job when you land. If you don’t like taking risks, you should find a job before you leave. Generally speaking, arranging a job before […]
ESL/EFL Terminology
A large number of abbreviations and acronyms are used to describe English language teaching. This can confuse students as well as aspiring teachers. Note that many of these terms mean nearly the same thing. In this article you can find a brief explanation of popular ESL/TESL terminology. ESL ESL stands for English as a Second […]