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Katie Boyer, Marketing Director for Volunteer Abroad/GoOverseas,Talks Volunteerism

By on January 11, 2013   /   Advice for Living Abroad, Inspirational Travel, Teach in Chile, Teach in Georgia, Volunteer Abroad   /   Leave a comment
Katie Boyer, Marketing Director for Volunteer Abroad/GoOverseas,Talks Volunteerism

  Today, we’ve got a special treat for you. Katie Boyer, Marketing Director for the Volunteer Abroad section of GoOverseas, has been kind enough to answer some questions for us about volunteering abroad. Thanks for taking time to help us out with this, Katie!     Reach To Teach: Could you tell us a little about yourself and your position at Go Overseas? Katie: My name is Katie and I’m the Marketing Director for the Volunteer Abroad section of Go Overseas. I first joined Go Overseas as a freelance writer back in 2011. I was volunteering abroad in Oaxaca, Mexico and wanted to expand my travel writing experience. Since returning from my volunteer trip, I have been happily working at Go Overseas to spread the word about meaningful travel. RTT: Why should someone consider volunteering abroad? Katie: There are so many benefits to volunteering abroad! Besides the personally fulfilling experience that volunteering abroad brings you, it can be wonderful professional experience as well. From learning a new language to experiencing a new culture first-hand, to making international connections and life-long friends, volunteering abroad has unlimited benefits that will follow you for the rest of your life. RTT: What is the

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7 Tips For Living With Your Host Family

By on November 25, 2012   /   Advice for Living Abroad, Teach in Chile, Teach in Georgia, Teachers Abroad   /   Leave a comment
7 Tips For Living With Your Host Family

Living with a host family is a chance to understand your new home inside-out. It’s also a huge lesson in communication and understanding. Here are 7 tips for living with your host family abroad.

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How To Prepare for Volunteer Teaching in Chile

By on June 27, 2012   /   Advice for Living Abroad, ESL Classroom Tips, Guest Writers   /   2 Comments
How To Prepare for Volunteer Teaching in Chile

A volunteer English teacher with the English Opens Doors program in Chile writes about her experiences at the EOD Orientation and offers three tips on how to prepare for volunteer teaching in Chile.

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ESL Teaching Tips: Teaching With Limited Resources

By on April 8, 2012   /   ESL Classroom Tips, Teach in Georgia   /   Leave a comment
ESL Teaching Tips: Teaching With Limited Resources

When you volunteer to teach abroad, you are likely to find yourself having to do without many familiar teaching materials.  Art supplies, markers, textbooks, a photocopier, games and computers could all be in short supply for you and your students.  But don’t be discouraged—this is the perfect chance to let your creativity and resourcefulness shine through in the ESL classroom. If you know that you are traveling to an area where schools are under-funded and in need of support, you can prepare in advance to be teaching with limited resources.  Find out about what is likely to be available and how limited the resources are, and bring some materials with you.  Construction paper, crayons, a small ball, and speakers for your computer or ipod can all make a big difference in your class.  It is also a great idea to look into TEFL courses that have a module on teaching with limited resources.  This can help you be even more prepared before you go. During class, focus on games or activities that involve a lot of speaking.  Role playing, conversations, and drama activities can get your students speaking and learning with virtually no resources.  Write up a short script before

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Teach in Georgia: Interview with TLG Volunteer Teacher Isaac Gregson

By on March 18, 2012   /   Teach in Georgia   /   Leave a comment
Teach in Georgia: Interview with TLG Volunteer Teacher Isaac Gregson

Teach in Georgia! Today we have a special treat for you. Isaac Gregson, a volunteer teacher with the Teach and Learn in Georgia program, has kindly offered to answer some of our questions about living and teaching in the beautiful Republic of Georgia.

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Teach and Learn in Georgia Program!

By on February 1, 2011   /   Teach in Georgia   /   Comments Off

A new adventure in the country of Georgia awaits. Cut off from the world for years Georgia has emerged as a stabilized country ready to step into the 21st century by using English to connect with teachers around the world. Up to 1000 new positions are available in Georgia alone this year.

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