Author: rttglobal

There are a number of differences between America and Korea that are important to note when considering teaching in this location.

With the first day of school coming up for many teachers, new and old, there are always a few important facts to consider before starting off.

The Olympics are not only a semblance of international community but also insanely fun to watch! The athletes are the best of the best in their sport—they’ve practiced for many years and are a great example for anybody. Why not bring the Olympics into your classroom through some fun games or lessons?

Students’ English names are a part of teaching ESL and you are expected to remember students’ names and it is difficult, particularly in Korea.

Minquan MRT station is abundant with things to see and do and should certainly be high up on your visit list in Taipei.

ESL parent support can be a vital tool for managing your class. Perhaps you have a student who is shining in the classroom or maybe a student who is doing somewhat the opposite—it’s always nice to have parental support in the classroom.

Montessori schools are fast becoming a popular educational system for parents to put their children through. In my last article, I briefly covered what exactly Montessori means and what a Montessori classroom looks like.

Montessori schools can be found in many parts of the world. During my time in Taiwan, I remember coming across the occasional school with Montessori proudly displayed on its sign. Toward the end of my four years of teaching ESL, at a time when I was feeling somewhat frustrated with the typical education system that focused entirely on desk work and test scores, my curiosity about Montessori was piqued.