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About Felicia Braverman

My name is Felicia Braverman, co-founder of TeachBrave, LLC. I have been teaching English as a second language since 2008. I love the idea of utilizing the English language to connect cultures, improve global communication, and educate the developing world. My vision for TeachBrave.com is to give teachers a platform to share ideas, lessons, and stories about their classroom experiences abroad. I'm looking forward to working together to improve ESL education worldwide.

Top 5 Budget Airline Sites Every International Teacher Should Know

Posted on June 7, 2013

Let’s face it, if you’re responsible for paying for your airfare in order to teach internationally, the price of your plane ticket can make or break your decision (and eventually your bank account, if you haven’t looked in the proper … Continue reading →

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Guess the celebrity

Posted on November 12, 2012

Describing Appearances & Characteristics of People Level: Low to low intermediate (6th grade to University-aged students) Lesson preparation: Prior to the lesson, print out various pictures of celebrities (at least 10, if you want this lesson to last for 30-45 minutes). Additionally, … Continue reading →

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Can you find what is different?

Posted on November 12, 2012

Can You Find What Is Different? Level: 1st – 12th grade Lesson: Ask a volunteer to go out of the classroom. Before they leave, give them 1 minute to take note of what the other students are wearing. While the volunteer … Continue reading →

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How to Obtain a Visitor’s Visa in Argentina

Posted on September 18, 2012

Argentina is known for many iconic things that make this country a uniquely attractive place to call home for expats. Modestly-priced wine, sultry tango, and world-renowned beef are all things that Argentines take a lot of pride in, and that define their … Continue reading →

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How to Raise Money to Teach Abroad

Posted on September 3, 2012

We at TeachBrave understand that saving money in order to teach internationally can be a daunting process for prospective teachers. Once you start teaching, your bank account will look much different, but until then, we know it’s not exactly cheap … Continue reading →

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Taboo

Posted on August 14, 2012

Level: 4th-Adults This game is a simplified version of the board game “Taboo”. Before class, create several index cards. On each card write one word in a large font with a circle around it, and underneath write 2-4 related words … Continue reading →

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Words Beginning with a Given Letter

Posted on August 14, 2012

Level: Grades 3rd-12th Skills: Students will practice their rate of speaking skills, develop pronunciation skills, and build on their vocabulary terms. Lesson:   The teacher chooses a letter from the alphabet. Then each student must say a word that begins with … Continue reading →

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Teach English, Learn Spanish, Experience Argentina!

Posted on July 11, 2012

TeachBrave is excited to be heading south! We’ve teamed up with some great schools all over Argentina, and are thrilled to offer such a comprehensive package for our applicants who are interested in pursuing a teaching career in South America. To read … Continue reading →

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TeachBrave Argentina coming soon!

Posted on June 21, 2012

TeachBrave is excited to announce that we are heading south! Far south, to the delightfully diverse country of Argentina. We have teamed up with several elementary schools throughout the region, and are thrilled to offer teachers the opportunity to live … Continue reading →

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Top 5 things to Include in an ESL Teacher Resume

Posted on March 8, 2012

Congratulations! You’ve taken the first step toward applying for an international teaching position. We’re here to help! We understand that it can be difficult to recall past jobs, dates, and the tasks performed–but being as organized and detailed as possible in … Continue reading →

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Taipei: Convenience Capital

Posted on February 22, 2012

Taipei is known for its hustle and bustle. You feel it from the moment you arrive. The bicycles, the crowded markets, the booming tech industry, the flashing neon lights-it’s quite the metropolitan hub! While Taiwan may seem as distant as it gets on … Continue reading →

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Top 6 Reasons to Live in Jordan

Posted on February 17, 2012

  The Kingdom of Jordan, better known as Jordan, lies in the epicenter of the Middle East. Its angelic shape is a symbolic reflection of the peaceful people and political stance they have taken in the past few decades while … Continue reading →

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Vacation Guide to Taiwan

Posted on February 1, 2012

Day 1 of my Chinese New Year Adventure: It’s actually Day 4, but between the exploring, eating, translating, and scooting!, I have put blogging on hold for the first (amazing) few days of this vacation. Anytime I travel, I relish … Continue reading →

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Teaching English in the Country of Georgia

Posted on January 31, 2012

In 2010, the Ministry of Education in the country of Georgia embarked on a complete restructuring of the public school system. The first reform that the system underwent was to declare English as the country’s second national language. The Georgian government … Continue reading →

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