Top 5 Reasons to Teach English Abroad

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At TeachBrave, we spend a lot of time listening to teacher’s experiences and their personal reasons for wanting to teach and travel abroad. A very important part of the hiring process is understanding why teachers are interested in teaching English … Continue reading

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Teach and Learn Georgia Training

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Once you arrive in Georgia, you will be greeted by TLG at the airport and brought to your hotel via car or TLG bus. Once you arrive at the hotel, the training schedule will be given to you. The training … Continue reading

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First Impressions: The Republic of Georgia

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Georgia, Georgia, Georgia. Where do I begin? I have been here for just about two weeks now and, while attempting to shrug off my severe jet lag, have been caught up in a whirlwind of introductions, Teach and Learn in … Continue reading

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Top 5 things to Include in an ESL Teacher Resume

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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

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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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Brain Breaks

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o Brain Breaks- Take a moment to give the students a brain break.  Standing up and moving around brings 15% more oxygen to the brain. This reduces stress, triggers endorphin’s, and strengthens key areas of brain. Aerobic activity strengthens memory.  Have the students … Continue reading

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Teambuilders

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Teambuilders-  They are fun, easy, and non-content. Suggested activities: T-Shirt Worksheet- Create a basic T-shirt outline on a worksheet. Have students get into small groups. On the t-shirt worksheet have students write a word that describes them, 2 things they do … Continue reading

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Classbuilders

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o Classbuilders- The students must stand up, move around, and work with many classmates. Activities: Class Meetings-discuss agenda items.  Show and Tell: have students bring something from home and discuss why it’s important to them.  Popsicle Sticks- put one fact about yourself … Continue reading

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Activities for Elementary students

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Whispers- Students sit quietly in a circle.  The teacher starts the activity off by whispering a sentence to the student sitting next to her- For example: “The teacher would like a cup of tea.” They then whisper what they just heard to … Continue reading

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Perks and Quirks of an English Teacher in China

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China is a place where English teachers have the amazing advantage of being respected and appreciated right out of the gate. Asian cultures place a lot of value on education. The amount of English you know has become a direct … Continue reading

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