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The Teaching Abroad Pod

57 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -

Experienced English instructors share their knowledge of teaching overseas including travel stories, interviews with schools and fellow travelers, job search advice, and so much more!

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Episodes

Adventures in Latin America

June 30, 2021 14:18 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

In this episode Alex talks about a nail-biting South American air travel adventure story involving clandestine border crossings. In an interview with Oxford Seminars Course Instructor Robin Garnham, we learn about adjusting to life and food in Mexico and Chile. Crickets anyone?

Top 5 Sights to See in South Korea

June 16, 2021 17:16 - 41 minutes - 95.8 MB

James and Rowan discuss their favorite places to visit in Korea. After the break, teacher and vlogger Hailey Kellum shares some insights from her days teaching and traveling in Beijing, Seoul and Europe, including tips on boating and burrowing meerkats!

China vs. Canada - a Teacher's Perspective

June 09, 2021 13:51 - 36 minutes - 83.3 MB

James and Alex reminisce about trips to Beijing and Hong Kong before chatting to Janice Tremblay about her time teaching at an international school in Jiangmen, China (and her love of BTS).

China vs. Canada — a Teacher's Perspective

June 09, 2021 13:51 - 36 minutes - 83.3 MB

James and Alex reminisce about trips to Beijing and Hong Kong before chatting to Janice Tremblay about her time teaching at an international school in Jiangmen, China (and her love of BTS).

The 'New' Italian Job (and the Pineapple on Pizza Debate)

May 26, 2021 13:36 - 41 minutes - 38.9 MB

In this episode James and Rowan discuss their favorite (and not-so-favorite) pizzas from around the world, and attempt to spark the great Pineapple on Pizza debate. After the break we learn about the best pastas in Italy, and how to succeed at living and working in Milan from Portrait and Fashion Photographer/English Teacher Mychelle Vincent.

Getting Paid to Drink Wine (and Teach ESL)

May 12, 2021 13:59 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB

In this episode, co-host Alex recalls some thrilling English camp teaching adventures from Korea, Taiwan and Poland. Zombies, bee stings, and dancing, oh my. After the break, TESL course instructor Brent checks in with some insights on where you can get paid to drink wine while teaching English.

Love Is in the Air

April 28, 2021 11:02 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MB

James reminisces with co-host Rowan about falling in love in Korea, while an interview with guests Becky and Mike uncovers how they found love in China. They also discuss some uncommon but amazing Korean and Chinese dishes, and incredible off-the-beaten-path travel destinations.