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The articles in this blog are written by OnTESOL trainers and graduates,
who share their experience abroad and in the classroom.
Teaching English Abroad
Find real life stories, tips, recommendations from current experienced OnTESOL graduates teaching English abroad! What to expect, how to get started, and how to excel in the classroom!

How to Succeed in Your EPIK Application: Teach English in Korea
The English Program in Korea (EPIK), run by the Korean Ministry of Education, places native-English-speaking teachers in public schools across 16 provinces to improve students’ English skills and foster cultural…

Why I Left My Office Job to Teach English in Japan
I decided to become an ESL teacher the day I realized the daily grind of office life wasn’t for me. I graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce and was working…

Teaching English in Japan: TEFL Review
About the review: Carol Lum-Takahashi completed the 250-hour TESOL Diploma and the Practicum module with OnTESOL. She has been teaching English in Japan for 22 years! What motivated you to become an ESL teacher? I first came…
Teaching Resources for the ESL Classroom
Free resources for the ESL Classroom: Activities & Games, Lesson Plans, Classroom Management, Teaching Different Levels, and more…

TESOL: Using Songs with Adult Learners
Why teach English with songs? Songs are an excellent tool for students to have fun while learning English. Many ESL teachers think that using songs in the classroom is only for…

How to Plan Extensive Reading Lessons
Extensive reading lessons are useful to supplement the ESL textbook with authentic material for a meaningful, integrated, and long-lasting language learning experience. Extensive reading differs from intensive reading in that…

How to Teach New Vocabulary to ESL Students
Vocabulary is an important part of every lesson, regardless of which skill we are focusing on. Teaching vocabulary is a little different than teaching grammar, writing or other skills. Many…
Teaching English Online:
How I Teach ESL Online While I Finish My Degree and Travel the World
Have you ever dreamed of working from the comfort of your own home or travelling the world while still maintaining your income? As an online freelance ESL teacher, I’ve experienced…
Become a Highly-Paid Online ESL Teacher: Your Ultimate Guide to Marketplace Platforms and Teacherpreneurship
There is a strong interest in teaching English online these days. The demand for e-learning services comes from several industries, including the academic, corporate and government realms. Online education platforms…

5 ESL Companies to Teach English Online in 2026
There are many advantages to becoming an online ESL teacher. You can earn extra income from your home, make a career change, or travel the world. Online ESL teachers earn…
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