English Teacher X Guide To Teaching English Abroad [NOOK Book]

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Overview

English Teacher X, a fifteen-year veteran of some of the worst schools in the world, is a legend in the world of Teaching English as A Foreign Language, and he has finally collected the essays written on his website into an e-book format.

This brutally frank, frequently profane, occasionally profound, and definitely scathing look at English teaching abroad in the 21st century is a perfect guide for beginners and those thinking of entering the profession.

The book deals with a general consideration of English teaching as a profession, and how to make the decision to do it; gives some...
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Overview

English Teacher X, a fifteen-year veteran of some of the worst schools in the world, is a legend in the world of Teaching English as A Foreign Language, and he has finally collected the essays written on his website into an e-book format.

This brutally frank, frequently profane, occasionally profound, and definitely scathing look at English teaching abroad in the 21st century is a perfect guide for beginners and those thinking of entering the profession.

The book deals with a general consideration of English teaching as a profession, and how to make the decision to do it; gives some general advice about how to find a job and choose a decent employer; and offers some advice for dealing with the most common problems experienced by newbies in the business of TEFL teaching.

Chapters Include:

Five Really Bad Reasons To Teach English Abroad
Why English Institutes Usually Suck
The Three Unwritten Rules of Teaching English
Teaching vs. Mcdonalds vs. Piracy
How To Do a Runner

and many more.

Editorial Reviews

Book Girl
Very well-written and humorous guide to teaching English abroad. Based on an infamous blog I've been following for awhile. The blog is filled with vulgarities and crazy anecdotes, and it's actually laugh-out-loud funny; the book doesn't disappoint. While some parts are clearly tongue-in-cheek (more than once, the author muses whether or not a career in fast food or hairdressing is preferable to teaching English abroad), the book has great practical advice for those seeking information on TEFL. T

Product Details

  • BN ID: 2940012279316
  • Publisher: English Teacher X
  • Publication date: 3/18/2011
  • Sold by: Barnes & Noble
  • Format: eBook
  • Pages: 126
  • Sales rank: 363,665
  • Series: English Teacher X , #1
  • File size: 735 KB

Meet the Author

English Teacher X is a fifteen year veteran of many many dubious misadventures had while teaching English in many many countries.

He maintains a blog at www.englishteacherx.com.

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  • Posted March 21, 2011

    Must have for all new English teachers

    The book is an intelligent and witty appraisal of the modern TEFL scene. Many people enter the profession unprepared with a mind set taken from the portrayal of English teaching in movies and on television. This book presents an unbiased and expereinced viewpoint on what people can expect.

    It's a must have for newbies but also a nostalgic journey down memory lane for all those who have been there and done that.

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