If you've gotten this book because you've gotten a job overseas teaching
English as a Second Language and you are in need of some valuable tips then
congratulations.
If you are reading this book because you are thinking about teaching ESL well
congratulations to you too. Even though this ebook is geared toward those
fortunate enough with that taste of adventure to actually do something about it,
it also contains some great information that you can use in many areas of your
life.
And if you haven't quite taken that leap yet that has you say "yes!" to teaching
ESL and/or teaching ESL overseas maybe what's said here will stoke that fire
underneath you to make that decision.
So what you are about to read are some tips and advice about how to help you
get you situated and comfortable in your new ESL teaching position in your
host country.
Of course, a lot more can be said on this topic but my ebook coach said I could
only put 23 in this ebook. (I've actually snuck in a couple more tips at the end. I
couldn't resist.) Some of the tips can be used by any ESL teacher whether
overseas or not and some are specifically about teaching overseas.
Some of this stuff you might not have heard before, some of it is in the realm of
common sense, some of it might get you to do some deep thinking. All of it has
to do with my own experience and what has worked for me. I started teaching
ESL in Seville Spain in 1979 and at this writing teach at a small language
institute in New Orleans, Louisiana.
I never thought that this would be what I would do with my life. But destiny has
a funny way of sneaking up on you. Several years ago a psychic told me I
would be a teacher of teachers. I didn't put much stock in it. But, dag nabbit,
here I am with an ebook and a website for ESL teachers that's growing in
popularity. Guess he was right.
So enjoy. Send me your questions and comments. Let me know how this
ebook has helped you.
