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In this episode James and Alex chat with Oxford Seminars graduate Anna Lang about how she has adjusted to the language, food, and culture of life in Japan, some recommendations for things to see and do, as well as what it's like being the 4th grade homeroom teacher at an international school. Anna offers some great insights into understanding the cultural norms of a Japanese school, as well as dealing with culture shock, and shares a funny story about some miscommunication with a student. Pizza anyone?
In this episode, host Rowan speaks with Oxford Seminars graduate Mitra Alizadeh about how, as she put it, "teaching ESL forever changed the trajectory of my life". She tells us how getting TESL certified earned her a very well-paying college teaching job, about the student-teacher bonds she...
Published 11/20/24
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains a discussion about dog meat between 4:38 and 7:15.
In this episode, host Rowan speaks with Oxford Seminars graduate Jason about his strangest, scariest, and most interesting experiences abroad, including getting food poisoning overseas, visiting an...
Published 10/07/24