Teaching English in Asia : Finding a Job and Doing It Well A comprehensive guide to finding jobs in Asia, and surviving in an Asia-classroom environment. Includes information about adapting to Asian teaching techniques and cultural realities, and understanding the expectations of Asian students learning English. Also contains an broad range of proven exercises and activities which work well with students in Asia By Galen Harris Valle - (Pacific View Pr)   Order Now > Book     Teaching English in South-East Asia A useful resource for anyone thinking about a teaching stint in Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, etc. Of particular interest to newly-qualified ESL/EFL teachers. By Nuala O'Sullivan - (Passport Books)   Order Now > Book       China Learns English : Language Teaching and Social Change in the People's Republic A fascinating read which will appeal to any ESL/EFL teachers contemplating China as their next destination. The author draws on her own experience of teaching in an elite school in Shanghai, and describes in detail the daily lives of students and teachers. Also included is a thoughtful insight into how the learning of English sits with China’s often strained relationship with the Western world. By Heidi A Ross - (Yale University Press)   Order Now > Book     Teaching and Learning in Japan An invaluable read for any ESL/EFL teachers intending to teach in Japan. A number of high-profile contributors analyze different models of learning within specific contexts, and their significance in Japan’s broader social framework. The Introduction and Conclusion provide poignant comparisons of East and West and warn that we should not be drawn into over-simplifying either model. By Thomas P. Rohlen (Editor), Gerald K. Letendre (Editor) - (CUP)   Order Now > Book       The Japanese Education System A comprehensive study of one of the world’s most fascinating education systems. Follows the Japanese child from kindergarten, through the progressively more competitive environments of the Elementary, Middle and High Schools, to the relative comfort of university life. The book draws on a number of surveys and the author’s personal experience to provide a rich portrait of teaching methodologies, class sizes, discipline, the school day, assessment and the national curriculum. Essential reading for anyone intending to teach in Japan. By Yasuhiro Nemoto - (Upublish.com)   Order Now > Book       Teaching English in Japan : Japan (Teaching English) This guide to teaching English in Japan gives practical information on the different types of teaching jobs available and how to find them, plus tips on living in Japan. It also includes advice on preparing a lesson plan, methods, and approaches, and class management., as well as information on obtaining a visa. By Jerry O’Sullivan - (McGraw Hill)   Order Now > Book       China Bound : A Guide to Academic Life and Work in the PRC A comprehensive guide to the Chinese education system, from the perspective of someone who has taught extensively in China. A must-read for any ESL/EFL teachers considering China as their next stop. By Anne F. Thurston, Karen Turner-Gottschang, Linda A. Reed - (National Academy Press)   Order Now > Book       Lonely Planet Read This First : Asia & India (Read This First Series) Full of the kind of information you wish someone had told you before you got there. Equally suitable for ESL/EFL teachers about to head out to Asia for their first teaching appointment, as for travellers embarking on a tour of this enigmatic region of the world. Don’t leave home without it! By Pete Cruttenden, Chris Rowthorn - (Lonely Planet)   Order Now > Book       Lonely Planet South-East Asia on a Shoestring (11th Ed) Has become something of a bible for tourists and travelling ESL/EFL teachers alike. No one heading out to South East Asia should overlook this one. Covers Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. By Chris Rowthorn, Sara Benson, Joe Bindloss, Joe Cummings, Florence - (Lonely Planet)   Order Now > Book       Lonely Planet South-East Asia Phrasebook An essential guide to the most common words and expressions in Burmese, Khmer, Lao, Malay & Indonesian, Pilipino, Thai and Vietnamese. Includes phonetic transcripts beside each word/expression, additional cultural information on each South East Asian country, and detailed sections on the cuisine in each of the featured countries. No one heading out to teach in South East Asia should overlook this unique guide. By David Bradley, Jason Roberts, Joe Cummings, Anita Ramly, pa Woods, Paul A. Woods - (Lonely Planet)   Order Now > Phrasebook       Lonely Planet Central Asia Phrasebook A unique pocket-sized phrasebook to cover the main countries of Central Asia. Features pronunciation tips for help with the most difficult sounds, as well as alphabet charts to enable people to read signs and make sense of what they see and hear. Languages covered include: Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Pashto, Tajik, Tashkorghani, Turkmen, Uyghur and Uzbek. By Justin Jon Rudelson - (Lonely Planet)   Order Now > Book     Back to Bookstore More