Category Archives: Sights & Sounds
Sights and Sounds: South Korea
Gyeonbokgung Palace. Photo by http://www.flickr.com/photos/katenev/
South Korea is one of the most popular destinations for ESL teachers. Salary and benefits packages are good but what is the country like?
South Korea has a diverse array of scenery, from beautiful secluded mountains to sprawling vibrant cities. South Korea also has ten UNESCO World Hertage sites that includes palace complexes, historic villages, depositories of ancient texts and art as well as the natural wonders of Jeju Island and its lava pipes.
This video documents a road trip in South Korea taking in some of its largest and vibrant cities such as Daejeon and Seoul as well as some of the exceptional national beauty on offer. You also get a feel for some of the street culture you see in Korea with live musicians and performers as well as the people out to have a good time.
Sights and Sounds: Oman
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Teaching English as a Second Language gives you the opportunity to live and work in a multitude of different cultures and cities. The country and city you live in play as important a role in your teaching experience as the school you work for. The sights and sounds series aims to give an insight into life in these possible TEFL destinations usually from local residents and film makers.
Oman is located in southwest Asia on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, and Yemen to the southwest.
The landscape of Oman is incredibly striking with expansive desserts, mountain ranges, rugged coastlines and historic cities. Oman has a thriving tourism industry and numerous activities can be enjoyed including sand skiing and camel racing.
This video shot from the air, showcases some of Oman’s most breathtaking and beautiful scenery.
The demand for ESL teachers in Oman is growing and a wide variety of positions are becoming available for experienced teachers. Salary and benefit packages are competitive and like several other countries in the region no tax will be charged to your salary.
To find out more about Oman visit its Wikipedia page here
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- What can you say about oman (wiki.answers.com)
Sights and Sounds: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
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Teaching English as a Second Language gives you the opportunity to live and work in a multitude of different cultures and cities. The country and city you live in play as important a role in your teaching experience as the school you work for. The sights and sounds series aims to give an insight into life in these possible TEFL destinations usually from local residents and film makers.
This edition of sights and sounds focuses on Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. Formerly known as Saigon this city is the largest in Vietnam and has experienced drastic changes over the past decade as the country has opened up o the rest of the world.
The featured video shows some of the cooler aspects of Ho Chi Minh City showcasing its bustling streets and thriving night life.
To find out more about Ho Chi Minh City visit its Wikipedia page here
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- Senses of Saigon – Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (travelpod.com)
