ESL Archives - Oddities and Ends

Stories from my life and travels as an American immigrant in Germany!

Teaching English in Germany: A Reality Check

Posted on April 2, 2019October 12, 2020

Teaching English to adults in Germany is a fun, rewarding experience. I know that I’ve personally enjoyed my time here as an EFL (English as a foreign language) teacher. But is it right for everyone? A lot of English teachers share the positives of teaching English to adults in Germany while glossing over the negatives, which I feel does a…Continue Reading

Taking the CELTA in Berlin: Initial Thoughts

Posted on December 26, 2017May 31, 2021

The CELTA has a reputation of being very difficult. While I was doing my research into the course, I read and watched blog posts and youtube videos from former students who all said the same thing: It’s really hard… and you won’t have time for anything else… but you will learn a lot. For me, all three points turned out to…Continue Reading

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