- Written by Foresight I.E.C.
What happens when you are planning to teach abroad and then a global pandemic hits? What is it like to move to a new country amidst the uncertainty? Is it even possible to go? These brave new teachers moved to Taiwan to teach in 2020. We asked them to tell us about their experience.
- Written by Daniel Alfaro
Daniel, a high school teacher in our Ontario ESL program, shares how, through making connections to K-pop, learning Chinese, and discovering hole-in-the-wall restaurants, he’s been able to grow personally and make the most of his experience teaching in Taiwan.
Read more: Making Connections: 5 Tips to be More Present While Teaching Abroad
- Written by Foresight I.E.C.
Who doesn't love a carnival? This weekend was the GuangRen Elementary School annual carnival fundraiser. The ESL Department worked together to create and host 4 carnival games to test their students' English ability while also having fun!
- Written by Foresight I.E.C.
- Written by Lian Lister
One of our Foresight staff members shares her experience and recommendations for hiking in Taipei, one of the best places to live for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.
Read more: Urban Hiking in Taipei - 7 Great Trails You Can Access by Public Transit
- Written by Jake Tobiyama
Jake, a high school teacher in our Ontario ESL program, recounts experiences living and working in Asia that led him to become an English (EFL/ESL) teacher, despite public speaking not coming to him naturally.
Read more: The Accidental Teacher – How did I ever get into teaching English as a Foreign Language?
- Written by Foresight I.E.C.
What are the most beautiful, interesting, quirky sights you've seen where you live? During the month of November, we invited our teachers to participate in a photo challenge to share their favourite things about teaching in Taiwan. They were asked to share a photo and complete the prompt "The best thing about teaching in Taiwan is..."
- Written by Luke Venn
Luke, an elementary and support teacher with Foresight, reflects on valuable lessons learned inside and outside of the classroom while teaching abroad in Taiwan.
Read more: What Teaching Abroad has Taught Me About Compassion, Adaptability and Teamwork
- Written by Foresight I.E.C.
Perfect fall weather and beautiful natural scenery make ideal conditions for a school outing! Our ESL teaching team at Sacred Heart Elementary participated in the school's hiking day to appreciate the outdoors and get some physical activity together with students and parents.
- Written by Lian Lister
One of our Foresight staff members share photos and reflections from visiting Dihua Street Lunar New Year Market last year, an annual event cancelled due to the pandemic this year.
Read more: Spending Chinese New Year in Taiwan - Visiting Dihua Street
- Written by Foresight I.E.C.
A unique aspect of teaching in a local school in Taiwan is participating in school events and having the opportunity to engage with students, parents, and the greater school community in different ways outside of the classroom.