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Reports from U-M students and grads who have taught overseas are available at the U-M International Center. Program Literature. Binders in the International Center have information and application forms for organizations worldwide which are seeking teachers. Books Worldwide How to Live Your Dream of Volunteering Overseas Author: Joseph Collins, Stefano DeZerega, and Zahara Heckscher. This highly-recommended book provides a comprehensive overview of volunteering abroad, including evaluations of over 100 volunteer organizations. Twelve chapters cover topics such as: Is Volunteering Overseas Right for You, Pros and Cons of the Peace Corps, Doing it Without a Program, Overcoming Financial Obstacles, How to Be an Effective International Volunteer, and Staying Involved When You Get Back. Has indexes for specific types of work, including one for Education/Teaching/Tutoring. More than a Native Speaker: An Introduction for Volunteers Teaching Abroad Author: Don Snow. Covers classroom survival skills for teaching English as a second or foreign language from lesson planning to adaptation to life in a new country, with detailed discussions of how to teach listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and culture. Also available from Amazon Teaching English Abroad Author: Susan Griffith. Available from Amazon. The only guide to the on-site job search with worldwide coverage, including Western Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America (as well as everywhere else). Many first-hand reports by teachers. Excellent chapters on preparation, TEFL courses, all other practical matters. Includes overseas contact addresses. Written from a British perspective, the advice on European Union countries may not be very useful for Americans as British and Irish citizens do not need work permits within the European Union. Teaching English Overseas: A Job Guide for Americans and Canadians Author: Jeff Mohamed. Experienced TEFL teacher covers teaching with and without training, TEFL courses, and contact information for 450 schools worldwide. Transitions Abroad Available at the U-M International Center.Published 6 times a year, this is the only U.S. periodical which gives extensive coverage to work abroad options in addition to all other varieties of education abroad. Visit their web site. Work Abroad: The Complete Guide to Finding a Job Overseas Authors: Clay Hubbs, with Susan Griffith and William Nolting. Available from Transitions Abroad and Amazon. Comprehensive book with informative articles and hundreds of contacts essential for success in the international workplace. Includes nearly 100 pages on teaching abroad. Written from an American perspective, unlike most publications on this subject which are British. Teaching English Guides Available from Amazon. Books in this British series offer extensive advice by professional teachers on teaching and living abroad, tailored to the specific regions covered. All would be valuable for teachers headed abroad, but most provide few job search addresses. Teaching English in Southeast Asia. Author: Nuala O'Sullivan. Provides in-depth coverage including specific job contacts for Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Teaching English in Eastern and Central Europe Author: Robert Lynes. This book contains extensive coverage of this region, including Bulgaria, the Czech and Slovak Republics, Hungary, Poland and Romania. Teaching English in Italy Author: Martin Penner. Note that the job search in Italy will be extremely difficult for citizens of non-European-Union countries. Living in China: A Guide to Teaching and Studying in China including Taiwan Authors: Rebecca Weiner, Margaret Murphy, Albert Li.Lists teaching positions in China and Taiwan, along with practical advice on living and working there. Also available from Amazon. Make a Mil-Yen: Teaching English in Japan Author: Don Best. Available from Amazon. This guide has information on everything from preparation and the job search to settling in. Teaching English in Asia: Finding a Job and Doing it Well Author: Galen Harris Valle. Available from Amazon. Detailed overview of teaching English in East and Southeast Asia, with comprehensive teaching tips by a professional teacher. Few contact addresses provided. Eastern Europe, Russia and the Newly Independent States Now Hiring! Jobs in Eastern Europe Author: Clarke Canfield. This is the only book at present with extensive contact addresses for teaching English in Eastern Europe. The Post-Soviet Handbook: A Guide to Grassroots Organizations and Internet Resources in the Newly Independent States Authors: M. Holt Ruffin, Joan McCarter, and Richard Upjohn. The most up-to-date and comprehensive guide to U.S. and host-country organizations involved in institution building in the former Soviet Union; many of these assist with academic, professional and volunteer exchanges. The CCSI web site provides the latest information. Asia China Bound (Revised): A Guide to Life and Work in the PRC Author: Anne Thurston. Thorough, updated guide to university-based teaching, research, study and living in the PR China. Japan: Exploring Your Options-A Guide to Work, Study and Research in Japan Authors: Gretchen Shinoda and Nicholas Namba. Extensive directory to study, degree, cultural and homestay programs; fellowships and research; and teaching opportunities, from teaching English to K-12 and university teaching. A must for anyone interested in Japan. Living in China: A Guide to Teaching and Studying in China including Taiwan Authors: Rebecca Weiner, Margaret Murphy, Albert Li. Also available from China Books and Periodicals. Lists teaching positions in China and Taiwan, along with practical advice on living and working there. Make a Mil-Yen: Teaching English in Japan Author: Don Best. This guide has information on everything from preparation and the job search to settling in. Now Hiring! Jobs in Asia Authors: Jennifer Dubois, Steve Gutman, Clarke Canfield. Guide to finding an English teaching job in Japan, South Korea or Taiwan. Lists U.S. placements organizations and overseas schools. Some information on teaching methods and living abroad. The similar *“Asia Employment Program,”* (several authors are the same) is direct-marketed, supposedly with a guarantee of employment, by Progressive Media Inc., PO Box 45220, Seattle, WA 98145-0220; 206.545.7950. Teach English in Japan Authors: Charles Wordell and Greta Gorsuc. Realistic descriptions of long-term careers teaching English in Japan. Teaching English in Asia: Finding a Job and Doing it Well Author: Galen Harris Valle. Detailed overview of teaching English in East and Southeast Asia, with comprehensive teaching tips by a professional teacher. Few contact addresses provided. Last reviewed: 5/07

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